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Quiz on Basic Security Guard Course, created by MGChute on 13/08/2015.
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Question 1

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Which of the following would NOT be a code of conduct violation.
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  • Failing to comply with all Municipal and Federal statutes.
  • Using profane, abusive and insulting language.
  • Being rude to a member of the public.
  • Attending work with a wrinkled shirt.

Question 2

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A Security Guard can also be referred to as a Security Officer.
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  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Anyone can file a complaint against a Security Guard.
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  • True
  • False

Question 4

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Under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act a Security license is valid for...
Answer
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 5 years
  • No expiry date

Question 5

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Under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act which of the following would NOT make a person eligible in obtaining a Security Guard license.
Answer
  • Having a previous Criminal Record for Assault with a weapon under the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Having more than three speeding offenses within one year under the Highway Traffic Act.
  • Being 18 years of age.
  • Legally being allowed to work in Canada.

Question 6

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Which of the following professions would NOT be exempt under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act?
Answer
  • Lawyers
  • Locksmiths
  • Bodyguards
  • Armored Car Services

Question 7

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What does P.S.I.S.A. stand for?
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  • Professional Security and Investigative Services Act
  • Personal Security and Investigative Services Act
  • Private Security and Investigative Services Act
  • None of the above

Question 8

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As a Security Guard while patrolling a property you notice a black wallet in the snow. You decide to check the wallet for I.D. and find none. You notice a $20 bill locked away in a hidden compartment. You decide to take the money and buy coffee for the staff because it was obvious you would never find the owner. What could be a possible result?
Answer
  • Getting fired.
  • Getting charged with a Code of Conduct violation under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act.
  • Charged with a criminal offense.
  • All of the above.

Question 9

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Which of the following statements are true?
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  • As Security Guard having a Security license is a privilege.
  • As a Security Guard having a Security license is a right as long as you are over the age of 18.
  • Unlike the police, a Security Guard's conduct is not that important as long as no laws are being broken.
  • None of the above.

Question 10

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Which of the following statements is true when solving problems?
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  • Identify the problem, find any solution that is available, take action using that solution.
  • You should not be looking for problems unless they are obvious.
  • Identify the problem, find possible solutions, take action using the best solution, evaluate all possible solutions.
  • Sometimes if you ignore a minor problem it will work itself out.

Question 11

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Which of the following is NOT an important quality for a Security Guard?
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  • Having good communication skills.
  • Being sensitive to the needs of other cultures.
  • The ability to problem solve.
  • Being able to run long distances.

Question 12

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Which of the following would be a duty you would perform while working as a Loss Prevention Specialist?
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  • Wearing a uniform and patrolling a shopping mall.
  • Conducting a mobile surveillance in a residential neighborhood.
  • Conducting background investigations into the newly hired staff.
  • An undercover Security Guard working in retail stores who detects theft and fraud.

Question 13

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Which of the following is a FALSE statement?
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  • A Security Guard's job can be physically demanding.
  • When working as a Security Guard it is important to keep in good physical shape.
  • You are required to meet a minimum standard of physical fitness before being granted a Security License.
  • As a Security Guard you may be required to take tasks that are physically demanding.

Question 14

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Ontario law defines a Security Guard as a person who...
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  • Works for money to guard or patrol to protect people and property.
  • Works for money as an arm of law enforcement.
  • Works for money to observe and report to police any criminal activity.
  • Works for money to protect members of the public.

Question 15

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When dealing with unknown individuals, a Security Guard has little or no knowledge of the person's history. What dangers could a Security Guard face when dealing with an unknown individual?
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  • The individual could have a weapon.
  • The individual could have a contagious disease.
  • The individual could have a violent past.
  • All of the above.

Question 16

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Which of the following jobs could you NOT perform as a licensed Security Guard?
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  • Loss Prevention Specialist
  • Mobile Security patrol
  • Bouncer
  • Bailiff

Question 17

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A Security Guard must be knowledgeable of the eight basic elements of a site safety program, Which of the following would NOT be included as one of the eight basic elements?
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  • Company safety policy.
  • Door opening procedure policy.
  • Safety training.
  • Safety rules.

Question 18

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When working as a Security Guard you may find yourself in an unavoidable confrontation. In this situation a Security Guard should...
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  • Consider their own safety first.
  • Consider the safety of the individual they are dealing with.
  • First assess the situation to see if any laws are being broken.
  • None of the above.

Question 19

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The best way for you to get a crowd under control is to...
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  • Become friendly with the main trouble makers.
  • Agree with their cause so they trust you.
  • Let them know that this is just a part time job for you and as far as you're concerned if trouble starts you won't get involved.
  • Avoid any conversation with anyone.

Question 20

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A crowd that is exhibiting sympathy for or against authority or for a political cause is called...
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  • A riot.
  • A demonstration.
  • A rave.
  • None of the above.

Question 21

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Which of the following would be a likely place for a crowd to get out of control?
Answer
  • A hockey game.
  • A rock concert.
  • A protest rally.
  • All of the above.

Question 22

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Are Security Guards or Private Investigators allowed to locate persons who are in the Witness Protection Program?
Answer
  • Yes
  • No

Question 23

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Security Guards are only allowed to enforce the Highway Traffic Act on Private Property only.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 24

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The purpose of surveillance is to...
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  • Gather evidence.
  • Observe an individual's actions.
  • For the purpose of identifying associates.
  • All of the above.

Question 25

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The best way to deal with a crowd is to...
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  • Approach the quietest member of the crowd and discuss your concerns.
  • Arrest the most vocal person in the crowd to remove them.
  • Threaten the crowd with use of force if they do not retreat.
  • Approach the most vocal member of the crowd and discuss your concerns.

Question 26

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A visitor log would be used for which of the following?
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  • Recording visitor entries and exits on the property.
  • To record information passed on from a previous shift.
  • To keep track of patterns of entry on the property to determine suspicious activity.
  • All of the above.

Question 27

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When dealing with crowd you should never engage in an argument with anyone unless they start making unnecessary and rude comments towards you.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 28

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What is a possible consequence when conducting surveillance in a residential area during daylight hours?
Answer
  • Police being called.
  • The "target" you are watching notices you.
  • Residents in the area approach you.
  • All of the above.

Question 29

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As a Security Guard it is OK to leave spaces in your duty notebook in case you need to add something later.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 30

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When starting your shift as a Security Guard which of the following is NOT something you would enter in your duty notebook before going out on patrol?
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  • The start and end time of your shift.
  • Date
  • Weather conditions.
  • Road conditions.
  • What your partner is wearing.

Question 31

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Which of the following is NOT a true statement?
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  • A good report has clarity of thought.
  • A good report is complete and self-explanatory.
  • A good report can be based on opinion.
  • A good report is accurate.

Question 32

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As a Security Guard the purpose of your notebook is to...
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  • Keep personal information you do not want others to know about.
  • Maintain an accurate daily record of events while on shift.
  • Keep intel on suspects you come in contact with.
  • The law requires you to carry a notebook at all times.

Question 33

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Best practices dictate that you write your notebook and reports with...
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  • Pencil
  • Blue pen
  • Black pen
  • Red pen

Question 34

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If a Security Guard keeps accurate and concise notes this will show...
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  • That the Security Guard is ready to be promoted.
  • That the Security Guard is professional.
  • That the Security Guard has taken a notebook-taking course.
  • That the Security Guard is in the wrong profession.

Question 35

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If you make a mistake in your notebook you should...
Answer
  • Throw it away.
  • Draw a line through the mistake and initial it.
  • Scribble it out with a red pen.
  • None of the above.

Question 36

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It is OK to remove a page from your duty notebook providing it has nothing to do with the case before the court.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 37

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Which of the following statements below is FALSE. Once Occupational Health and Safety authorities have been notified of unsafe work they are obligated to ensure no other worker assigned to perform the work unless...
Answer
  • The supervisor is satisfied in his mind that the work is safe to continue.
  • The worker assigned is not exposed to imminent danger.
  • There is a procedure in place to refuse work.
  • The imminent danger has been eliminated.

Question 38

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Which of the following would be examples of hazards in the workplace?
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  • Poor lighting in offices.
  • Cold weather for workers working outside.
  • Equipment stored in an active hallway.
  • All of the above.

Question 39

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MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheets.
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  • True
  • False

Question 40

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WHMIS Class "A" includes...
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  • Poisonous and infectious material.
  • Oxidizing material.
  • Flammable and combustible liquids.
  • Compressible gas.

Question 41

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WHMIS Class "C" includes...
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  • Poisonous and infectious materials.
  • Flammable and combustible liquids.
  • Compressible gas.
  • Oxidizing material.

Question 42

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WHMIS Class "F" includes...
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  • Poisonous and infectious material.
  • Oxidizing material.
  • Flammable and combustible liquids.
  • Dangerously reactive material.

Question 43

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WHMIS Class "E" includes...
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  • Poisonous and infectious material.
  • Corrosive material.
  • Compressible gas.
  • Oxidizing material.

Question 44

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Workers in Ontario can NOT refuse work which they believe places them in imminent danger, they must first tell a supervisor.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 45

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What does the acronym (WHMIS) stand for?
Answer
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials International System
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
  • Workplace Hazardous Metals Information System
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Services

Question 46

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After receiving a supervisor's report about unsafe work- a worker who still believes the work is unsafe can file a complaint with...
Answer
  • The Dangerous Workplace Board.
  • The local Police Agency.
  • Workers Compensation Board.
  • Workplace Health and Safety.

Question 47

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When on your patrols in an office building as a Security Guard, if you were to notice smoke you should FIRST...
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  • Call the fire department.
  • Pull the closest fire alarm.
  • First determine the origin of the smoke before contacting anyone.
  • Start evacuation procedures.

Question 48

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A Type "B" Fire Extinguisher is used for...
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  • Paper and wood.
  • Flammable liquids such as gas, oil and paint.
  • Electrical fires.
  • None of the above.

Question 49

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It is not necessary for a Security Guard to know emergency procedures as long as he has access to the Emergency Management Plan.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 50

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A Type "C" fire extinguisher is used for...
Answer
  • Paper and wood.
  • Flammable liquids such as gas, oil and paint.
  • Electrical fires.
  • None of the above.

Question 51

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When using a fire extinguisher you should think P.A.S.S. which is short for...
Answer
  • Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
  • Pull, Arm, Squeeze, Sweep
  • Push, Arm, Squeeze, Sweep
  • None of the above

Question 52

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A Type "A" fire extinguisher is used for...
Answer
  • Paper and wood.
  • Flammable liquids such as gas, oil and paint.
  • Electrical fires.
  • None of the above.

Question 53

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On your patrols in an office tower as a Security Guard you come across a suspicious package in the hallway. Which of the following should you do?
Answer
  • Call the police immediately from your cell phone.
  • Open the package to see if there is any indication who the owner is.
  • Begin evacuating the office tower.
  • Refer to your emergency management plan and use a land line to call emergency services.

Question 54

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In the Criminal Code of Canada a serious criminal offense is called a...
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  • Provincial offense
  • Indictable offense
  • Summary conviction offense
  • Hybrid offense

Question 55

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The highest court in Canada is called...
Answer
  • Court of Queen's Bench
  • Superior Court of Canada
  • Supreme Court of Canada
  • Ontario Court of Appeal

Question 56

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Laws are divided into two parts. These are public and private laws.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 57

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Which of the following courts would criminal offenses NOT be heard in.
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  • Youth Court
  • Provincial Court
  • Superior Court
  • Small Claims Court

Question 58

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Criminal law in Canada is...
Answer
  • Provincial
  • Municipal
  • International
  • Federal

Question 59

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A jury in a civil trial has...
Answer
  • 15 members
  • 6 members
  • 12 members
  • 9 members

Question 60

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In a criminal trial a jury consists of...
Answer
  • 9 members
  • 6 members
  • 7 members
  • 12 members

Question 61

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In the Criminal Code of Canada a minor offense is called an...
Answer
  • Indictable offense
  • Hybrid offense
  • Provincial offense
  • Summary conviction offense

Question 62

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A person or business who sues another person or business is called...
Answer
  • The Plaintiff
  • The Defendant
  • The Victim
  • The Accused

Question 63

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Criminal offenses are divided into two categories. They are:
Answer
  • Indictable, Summary
  • Municipal, Provincial
  • Federal, Provincial
  • None of the above.

Question 64

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Which of the following is NOT a true statement.
Answer
  • PIPEDA applies to organizations and their employees who collect and store personal and sensitive information.
  • PIPEDA requires organizations to establish personal information policies.
  • PIPEDA requires organizations to collect information with consent.
  • PIPEDA monitors business policies involving foreign information.

Question 65

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What does (PIPEDA) stand for?
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  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
  • Protection of Personal Information and Electrical Documents Act
  • Preparation of Information and Electrical Documents Act
  • Personal Protection Information and Electrical Documents Act

Question 66

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Under the Liquor License Act what age can a person legally consume alcoholic beverages in Ontario?
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  • 17 years with parental permission
  • 18 years
  • 19 years
  • 21 years

Question 67

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Any organization can use without permission of the person any information if it is used for an emergency that threatens the life, health, or security of any person.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 68

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Under Canadian law, the more serious offenses are classified as:
Answer
  • dual procedure offenses
  • summary conviction offenses
  • indictable offenses
  • felony offenses

Question 69

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PIPEDA is ___________ law.
Answer
  • Provincial
  • International
  • Municipal
  • Federal

Question 70

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Taking the time to explain to people why certain rules are in place, give them directions or answer other questions they may have about matters unrelated to security are examples of...
Answer
  • ...activities that should be avoided because they distract a security guard from his or her job.
  • ...the best way to pass time on a shift when there is nothing happening.
  • ...a security guard's primary responsibility.
  • ...tasks best left to trained customer service representatives.
  • ...ways for a security guard to provide good customer service while carrying out his or her other responsibilities.

Question 71

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A security guard is called to the scene of a couple (not employees) arguing in a common area of a public access building that the guard is tasked to patrol. The couple is yelling and swearing, waving their arms and pointing at each other but no physical contact or verbal threats have occurred. Attempts by other employees and passerby to separate the couple have failed. Your best course of action is:
Answer
  • Immediately contact the police, observe them from a distance but do not intervene as the Public's safety is more important than this disturbance.
  • Stay at a safe distance in an interview stance in order to be seen, use tactical communication skills to attempt to de-escalate the situation, then inform the couple to leave the property if they have no business there.
  • Physically separate the couple, using force if necessary as they are causing a breach of the peace, then physically escort the two off the property.
  • Detain both after separating them, prevent them from leaving until police arrive in the event a Criminal offense has occurred.

Question 72

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Which of the following is a FALSE statement?
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  • Having bias will limit your credibility.
  • Opinions can make you appear judgmental
  • Opinions are an important addition to an incident report
  • Having bias can cause an incident to escalate

Question 73

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The main goal for effective communication is to accurately send your message to another person and that person will clearly understand it.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 74

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A closed question usually ends in "yes" or "no".
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 75

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Tactical communication is a reasonable option instead of using physical force.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 76

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When dealing with an individual from another culture it is best that you take time to understand the person better to avoid escalating the situation.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 77

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A person applying for an apartment who is turned down because of his perceived cultural habit would be protected under the Human Rights Code.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 78

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Which of the following would NOT be considered harassment under the definition.
Answer
  • Calling an old girl friend and hanging up.
  • Making rude comments to an employee when you know it makes them feel uncomfortable.
  • Making sexually suggestive remarks to a fellow worker.
  • Having a conversation with a fellow worker over lunch/

Question 79

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The Human Rights Code is...
Answer
  • Provincial law
  • Federal law
  • Municipal law
  • International law

Question 80

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Which of the following statements would be a good example of stereotyping?
Answer
  • All lemons are yellow.
  • People that speed could possibly cause an accident.
  • Most new immigrants to Canada speak very little English.
  • None of the above.

Question 81

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The Human Rights Code is administered by...
Answer
  • the Human Rights Tribunal
  • the Human Rights Commission
  • the National Association of Human Rights
  • No one administers the Human Rights Code.

Question 82

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Section 494(1) of the Criminal Code allows anyone to make an arrest found committing...
Answer
  • a summary conviction offense
  • a provincial offense
  • an indictable offense
  • None of the above.

Question 83

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Section 494 (3) of the Criminal Code requires anyone, other than a peace office making a lawful arrest without warrant, to forthwith deliver that person to a peace officer.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 84

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A property owner, occupier or an agent of a property owner or occupier may arrest any person whom he finds committing a criminal offense.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 85

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Which of the following may be considered excessive use of force?
Answer
  • Handcuffing an individual after making a lawful arrest.
  • Placing an individual in a wrist lock after making a lawful arrest and the individual is resisting.
  • A man is refusing to drop a tire iron while walking towards you and you strike him with your hand.
  • You smack a man you placed in custody because he is not moving fast enough.

Question 86

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You are a citizen standing outside a variety store when the door flies open and a male being chased by who you know to be the owner. The owner is yelling "stop thief". Would Section 494 (1) (i) (ii) allow you to legally assist the owner in making a lawful arrest?
Answer
  • Yes
  • No
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