Ontario Security Guard Test Emergency Response Procedures 2

Question 1

What is a 'muster point' or 'assembly area' in an evacuation?

Accepted Answer

A pre-designated safe location where evacuated people gather to be accounted for

Answer

A muster point is a pre-designated safe location away from the building where evacuated individuals gather. This allows for headcounts to ensure everyone has evacuated safely.

Question 2

What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide (CO2) or dry chemical (Class C)

Answer

Electrical fires (Class C) require non-conductive extinguishing agents like CO2 or dry chemical. Using water on an electrical fire can cause electrocution.

Question 3

What should a security guard do if they discover a suspicious package?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch it, evacuate the area, establish a perimeter, and contact police immediately

Answer

A suspicious package should never be touched or moved. The guard should evacuate the immediate area, establish a safety perimeter, and contact police bomb disposal units immediately.

Question 4

What is the recommended evacuation procedure for a person with a mobility disability?

Accepted Answer

Assist them to a designated area of refuge (stairwell landing) and inform emergency responders of their location

Answer

Persons with mobility disabilities should be guided to a designated area of refuge (typically a fire-rated stairwell landing) and emergency responders should be notified of their exact location for assisted evacuation.

Question 5

During a medical emergency, what should a security guard do before providing first aid?

Accepted Answer

Ensure scene safety, put on personal protective equipment (PPE), and assess the patient's condition

Answer

Before providing first aid, the guard must ensure the scene is safe (no ongoing threats), don PPE (gloves) to prevent infection, and then assess the patient's condition using primary survey techniques.

Ontario Security Guard Practice Test

Ontario Security Guard Practice Test

Ontario Security Guard Test Emergency Response Procedures 2