Cluster 2 – Cluster 1 Revision – Formative
Patrol, Monitor and Screen
Question 1
A security officer remains at the main gate of a factory for the entire shift and does not leave that location. What type of patrol duty is being performed?
Answer: Static patrol.
Question 2
An officer attends six different sites during a night shift and checks each property. What type of patrol is this?
Answer: Mobile patrol.
Question 3
Give two reasons why emergency exits should be inspected during patrol duties.
Answer:
• To ensure emergency exits are not obstructed.
• To ensure people can evacuate safely during an emergency.
• To ensure emergency exits are not obstructed.
• To ensure people can evacuate safely during an emergency.
Question 4
During patrol, an officer finds a person inside a fenced compound without permission. What type of incident is this?
Answer: Trespass or unauthorised entry.
Question 5
A patrol officer discovers vandalism to a building wall. List two appropriate actions.
Answer:
• Report the damage to Control or the client.
• Record the incident in an incident report.
• Report the damage to Control or the client.
• Record the incident in an incident report.
Question 6
Why should evidence at a suspected crime scene be left undisturbed?
Answer: To avoid contaminating or destroying evidence.
Question 7
Before approaching an angry person outside a venue, what two factors should be considered?
Answer:
• Whether the person presents a threat.
• Whether assistance or backup is available.
• Whether the person presents a threat.
• Whether assistance or backup is available.
Question 8
Why should a Security Officer assess risks before taking action?
Answer: To determine the safest and most appropriate response.
Question 9
Why should patrol officers know areas that are not covered by CCTV?
Answer:
• Criminal activity may occur in those areas.
• Additional patrol attention may be required.
• Criminal activity may occur in those areas.
• Additional patrol attention may be required.
Question 10
Why should officers know the location of security control panels?
Answer: To quickly respond to alarms and emergencies.
Question 11
What must a person provide before a Security Officer can conduct a personal search?
Answer: Consent or permission.
Question 12
Why should personal searches follow workplace procedures?
Answer: To ensure the search is lawful and conducted professionally.
Question 13
Before conducting a search, what information should be explained to the person?
Answer:
• The reason for the search.
• The conditions of entry.
• The reason for the search.
• The conditions of entry.
Question 14
Why may approval from a supervisor be required before conducting a personal search?
Answer: To ensure proper authorisation and accountability.
Question 15
A person refuses to be screened with a handheld wand before entering an event. What should happen?
Answer: The person may be denied entry.
Question 16
You find a package leaking an unknown powder near an entry gate. Should emergency services be notified?
Answer: Yes.
Question 17
You locate a sandwich in a person's backpack during screening. Should emergency services be notified?
Answer: No.
Question 18
A visitor suddenly becomes unconscious while waiting to enter a venue. Should emergency services be contacted?
Answer: Yes.
Question 19
A person refuses to empty their pockets during screening. Should emergency services be contacted?
Answer: No.
Question 20
A person has been seriously injured during an assault inside the venue. Should emergency services be contacted?
Answer: Yes.
Question 21
A truck driver cannot produce any delivery paperwork. What should a Security Officer do?
Answer: Refuse entry and notify Control.
Question 22
Why should vehicle details be checked against site records?
Answer: To confirm that the vehicle is authorised to enter.
Question 23
Give three examples of information that can be checked before allowing a vehicle onto a site.
Answer:
• Driver identification.
• Vehicle registration details.
• Delivery documentation.
• Driver identification.
• Vehicle registration details.
• Delivery documentation.
Question 24
Why should visitor entry and departure details be recorded?
Answer: To maintain security and accountability.
Question 25
Give three examples of items that may not be permitted inside a venue.
Answer:
• Alcohol.
• Glass containers.
• Open food items.
• Alcohol.
• Glass containers.
• Open food items.
Question 26
Give three examples of dangerous goods that may be identified during screening.
Answer:
• Chemicals.
• Syringes.
• Flammable liquids.
• Chemicals.
• Syringes.
• Flammable liquids.
Question 27
Give three examples of items that could be used as weapons.
Answer:
• Scissors.
• Replica firearm.
• Sporting bat.
• Scissors.
• Replica firearm.
• Sporting bat.
Question 28
Why should prohibited items be handled according to workplace procedures?
Answer: To ensure safety and maintain accountability.
Question 29
A person repeatedly drops their wallet and struggles to use their keys. Which intoxication category does this indicate?
Answer: Coordination.
Question 30
A patron cannot walk in a straight line and keeps stumbling. Which intoxication category does this indicate?
Answer: Balance.
Question 31
A person is rude, shouting and threatening other patrons. Which intoxication category does this indicate?
Answer: Behaviour.
Question 32
A patron's words are difficult to understand and their conversation makes no sense. Which intoxication category does this indicate?
Answer: Speech.
Question 33
Write the following registration plate using the phonetic alphabet:
SAFE9
SAFE9
Answer: Sierra, Alpha, Foxtrot, Echo, Nine.
Question 34
Write the following registration plate using the phonetic alphabet:
RTO22
RTO22
Answer: Romeo, Tango, Oscar, Two, Two.
Question 35
Write the following registration plate using the phonetic alphabet:
BANK7
BANK7
Answer: Bravo, Alpha, November, Kilo, Seven.
Question 36
What is the phonetic word for the letter "P"?
Answer: Papa.
Question 37
What is the phonetic word for the letter "U"?
Answer: Uniform.
Question 38
What is the phonetic word for the letter "N"?
Answer: November.
Question 39
Why should Security Officers familiarise themselves with emergency assembly areas?
Answer: To assist with evacuations and direct people to safety.
Question 40
Give two locations where emergency procedures may be displayed.
Answer:
• Near a Warden Intercom Phone, WIP.
• At the main entrance.
• Near a Warden Intercom Phone, WIP.
• At the main entrance.
Question 41
State two features of a walk-through metal detector.
Answer:
• It can detect conductive materials.
• It provides audible or visual alerts.
• It can detect conductive materials.
• It provides audible or visual alerts.
Question 42
State two features of a handheld metal detector.
Answer:
• It operates using rechargeable batteries.
• It can provide vibration alerts.
• It operates using rechargeable batteries.
• It can provide vibration alerts.
Question 43
Give three examples of how people may demonstrate cultural or social differences.
Answer:
• Body art or piercings.
• Traditional clothing.
• Religious practices.
• Body art or piercings.
• Traditional clothing.
• Religious practices.
Question 44
A loud "Beep-Beep" alarm followed by "Woop-Woop" is usually associated with what type of incident?
Answer: Building evacuation.
Question 45
What does an alert from a handheld metal detector generally indicate?
Answer: The presence of metal on a person or in their belongings.
Question 46
A silent alarm with flashing lights may indicate what type of incident?
Answer: A possible break and enter.
Question 47
Why are train stations and stadiums considered higher-risk locations?
Answer: Because large numbers of people gather there.
Question 48
Give two examples of behaviour that may indicate someone is conducting hostile reconnaissance.
Answer:
• Drawing maps of the premises.
• Taking photographs of access points.
• Drawing maps of the premises.
• Taking photographs of access points.
Question 49
What should a Security Officer do if several people suddenly collapse and there is a strange odour in the area?
Answer: Move away, isolate the area and contact emergency services.
Question 50
Why is it important to report suspicious activity even if no offence has occurred?
Answer: Early reporting may prevent criminal or terrorist activity.
Academus Training Institute | Cluster 2 - Revision