PCG Sipahi Test key terms

The process of deciding who may enter a site, area, or system and under what conditions, then enforcing that decision through people, procedures, or technology.

Someone who has a valid, current right to be in a specific area, granted by the site owner or by rules the guard is required to apply.

A written or electronic record of each visitor's name, identification, host, purpose, time in, and time out, kept so entries can be checked later.

A temporary, clearly visible pass issued to a non-employee that shows identity and area limits and must be returned or destroyed on departure.

A rule that a visitor may only move through designated areas while accompanied by an approved employee or guard, preventing unmonitored access.

An unauthorized person following an authorized person through a door or gate before it closes, often by appearing to belong or by asking a small favor.

Passing through a controlled entry with the willing help of an authorized person, such as when someone holds the door open for a stranger carrying boxes.

A calm, standard way of approaching someone without visible identification, asking who they are and where they are going, and verifying before allowing movement.

A principle limiting access to information or areas to people whose duties genuinely require it, rather than to everyone at a certain rank or job title.

A defined space where entry is limited by rule, sign, barrier, or lock because of safety, security, or privacy risk to the site or its occupants.

The outer boundary of a protected site, such as a fence, wall, or line of sensors, intended to delay or detect anyone trying to enter without permission.

A small entry chamber with two interlocking doors that admits one person or group at a time, so entry cannot be gained by rushing or by following closely.

Technology or observation that signals when someone crosses a boundary or enters a space without authorization, such as door contacts, motion sensors, or beam detectors.

Closed-circuit television: cameras feeding a private monitoring or recording system used to observe areas, verify events, and preserve visual evidence.

A planned path and sequence of checkpoints a guard walks or drives to cover assigned areas within a set time and to record presence at key points.

A scheduled patrol timed by a watch clock, checkpoint scanner, or similar device that records when each checkpoint was reached.

A factual written account of what a guard saw, heard, or did during a shift, recording times, places, people, and actions without opinion or guesswork.

A formal record of an unusual event such as an accident, theft, or disturbance, written soon after and used for follow-up, insurance, or legal purposes.

Reporting only observable facts and direct statements, avoiding conclusions, labels, and personal feelings so the record stays accurate and defensible.

A documented, unbroken record of who handled evidence, when, and where, from seizure to final disposal, showing it was not altered or contaminated.

Protecting physical items, recordings, and scene conditions from damage, loss, or tampering so they remain usable in an investigation or court proceeding.

Keeping people and vehicles out of an incident area, setting a boundary, and limiting entry to those with a clear official reason to be there.

The orderly movement of people out of a building or area to a safe assembly point when a fire, bomb threat, or other hazard makes staying dangerous.

A prearranged safe outdoor location where evacuees gather so they can be counted and kept clear of emergency vehicles and falling debris.

A list of people expected on site, used at the assembly point to identify who has been accounted for and who may still be inside.

A written set of procedures assigning roles, signals, contacts, and actions for foreseeable emergencies such as fire, medical collapse, or intruder alert.

The required actions when an alarm sounds or a monitoring center calls: verify, investigate safely, notify, record, and reset or escalate as procedure directs.

An alarm triggered by equipment fault, environment, or error rather than a real incident, which still requires checking and a written record.

Physical action taken to control a person, limited by law and policy to the minimum reasonably necessary to prevent harm or escape.

The degree of physical intervention a court or policy would consider proportionate to the threat, given the facts known at the time.

The lawful use of necessary force to protect oneself from an imminent attack, generally ending once the threat has stopped or the person has retreated.

A limited power of a private person to detain someone caught committing a serious offense, exercised only where local law allows and handed to police promptly.

Unlawfully restricting a person's movement by force, threat, or assertion of authority, a civil wrong and sometimes a crime even without physical contact.

Holding a person in a place or preventing them from leaving, which a guard may do only within the narrow limits set by law and site policy.

The legal and moral obligation to take reasonable steps to avoid foreseeable harm to people lawfully on or near the premises.

Failure to act as a reasonably careful guard would in the same situation, causing harm that a proper response could have prevented.

Keeping site information, personal data, and incident details private, sharing them only with people who have a legitimate need to know.

The written instructions for a specific guard post, covering duties, limits of authority, patrols, contacts, and special procedures for that location.

The defined line of authority from guard to supervisor to site management, used to decide who is told what and who can authorize exceptions.

Agreed rules for how information moves, including radio call signs, priority phrases, escalation contacts, and what must be confirmed back.

Using a radio briefly and clearly: identifying yourself, stating location and need, avoiding slang, and keeping the channel free for urgent traffic.

The structured briefing at a shift change covering incidents, keys, equipment, outstanding tasks, and anything the next guard must watch.

Treating visitors, staff, and callers politely and helpfully while still applying security rules consistently and without confrontation.

Calming techniques such as distance, calm speech, listening, and offering choices that reduce tension before a situation turns violent.

A structured look at what could cause harm on site, how likely and severe it is, and what controls should reduce it.

Recording and passing on unsafe conditions such as broken lights, spills, or blocked exits so they can be fixed before someone is hurt.

Gear issued to reduce injury risk, such as helmets, gloves, high-visibility vests, or hearing protection, which must be worn where required.

A trained person responsible for checking an area is clear during evacuation, guiding people to the assembly point, and reporting to the incident controller.

Handling personal information lawfully and securely, collecting only what is needed and preventing unauthorized viewing, copying, or disclosure.