PCG Sipahi Test study plan

Define the core security concepts (confidentiality, integrity, availability, threat, vulnerability, risk, mitigation) in your own words and give one site example for each.

Distinguish the guard's preventive, detective, and responsive roles, and list three duties that belong to each category.

Identify the main types of security posts (fixed, roving, gate, control room) and describe what each post is accountable for during a shift.

Explain the layered-security principle and map at least four layers (perimeter, building, interior, asset) to a site you know.

Draft a one-page glossary of 20 security terms you must recognize on the exam.

Describe the visitor authorization flow from pre-registration through badge issue, escort, and badge return.

Differentiate visitor categories (employee, contractor, vendor, VIP, delivery) and state the verification each requires.

Explain the purpose and limits of access-control credentials (badges, PINs, biometrics) and how to respond to tailgating and piggybacking.

Practice a scripted visitor reception dialogue that covers identity check, purpose of visit, and host notification.

List the steps for handling a lost, stolen, or expired credential without breaching procedure.

Distinguish patrol types (foot, vehicle, fixed, random) and state when each is appropriate.

Build a sample patrol route with checkpoints and explain how to record each checkpoint accurately.

Identify abnormal conditions a patrol should detect (forced doors, leaks, lighting failures, unattended packages) and the correct escalation for each.

Write factual, objective incident notes using the who, what, when, where, and action sequence, avoiding opinion and speculation.

Explain the role of CCTV monitoring and how to document surveillance findings in a log.

Classify emergencies by type (fire, medical, intrusion, bomb threat, severe weather) and state the first action for each.

Sequence the response steps for a fire alarm: alarm verification, evacuation support, assembly point, and reporting.

Describe the guard's role in a medical emergency, including scene safety, calling for help, and what not to do.

Explain the difference between an incident and an emergency, and when to notify police, fire, or management.

Draft a short post-incident report template with the fields you must complete.

Identify physical security measures (fencing, lighting, locks, barriers, bollards) and the threat each measure addresses.

Explain key control and key-custody procedures, including logging issue and return.

Describe the principles of crime prevention through environmental design (natural surveillance, access control, territorial reinforcement) with site examples.

Revisit Domain 1 weak points by re-answering missed practice questions and correcting the underlying concept.

Assess a hypothetical site layout and recommend three physical security improvements with justification.

Explain the legal limits on a guard's authority, including detention, search, and use of force, in general terms and when to defer to policy or law.

Describe the duty of care and the concept of negligence as it applies to a security officer.

Distinguish lawful observation and reporting from actions that could expose the guard or employer to liability.

Apply an ethical decision framework to two dilemma scenarios (bribery offer, use of excessive force by a colleague).

State the confidentiality obligations around personal data, incident reports, and client information.

Practice clear radio communication using standard phonetics, call signs, and concise message structure.

Draft a professional customer-service response to three difficult situations (angry visitor, lost guest, complaint about access denial).

Identify workplace safety hazards relevant to guarding (slips, trips, lone working, fatigue) and the control for each.

Describe personal protective equipment and safe practices for patrols at night or in isolated areas.

Explain the reporting chain for a safety hazard and the difference between a hazard report and an incident report.

Complete a timed full-length practice test under exam conditions and record the score per domain.

Review every missed question and write a corrected explanation for each.

Re-drill the two weakest domains with targeted questions until you reach consistent accuracy.

Recite the key procedures (visitor flow, patrol log, emergency sequence, incident report) from memory in under five minutes each.

Finalize a one-page exam-day checklist covering timing, question strategy, and common traps.