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Question 1Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

Which Belgian law forms the primary legal basis for the regulation of private security and cash-in-transit activities?

  1. The Royal Decree of 7 April 2003 on security enterprises
  2. The Law of 2 October 2017 regulating private security
  3. The Law of 10 April 2014 on private security
  4. The Law of 21 March 1991 on certain public and private security activities Correct answer.

Explanation

The Law of 21 March 1991 is the foundational statute governing private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium, and later royal decrees implement its provisions. It defines which activities are reserved and how authorisation is granted. The 2017 law concerns a different subject matter entirely.

Question 2Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

Under Belgian law, which body is competent to grant authorisation to a private security enterprise?

  1. The Federal Public Service Justice
  2. The National Bank of Belgium
  3. The local police chief of the district
  4. The Minister of the Interior, after advice of the competent administration Correct answer.

Explanation

Authorisation for private security enterprises is granted by the Minister of the Interior following an advisory procedure, reflecting the public-order dimension of the sector. The administration verifies conditions such as reliability and legal form before the decision. Other bodies have no authorisation power in this domain.

Question 3Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

What is the core activity that defines a cash-in-transit enterprise under Belgian security law?

  1. Providing bodyguards to private individuals
  2. Transporting and protecting cash and valuables on behalf of third parties Correct answer.
  3. Monitoring alarm systems from a central station
  4. Guarding museums during public opening hours

Explanation

Cash-in-transit is defined by the professional transport and protection of money and valuables for third parties, including loading and unloading. This activity is a distinct authorised category within the private security framework. The other activities belong to different authorisation categories.

Question 4Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

Which condition must a candidate security guard satisfy before being allowed to work?

  1. A valid identity document and a positive security screening Correct answer.
  2. Membership of a trade union
  3. Ownership of a private vehicle
  4. Completion of a university degree

Explanation

Candidates must be screened for reliability through an inquiry into their criminal record and must hold valid identification. Only after a positive outcome can a guard be authorised. Union membership, vehicle ownership and university study are not legal conditions.

Question 5Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

What is the legal status of a security guard's identity card issued by the competent authority?

  1. It may be lent to a colleague for a shift
  2. It is valid indefinitely without renewal
  3. It must be worn visibly during duty and shown on request Correct answer.
  4. It is optional and only for internal use

Explanation

The identification card must be carried visibly while on duty and presented to police or inspection services on request. This allows the public and authorities to verify that the person is lawfully authorised. It is personal and time-limited, so it cannot be lent or kept without renewal.

Question 6Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

Which activities are reserved by law to authorised private security enterprises?

  1. Cleaning offices at night
  2. Selling alarm systems in a shop
  3. Guarding persons and property for third parties Correct answer.
  4. Installing locks on doors

Explanation

The law reserves guarding and surveillance of persons and property for third parties to authorised enterprises. This prevents unlicensed operators from performing protective services commercially. Retail sales, cleaning and lock installation fall outside the reserved activities.

Question 7Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

What does the principle of subsidiarity mean in the Belgian private security framework?

  1. Private security is funded by the State
  2. Private security supplements but does not substitute for public police tasks Correct answer.
  3. Private security must always act before the police arrive
  4. Private security may replace the police where profitable

Explanation

Private security is complementary to the public police and may not take over tasks reserved to the police. It supports prevention and protection without exercising public authority. The principle ensures the State retains its monopoly on legitimate force.

Question 8Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

Which authority is primarily responsible for inspecting private security enterprises and guards in Belgium?

  1. The Court of Audit
  2. The Federal Public Service Home Affairs through its inspection services Correct answer.
  3. The Labour Auditorate
  4. The Competition Authority

Explanation

Inspection of compliance with the private security legislation is carried out by services linked to the Federal Public Service Home Affairs. Inspectors may check authorisations, registers and working conditions of guards. The other bodies have different mandates unrelated to security inspections.

Question 9Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A guard employed by a cash-in-transit firm is asked to help load valuables at a client's premises. Which rule applies to the carrying of weapons during this task?

  1. Weapons may be carried freely because the guard is on duty
  2. Weapons may be carried if the client gives written consent
  3. Weapons may only be carried if the firm's authorisation and the guard's specific licence permit it Correct answer.
  4. Weapons are prohibited for all cash-in-transit staff without exception

Explanation

Carrying a weapon requires both an authorisation covering armed transport for the enterprise and an individual licence or mandate for the guard. Client consent cannot create a legal basis. The regime is restrictive and controlled by the authority that issued the authorisation.

Question 10Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

During a cash delivery, a guard notices a suspicious individual approaching the armoured vehicle. What is the legally appropriate first response?

  1. Drive away while leaving the cash on the pavement
  2. Immediately use physical force to neutralise the person
  3. Apply the firm's security procedure, warn and alert police if necessary Correct answer.
  4. Ask the client's staff to arrest the person

Explanation

The guard must follow the enterprise's security procedures, which prioritise prevention, warning and contacting the police. Force is only permissible in strict conditions of legitimate defence. Leaving valuables unattended or delegating arrest to civilians is not lawful practice.

Question 11Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A security enterprise is asked to guard a public building during a political demonstration. Which statement reflects Belgian law?

  1. The enterprise may use tear gas to disperse the crowd
  2. The enterprise may perform static guarding but cannot exercise police powers Correct answer.
  3. The enterprise may take over crowd control from the police
  4. The enterprise may arrest demonstrators

Explanation

Private security may guard property but may not exercise public authority such as crowd control, arrest or dispersal. Those tasks belong to the police under the subsidiarity principle. Static guarding that does not interfere with public order is permissible.

Question 12Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

What must a private security enterprise do before a newly hired guard performs duties?

  1. Register the guard with the competent authority and verify the required conditions Correct answer.
  2. Simply add the guard to the payroll
  3. Ask the client to approve the guard
  4. Wait until the first annual inspection

Explanation

The enterprise must ensure the guard holds the required identity card and has passed screening, and must register the guard with the authority. Only then may the person perform security duties. Payroll entry or client approval does not replace this legal step.

Question 13Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A client asks a security firm to keep a detainee locked in a room until police arrive. How should the firm respond?

  1. Accept, because the client owns the premises
  2. Accept only if the guard is armed
  3. Accept if the detainee is not injured
  4. Refuse, because deprivation of liberty is reserved to public authorities Correct answer.

Explanation

Depriving a person of liberty is a public authority task and cannot be contracted to a private firm. A guard may observe and alert the police but cannot detain someone on a client's instruction. Premises ownership or arming the guard does not change this.

Question 14Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

Which of the following best describes the obligation of professional secrecy for security guards?

  1. It can be waived by any client orally
  2. It covers confidential information learned during duty and continues after the contract ends Correct answer.
  3. It applies only to written documents
  4. It applies only to guards working in banks

Explanation

Guards are bound by professional secrecy regarding confidential information they learn in the exercise of their duties, and the duty survives the end of the employment or contract. It is not limited to particular sectors or to written material. Oral disclosure can also breach the duty.

Question 15Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

What is the role of the works council (ondernemingsraad / conseil d'entreprise) in relation to private security within a company?

  1. It grants security authorisations
  2. It decides on the arming of guards
  3. It replaces the police in case of theft
  4. It may be consulted on internal security measures and their impact on workers Correct answer.

Explanation

Where a works council exists, it may be informed and consulted on internal security measures and their consequences for employees. It does not grant authorisations or decide on weapons. Those remain with the competent authorities.

Question 16Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A cash-in-transit vehicle is involved in an accident; the guard must secure the money. Which principle guides the guard's conduct?

  1. Hand the valuables to bystanders for safekeeping
  2. Abandon the valuables to help traffic flow
  3. Leave the scene without reporting
  4. Protect the valuables and persons while alerting the police and following internal procedure Correct answer.

Explanation

The guard must safeguard the valuables and persons, alert the police and follow the firm's internal incident procedure. Traffic convenience never justifies abandoning the cash. Bystanders must not be entrusted with valuables, and leaving without reporting breaches duty.

Question 17Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

Which statement about the use of handcuffs by a private security guard is correct?

  1. Handcuffs may be used freely whenever a guard suspects theft
  2. Handcuffs may be used if the client requests it
  3. Handcuffs are a means of constraint whose use is strictly limited and generally reserved to police Correct answer.
  4. Handcuffs are prohibited for all guards without exception

Explanation

Handcuffs are a coercive means whose use is tightly restricted and generally belongs to police powers. A private guard may only use constraint in narrow circumstances such as legitimate defence. Client requests cannot expand this power.

Question 18Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A guard is asked to search a visitor's bag at a shopping centre entrance. Under what condition is this lawful?

  1. Whenever the guard suspects shoplifting
  2. Only if the guard is accompanied by a colleague
  3. Only with the visitor's consent and within a clearly announced access policy Correct answer.
  4. Only if the bag is larger than a handbag

Explanation

Bag searches by private guards require the person's consent, usually obtained through a clearly announced access condition. A refusal may lead to denied entry but not to forced search. Suspicion, colleagues or bag size do not create a right to search.

Question 19Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

Which document typically governs the relationship between a security enterprise and its client, including the scope of guarding tasks?

  1. The enterprise's articles of association
  2. The guard's employment contract
  3. The guard's identity card
  4. The security service agreement between the enterprise and the client Correct answer.

Explanation

The service agreement defines the tasks, scope and conditions of the security service between the enterprise and the client. The employment contract governs the guard's relationship with the employer, not the client. The articles of association and identity card have different functions.

Question 20Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

What does the register of guards kept by a security enterprise serve to do?

  1. Record the guards employed and their authorisations for inspection purposes Correct answer.
  2. Track the firm's marketing campaigns
  3. Store the guards' medical records
  4. List the clients' payment history

Explanation

The enterprise must keep a register identifying the guards it employs and documenting their authorisations and screening status. This register enables the inspection services to verify compliance. It does not serve commercial, marketing or medical purposes.

Question 21Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A guard witnesses a theft in a store. Which action is legally justified?

  1. Detain the suspect in a locked room for hours
  2. Apprehend the suspect briefly using minimum force and hand over to police Correct answer.
  3. Confiscate the suspect's phone permanently
  4. Search the suspect's home

Explanation

A private person may apprehend a suspect caught in the act and must promptly hand the person to the police, using only minimum force. Prolonged detention, home searches and permanent confiscation exceed private powers. The police and judicial authorities handle investigation.

Question 22Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

An unlicensed firm offers guarding services to a warehouse. What is the legal consequence?

  1. The contract is valid because the client agreed
  2. The firm commits an offence and the activity is unlawful Correct answer.
  3. The firm may operate if it hires one licensed guard
  4. The firm may operate for less than thirty days per year

Explanation

Performing reserved security activities without authorisation is a criminal offence and the activity is unlawful regardless of client agreement. Hiring a licensed guard or limiting the duration does not cure the lack of enterprise authorisation. The client may also face consequences for using an unauthorised provider.

Question 23Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A guard's authorisation is withdrawn after a criminal conviction. What is the correct consequence for the employer?

  1. The guard must be removed from security duties immediately Correct answer.
  2. The guard may continue until the annual review
  3. The guard may work only at night
  4. The employer may appeal and keep the guard working during the appeal

Explanation

Withdrawal of authorisation means the person can no longer lawfully perform security duties, so the employer must remove the guard from such tasks immediately. Continued deployment would itself be unlawful. The possibility of appeal does not suspend the effect on deployment.

Question 24Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

Which principle limits a security guard's power to use force when protecting cash during a robbery?

  1. The principle of proportionality within legitimate defence Correct answer.
  2. The principle of seniority
  3. The principle of profitability
  4. The principle of client instruction

Explanation

A guard may use force only within the limits of legitimate defence, and any response must be proportionate to the threat. Profitability, client instruction and seniority cannot justify excessive force. Human life takes priority over the protection of valuables.

Question 25Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A cash-in-transit firm wants to subcontract part of its route to another company. What must be verified for this to be lawful?

  1. That the client does not object
  2. Only that the subcontractor has insurance
  3. Only that the subcontractor's staff are polite
  4. That the subcontractor holds the required authorisation for cash-in-transit Correct answer.

Explanation

Subcontracting a reserved cash-in-transit activity requires the subcontractor to hold the appropriate authorisation for that activity. Insurance, courtesy or client tolerance do not satisfy the legal requirement. Using an unauthorised subcontractor would render the operation unlawful.

Question 26Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

Which Belgian law forms the core legal basis for the regulation of private security and cash-in-transit activities?

  1. The Law of 5 August 1992 on the police function
  2. The Law of 10 April 1990 on private and special security enterprises Correct answer.
  3. The Law of 8 December 1992 on the protection of privacy
  4. The Law of 21 March 1991 on the reform of certain public economic enterprises

Explanation

The Law of 10 April 1990 regulates private and special security enterprises, including guarding, surveillance and cash-in-transit, and sets the licensing and authorisation framework. It is the foundational statute to which later royal decrees and ministerial decisions on guards, training and equipment attach.

Question 27Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A cash-in-transit enterprise wants to begin operations in Belgium. Which authorisation is required before it may lawfully carry out its activities?

  1. A certificate issued by the client's insurance company
  2. A municipal permit issued by the mayor of the company's seat
  3. A simple registration with the National Bank of Belgium
  4. A prior authorisation from the Minister of the Interior, after advice from the competent services Correct answer.

Explanation

Private security and cash-in-transit enterprises need a prior ministerial authorisation granted under the Law of 10 April 1990, following an inquiry into the company and its managers. Operating without that authorisation exposes the firm and its directors to criminal and administrative sanctions.

Question 28Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A guard's identity card issued under the private security rules must be carried during duty. What is its principal legal function?

  1. It replaces the employment contract between the guard and the employer
  2. It authorises the holder to carry a firearm without further conditions
  3. It grants the holder police powers within the client's premises
  4. It proves that the holder is individually authorised and identifiable when exercising security activities Correct answer.

Explanation

The identification card evidences the individual authorisation of the guard and allows third parties and inspectors to verify identity and status. It does not confer police authority, nor does it substitute for employment documentation or weapon permits.

Question 29Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A security firm is instructed by a client to provide a guard who will perform duties in a police uniform. How should the firm respond under Belgian law?

  1. It may accept if the guard is a former police officer
  2. It may accept if the client pays an additional licence fee
  3. It must refuse, because guards may not wear uniforms or insignia resembling those of the police Correct answer.
  4. It may accept provided the guard carries the identification card

Explanation

The private security framework prohibits guards from wearing clothing or insignia that could be confused with police uniforms, to avoid confusion about the source of authority. The firm must refuse such an instruction regardless of the client's wishes or the guard's background.

Question 30Legal framework for private security and cash-in-transit in Belgium

A client asks a cash-in-transit firm to have its guards keep a suspected shoplifter in a locked room until the police arrive. Which analysis is most accurate?

  1. The guards may detain the person only if the value of the goods exceeds the threshold for a criminal offence
  2. The guards may detain the person for up to one hour as an accepted practice
  3. The guards may detain the person because the client's premises are private property
  4. The guards may not detain the person, since deprivation of liberty is reserved to the police, and they should contact police instead Correct answer.

Explanation

Private guards have no power to deprive a person of liberty; such powers belong to the police under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Guards may observe, alert police and, where the law allows, carry out a limited security search, but locking someone in a room would be unlawful detention.

Question 31Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

What is the core mission of a private security guard in Belgium?

  1. To protect people and property while respecting the legal framework Correct answer.
  2. To collect evidence for criminal trials
  3. To carry out judicial investigations on behalf of courts
  4. To replace the police in public order operations

Explanation

A Belgian private security guard exists to protect persons and property within the limits set by law, notably the law of 2 October 2017 on private security. Guards never take over police tasks such as public order or criminal investigation, and they must always act within the legal framework and their own authorisation.

Question 32Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

Which authority is responsible for issuing and withdrawing the identity card that a security guard must carry?

  1. The local police chief of the guard's municipality
  2. The Internal Security Directorate of the FPS Interior Correct answer.
  3. The employer's human resources department
  4. The private security company's director

Explanation

Identification cards for private security personnel are issued and withdrawn by the Internal Security Directorate of the FPS Interior. The employer organises training and employment but cannot grant the official identification itself, and police or company directors have no authority to deliver it.

Question 33Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

A guard is asked to help a client by holding a detained shoplifter in a locked room until police arrive. How should the guard respond?

  1. Search the person and keep the stolen goods as evidence
  2. Lock the person in the room as requested by the client
  3. Handcuff the person to a chair until officers arrive
  4. Refuse, since guards lack the power to detain and must only observe and alert police Correct answer.

Explanation

Private security guards have no general power of arrest or detention; they may only observe and report and must call the police. Confining someone in a locked room could constitute unlawful deprivation of liberty. Searches and restraints are also outside a guard's legal powers.

Question 34Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

Which of the following best describes the duty of confidentiality for a security guard?

  1. It applies only to information about the employer, not clients
  2. It applies only to written documents marked confidential
  3. It ends when the guard changes employer
  4. It covers all information learned during work and continues after the contract ends Correct answer.

Explanation

Confidentiality is a broad professional duty covering all sensitive information a guard learns through the job, whether about the employer, clients, or incidents. It is not limited to documents or to the employment period and survives the end of the contract.

Question 35Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

A guard notices a colleague accepting money from a visitor to allow unauthorised access. What is the most appropriate professional response?

  1. Report the facts through the internal reporting channel and to the employer Correct answer.
  2. Post the incident on social media to warn the public
  3. Ignore it because it is not the guard's responsibility
  4. Confront the visitor and demand a share of the money

Explanation

Integrity requires guards to report suspected corruption or misconduct through internal channels so the employer can act and inform the authorities if needed. Ignoring corruption makes the guard complicit, while confronting the visitor or publicising the event breaches procedure and confidentiality.

Question 36Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

What is the main purpose of the deontological code for private security in Belgium?

  1. To replace the criminal code for security personnel
  2. To describe the technical specifications of alarm systems
  3. To set ethical and professional standards of conduct for guards Correct answer.
  4. To determine the salary scales of security staff

Explanation

The deontological code establishes the ethical and professional standards expected of private security personnel, such as integrity, discretion, and respect for the public. It does not set wages, technical standards, or criminal law, which are governed by other rules.

Question 37Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

A guard is on duty when a fire breaks out in the building. Which action best reflects the guard's role?

  1. Wait for the fire service without taking any action
  2. Alert the fire service, secure the perimeter, and guide evacuation within training Correct answer.
  3. Enter the burning area to rescue trapped persons without protective equipment
  4. Turn off all alarms to avoid panic

Explanation

A guard's role in an emergency is to alert the emergency services, secure the area, and assist evacuation within the limits of training and safety. Entering a burning area without protection endangers the guard and others, and disabling alarms obstructs rescue.

Question 38Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

Which behaviour demonstrates the professional value of discretion for a security guard?

  1. Posting photos of the site on social media
  2. Sharing only necessary information with those who need it Correct answer.
  3. Telling the press about a celebrity client's movements
  4. Discussing incident details with friends at a café

Explanation

Discretion means limiting the sharing of information to those who genuinely need it to perform their duties. Discussing incidents socially, informing the press, or posting site photos all breach confidentiality and professional ethics.

Question 39Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

A guard is offered a gift by a contractor hoping to win a service contract at the site. What is the ethically correct approach?

  1. Decline or declare the gift according to the employer's rules on conflicts of interest Correct answer.
  2. Accept it because gifts are always harmless
  3. Accept the gift but say nothing to anyone
  4. Accept it and promise favourable treatment in return

Explanation

Gifts that could influence professional judgement create a conflict of interest and must be declined or declared according to internal rules. Accepting silently or promising favourable treatment compromises integrity and may be corrupt.

Question 40Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

How should a guard treat members of the public while carrying out access control?

  1. With suspicion, treating everyone as a potential criminal
  2. With indifference, ignoring questions
  3. With authority, raising the voice to ensure obedience
  4. With politeness and respect, explaining rules calmly Correct answer.

Explanation

Professional ethics require guards to treat everyone politely and respectfully, explaining rules calmly even when enforcing access control. Aggressive or dismissive behaviour damages the profession's image and can escalate conflict.

Question 41Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

A guard witnesses a serious assault on the public road outside the site while on duty. What is the appropriate action?

  1. Call the police, observe from a safe distance, and report what is seen Correct answer.
  2. Film the scene and post it online
  3. Intervene physically to overpower the attacker
  4. Walk away because the event is outside the site

Explanation

Guards are not police officers and should not use force against violent offenders; they alert the police, observe safely, and provide a factual report. Physical intervention risks injury and exceeds their legal powers, while leaving or publishing footage is unprofessional.

Question 42Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

What does the duty of care toward a client's property require from a guard?

  1. Using the property for personal convenience when off duty
  2. Protecting it diligently and reporting damage or anomalies Correct answer.
  3. Leaving doors open to ease access for staff
  4. Selling unused equipment for personal profit

Explanation

The duty of care means the guard protects the client's property diligently, follows procedures, and reports damage or anomalies promptly. Personal use, resale, or leaving premises unsecured all breach that duty and the trust placed in the guard.

Question 43Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

A guard is asked by a manager to falsify an incident log to hide a break-in. What is the correct professional response?

  1. Ask a colleague to sign the falsified log instead
  2. Refuse and report the request through the appropriate channel Correct answer.
  3. Falsify the log because a manager ordered it
  4. Falsify it but keep a personal copy of the truth

Explanation

Falsifying records is dishonest and may obstruct justice, and a superior's order never justifies it. The guard must refuse and report the request so the employer can handle the misconduct properly.

Question 44Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

Which statement correctly describes the guard's relationship with the police?

  1. Guards may direct police operations at an incident
  2. Guards have the same investigative powers as police officers
  3. Guards may refuse to cooperate with police to protect clients
  4. Guards assist the police by observing, reporting, and securing scenes without replacing them Correct answer.

Explanation

Private guards support the police by observing, reporting, and securing areas, but they never replace officers or direct their operations. They do not hold police investigative powers and must cooperate with lawful police requests.

Question 45Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

A guard discovers that a colleague has been sleeping during night patrols. Which approach best reflects professional responsibility?

  1. Cover for the colleague by doing the patrols personally
  2. Report the facts to the supervisor so the risk can be addressed Correct answer.
  3. Threaten the colleague to force resignation
  4. Say nothing to avoid damaging the colleague's career

Explanation

Sleeping on duty creates a serious security risk, and professional responsibility requires reporting the facts to the supervisor. Silence, personal cover-ups, or threats do not resolve the risk and may breach procedure or the law.

Question 46Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

What is the significance of the oath or solemn declaration taken by security guards in Belgium?

  1. It grants the guard police powers on the site
  2. It formally commits the guard to respecting the law and professional duties Correct answer.
  3. It replaces the need for training and identification
  4. It is a purely symbolic ritual with no legal effect

Explanation

The oath or solemn declaration formally binds the guard to uphold the law and carry out duties honestly and diligently. It does not confer police powers or replace training and identification requirements, which remain mandatory.

Question 47Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

A guard notices signs that a client's employee may be stealing goods. What is the most appropriate first step?

  1. Observe and record facts objectively, then report through the proper channel Correct answer.
  2. Announce the suspicion to all staff to deter theft
  3. Confront and search the employee personally
  4. Do nothing because theft is a police matter

Explanation

Suspicion must be handled by objective observation and reporting through the proper channel, leaving searches and interrogations to those legally empowered. Public accusations risk defamation, and doing nothing neglects the guard's protective duty.

Question 48Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

Which of the following is a legitimate limit on a guard's use of force?

  1. Force is limited to lawful self-defence or defence of others, proportionate to the threat Correct answer.
  2. Force may be used whenever the guard feels annoyed
  3. Force may be used to extract confessions
  4. Force may be used to punish repeat offenders

Explanation

A guard may only use force within the strict limits of lawful self-defence or defence of others, and the response must be proportionate to the threat. Force is never a punishment or a means to obtain confessions.

Question 49Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

How does the principle of proportionality apply to a guard's daily interventions?

  1. The guard should always use the strongest measure available
  2. The guard should choose the least intrusive measure that achieves the security objective Correct answer.
  3. The guard should apply measures randomly to deter people
  4. The guard should ignore the impact on the person concerned

Explanation

Proportionality requires choosing the least intrusive measure that still achieves the legitimate security objective, balancing security against individual rights. Always using the strongest measure or ignoring the person's rights is excessive and unprofessional.

Question 50Role, duties, and professional ethics of the CIT security guard

A client asks a guard to keep a visitor's identity documents as a condition of entry. How should the guard handle this request?

  1. Photocopy the documents and keep them indefinitely
  2. Confiscate the documents until the visit ends
  3. Refuse, because retaining identity documents is not a lawful practice for guards Correct answer.
  4. Keep only the visitor's passport as a guarantee

Explanation

Retaining someone's identity documents is not a lawful practice for private guards; identity checks must respect privacy and legal limits. Confiscating or indefinitely keeping documents breaches personal rights and data protection rules.