Ontario Security Guard Test Emergency Response Procedures

Question 1

What is the first priority for a security guard when responding to any emergency?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the safety of people, including yourself, the public, and any victims

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Protect property from damage

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Write an incident report

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Notify the media

Question 2

What does the acronym 'RACE' stand for in fire emergency procedures?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

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Run, Alarm, Call, Evacuate

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Report, Assess, Control, Exit

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React, Assist, Communicate, Evaluate

Question 3

What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

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Push, Aim, Spray, Sweep

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Point, Activate, Spray, Stop

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Prepare, Approach, Spray, Secure

Question 4

In a bomb threat situation, what should a security guard do first?

Accepted Answer

Keep the caller on the line as long as possible, note details, and notify police immediately

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Search for the bomb immediately

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Evacuate the building without telling anyone why

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Ignore the threat as most are hoaxes

Question 5

What is the purpose of an emergency response plan (ERP)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a pre-planned, coordinated approach to managing emergencies that protects lives and minimizes damage

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To satisfy insurance requirements only

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To assign blame after an incident

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To determine which employees can leave early

Question 6

What are the three elements of the 'fire triangle'?

Accepted Answer

Heat, fuel, and oxygen

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Water, sand, and foam

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Smoke, flames, and ash

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Electricity, gas, and liquid