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Question 1Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

In the private security sector, what is the primary purpose of a security guard deployed at a bank branch entrance?

  1. To audit the bank's internal accounting records every month
  2. To recruit new staff for the bank's loan department
  3. To prevent loss, deter crime and report incidents to the client and police Correct answer.
  4. To conduct monetary transactions on behalf of the bank customers

Explanation

The core function of a private security guard is protective: deterring unlawful activity, preventing loss of the client's assets, and observing and reporting incidents to the client and, where required, the police. Guards are not bankers, auditors or recruiters, so duties involving money handling or accounting fall outside the security role.

Question 2Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

Which of the following best describes the term 'private security sector'?

  1. Commercial organisations providing protective services under contract to clients Correct answer.
  2. Government police units funded entirely from the public exchequer
  3. Armed forces deployed for border defence duties
  4. Voluntary neighbourhood watch groups with no formal structure

Explanation

The private security sector consists of commercial enterprises that supply protective services such as guarding, cash-in-transit, electronic surveillance and investigation to paying clients under contract. It is distinct from public police and the armed forces, which are state agencies exercising statutory powers.

Question 3Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

Which law is the principal statute regulating the private security industry in India?

  1. The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 Correct answer.
  2. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
  3. The Factories Act, 1948
  4. The Police Act, 1861

Explanation

The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005, commonly called PSARA, provides for the licensing and regulation of private security agencies in India. It sets out the requirements for agency licences, training of guards and supervision by the controlling authority.

Question 4Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

A candidate wants to join a private security agency as a guard in Haryana. Which career path most accurately describes typical progression in this field?

  1. Security guard, then traffic constable, then sub-inspector
  2. Security guard, then supervisor, then site in-charge or manager Correct answer.
  3. Security guard, then factory inspector, then labour officer
  4. Security guard, then bank cashier, then branch accountant

Explanation

Within a private security agency the usual promotion ladder runs from guard to supervisor, then to site in-charge or security manager, with further movement into operations or training roles. The other options describe careers in banking, public police and labour administration, which are separate services with their own recruitment processes.

Question 5Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

What is the main advantage for a client organisation of hiring a licensed private security agency instead of employing its own watchmen?

  1. The client no longer needs any fire safety measures on the premises
  2. The agency's guards acquire the legal powers of a police officer
  3. The agency manages recruitment, training, wages and statutory compliance for the guards Correct answer.
  4. The agency takes over the client's criminal liability for theft by outsiders

Explanation

Outsourcing to a licensed agency transfers the administrative burden of recruitment, training, wage payment and statutory compliance such as provident fund and insurance to the agency. Guards remain private citizens without police powers, and the client retains its own responsibilities for fire safety and premises management.

Question 6Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

Ravi is a guard at a warehouse gate. A visitor claims to be from a courier company but has no identity document. What is the most appropriate action under standard security procedure?

  1. Allow entry because courier deliveries are routine and time-sensitive
  2. Refuse entry, note the details in the visitor register and inform the supervisor Correct answer.
  3. Confiscate the visitor's belongings and detain him at the gate
  4. Send the visitor directly to the store room without informing anyone

Explanation

Access control requires that every visitor be identified and recorded before entry; a person without identification should be politely refused, the attempt logged, and the supervisor informed. Guards have no authority to detain people or seize property, and unverified visitors must never be allowed inside.

Question 7Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

Which of these services is a recognised specialised offering of private security agencies rather than a general guarding duty?

  1. Cash-in-transit and ATM replenishment security Correct answer.
  2. Collecting municipal property tax
  3. Issuing passports to citizens
  4. Conducting criminal trials in court

Explanation

Cash-in-transit, ATM replenishment and similar high-risk logistics are recognised specialised services offered by licensed security agencies alongside guarding and electronic surveillance. Issuing passports, trying offences and collecting taxes are sovereign functions performed by government authorities.

Question 8Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

A security agency wants to deploy guards in Haryana. Which authority grants the licence to operate a private security agency in a state?

  1. The district court of the place of business
  2. The local traders' association of the market area
  3. The State Government through its designated Controlling Authority Correct answer.
  4. The State Bank of India branch where the agency holds its account

Explanation

Under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005, the State Government appoints a Controlling Authority that receives applications and grants or renews licences to private security agencies. Courts, banks and trade bodies have no role in licensing security agencies.

Question 9Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

Why is basic training in firefighting and first aid considered essential for a private security guard?

  1. It prepares the guard to respond immediately in an emergency before specialist help arrives Correct answer.
  2. It allows the guard to replace the client's fire safety officer permanently
  3. It lets the guard diagnose illnesses and prescribe medicines to visitors
  4. It enables the guard to claim a police rank after two years of service

Explanation

Guards are usually the first responders at a site, so training in firefighting and first aid allows them to contain a small fire, evacuate people and give basic life support until fire services or medical help reach the scene. Such training does not confer medical or police authority on the guard.

Question 10Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

Which duty most clearly distinguishes a security supervisor from an ordinary security guard at the same site?

  1. Recording the arrival time of staff in the attendance register
  2. Allotting posts, checking registers and reporting to the client manager Correct answer.
  3. Standing at the main gate for the full shift
  4. Operating the metal detector at the entrance

Explanation

A supervisor is responsible for deploying guards to posts, checking that registers and procedures are followed, and communicating with the client's management. Gate duty, frisking and attendance entry are routine guard tasks carried out under the supervisor's direction.

Question 11Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

A guard observes a person removing tools from a construction store at night. Which action best reflects correct security practice?

  1. Wait until the morning shift and mention it casually to a colleague
  2. Ignore the incident because the tools belong to the contractor, not the agency
  3. Raise an alarm, inform the control room and note the person's description without risking a fight Correct answer.
  4. Chase the person alone into an unlit area and physically restrain him

Explanation

Correct practice is to raise the alarm, alert the control room or supervisor and record a description so that the incident can be reported to the client and police. A guard should avoid unnecessary physical confrontation, and theft of client property must always be reported promptly.

Question 12Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

How does the role of a private security guard differ from that of a police officer?

  1. A guard may register a first information report at the police station
  2. A guard may investigate a cognizable offence and file a charge sheet
  3. A guard may arrest a suspect without a warrant in every situation
  4. A guard protects the property and persons of a specific client under contract Correct answer.

Explanation

A private guard's duty is contractual and limited to protecting a particular client's premises, property and people, whereas a police officer exercises statutory powers over a jurisdiction. Registering an FIR, investigating offences and filing charge sheets are functions reserved for the police.

Question 13Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

Which of the following is a genuine employment opportunity that has grown alongside the private security sector in India?

  1. Officers of the Indian Administrative Service
  2. Control room and CCTV monitoring operators Correct answer.
  3. Judges of subordinate courts
  4. Returning officers for elections

Explanation

Modern security agencies operate control rooms, CCTV monitoring stations and alarm response systems, creating technical roles for trained operators alongside guarding jobs. Judges, election officers and IAS officers are recruited through government processes unrelated to the private security industry.

Question 14Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

An agency owner in Haryana is found deploying guards without the prescribed training. What is the most likely consequence under the regulatory framework?

  1. The client is required to pay the guards' wages directly
  2. The guards are promoted to supervisors without further training
  3. The agency automatically becomes a government department
  4. The licence may be suspended or cancelled by the Controlling Authority Correct answer.

Explanation

Compliance with training requirements is a condition of holding a licence, and the Controlling Authority can suspend or cancel a licence for breach. Regulatory action falls on the agency; it does not convert the agency into a government body or alter the client's wage obligations.

Question 15Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

A shopping mall client asks the agency to provide plain-clothes staff who will mingle with shoppers and watch for shoplifters. Which service category does this request belong to?

  1. Event crowd management
  2. Static guarding at a fixed post
  3. Cash-in-transit escort
  4. Undercover or loss-prevention surveillance Correct answer.

Explanation

Deploying plain-clothes personnel to observe shoppers and detect theft is a loss-prevention or undercover surveillance service, distinct from uniformed static guarding. Cash-in-transit escort and crowd management relate to moving valuables and controlling large gatherings respectively.

Question 16Introduction to the Private Security Sector and Career Opportunities

Why does the private security industry place strong emphasis on a guard's communication skills and courteous behaviour at the client's premises?

  1. The guard represents the agency and poor conduct can damage the client relationship and the agency's reputation Correct answer.
  2. Communication skills allow the guard to issue legal notices on behalf of the client
  3. Politeness permits the guard to ignore written post instructions
  4. Courteous behaviour legally replaces the need for an identity check at the gate

Explanation

A guard is the visible face of the agency at the client's site, so courteous, clear communication protects the commercial relationship and the agency's reputation. Politeness supplements but never replaces access control procedures or written post instructions, and guards cannot issue legal notices.

Question 17Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

Under the code of conduct for a private security guard in Haryana, what is the primary duty of a guard posted at the main gate of a factory?

  1. To negotiate wages on behalf of the workers' union
  2. To control entry and exit by verifying identity and authorisation of every person and vehicle Correct answer.
  3. To prepare the company's annual balance sheet
  4. To operate the factory's production machinery during staff shortage

Explanation

Access control is the core function of a gate guard: every person and vehicle must be identified, verified against authorisation, and recorded before entry is allowed. Production, union and accounting work fall outside the guard's role and would create a conflict of duty.

Question 18Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

A visitor arrives at a residential society gate and claims to be a plumber called by a resident. What is the correct professional response of the security guard?

  1. Allow entry immediately because the visitor is a tradesman
  2. Refuse entry permanently and ask the visitor to leave the road
  3. Verify the claim by contacting the resident and record the visitor's details before allowing entry Correct answer.
  4. Take the visitor's tools as a guarantee and then allow entry

Explanation

The guard must confirm the claim with the resident or the authorised person before granting entry, and must maintain a visitor register with name, purpose and time. This protects residents from unauthorised entry while allowing genuine service work.

Question 19Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

Which of the following best describes the duty of a security guard regarding the property of the client?

  1. The guard must protect the property from theft, damage and unauthorised removal Correct answer.
  2. The guard may lend client equipment to friends for short periods
  3. The guard is responsible only for property located outdoors
  4. The guard becomes the legal owner of unattended property

Explanation

Protection of the client's property against theft, damage, fire and unauthorised removal is a fundamental duty of the post. Custody never transfers ownership to the guard, and the duty covers all property within the assigned area.

Question 20Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

During a night shift a guard notices smoke coming from a locked store room. What is the most appropriate sequence of action?

  1. Ignore it because firefighting is the duty of the fire brigade only
  2. Break the door open alone and search for the source without informing anyone
  3. Finish the round first and report the smoke at the end of the shift
  4. Raise the fire alarm, inform the control room and supervisor, and assist evacuation as per the emergency plan Correct answer.

Explanation

Emergency response requires immediate alerting, informing the supervisor or control room, and following the site emergency plan, including evacuation support. Delaying the alarm or acting alone endangers lives and allows the fire to spread.

Question 21Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

A guard on duty is offered a cash gift by a contractor who wants his material truck released without a valid gate pass. What does the code of conduct require?

  1. Refuse the gift and release the truck only against a valid gate pass Correct answer.
  2. Refuse the gift and also confiscate the contractor's vehicle
  3. Accept the gift but note the release in the register
  4. Accept the gift and release the truck as a goodwill gesture

Explanation

Honesty and integrity prohibit accepting gratification for official favours, and material may leave only against a valid gate pass. The guard refuses the bribe and enforces the documented procedure.

Question 22Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

Which action by a security guard amounts to a breach of the duty of confidentiality?

  1. Informing the supervisor about a broken CCTV camera
  2. Recording visitor details in the gate register
  3. Discussing the client's cash movement schedule with an outsider Correct answer.
  4. Reporting a theft to the police as instructed by the supervisor

Explanation

Information about the client's operations, such as cash movement timings, is confidential and must not be shared with outsiders. Legitimate reporting to the supervisor or police on instruction is part of duty, not a breach.

Question 23Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

What is the correct meaning of the guard's duty to 'maintain a log' at the post?

  1. Writing entries only when a supervisor asks for them
  2. Writing personal opinions about staff behaviour in the register
  3. Copying the newspaper headlines into the register each morning
  4. Recording all significant events, visitors, movements and incidents with time in the prescribed register Correct answer.

Explanation

A post log is a factual, time-stamped record of events, visitors, material movements and incidents that supports later enquiry and shift handover. Personal remarks or irregular entries reduce its evidentiary value.

Question 24Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

A guard is directed by a supervisor to perform a task that conflicts with the client's written standing orders. What should the guard do?

  1. Ask other guards to decide by majority vote
  2. Follow the supervisor silently because seniority always overrides written orders
  3. Point out the conflict, seek written clarification, and record the matter in the log Correct answer.
  4. Refuse all work until the client changes the orders

Explanation

Standing orders define the post's lawful duties, so a conflict must be raised and clarified in writing rather than resolved informally. Recording the matter protects both the guard and the agency if a dispute arises later.

Question 25Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

Which of these behaviours best reflects the professional appearance and conduct standard expected of a security guard on duty?

  1. Wearing the prescribed clean uniform with identity card displayed and remaining alert at the post Correct answer.
  2. Using a mobile phone for entertainment while at the gate
  3. Leaving the post frequently to chat with staff
  4. Wearing casual clothes to blend in with visitors

Explanation

A guard represents the agency and the client, so the prescribed uniform, visible identity card and alertness at the post are basic conduct requirements. Casual dress and inattention undermine authority and deterrence.

Question 26Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

While on patrol a guard sees two employees fighting near the canteen. What is the most appropriate first action?

  1. Intervene verbally to stop the fight, call for assistance and inform the supervisor Correct answer.
  2. Film the fight on a personal phone for evidence
  3. Join the fight to support the employee who appears weaker
  4. Wait for the fight to end and then file a report

Explanation

The guard should calm the situation by verbal intervention, summon help and report to the supervisor so that the matter is handled under company procedure. Physical partisanship or personal recording creates legal and disciplinary risk.

Question 27Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

Which statement correctly describes the guard's authority to arrest a person caught committing theft inside the premises?

  1. The guard may punish the person and recover a fine on the spot
  2. The guard has no role and must let the person go
  3. The guard may detain the person using minimum force and hand him over to police at once Correct answer.
  4. The guard may keep the person in custody for several days for questioning

Explanation

A private guard may detain a person reasonably suspected of a cognizable offence while committing it and must hand him over to the police without delay, using only minimum necessary force. Punishment and prolonged custody are for courts and police, not guards.

Question 28Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

A guard is posted at a hospital entrance. A relative of a patient becomes abusive because he is asked to show a pass. How should the guard respond?

  1. Physically push the visitor out of the gate
  2. Ignore the visitor and stop checking passes for everyone
  3. Shout back to establish authority over the visitor
  4. Remain calm and polite, explain the rule, and call the supervisor if the abuse continues Correct answer.

Explanation

Courtesy and self-control are part of the code of conduct, so the guard explains the rule calmly and escalates to the supervisor if the behaviour continues. Retaliation or abandoning the check would both breach discipline.

Question 29Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

What is the primary purpose of the shift handover between outgoing and incoming security guards?

  1. To transfer responsibility along with pending matters, keys and equipment details Correct answer.
  2. To exchange gossip about staff members
  3. To decide which guard will take leave next month
  4. To compare the salaries of the two guards

Explanation

Handover is a formal transfer of responsibility in which pending issues, keys, equipment and observations are passed on so that security cover continues without gaps. It is a duty-related briefing, not a social conversation.

Question 30Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

A guard finds a wallet containing cash and an identity card in the parking area. According to the code of conduct, what should he do?

  1. Leave the wallet where it is to avoid responsibility
  2. Hand the wallet to any passer-by who claims it
  3. Deposit the wallet with the supervisor or lost-property register and record the find Correct answer.
  4. Keep the cash and return only the identity card

Explanation

Found property must be deposited with the supervisor or entered in the lost-property register with details, so that the owner can claim it through a proper record. Retaining the cash would amount to criminal breach of trust.

Question 31Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

Which of the following is an example of the guard's duty to assist in the prevention of loss rather than merely to react after loss?

  1. Counting the cash in the accounts office at the end of the day
  2. Signing the store's stock register as the storekeeper
  3. Approving the client's purchase orders
  4. Checking that seals on outbound vehicles match the dispatch documents before the gate is opened Correct answer.

Explanation

Loss prevention means verifying seals, documents and loads before material leaves the premises, so that pilferage is stopped at the gate. Accounting, storekeeping and purchasing are outside the guard's function.

Question 32Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

A guard is asked by a police officer to hand over the CCTV recording of an incident. What is the correct course of action?

  1. Hand over the original hard disk immediately without any record
  2. Inform the supervisor or management and hand over the recording through the authorised procedure with a receipt Correct answer.
  3. Delete the recording so that no one can access it
  4. Refuse flatly because the guard is a private employee

Explanation

Requests for recordings must go through the client's authorised channel, with the supervisor informed and a receipt obtained, so that the chain of custody is preserved. Direct handover or deletion would destroy evidence and expose the agency to legal risk.

Question 33Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

Which of these actions shows that a guard understands the duty of 'no unauthorised disclosure of the client's security layout'?

  1. Declining to share post deployment details with an unknown caller and reporting the call Correct answer.
  2. Discussing the alarm code with a delivery driver
  3. Posting the duty roster on a public social media page
  4. Explaining the CCTV blind spots to a curious job applicant

Explanation

Deployment, blind spots and alarm codes are sensitive security information, so the guard refuses to share them with unknown persons and reports the approach. Such information could be used to plan a break-in.

Question 34Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

What does the term 'negligence of duty' most accurately mean in the context of a security guard's responsibilities?

  1. Completing the patrol round ahead of schedule
  2. Failing to perform an assigned duty with due care, such as sleeping at the post or skipping a patrol round Correct answer.
  3. Asking for written clarification of an unclear order
  4. Reporting an incident to the supervisor promptly

Explanation

Negligence is a failure to exercise the care expected of a reasonable guard, for example sleeping on duty or missing a scheduled round. Prompt reporting and seeking clarification are positive, dutiful acts, not negligence.

Question 35Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

A guard at an industrial gate notices that a regular employee is carrying a large bag out of the plant at an unusual hour. What is the best professional action?

  1. Politely request a check as per standing orders and inform the supervisor if anything is irregular Correct answer.
  2. Let the employee pass because he is a known person
  3. Accuse the employee loudly in front of other workers
  4. Follow the employee secretly to his home

Explanation

Standing orders usually require checking of bags at the gate, and the check should be done courteously and uniformly for all employees. Any irregularity is then reported to the supervisor rather than handled by public accusation or private pursuit.

Question 36Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

Which of the following correctly pairs a guard's duty with the reason behind it?

  1. Patrolling at irregular intervals - to prevent offenders from predicting guard movement Correct answer.
  2. Sleeping at the post - to conserve energy for the morning shift
  3. Sharing gate codes with residents - to speed up entry at night
  4. Leaving the register blank - to protect visitor privacy

Explanation

Irregular patrol timings remove the predictability that offenders rely on, so deterrence and detection improve. The other options describe practices that weaken security rather than duties.

Question 37Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

What is the guard's correct duty towards female visitors and staff while conducting a search at the gate?

  1. Have the search conducted by a female staff member or guard as per procedure and maintain dignity Correct answer.
  2. Avoid all checking for female visitors
  3. Search them personally in the same manner as male visitors
  4. Ask another visitor to conduct the search

Explanation

Searches must respect the dignity and privacy of the person, so female visitors are checked by a female staff member or guard according to the client's procedure. Skipping checks or using untrained outsiders would be improper.

Question 38Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

A guard is posted alone at a small office gate and feels unwell during the night shift. What is the responsible action?

  1. Inform the supervisor immediately and request relief while continuing to cover the post until relieved Correct answer.
  2. Ask a friend to sit at the gate in his place
  3. Sleep in the guard room and hope nothing happens
  4. Abandon the post and go home without informing anyone

Explanation

The post must remain covered, so the guard reports his condition at once and waits for a relief before leaving. Abandoning the post or substituting an untrained friend would leave the premises unprotected and breach discipline.

Question 39Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

Which of these statements about the guard's relationship with the client's employees is most consistent with the code of conduct?

  1. The guard should allow friends to enter through a side gate without a pass
  2. The guard should exempt senior officers from all checks as a mark of respect
  3. The guard should be firm and impartial in enforcing rules, without favouritism to senior or friendly staff Correct answer.
  4. The guard should enforce rules only against employees he dislikes

Explanation

Impartial enforcement is essential: rules apply equally to all employees, including seniors, and personal likes or friendships must not affect security decisions. Selective enforcement destroys the credibility of the security post.

Question 40Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct of a Security Guard

During a bomb-threat call received at the guard post, what should the guard do first?

  1. Argue with the caller and demand proof
  2. Keep the caller talking, note every detail, and alert the supervisor and police as per the emergency plan Correct answer.
  3. Announce the threat over the public address system at once
  4. Cut the call immediately and continue normal duty

Explanation

Keeping the caller engaged allows the guard to gather details such as wording, background noise and time, which help the police, while the supervisor and emergency plan are activated. Immediate public announcement may cause panic and stampede.

Question 41Physical Fitness, Drill and Guard Mounting

In foot drill, what is the correct position of the arms when standing at attention (Savdhan)?

  1. Arms extended forward at shoulder height, palms down
  2. Arms hanging straight and close to the sides, hands slightly clenched, thumbs in line with the seam of the trousers Correct answer.
  3. Arms crossed behind the back with palms facing outward
  4. Arms bent at the elbows with fists resting on the hips

Explanation

At Savdhan the body is erect, heels together and toes turned out, while the arms hang straight down close to the sides. The hands are lightly clenched with the thumbs resting along the trouser seam, giving a smart and uniform appearance. Any bending, crossing or raising of the arms breaks the position of attention.

Question 42Physical Fitness, Drill and Guard Mounting

A guard commander orders 'Tez Chal' during a march. What does this command require the squad to do?

  1. Break into a slow ceremonial walk
  2. Halt immediately and stand at ease
  3. Turn about and march in the opposite direction
  4. March at the fast cadence of about 120 to 130 steps per minute Correct answer.

Explanation

Tez Chal is the fast-march command, executed at roughly 120 to 130 steps per minute with a longer stride than the normal march. It is used to move a body of men quickly while keeping step and alignment. Slow walking, halting or turning about are separate commands with their own words of command.

Question 43Physical Fitness, Drill and Guard Mounting

During a guard mounting parade, why is the guard formally inspected before it is handed over for duty?

  1. To decide which guard will receive the highest pay for the day
  2. To test the guard in unarmed combat techniques
  3. To confirm turnout, arms, equipment and alertness meet the standard expected of a duty guard Correct answer.
  4. To allow the guard to practise marching songs before duty

Explanation

Inspection during guard mounting checks that every member is correctly turned out, that weapons and equipment are clean and serviceable, and that men are alert and fit for sentry duty. It is a readiness check, not a test of pay, singing or combat skill. A guard that fails inspection is corrected before it takes over.

Question 44Physical Fitness, Drill and Guard Mounting

What is the primary purpose of a sentry challenging a person approaching a protected post at night?

  1. To test whether the person can march in step
  2. To establish the person's identity and business before allowing any closer approach Correct answer.
  3. To give the person directions to the nearest canteen
  4. To hand over the weapon to the person for inspection

Explanation

The challenge is a security measure: the sentry halts the person at a safe distance and demands identification and the purpose of the approach. Only after being satisfied does the sentry permit closer movement or call for the guard commander. The sentry never surrenders the weapon or treats the challenge as a social exchange.

Question 45Physical Fitness, Drill and Guard Mounting

Which physical component is most directly developed by regular push-ups in a security guard's fitness routine?

  1. Muscular endurance of the chest, shoulders and triceps Correct answer.
  2. Balance while standing on one leg
  3. Flexibility of the hamstring muscles
  4. Aerobic capacity of the heart and lungs

Explanation

Push-ups are a body-weight resistance exercise that repeatedly loads the pectorals, deltoids and triceps, building local muscular endurance. They do not meaningfully stretch the hamstrings, train the cardiovascular system over sustained periods, or improve single-leg balance. A guard's fitness programme therefore combines push-ups with other activities for full development.

Question 46Physical Fitness, Drill and Guard Mounting

In drill, what does the command 'Dahine Mur' require a squad to do?

  1. Salute with the right hand and hold the position
  2. Step backward two paces to the right
  3. Turn 180 degrees to the right
  4. Turn 90 degrees to the right, keeping the body erect and the movement smart Correct answer.

Explanation

Dahine Mur is a right turn of 90 degrees executed on the ball and heel of the foot while maintaining an erect carriage. It is a formal drill movement performed together by the squad. It is not a half turn, a salute, or a backward step.

Question 47Physical Fitness, Drill and Guard Mounting

A guard commander is handing over a post to a relieving sentry. Which action correctly describes the handing-over procedure?

  1. The outgoing sentry briefs the relief on the post, special orders and any incidents before the relief assumes duty Correct answer.
  2. The incoming sentry reports directly to the guard room without taking over the post
  3. The outgoing sentry walks away as soon as the relief arrives, leaving the post unattended
  4. Both sentries leave the post together to fetch their meal

Explanation

A proper relief requires the outgoing sentry to pass on the post orders, any special instructions and details of incidents so that the new sentry takes over fully informed. The post must never be left unattended during the change. Both men leaving together or skipping the briefing would create a security gap.

Question 48Physical Fitness, Drill and Guard Mounting

During a guard mounting ceremony, the new guard and the old guard are drawn up facing each other. What is the main purpose of this arrangement?

  1. To let the public take photographs of the ceremony
  2. To permit the guards to exchange personal belongings
  3. To enable the formal reading of orders and the symbolic handover of duty from the old guard to the new guard Correct answer.
  4. To allow the two guards to compete in a drill competition

Explanation

The facing formation supports the ceremonial handover: orders are read, the old guard is inspected out and the new guard formally assumes responsibility. It is a duty-transfer ritual, not a competition, a public display or a personal exchange. This makes the change of guard clear and accountable.

Question 49Physical Fitness, Drill and Guard Mounting

A sentry posted at a factory gate sees a group approaching rapidly after dark and ignoring his first challenge. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

  1. Repeat the challenge in a louder voice, adopt a defensive stance and prepare to alert the guard while keeping the post covered Correct answer.
  2. Open the gate immediately to avoid causing offence
  3. Walk towards the group to shake hands and guide them in
  4. Abandon the post and run to the guard room for help

Explanation

The sentry must keep control of the post, repeat the challenge clearly, stay alert and be ready to raise the alarm if the group continues to advance. Leaving the post or admitting unknown persons without verification compromises security. Approaching to greet them removes the safety distance the sentry needs.

Question 50Physical Fitness, Drill and Guard Mounting

In a squad drill, a man takes a slightly longer stride than the rest during a march. Which immediate corrective action should the squad commander take?

  1. Remove the man from the squad permanently
  2. Give the word of command to correct the marching and re-establish uniform step and alignment Correct answer.
  3. Order the whole squad to double the pace to catch up
  4. Ignore the error because minor differences do not matter on parade

Explanation

Drill depends on uniformity, so the commander uses the appropriate word of command to bring the squad back into step and alignment. Ignoring the error allows it to spread and spoils the parade. Removing a man or changing the pace does not correct the underlying fault.