SIA CCTV Operator Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 ng 5 para sa SIA CCTV Operator Practice Test: 25 pang tanong na may mga sagot at paliwanag.

Security guard
Reino Unido
119 tanong
Sinuri noong Oktubre 10, 2026

Tanong 1 ng 25
In the UK, a fire extinguisher with a black label or band contains:
- Foam
- Dry powder
- Water
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
All extinguishers have red bodies with a coloured band: red for water, cream for foam, blue for dry powder, black for CO2 and yellow for wet chemical.
Tanong 2 ng 25
Which right in the Human Rights Act is most affected when a security operative detains someone?
- The right to liberty and security (Article 5)
- The right to freedom of expression (Article 10)
- The right to education
- The right to free elections
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. The right to liberty and security (Article 5)
Detaining someone takes away their liberty. Any arrest must be lawful, or it may breach Article 5 and be false imprisonment.
Tanong 3 ng 25
Which group of people is most likely to be vulnerable at a venue?
- A staff member finishing a shift
- A sober person waiting for a lift with a partner
- Someone very drunk and alone
- A group of friends leaving together by taxi
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Someone very drunk and alone
Vulnerability can come from alcohol or drugs, being alone, age, mental health or being targeted by others.
Tanong 4 ng 25
What colour band is on a foam extinguisher?
- Cream
- Yellow
- Black
- Blue
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Cream
Foam extinguishers have a cream band. They are used on Class A and Class B fires.
Tanong 5 ng 25
Which class of fire involves solid materials such as wood, paper and textiles?
- Class B
- Class A
- Class F
- Class C
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Class A
Class A is solids, Class B flammable liquids, Class C flammable gases, Class D metals and Class F cooking oils and fats.
Tanong 6 ng 25
How many terrorism threat levels does the UK use?
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 6
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. 5
The levels are low, moderate, substantial, severe and critical.
Tanong 7 ng 25
Under data protection law, what is "personal data"?
- Information about an identifiable living person
- Only a person's bank account and payment card details
- Only information written on paper
- Information about companies only
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Information about an identifiable living person
Personal data includes names, images, CCTV footage and notes that can identify someone.
Tanong 8 ng 25
Under section 24A of PACE, when may a non-police officer make an arrest?
- When a police officer cannot reasonably make the arrest instead and it is necessary for a listed reason
- Only with the written permission of the venue manager or the client who employs them
- Only after a court has issued a warrant
- Whenever they feel like it
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. When a police officer cannot reasonably make the arrest instead and it is necessary for a listed reason
The arrest must be necessary, for example to stop the person causing injury or damage or making off, and it must not be reasonably practicable for a constable to do it.
Tanong 9 ng 25
What does a blue circular safety sign mean?
- Something you must do, such as wear protective equipment
- A warning of danger
- Something you must not do, such as smoking or using a mobile phone
- The location of an emergency exit
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Something you must do, such as wear protective equipment
Blue signs are mandatory. Red signs show prohibitions or fire equipment, yellow signs warn of hazards, and green signs show safe conditions such as escape routes.
Tanong 10 ng 25
Which sign may show that a colleague is struggling after a traumatic incident?
- Asking for a coffee break
- Trouble sleeping, flashbacks or avoiding the place where it happened
- Taking annual leave that was booked and approved several months earlier
- Being slightly late once
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Trouble sleeping, flashbacks or avoiding the place where it happened
These can be signs of stress or post-traumatic stress. Colleagues should be encouraged to seek support.
Tanong 11 ng 25
What is the standard of proof in a criminal court?
- Beyond reasonable doubt
- On the balance of probabilities
- More likely than not
- Possible but not certain
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Beyond reasonable doubt
The prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Civil cases use the lower standard of the balance of probabilities.
Tanong 12 ng 25
Which is a rule for keeping a pocket notebook?
- Write in pencil so it can be changed
- Make entries in time order and leave no blank spaces
- Remove pages you no longer need
- Leave gaps between entries so you can add details later
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Make entries in time order and leave no blank spaces
Entries should be in order, in ink, with no gaps or torn-out pages, so nothing can be added later.
Tanong 13 ng 25
Which of these is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?
- Football team supported
- Height
- Religion or belief
- Hair colour
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Religion or belief
Religion or belief is one of the nine protected characteristics. Refusing service because of one of them can be unlawful discrimination.
Tanong 14 ng 25
What is "county lines"?
- A system for counting customers in and out of a venue to stay within its capacity
- Council boundaries for licensing
- Gangs using children and vulnerable people to move and sell drugs across areas
- A type of patrol route
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Gangs using children and vulnerable people to move and sell drugs across areas
Security operatives should watch for signs of exploitation, such as young people out late with unexplained money or phones, and report concerns.
Tanong 15 ng 25
Which extinguisher is suitable for a fire in electrical equipment?
- Wet chemical
- Water
- A bucket of sand on live wiring with the power still on
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
CO2 does not conduct electricity and leaves no residue. Never use water on electrical fires.
Tanong 16 ng 25
In the 4 Cs approach to a suspicious item, what does "Clear" mean?
- Move people away from the item to a safe distance
- Clean the area around the item
- Clear the item away to a bin
- Open the item carefully to check whether it is safe
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Move people away from the item to a safe distance
The 4 Cs are Confirm, Clear, Communicate and Control. Never touch or move the item.
Tanong 17 ng 25
What is one of the SIA's main functions?
- Training police officers
- Issuing alcohol licences to pubs and clubs
- Licensing individuals who work in designated security activities
- Prosecuting all crimes committed in licensed premises across the UK
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Licensing individuals who work in designated security activities
The SIA licenses individuals, runs the Approved Contractor Scheme and works to raise standards in the industry.
Tanong 18 ng 25
In the HOT principle for unattended items, what does the H stand for?
- Hidden
- Harmless
- Heavy
- Hot to touch
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Hidden
HOT asks whether the item is Hidden, Obviously suspicious, and not Typical of what you would expect in that place.
Tanong 19 ng 25
In England and Wales, under section 24A of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, a person who is not a police officer may arrest without a warrant for:
- Breaking a venue's dress code
- Any offence, however minor
- Parking offences only
- An indictable offence
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. An indictable offence
Section 24A powers apply only to indictable offences, such as theft or assault causing injury, and only when further conditions are met.
Tanong 20 ng 25
When should an incident report be written?
- Only if a customer makes a formal complaint later
- At the end of the month
- Only if the police ask for it
- As soon as possible after the incident
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. As soon as possible after the incident
Reports written soon after an event are more accurate and carry more weight as evidence.
Tanong 21 ng 25
Which law covers fire safety in most non-domestic premises in England and Wales?
- The Licensing Act 2003
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
- The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
The Fire Safety Order applies in England and Wales. Scotland has the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, and Northern Ireland has its own fire safety laws.
Tanong 22 ng 25
Which is a barrier to effective communication?
- Loud background noise
- Checking the person has understood
- Using simple words
- Speaking clearly
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Loud background noise
Noise, language differences, intoxication and strong emotions can all stop a message being understood.
Tanong 23 ng 25
Which is an example of non-verbal communication?
- A telephone call
- Facial expressions and body posture
- A radio message
- The words used in a written incident report
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Facial expressions and body posture
Non-verbal communication includes body language, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact. It can say more than words.
Tanong 24 ng 25
In Scotland, what is the legal basis for an arrest by a private citizen?
- Section 24A of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
- The Data Protection Act 2018
- Common law
- The Licensing Act 2003
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Common law
PACE does not apply in Scotland. A citizen's arrest there is based on common law, generally for a serious crime the person has seen being committed.
Tanong 25 ng 25
Why should fire doors be kept closed?
- To slow the spread of fire and smoke
- To make patrols quicker
- To keep the building warm in winter
- To stop customers seeing into the kitchen and staff areas
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. To slow the spread of fire and smoke
Fire doors hold back fire and smoke so people have time to escape. Wedging them open defeats their purpose.

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