SIA Door Terrorism Awareness (UK)

Question 1

What does the acronym 'ACT' stand for in the context of UK counter-terrorism for security staff?

Accepted Answer

Action Counters Terrorism

Answer

ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) is the UK government campaign that provides security staff and the public with tools and training to help prevent and respond to terrorist incidents.

Question 2

Which UK government counter-terrorism strategy uses the four strands of Prevent, Pursue, Protect and Prepare?

Accepted Answer

CONTEST

Answer

CONTEST is the UK's counter-terrorism strategy built on four workstreams: Prevent (stop radicalisation), Pursue (disrupt plots), Protect (harden targets) and Prepare (respond to attacks).

Question 3

What is the recommended public response to a firearms or weapons attack, as promoted in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Run, Hide, Tell

Answer

The UK government's Run Hide Tell guidance advises people to run if safe, hide if unable to run and tell police as soon as possible during a firearms or weapons attack.

Question 4

What should a door supervisor do if they find an unattended bag or suspicious item?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch it; clear the area and call police using the HOT protocol

Answer

The HOT protocol (Has it been hidden? Is it obviously suspicious? Is it typical of its surroundings?) guides assessment; the item should not be touched and police should be called.

Question 5

What does the 'HOT' protocol stand for in suspicious item assessment?

Accepted Answer

Hidden, Obviously suspicious, Typical of surroundings

Answer

HOT stands for Has it been hidden or left deliberately? Is it Obviously suspicious? Is it Typical — i.e. does it look out of place? This guides decisions on suspicious items.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Terrorism Awareness (UK)