NZ Security Licence Site Security and Patrol 2

Question 1

What is the guard tour system used in NZ security, and what is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

An electronic or mechanical system that records when and where a guard has patrolled, providing proof of patrol completion

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A GPS tracker worn by the guard for personal safety

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A booking system for guard shift scheduling

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A training programme for new security guards

Question 2

In NZ, what should a security guard do if they find an unidentified package or suspicious item?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch it, evacuate the immediate area, establish a cordon, report it to police (111) immediately, and follow the site's suspicious item procedure

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Pick it up and take it to the lost and found

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Open it to identify the owner

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Ignore it if it appears to be a shopping bag

Question 3

What is perimeter security and why is it important in NZ site protection?

Accepted Answer

The first line of defence comprising fences, walls, gates, lighting, and surveillance that deters and delays unauthorised access

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Only the front entrance of a building

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The reception desk where visitors check in

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Security guards standing at every corner of the building

Question 4

In NZ security, what is the CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) concept?

Accepted Answer

A design approach that uses natural surveillance, access control, territorial reinforcement, and maintenance to reduce crime opportunities

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A type of security alarm system

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A police training programme for crime prevention

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A building code requirement for fire safety

Question 5

What is the NZ security guard's role in key management?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a secure key register, issue keys only to authorised personnel, track all key movements, report lost keys immediately, and secure keys when not in use

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Give keys to anyone who asks for them

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Key management is the building manager's sole responsibility

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Keys should be left in locks for quick access

Question 6

In NZ, what is the security guard's role regarding workplace violence prevention?

Accepted Answer

Identify early warning signs, de-escalate situations before they become violent, report threats, maintain situational awareness, and follow the organisation's violence prevention policy

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Workplace violence prevention is not a security function

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Only respond after violence has occurred

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Use pre-emptive physical force against anyone who appears agitated