SAIWA Practice Test Video Answers

1. B
The Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 applies to people engaged in watching, guarding, protecting property, investigations, surveillance, and crowd control.

2. A
Security Officer Licences require an approved training course and passing a written exam to ensure competency.

3. B
The Agent pre-licence test is based on the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and the Regulations 1997.

4. C
Applicants must achieve a minimum pass mark of 90% in the Agent pre-licence test.

5. B
Class 3 Security Consultant (security doors) requires a closed-book test based on AS5040 with an 80% pass mark.

6. C
There is no Class 5 for cybersecurity; licence classes cover safes, alarms, CCTV, locks, guarding, etc.

7. B
Security Officer and Crowd Controller licences require competency testing through SAIWA.

8. C
Applicants must show 100 points of ID, with at least one photo identification, to sit the test.

9. B
If you arrive late or without documents, your appointment is cancelled, and you must rebook and pay again.

10. B
Agent licence holders may supply the services of security officers, bodyguards, consultants, and installers.

11. B
Applicants must complete an approved training course, pass the exam, and submit required application documents.

12. B
Certificate II in Security Operations covers legislation, duty of care, negligence, arrest powers, self-defence, and searching.

13. B
The Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 prohibits unauthorised armed bodyguard work.

14. B
Security Installer Licence Class 3 is specifically for security doors.

15. D
Security Installer Licence Class 4 does not require a pre-licence test.

16. B
Agent licence holders must maintain records and report to the Commissioner of Police as required.

17. B
Applicants living more than 50km from Perth GPO complete their test at their local police station.

18. C
Temporary Agent Licence applicants must submit a letter from the proposed agent with purpose, duration, and supporting documents.

19. B
Certificate II in Security Operations qualifies someone to work as an Unarmed Guard or Crowd Controller.

20. B
Both Security Consultant Class 3 and Installer Class 3 require a pre-licence test on AS5040 with an 80% pass.

21. D
It is prohibited under the Act for unlicensed persons to hold themselves out as licensed to perform security work.

22. B
The minimum age to apply for a Security Agent Licence in WA is 18 years.

23. B
A crowd controller is licensed to monitor and control behaviour, screen, and remove people at venues or events.

24. B
Misrepresenting credentials under the Act is an offence and may result in suspension, cancellation, or disqualification.

25. B
The Security Consultant Class 3 (security doors) test is closed book.

26. B
The “fit and proper person” test covers character, criminal history, financial responsibility, and management ability.

27. C
The Agent pre-licence test for supplying multiple services consists of 20 questions.

28. B
Company applicants must provide ASIC records and a certificate of incorporation or extract.

29. C
Agent licences allow supply/advertising of services; Non-Agent licences allow performance of duties only.

30. C
Records must be kept for three years unless otherwise directed.

31. B
Certificate II in Security Operations covers static guarding, access control, patrols, and first aid.

32. B
The WA Police Force Commissioner is the licensing authority under the Act.