Free SIA Training Mock Exam - Unit 1 Working in the Private Security Industry

Q1.

What is the role of the NSI in the security industry?

It writes national news

It inspects and certifies security companies

It operates CCTV systems

It trains nightclub bouncers

Q2.

What is one reason a licence application might be rejected?

Having unspent criminal convictions

Living abroad

Having worked in retail

Not liking CCTV

Q3.

What is the maximum penalty for GBH with intent?

5 years

Life imprisonment

Fine only

6 months

Q4.

Who is responsible for securing personal data from CCTV recordings?

The Subject

The Security Guard

The Data Controller

The Public

Q5.

Why must you pass on all evidence to the police?

To avoid CCTV storage issues

So they can write the report for you

So you don't have to deal with it

To support the investigation and avoid interfering with justice

Q6.

Why is it important to assist the police with a statement?

To avoid writing it later

To prove you were there

To support the investigation and ensure accurate reporting

To impress your manager

Q7.

Which of these is an example of safe access or egress?

A clear and well-lit pathway

A locked emergency exit

Storage stacked in corridors

A blocked stairwell

Q8.

What should be done after a risk assessment is completed?

Send it to all staff

Act to reduce or eliminate risks

Ignore it unless someone complains

File it in a drawer

Q9.

What is the primary job of a fire marshal during an emergency?

Unlock storage rooms

Serve as a first aider

Take selfies for the report

Ensure everyone has safely evacuated

Q10.

Which class of fire involves solid materials like paper and cloth?

Class C

Class B

Class D

Class A

Q11.

What should be done if someone panics during an evacuation?

Speak calmly and give clear, direct instructions

Lead others and leave them

Let them handle it themselves

Shout instructions quickly

Q12.

What is a bomb threat checklist used for?

To perform a safety drill

To check fire alarms

To record specific details of a bomb threat call

To brief new employees

Q13.

Why is tone of voice important in verbal communication?

It hides the message

It shortens the message

It replaces written communication

It conveys meaning beyond the words

Q14.

How should a message be delivered to avoid misunderstanding?

Rush through the message

Speak clearly and check understanding

Rely on others to repeat it

Use only gestures

Q15.

What should be included in the 'scene setting' part of a statement?

Lunch break notes

Opinions about colleagues

Your favourite part of the shift

Details of lighting, layout, and visibility

Q16.

What should a security operative do before submitting a report?

Add unrelated events

Copy it to a friend

Make it sound impressive

Review it for accuracy and completeness

Q17.

What should a security operative do during an invacuation?

Announce a false alarm

Use only fire exits

Gather everyone in a car park

Bring people indoors and secure the building

Q18.

What is the purpose of calling British Transport Police (BTP)?

To check bus timetables

To report incidents on transport networks

To report lost pets

To request a fire drill

Q19.

How should security respond if someone tries to leave with a heavily intoxicated person?

Film the incident

Ignore it unless asked

Assess the situation and intervene if needed

Assume they are friends

Q20.

Why is accurate incident recording essential?

It saves printer ink

It allows social media updates

It helps track issues and protect all parties involved

It avoids management meetings

Q21.

What can help prevent recurrence of workplace incidents?

Moving furniture

Accurate analysis and improved procedures

Avoiding discussion

Reducing staff

Q22.

What's one way an operative can take care of their mental wellbeing after an incident?

Skip the next shift

Work overtime

Avoid breaks

Speak to someone or access support services

Unit :

Q1.

What is the role of the NSI in the security industry?

Q2.

What is one reason a licence application might be rejected?

Q3.

What is the maximum penalty for GBH with intent?

Q4.

Who is responsible for securing personal data from CCTV recordings?

Q5.

Why must you pass on all evidence to the police?

Q6.

Why is it important to assist the police with a statement?

Q7.

Which of these is an example of safe access or egress?

Q8.

What should be done after a risk assessment is completed?

Q9.

What is the primary job of a fire marshal during an emergency?

Q10.

Which class of fire involves solid materials like paper and cloth?

Q11.

What should be done if someone panics during an evacuation?

Q12.

What is a bomb threat checklist used for?

Q13.

Why is tone of voice important in verbal communication?

Q14.

How should a message be delivered to avoid misunderstanding?

Q15.

What should be included in the 'scene setting' part of a statement?

Q16.

What should a security operative do before submitting a report?

Q17.

What should a security operative do during an invacuation?

Q18.

What is the purpose of calling British Transport Police (BTP)?

Q19.

How should security respond if someone tries to leave with a heavily intoxicated person?

Q20.

Why is accurate incident recording essential?

Q21.

What can help prevent recurrence of workplace incidents?

Q22.

What's one way an operative can take care of their mental wellbeing after an incident?

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Unit :

Q1. What is the role of the NSI in the security industry?

Q2. What is one reason a licence application might be rejected?

Q3. What is the maximum penalty for GBH with intent?

Q4. Who is responsible for securing personal data from CCTV recordings?

Q5. Why must you pass on all evidence to the police?

Q6. Why is it important to assist the police with a statement?

Q7. Which of these is an example of safe access or egress?

Q8. What should be done after a risk assessment is completed?

Q9. What is the primary job of a fire marshal during an emergency?

Q10. Which class of fire involves solid materials like paper and cloth?

Q11. What should be done if someone panics during an evacuation?

Q12. What is a bomb threat checklist used for?

Q13. Why is tone of voice important in verbal communication?

Q14. How should a message be delivered to avoid misunderstanding?

Q15. What should be included in the 'scene setting' part of a statement?

Q16. What should a security operative do before submitting a report?

Q17. What should a security operative do during an invacuation?

Q18. What is the purpose of calling British Transport Police (BTP)?

Q19. How should security respond if someone tries to leave with a heavily intoxicated person?

Q20. Why is accurate incident recording essential?

Q21. What can help prevent recurrence of workplace incidents?

Q22. What's one way an operative can take care of their mental wellbeing after an incident?

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Q1.

What is the role of the NSI in the security industry?

Q2.

What is one reason a licence application might be rejected?

Q3.

What is the maximum penalty for GBH with intent?

Q4.

Who is responsible for securing personal data from CCTV recordings?

Q5.

Why must you pass on all evidence to the police?

Q6.

Why is it important to assist the police with a statement?

Q7.

Which of these is an example of safe access or egress?

Q8.

What should be done after a risk assessment is completed?

Q9.

What is the primary job of a fire marshal during an emergency?

Q10.

Which class of fire involves solid materials like paper and cloth?

Q11.

What should be done if someone panics during an evacuation?

Q12.

What is a bomb threat checklist used for?

Q13.

Why is tone of voice important in verbal communication?

Q14.

How should a message be delivered to avoid misunderstanding?

Q15.

What should be included in the 'scene setting' part of a statement?

Q16.

What should a security operative do before submitting a report?

Q17.

What should a security operative do during an invacuation?

Q18.

What is the purpose of calling British Transport Police (BTP)?

Q19.

How should security respond if someone tries to leave with a heavily intoxicated person?

Q20.

Why is accurate incident recording essential?

Q21.

What can help prevent recurrence of workplace incidents?

Q22.

What's one way an operative can take care of their mental wellbeing after an incident?