SAIWA Professional Standards and Ethics 2

Question 1

A security agent observes a colleague accepting a bribe from a patron. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to their supervisor and the licensing authority

Answer

Corrupt conduct must be reported through proper channels including supervisors and the licensing authority.

Question 2

Which principle requires a security agent to treat all members of the public equally regardless of their background?

Accepted Answer

Impartiality and non-discrimination

Answer

Impartiality and non-discrimination requires treating all people fairly without bias based on protected characteristics.

Question 3

What does duty of care mean for a security agent in Western Australia?

Accepted Answer

A legal obligation to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm to others

Answer

Duty of care requires taking reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm to people within the agent's area of responsibility.

Question 4

A security agent is offered a gift by a regular client after an event. What is the most ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and explain company policy on gifts

Answer

Professional ethics require declining gifts that could create a conflict of interest or perception of favouritism.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes confidentiality as a professional standard for security agents?

Accepted Answer

Protecting sensitive information obtained during security duties from unauthorised disclosure

Answer

Confidentiality requires protecting all sensitive information from unauthorised access or disclosure.

SAIWA - Security Agents Institute of Western Australia Test Practice Test