SIA Refresher Course to Renew License Test 3 1 / 30 Which of the following is an example of a health and safety hazard? c) Using a radio d) Wearing a uniform b) Reporting an incident a) Lack of training 2 / 30 What does ‘reasonable force’ mean? d) Ignoring the threat a) Using only the necessary force to protect yourself and others c) Immediately restraining the individual b) Using as much force as possible 3 / 30 Which of these is an example of an escape technique? b) Breaking free from a wrist grab d) Using a headlock c) Pushing the person away aggressively a) Escorting the subject out 4 / 30 What is the first step before considering physical intervention? c) Call the police b) Use force immediately a) Issue a warning d) Block their exit 5 / 30 Which body area should never be targeted during physical intervention? c) Neck d) Legs b) Chest a) Arms 6 / 30 What should a security officer do when they find an unattended bag in a public area? a) Move it to a secure location d) Ignore it if no one is around c) Report it and follow company procedures b) Open it to check for dangerous items 7 / 30 What is the main purpose of a post-incident debrief? b) To evaluate the response and improve future actions a) To punish staff c) To write up reports d) To discuss unrelated topics 8 / 30 What is meant by ‘duty of care’? a) A legal obligation to protect individuals from harm c) A personal choice to help people b) Only protecting company assets d) A responsibility only managers have 9 / 30 Which law regulates the handling of personal data by security officers? d) Licensing Act b) Criminal Law Act a) Health and Safety Act c) Data Protection Act 10 / 30 What is the main responsibility of a security officer? c) Chasing suspects a) Arresting criminals b) Preventing crime and ensuring safety d) Conducting personal searches 11 / 30 Which UK law requires security officers to be licensed? d) Data Protection Act a) Health and Safety at Work Act c) Private Security Industry Act 2001 b) Criminal Law Act 12 / 30 What is the first step when dealing with a conflict situation? a) Use physical force d) Walk away immediately b) Call the police c) Attempt to defuse the situation verbally 13 / 30 What should you do if you suspect someone is carrying a weapon? b) Attempt to take the weapon a) Confront them aggressively d) Ignore the situation c) Alert a supervisor and follow company procedures 14 / 30 Which of these is NOT part of an effective access control system? d) Physical barriers b) CCTV monitoring c) Allowing free entry to all customers a) ID checks 15 / 30 What is the correct action after using physical intervention? b) Complete an incident report c) Confront the person again d) Ignore the situation a) Walk away 16 / 30 Why is effective communication important in security work? b) To prevent and resolve conflicts a) To control people d) To increase paperwork c) To sound authoritative 17 / 30 Why is it important to follow company policies and procedures? d) To discipline customers c) To impress your supervisor a) To avoid extra work b) To comply with legal and safety requirements 18 / 30 What is the safest way to restrain someone? d) Hold their arms tightly c) Pin them to the ground a) Apply pressure to the neck b) Use minimal force necessary 19 / 30 What is a common sign of an aggressive individual? c) Avoiding eye contact d) Whispering a) Smiling and relaxed body language b) Clenched fists and tense posture 20 / 30 Why is refresher training important for security officers? d) To get a new uniform b) To stay updated with laws and best practices c) To gain promotions a) To improve physical fitness 21 / 30 What should security officers do if a person becomes unconscious during restraint? a) Continue holding them d) Call for backup before acting b) Release them immediately and provide first aid c) Ignore them 22 / 30 Which of these is considered a physical intervention technique? a) Verbal de-escalation c) Negotiation b) Escorting d) Warning signs 23 / 30 Why should teamwork be used in physical intervention? b) To ensure safety and control d) To escalate the situation c) To show authority a) To intimidate the person 24 / 30 What type of information should always be recorded in an incident report? d) Names of unrelated witnesses b) Opinions on the situation c) Personal emotions a) Time, date, and location 25 / 30 Which of the following is a non-verbal method of de-escalation? d) Ignoring them c) Talking over the person b) Giving the person space a) Making physical contact 26 / 30 What is positional asphyxia? b) A type of negotiation technique a) A safe restraint method c) Difficulty breathing due to body position d) A type of self-defense move 27 / 30 What is the key risk of using excessive force? c) Gaining more authority d) No consequences b) Being praised for controlling the situation a) Losing your job 28 / 30 When should physical intervention be used? c) To assert authority d) Anytime you feel uncomfortable a) Only when verbal de-escalation has failed b) At the start of an argument 29 / 30 How should security officers handle a customer who refuses to follow venue rules? c) Politely explain the rules and seek compliance a) Physically remove them d) Ignore the situation b) Escalate the situation 30 / 30 Which of the following is a legal requirement during a restraint? d) Restricting their movement completely a) Ensuring the person can breathe c) Keeping them on the ground b) Applying maximum force Your score isThe average score is 17% 0% Restart quiz