Victoria Security Licence Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 ng 5 para sa Victoria Security Licence Test Practice: 25 pang tanong na may mga sagot at paliwanag.

Security guard
Victoria
125 tanong
Sinuri noong Oktubre 11, 2026

Tanong 1 ng 25
Which qualification is the usual entry-level training for unarmed security guards and crowd controllers in Australia?
- A Certificate II in Hospitality
- CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management
- CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
- CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
States such as Victoria and Queensland list the Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218) as the training for unarmed guard and crowd control work.
Tanong 2 ng 25
Why is holding a person face down on the ground dangerous?
- It is only dangerous on wet ground
- It makes them easier to identify
- It can make it hard for them to breathe
- It is not dangerous if they are intoxicated
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. It can make it hard for them to breathe
Pressure on the chest or back can restrict breathing (positional asphyxia), especially for people who are intoxicated or exhausted. Monitor anyone you restrain and get medical help if needed.
Tanong 3 ng 25
Which is an early warning sign that a person may become aggressive?
- Walking calmly to the exit
- Asking for directions
- Raised voice, clenched fists and pacing
- Smiling and making small talk
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Raised voice, clenched fists and pacing
Changes in voice, posture and movement often come before aggression. Noticing them early gives you time to de-escalate.
Tanong 4 ng 25
When checking photo ID, what should you look for?
- That the photo matches, the card is not expired and there are no signs of tampering
- Only the card's colour
- Only the person's first name
- Whether the person smiles
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. That the photo matches, the card is not expired and there are no signs of tampering
Checking the photo, details, expiry and security features helps spot fake, altered or borrowed cards.
Tanong 5 ng 25
What is the key principle for any use of force by a security officer?
- Use as much force as it takes to win
- Use force whenever you are insulted
- Use force only after it is approved in writing
- Use only force that is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Use only force that is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances
Australian laws on self-defence and arrest only protect force that is reasonable in the circumstances. Anything more can be a criminal offence.
Tanong 6 ng 25
Who has the primary duty of care for the health and safety of workers under the model WHS laws?
- The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)
- The local council
- Each customer of the business
- The workers' union
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)
The PCBU must ensure the health and safety of workers while at work and of others who may be affected by the work.
Tanong 7 ng 25
Who issues security licences in Australia?
- One federal agency issues a single national licence
- Your employer issues your licence
- Each state and territory runs its own licensing system
- Your training provider issues your licence
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Each state and territory runs its own licensing system
Security licensing is a state and territory matter. For example, Victoria Police licenses guards in Victoria and the Office of Fair Trading does so in Queensland.
Tanong 8 ng 25
You receive a phone call saying there is a bomb in the building. What should you do?
- Evacuate silently without telling anyone
- Stay calm, keep the caller talking and write down their exact words
- Hang up straight away
- Tell the caller they are lying
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Stay calm, keep the caller talking and write down their exact words
Details such as the caller's words, voice and background noise help police. Follow your site's bomb threat procedure and report at once.
Tanong 9 ng 25
Why should people not use lifts during a fire evacuation?
- Lifts are reserved for security only
- Lifts are too slow at night
- Lifts automatically go to the roof
- Lifts can fail or open onto a fire floor
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Lifts can fail or open onto a fire floor
Power can fail and lift shafts can fill with smoke. Use stairs and follow the site's emergency plan.
Tanong 10 ng 25
What makes a radio message effective?
- Keeping it short and clear, and thinking before you speak
- Shouting so everyone hears
- Using slang your team knows
- Speaking fast to save airtime
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Keeping it short and clear, and thinking before you speak
Short, planned messages are easier to understand and keep the channel free for urgent calls.
Tanong 11 ng 25
How should you describe a person in a report?
- Work from head to toe and include features that are hard to change, like height and tattoos
- Write 'normal looking'
- Guess their name
- Only describe their clothing colour
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Work from head to toe and include features that are hard to change, like height and tattoos
A systematic description helps police identify someone. Fixed features matter because clothes can be changed.
Tanong 12 ng 25
You find a hazard, such as a broken step, during a patrol. What should you do?
- Fix it yourself with any tools you find
- Ignore it because it is not your job
- Mention it at next month's meeting
- Make the area safe if you can and report it
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Make the area safe if you can and report it
Reporting hazards quickly prevents injuries. Use barriers or signs if you can do so safely while waiting for repairs.
Tanong 13 ng 25
A manager tells you to refuse entry to people because of their race. What should you do?
- Refuse to follow the instruction, because race discrimination is unlawful
- Follow it if the dress code allows
- Follow it because the manager is in charge
- Follow it only on busy nights
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Refuse to follow the instruction, because race discrimination is unlawful
Federal and state anti-discrimination laws make it unlawful to refuse service because of race. Entry decisions must be based on fair and lawful reasons such as intoxication or behaviour.
Tanong 14 ng 25
Why is the 24-hour clock often used in security records?
- It avoids confusion between morning and evening times
- It is shorter to write
- It hides the time from the public
- It is required on every form in Australia
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. It avoids confusion between morning and evening times
Writing 2130 instead of 9:30 removes any doubt about am or pm.
Tanong 15 ng 25
Which is a sign of dangerous fatigue on a long shift?
- Checking the time often
- Feeling hungry at lunchtime
- Trouble concentrating and nodding off
- Wanting to talk to a co-worker
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Trouble concentrating and nodding off
Fatigue slows reactions and affects judgement. Report it to your supervisor and follow your employer's fatigue procedures.
Tanong 16 ng 25
You make a mistake in your notebook. How should you correct it?
- Scribble over it until it cannot be read
- Tear the page out
- Cover it with correction fluid
- Rule a single line through it so it can still be read, and initial it
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Rule a single line through it so it can still be read, and initial it
Corrections must stay visible so nobody can claim the notes were changed. Never remove pages.
Tanong 17 ng 25
If there is a dispute about whether a security officer's force was reasonable, who finally decides?
- A court, looking at all the circumstances
- The crowd who watched
- The client who hired the company
- The security officer alone
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. A court, looking at all the circumstances
Whether force was reasonable is judged by a court on the facts. Good notes and reports help show what you saw and why you acted.
Tanong 18 ng 25
When you arrest someone, what should you tell them?
- Only the phone number of your company
- That they are under arrest and the reason for it
- Nothing, so they do not argue
- Only your first name
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. That they are under arrest and the reason for it
A person has a right to know they are under arrest and why. Saying it clearly also helps prevent the situation from escalating.
Tanong 19 ng 25
Which hazard control is the most effective?
- Telling people to be careful
- Putting up a warning sign
- Removing the hazard completely
- Wearing personal protective equipment
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Removing the hazard completely
Eliminating a hazard is best. Personal protective equipment and warnings are the least effective because they rely on people's behaviour.
Tanong 20 ng 25
You believe someone is about to hit a co-worker. In general, what does the law allow?
- Force only after the co-worker is injured
- Reasonable force to protect another person
- Any force, because a co-worker is involved
- No force, because only police may act
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Reasonable force to protect another person
Self-defence laws in every state cover defending another person, as long as the response is reasonable in the circumstances as you see them.
Tanong 21 ng 25
A visitor speaks little English. What should you do?
- Speak louder and faster
- Ignore them until someone else helps
- Use simple words and gestures, and arrange an interpreter if needed
- Refuse them service
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Use simple words and gestures, and arrange an interpreter if needed
Plain words, gestures and patience help. For important matters, use an interpreter service rather than guessing.
Tanong 22 ng 25
What does 'continuity of evidence' (chain of custody) mean?
- A list of every officer on the roster
- A record showing who held an item of evidence from the moment it was found
- A copy of CCTV footage kept at home
- The order in which witnesses are interviewed
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. A record showing who held an item of evidence from the moment it was found
Courts need to know that evidence was not changed or swapped. Recording each person who handled it, and when, shows that it is reliable.
Tanong 23 ng 25
During an emergency, whose instructions should a security officer follow?
- Only their own instincts
- The media at the scene
- The site's emergency plan and the people in charge, such as the chief warden
- Any customer who sounds confident
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. The site's emergency plan and the people in charge, such as the chief warden
Sites have emergency plans and wardens for good reason. Following them keeps the response organised.
Tanong 24 ng 25
Which number is the text-based emergency call service in Australia?
- 112
- 106
- 101
- 100
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. 106
106 is a text emergency call service, designed for people who cannot use a voice call. It is not SMS.
Tanong 25 ng 25
Which entry states a fact rather than an opinion?
- "The man was a troublemaker."
- "The man was obviously drunk."
- "The man looked like a criminal."
- "The man was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred."
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. "The man was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred."
Describe what you saw and heard. Others can then draw conclusions from the facts.

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