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

Answer

In any emergency, the preservation of human life is the top priority. This includes the guard's own safety, the safety of the public, and the safety of any victims. Property is secondary to life.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue (anyone in immediate danger), Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Contain (close doors to limit fire spread), and Extinguish/Evacuate (fight the fire if safe or evacuate the building).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side. This is the standard technique for using a portable fire extinguisher.

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

Answer

If receiving a bomb threat by phone, the guard should keep the caller talking to gather information (voice characteristics, background noise, specific details about the device), while signaling a colleague to call police.

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

Answer

An ERP establishes clear procedures, roles, and responsibilities for responding to various emergencies. It ensures a coordinated response that prioritizes life safety and minimizes property damage.

Ontario Security Guard Practice Test

Ontario Security Guard Practice Test

Ontario Security Guard Test Emergency Response Procedures