BC Security Guard Test (BST) Practice 2026: Test próbny 4

Test próbny 4 z 4 – BC Security Guard Test (BST) Practice: kolejne pytania z odpowiedziami i wyjaśnieniami (liczba pytań: 25).

Ochrona
Kolumbia Brytyjska
Pytania: 100
Sprawdzono 10 października 2026

Pytanie 1 z 25
A person you lawfully arrested stops resisting and becomes calm. What should happen to the force you use?
- Increase it in case they resist again
- Keep the same force to be safe
- Reduce it right away to the minimum needed to keep control
- Let them go and leave the area
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Reduce it right away to the minimum needed to keep control
Force is only justified while it is needed. Force that continues after resistance stops can be excessive under section 26.
Pytanie 2 z 25
Which body language usually helps calm a tense conversation?
- Standing face to face, very close
- Arms crossed and finger pointing
- Open hands kept visible, a relaxed stance, standing slightly to the side
- Hands resting on your equipment belt
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Open hands kept visible, a relaxed stance, standing slightly to the side
Open, non-threatening body language shows you are not a danger while keeping you ready to react.
Pytanie 3 z 25
What does continuity of evidence (chain of custody) mean?
- Letting anyone handle evidence as long as they are careful
- Keeping evidence in the guard's car
- Throwing out evidence after 24 hours
- Being able to account for who had an item of evidence from when it was found until court
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Being able to account for who had an item of evidence from when it was found until court
If you cannot show who held the item and when, a court may doubt that it is the same, unchanged item.
Pytanie 4 z 25
Section 25 of the Criminal Code protects a person acting on reasonable grounds while enforcing the law, but only if they use…
- no force in any situation
- as much force as is necessary for the purpose
- twice the force used against them
- any force they choose
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. as much force as is necessary for the purpose
Section 25(1) justifies a private person who is authorized by law to act, if they act on reasonable grounds and use only as much force as is necessary.
Pytanie 5 z 25
During an evacuation, when may people go back into the building?
- Only when the fire department or person in charge says it is safe
- After 10 minutes
- When they can no longer see smoke
- When the alarm stops ringing
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Only when the fire department or person in charge says it is safe
Silence does not mean safety. Re-entry is allowed only when the fire department or the person in charge of the emergency gives the all-clear.
Pytanie 6 z 25
Section 29(2) of the Criminal Code says a person making an arrest must, where it is feasible, tell the person…
- the guard's home address
- the store manager's name
- the reason for the arrest
- the value of the items taken
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. the reason for the arrest
Everyone who arrests a person has a duty, where feasible, to give notice of the reason for the arrest (or the warrant or process).
Pytanie 7 z 25
Where should you aim a fire extinguisher?
- At the ceiling above the fire
- At the base of the fire
- At the top of the flames
- Into the smoke
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. At the base of the fire
The fuel is burning at the base. Spraying the flames or smoke wastes the extinguisher.
Pytanie 8 z 25
Which three words sum up the main job of a security guard?
- Arrest, search and detain
- Investigate, charge and prosecute
- Patrol, enforce and punish
- Observe, deter and report
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Observe, deter and report
Guards protect people and property by watching carefully, being visible so people think twice about crime, and reporting what they see to the right people.
Pytanie 9 z 25
When should notebook entries be made?
- Only when a supervisor asks
- Only if police are involved
- At the end of the week
- At the time of the event or as soon as possible after
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. At the time of the event or as soon as possible after
Write notes while details are fresh. Notes made long after the event carry less weight.
Pytanie 10 z 25
At a crime scene where someone is badly hurt, what is the top priority?
- Keeping the scene untouched even if the person needs help
- Chasing the suspect
- Taking photos before anything else
- Saving life: call 911 and give first aid if trained, even if it disturbs the scene
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Saving life: call 911 and give first aid if trained, even if it disturbs the scene
Life comes before evidence. Afterwards, note anything you moved or changed so police know.
Pytanie 11 z 25
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Push, Alert, Spray, Stop
- Point, Activate, Shake, Spray
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
- Pull, Alarm, Spray, Stand
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Pull the pin, aim low at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side.
Pytanie 12 z 25
Section 10(b) of the Charter gives a person who is arrested or detained the right to…
- one free phone call to family only
- hire and instruct a lawyer without delay and be told of that right
- leave whenever they want
- refuse to give their name in court
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. hire and instruct a lawyer without delay and be told of that right
Section 10 also gives the right to be told promptly why you are arrested or detained. Many employers tell guards to explain both rights after an arrest.
Pytanie 13 z 25
A guard follows a customer around a store only because of the customer's skin colour. What is this?
- Required by most post orders
- Racial profiling, which is discrimination
- Allowed as long as the guard is polite
- Good loss-prevention practice
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Racial profiling, which is discrimination
Decisions must be based on behaviour, not on race or other protected grounds. Profiling is discrimination and damages trust.
Pytanie 14 z 25
Which sentence belongs in an incident report?
- The man looked like a typical thief.
- At 14:32 the man put two phone chargers in his jacket pocket and walked past the tills.
- I think he was probably on drugs.
- Everyone knows people like him steal.
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. At 14:32 the man put two phone chargers in his jacket pocket and walked past the tills.
Reports record facts you saw and heard, with times. Leave out guesses, opinions and stereotypes.
Pytanie 15 z 25
Where law and employer policy allow it, a guard who has made a lawful arrest may do a limited search mainly for…
- weapons, or items that could help an escape or be destroyed as evidence
- information to share online
- anything the guard is curious about
- the person's wallet to collect payment
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. weapons, or items that could help an escape or be destroyed as evidence
A search after arrest is limited to safety and protecting evidence. Many employers do not allow guards to search at all, so follow your policy.
Pytanie 16 z 25
What does WHMIS stand for?
- Worker Hazard Management and Inspection System
- Warehouse Hazardous Materials Inventory Standard
- Workplace Health and Medical Information Service
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
WHMIS is Canada's national system for information on hazardous products at work: labels, safety data sheets and worker training.
Pytanie 17 z 25
Can a security guard search a person's bag just because the person looks suspicious?
- No. The guard needs the person's real consent or another lawful authority
- Yes, if the guard has a strong feeling
- Yes, but only at night
- Yes, guards may search anyone on private property
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. No. The guard needs the person's real consent or another lawful authority
Guards have no general power to search. Touching a person or their belongings without consent or legal authority can be an assault.
Pytanie 18 z 25
You make a mistake in your notebook. What is the correct way to fix it?
- Cover it with correction fluid
- Tear out the page
- Draw a single line through it so it can still be read, and initial it
- Scribble over it so nobody can read it
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Draw a single line through it so it can still be read, and initial it
Errors must stay readable so nobody can say you hid or changed information. Never remove pages.
Pytanie 19 z 25
When is a court most likely to apply the Charter to a private security guard?
- Never, under any circumstances
- Only when the guard works nights
- Only when the guard is off duty
- When the guard acts as an agent of the police, for example on police instructions
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. When the guard acts as an agent of the police, for example on police instructions
A guard who acts at the direction of police can be treated as a state agent, and then Charter rules such as protection from unreasonable search apply.
Pytanie 20 z 25
You find a person collapsed who is not breathing normally. What should you do?
- Wait a few minutes to see if they wake up
- Carry them to the staff room
- Give them a drink of water
- Check the area is safe, call 911 or have someone call, and start CPR if trained
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Check the area is safe, call 911 or have someone call, and start CPR if trained
Make sure the scene is safe, get help on the way fast, and start CPR if you are trained. Send someone for an AED if one is available.
Pytanie 21 z 25
A store owner offers you free goods if you "look the other way" during a theft by a friend. What should you do?
- Refuse and report the offer to your supervisor
- Accept, but only if the goods are cheap
- Ask for money instead
- Accept, since it is a small favour
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Refuse and report the offer to your supervisor
Accepting gifts for ignoring wrongdoing is unethical, may be a crime, and could cost you your licence.
Pytanie 22 z 25
Which class of fire involves flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil or paint?
- Class B
- Class D
- Class A
- Class C
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Class B
Class A is ordinary combustibles like wood and paper, Class B is flammable liquids, Class C is live electrical equipment, Class D is burning metals and Class K is cooking oils.
Pytanie 23 z 25
Which provinces have their own private-sector privacy laws that apply instead of PIPEDA for most activity inside the province?
- Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec
- Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island and Yukon
- Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia
- Every province and territory
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec
Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec have private-sector privacy laws considered substantially similar to PIPEDA.
Pytanie 24 z 25
What are a guard's post orders?
- The written instructions for the duties at a specific site
- The guard's licence application
- A list of people banned from Canada
- A court order given to a guard
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. The written instructions for the duties at a specific site
Post orders (site instructions) tell you what to do at that site, such as patrol times, access rules and who to call in an emergency. Read them at the start of every shift.
Pytanie 25 z 25
Under section 494(1)(b), a private person may arrest someone they believe on reasonable grounds has committed a criminal offence and who is…
- acting nervous near the exit
- escaping from, and being freshly pursued by, people with lawful authority to arrest them
- known to have a criminal record
- refusing to show identification
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. escaping from, and being freshly pursued by, people with lawful authority to arrest them
Section 494(1)(b) covers a person who has committed a criminal offence and is escaping from, and freshly pursued by, people who have lawful authority to arrest.

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