Ontario Security Guard Test Report Writing 3

Question 1

Which of the following should be avoided when writing a security incident report?

Accepted Answer

Expressing personal conclusions about who was at fault

Answer

Security reports must be factual and objective; personal conclusions or opinions about fault must not be included.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Daily Activity Report (DAR)?

Accepted Answer

To document all activities, observations, and patrols during a shift

Answer

The DAR documents all activities and observations throughout a shift, providing a complete chronological record of the guard's duties.

Question 3

When describing a person in a security report, which type of descriptor is most useful?

Accepted Answer

Objective descriptors such as height in centimetres, weight in kilograms, and clothing colours

Answer

Specific, measurable descriptors (height in cm, weight in kg, clothing colours) provide objective identification information others can act upon.

Question 4

In Ontario, security reports may be used as evidence in which of the following proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Criminal trials, civil lawsuits, and disciplinary hearings

Answer

Security reports can be used as evidence in criminal trials, civil litigation, and internal or regulatory disciplinary proceedings.

Question 5

What should a security guard do if additional relevant information becomes available after a report is completed?

Accepted Answer

Write a supplemental report referencing the original by date and report number

Answer

A supplemental report is the proper method for adding information after the original report is completed, while preserving the original document.

Ontario Security Guard Practice Test