TPS Emergency Response Procedures 2

Question 1

When a security officer discovers an unconscious person on their patrol route, what is the FIRST action they should take?

Accepted Answer

Check for scene safety before approaching

Answer

Scene safety must always be assessed first to ensure the officer does not become a second victim.

Question 2

A fire alarm activates in a facility you are guarding. Smoke is visible in the east corridor. What should you do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Activate the building evacuation plan and notify emergency services

Answer

Initiating evacuation and contacting emergency services simultaneously is the correct priority when fire or smoke is confirmed.

Question 3

During a medical emergency, a bystander offers to help perform CPR. As the security officer in charge, you should:

Accepted Answer

Accept help only from individuals who identify themselves as trained

Answer

Accepting CPR assistance from trained individuals is appropriate, and directing untrained bystanders to call or assist in other ways is best practice.

Question 4

What does the acronym PASS stand for when operating a portable fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS — Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side — is the standard fire extinguisher technique.

Question 5

A subject at your post has a severe allergic reaction and is going into anaphylactic shock. You have access to an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen). Under Texas law, a licensed security officer may:

Accepted Answer

Only administer it if specifically authorized in their license scope

Answer

Texas security officers must operate within their licensed scope; administering prescription devices is only permitted when that authority is explicitly granted.

(TPS) Texas Private Security Certification Practice Test

(TPS) Texas Private Security Certification Practice Test

TPS Emergency Response Procedures 2