Ontario Security Guard Test Effective Communication 2

Question 1

What is 'empathy' in the context of security guard communication?

Accepted Answer

Understanding and acknowledging another person's feelings and perspective

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Agreeing with everything a person says

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Feeling sorry for someone

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Ignoring emotions to focus on facts

Question 2

What is the best approach when a security guard encounters a person who speaks a different language?

Accepted Answer

Use simple words, gestures, visual aids, and seek interpreter assistance if available

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Speak louder in English

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Ignore the person and wait for them to leave

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Immediately call police for assistance

Question 3

In a security incident report, what does the acronym 'W5' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Who, What, Where, When, Why (and How)

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Five warning levels

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Five witness categories

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Five types of weapons

Question 4

What is the recommended tone for a security guard when giving verbal directions to the public?

Accepted Answer

Polite, clear, and professional

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Commanding and authoritative

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Casual and informal

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Monotone and emotionless

Question 5

What is 'verbal judo' in security communication?

Accepted Answer

The art of using words to redirect behaviour and gain voluntary compliance

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Using aggressive language to control situations

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Speaking in a foreign language to confuse suspects

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A physical self-defence technique

Question 6

Which body language signal from a security guard might escalate a conflict?

Accepted Answer

Arms crossed, pointing finger, and aggressive stance

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Open palms and relaxed posture

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Standing at a comfortable distance

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Nodding while listening