Ontario Security Guard Test Study Guide 2026

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📋 Ontario Security Guard Test Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

75 min

Time Limit

70%

Passing Score

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📚 Ontario Security Guard Test Topics to Study (39)

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✍️ Sample Ontario Security Guard Test Questions & Answers

1. Which of the following is an example of an objective statement in a security report?

✓ The male was approximately 6 feet tall and wearing a red jacket

Objective statements describe observable facts such as height and clothing without interpretation or opinion.

2. What is the primary purpose of a security guard's notebook?

✓ To record detailed, chronological notes of events, observations, and actions that may be referenced later or used in legal proceedings

A security guard's notebook serves as a contemporaneous record of observations and events. These notes can be referenced when writing formal reports and may be admitted as evidence in court.

3. What is 'psychological noise' and how does it affect conflict resolution?

✓ Internal distractions like stress, bias, fear, or anger that interfere with clear thinking and effective communication

Psychological noise includes internal factors like stress, prejudice, fear, and personal issues that prevent a security guard from thinking clearly and communicating effectively during conflict.

4. What does the PSISA require regarding changes in a licensee's personal information?

✓ The licensee must notify the Registrar of any changes within 30 days

Licensees must notify the Registrar of any material changes to their personal information, including address changes, within a reasonable timeframe.

5. What does the PSISA say about security guards carrying weapons?

✓ Weapons may only be carried if authorized and properly licensed

Security guards may only carry weapons if they have proper authorization and the appropriate licences (such as a firearms licence under federal law). Most security guards in Ontario do not carry weapons.

6. What training topics are covered in the mandatory training curriculum under the PSISA?

✓ Legal powers, communication, use of force, and emergency procedures

The mandatory training curriculum covers a broad range of topics including legal authorities, communication skills, use of force theory, health and safety, and emergency response procedures.

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