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Question 1Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

In the NVQ security guard role, which document defines the specific duties, powers, and limits of a guard assigned to a particular site?

  1. The national labour welfare ordinance
  2. The guard's personal employment contract
  3. The client's general marketing brochure
  4. The site-specific post orders issued by the employer Correct answer.

Explanation

Post orders are the written site instructions that tell a guard exactly what to do, where to patrol, and what actions are permitted on that premises. They translate general policy into concrete duties and set the boundaries of authority. Other documents do not specify operational duties for the post.

Question 2Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A security guard detains a suspected shoplifter. Which action keeps the detention lawful and defensible?

  1. Handcuffing the suspect to a fixture and leaving for a patrol round
  2. Questioning the suspect for an hour before informing anyone
  3. Calling the police promptly and using only reasonable force to prevent escape Correct answer.
  4. Searching the suspect's bag without consent or legal authority

Explanation

A citizen's or guard's power of detention is limited and must be exercised with minimum force and prompt handover to police. Force is permitted only to the extent reasonably necessary to prevent escape or harm. Prolonged private interrogation or restraint without authority converts a lawful detention into an unlawful one.

Question 3Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

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

  1. Discuss access codes openly so staff can help during emergencies
  2. Share incident details with colleagues as general conversation
  3. Post anonymised incident stories on social media for awareness
  4. Disclose client information only to those with a legitimate need to know Correct answer.

Explanation

Confidentiality means information learned on duty is shared only with people who need it to perform their legitimate role. Casual disclosure, even anonymised, risks identifying the client and erodes trust. Access codes and incident details are sensitive operational data.

Question 4Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard notices a colleague accepting money from a driver to allow unauthorised parking. What is the correct professional response?

  1. Ignore it because parking is a low-value matter
  2. Demand a share of the money to keep quiet
  3. Report the conduct through the proper supervisory or integrity channel Correct answer.
  4. Confront the driver publicly and take the money back

Explanation

Accepting payment to overlook a breach is corruption, and every guard has a duty to report suspected misconduct through established channels. Reporting protects the guard, the employer, and the client. Taking informal action risks escalation and destroys evidence.

Question 5Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which statement correctly describes the legal status of a private security guard in most jurisdictions?

  1. A guard may impose fines on members of the public for breaches
  2. A guard is a private citizen with limited powers defined by law and the employer's instructions Correct answer.
  3. A guard has no authority to arrest or detain under any circumstances
  4. A guard has the same powers as a sworn police officer while on duty

Explanation

Private guards generally retain citizen powers and any additional authority granted by specific legislation or licence conditions. They do not inherit police powers merely by wearing a uniform. Fining the public is a judicial or statutory function, not a guard function.

Question 6Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A visitor refuses to sign the register and insists on entering a restricted area. The guard's most appropriate first step is to:

  1. Threaten the visitor with arrest for trespass
  2. Allow entry to avoid a confrontation
  3. Politely explain the access rule and offer to call the authorised host Correct answer.
  4. Physically block the visitor and raise a hand aggressively

Explanation

Access control is achieved first through clear communication and by involving the person who authorised the visit. This resolves most disputes without force and keeps the guard within policy. Physical aggression or empty threats of arrest escalate risk and may be unlawful.

Question 7Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which behaviour best demonstrates the ethical value of impartiality in security work?

  1. Applying stricter checks to people from a particular ethnic group
  2. Allowing regular staff to skip checks once they are recognised
  3. Applying the same screening rules to every person regardless of appearance or status Correct answer.
  4. Giving VIPs faster screening because they are important

Explanation

Impartiality requires consistent application of rules to all persons without discrimination or favouritism. Uniform screening protects fairness and reduces allegations of bias. Exceptions based on status or ethnicity are discriminatory and create security gaps.

Question 8Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard is asked by a police officer to hand over the site's CCTV recording of an incident. What is the most appropriate professional action?

  1. Follow company procedure, verify the officer's authority, and keep a record of the transfer Correct answer.
  2. Delete the footage to protect the client's privacy
  3. Hand over the original recording immediately without any record
  4. Refuse because the recording belongs to the client

Explanation

Requests for evidence should follow company procedure, which typically includes verifying the requesting officer's identity and authority and documenting what was provided. Preserving the recording and a chain-of-custody record protects its evidentiary value. Deleting footage may amount to destroying evidence.

Question 9Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which of the following is a core duty of a security guard during a fire evacuation?

  1. Lock all exits to prevent unauthorised re-entry
  2. Direct people to designated exits and assembly points as instructed Correct answer.
  3. Wait for the fire service before alerting occupants
  4. Return to the building to collect personal belongings

Explanation

During evacuation the guard's role is to guide occupants along planned routes to the assembly point and prevent re-entry. This supports the emergency plan and life safety. Locking exits or delaying the alarm endangers lives.

Question 10Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard observes a person taking photographs of a bank's security cameras from a public pavement. Which response is most appropriate?

  1. Ignore the activity because it occurs in a public place
  2. Confront the person aggressively and demand identification
  3. Seize the camera and delete the images
  4. Observe, note the description, and report the activity to the supervisor and police if suspicious Correct answer.

Explanation

Photographing security measures can be legitimate, but it may also be hostile reconnaissance. The guard's proper role is to observe discreetly, record details, and report so that a risk assessment can be made. Seizing property or aggressive confrontation is unlawful and dangerous.

Question 11Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which action by a guard would most likely constitute unlawful discrimination?

  1. Checking a delivery against the expected manifest
  2. Denying entry to a person solely because of their religion Correct answer.
  3. Requesting identification from all visitors at the gate
  4. Asking a visitor to wait while the host is contacted

Explanation

Denying service or entry solely on grounds such as religion is direct discrimination and is unlawful under equality law. Consistent identification checks, manifest verification, and short waits are normal procedures applied to everyone. The key distinction is whether the rule is applied for a legitimate security reason rather than a protected characteristic.

Question 12Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard discovers a colleague asleep at a critical monitoring post. What is the professionally correct course of action?

  1. Wake the colleague and agree to cover for them
  2. Wake the colleague and report the incident to the supervisor Correct answer.
  3. Report the colleague only if a breach later occurs
  4. Say nothing to avoid damaging the working relationship

Explanation

A sleeping guard at a critical post is a serious security failure that must be corrected and reported. Reporting protects the site, the team, and the individual through proper process. Concealing the failure leaves the premises exposed and breaches the guard's own duty.

Question 13Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

What does the term 'reasonable force' require of a security guard?

  1. Force that matches or exceeds the threat received
  2. Any force used while wearing a uniform
  3. Force approved in advance by the client
  4. Force that is proportionate, necessary, and no more than required in the circumstances Correct answer.

Explanation

Reasonable force is judged by whether it was necessary in the situation and proportionate to the threat faced. It must stop once the risk is controlled. Excess force, retaliation, or force used merely because of uniform or client approval is not justified.

Question 14Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard is offered a gift by a contractor bidding for work at the site. Which response best upholds ethical standards?

  1. Decline or declare it according to the employer's gifts and hospitality policy Correct answer.
  2. Accept it because small gifts are always harmless
  3. Accept it and promise favourable treatment in return
  4. Accept it but keep it secret from the employer

Explanation

Gifts from parties with a commercial interest create a conflict of interest and must be handled under the employer's gifts and hospitality policy. Declaring or declining maintains integrity and transparency. Secrecy or promising favours turns a gift into a bribe.

Question 15Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which record-keeping practice best supports a guard's legal and professional accountability?

  1. Recording only incidents that result in arrest
  2. Writing factual, time-stamped entries and signing the notebook Correct answer.
  3. Including personal opinions about the people involved
  4. Summarising events from memory at the end of the week

Explanation

Contemporaneous, factual, time-stamped entries create a reliable record that can support investigations and legal proceedings. Signing the notebook confirms authorship and integrity. Delayed or opinion-based records lose evidential value.

Question 16Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard witnesses a serious assault in the car park. Which sequence best reflects correct procedure?

  1. Move injured people and all objects before police arrive
  2. Chase the offender alone for several streets before calling anyone
  3. Make the scene safe, give first aid if trained, call emergency services, preserve the scene, and record details Correct answer.
  4. Interview witnesses and decide who is at fault before calling police

Explanation

Priority is safety of life, then emergency assistance, then preservation of evidence and accurate recording. The guard should not pursue offenders alone or disturb a scene unnecessarily. Determining fault is a police and judicial function, not the guard's.

Question 17Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which statement about a guard's duty to report suspected money laundering at a site is most accurate?

  1. Suspicious activity should be reported promptly through the designated channel Correct answer.
  2. Reports should wait until there is proof beyond doubt
  3. Guards should investigate the customer's finances themselves
  4. Only managers need to be aware of reporting duties

Explanation

Suspicious activity reporting is based on reasonable suspicion, not proof, and should go promptly to the designated officer or authority. Guards must not conduct their own investigations or tip off the person concerned. Awareness of reporting duties applies to all staff, not only managers.

Question 18Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which of these best describes the guard's role in relation to human rights at a detention or screening point?

  1. Guards may humiliate people to deter future breaches
  2. Rights may be set aside whenever security is the priority
  3. Screening and detention must respect dignity, privacy, and lawful process Correct answer.
  4. Only senior officers need to consider human rights

Explanation

Security measures must be carried out lawfully and with respect for dignity and privacy. Humiliation or unnecessary intrusion is not justified by security aims. Human rights obligations apply to every guard performing screening or detention duties.

Question 19Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard at a factory gate is asked by a union representative to stop a lorry from entering during an industrial dispute. The guard has no instruction from the employer. What is the most appropriate action?

  1. Ask the driver to pay for entry
  2. Obey the representative and block the lorry
  3. Refuse to act on unauthorised instructions and contact the supervisor Correct answer.
  4. Leave the gate unattended until the dispute ends

Explanation

A guard acts on lawful instructions from the employer or client, not on demands from third parties such as union representatives. The correct step is to seek guidance from the supervisor while remaining at post. Blocking access or abandoning the gate creates legal and safety risks.

Question 20Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which of the following is the best example of a guard maintaining a professional boundary?

  1. Sharing the client's gate code with a friend
  2. Accepting a lift home from a detainee's relative
  3. Declining to give a visitor personal details about another employee Correct answer.
  4. Borrowing money from a regular visitor

Explanation

Professional boundaries require guards to avoid personal entanglements and to protect confidential information about staff and clients. Declining to disclose personal details is the correct, respectful choice. Borrowing money, accepting favours, or sharing codes creates obligations and security risks.

Question 21Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard sees a colleague using excessive force on a compliant person. Under a duty-to-intervene framework, what should the guard do first?

  1. Film the incident for social media
  2. Intervene safely to stop the force and report the incident Correct answer.
  3. Join in to support the colleague
  4. Walk away to avoid becoming involved

Explanation

Where it is safe to do so, a guard has a duty to intervene to stop excessive force and then report the matter. This protects the public and the organisation. Filming for public posting, walking away, or joining in all breach professional duty.

Question 22Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

What is the primary purpose of a security guard checking identification at an entry point?

  1. To collect personal data for marketing
  2. To create a queue that deters visitors
  3. To decide whether the person looks trustworthy
  4. To confirm the person is authorised to enter and to record the visit Correct answer.

Explanation

Identification checks exist to confirm that a person has a legitimate right to enter and to maintain an accurate record of who is on site. The decision must be based on authorisation, not appearance or personal judgement. Data collected should be handled lawfully and not misused.

Question 23Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard is asked to sign a statement about an incident they did not witness. What is the correct response?

  1. Sign a version written by someone else without reading it
  2. Refuse to sign an untrue statement and explain why Correct answer.
  3. Sign it because the supervisor asked
  4. Sign it but add a note later

Explanation

A statement must reflect the guard's own honest account, and signing something untrue is dishonest and may be a criminal offence. The guard should decline and explain the reason. Pressure from a supervisor does not make a false statement acceptable.

Question 24Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which of the following best reflects a guard's duty regarding vulnerable persons encountered on duty?

  1. Recognise vulnerability and take reasonable steps such as calling appropriate help Correct answer.
  2. Treat them the same as everyone else and provide no additional support
  3. Move them off the premises quickly to avoid responsibility
  4. Ask them for payment before assisting

Explanation

Guards should recognise signs of vulnerability, such as distress, illness, or age, and take reasonable steps to keep the person safe, which often means contacting appropriate services. Ignoring vulnerability or removing the person without care can cause harm. Charging for assistance is improper.

Question 25Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which statement best explains why a security guard must avoid detaining a person longer than necessary?

  1. Detention time is limited only by the guard's shift length
  2. Longer detention improves the chance of a confession
  3. Unnecessary delay can turn a lawful detention into false imprisonment Correct answer.
  4. The client pays less for shorter detentions

Explanation

A lawful detention must be brief and end with prompt handover to police or release when grounds disappear. Keeping a person longer than necessary without lawful authority can constitute false imprisonment. Confessions obtained by delay are improper and inadmissible in many systems.

Question 26Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Under the private security regulatory framework in Pakistan, which authority is primarily responsible for licensing and regulating private security companies?

  1. The district administration
  2. The provincial police department
  3. The Ministry of Interior Correct answer.
  4. The Pakistan Security Industry Association

Explanation

In Pakistan, private security companies are regulated under the Private Security Companies Act, and the Ministry of Interior is the primary licensing and regulatory authority at the federal level. Provincial police may coordinate on operational matters, but they do not issue licences. The district administration has no licensing role, and industry associations are not regulators.

Question 27Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A security guard is on duty when a person approaches and offers a cash payment to allow entry without a visitor pass. What is the most appropriate ethical response?

  1. Refuse the payment but allow entry to avoid conflict
  2. Accept the payment and allow entry as a one-time favour
  3. Accept the payment but report it to the supervisor later
  4. Refuse the payment and follow the site's visitor entry procedure Correct answer.

Explanation

Accepting any payment to bypass procedure is bribery and violates the guard's duty of integrity and impartiality. The correct response is to refuse the payment and follow the established entry procedure. Allowing entry without a pass, even without payment, undermines access control and is also improper.

Question 28Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

Which legal principle best explains why a security guard may use only the minimum force necessary when detaining a person?

  1. The principle of vicarious liability
  2. The principle of proportionality Correct answer.
  3. The principle of territoriality
  4. The principle of confidentiality

Explanation

The principle of proportionality requires that any force used be no more than is reasonably necessary to achieve a lawful purpose. Using excessive force can expose the guard and employer to criminal and civil liability. Confidentiality concerns information, vicarious liability concerns employer responsibility for employees, and territoriality concerns jurisdiction.

Question 29Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard is asked by a supervisor to falsify an incident log to hide a delay in response. What is the guard's most appropriate course of action?

  1. Refuse to falsify the log and report the request through the proper channel Correct answer.
  2. Falsify the log but keep a personal note of the true events
  3. Refuse to falsify the log but say nothing about the request
  4. Falsify the log as instructed because the supervisor is responsible

Explanation

Falsifying an official record is dishonest and may constitute an offence, and a guard has a duty to report such requests to higher management or the appropriate authority. Following an unlawful instruction does not remove personal responsibility. Keeping a secret note does not correct the false record, and silence allows the misconduct to continue.

Question 30Security Roles, Ethics and Legal Framework

A guard is told by a client that a particular ethnic group should be denied entry to a shopping mall because 'they cause trouble'. How should the guard analyse this instruction?

  1. It is unlawful discrimination and must not be followed; the guard should report the instruction Correct answer.
  2. It is acceptable if the guard applies the rule politely and discreetly
  3. It is acceptable if the client has experienced problems with that group before
  4. It is acceptable because the client owns the premises and sets entry rules

Explanation

Discriminating against people based on ethnicity violates equality and human rights law, and a guard must not follow an instruction to do so. The guard should refuse and report the instruction to the appropriate authority. Past incidents or politeness do not make discrimination lawful, and property ownership does not override anti-discrimination law.

Question 31Health, Safety and Emergency Response

In a private security context, which action best describes the primary duty of a guard during a fire evacuation of a client building?

  1. Collect personal belongings from offices before leaving
  2. Direct occupants to the designated assembly point and keep routes clear Correct answer.
  3. Extinguish every fire personally before calling the fire service
  4. Lock all exits so unauthorised persons cannot re-enter

Explanation

A guard's evacuation role is to guide people along safe routes to the assembly point, prevent panic and keep exits and access routes clear for emergency services. Firefighting is the task of trained responders, and exits must never be locked against evacuation.

Question 32Health, Safety and Emergency Response

What does the abbreviation PASS describe in the use of a portable fire extinguisher?

  1. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep Correct answer.
  2. Point, Assess, Shout, Secure
  3. Prepare, Approach, Sound, Seal
  4. Press, Alert, Spray, Stop

Explanation

PASS is the standard operating sequence: pull the pin, aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle and sweep the agent across the fire. Following it improves control and reduces the risk of the fire spreading.

Question 33Health, Safety and Emergency Response

A guard is the first person to reach a collapsed worker who is not breathing and has no pulse. According to basic life support principles, what should the guard do first?

  1. Move the casualty to a comfortable office chair
  2. Wait for a supervisor to authorise first aid
  3. Give the casualty water and sit them upright
  4. Start chest compressions and call for emergency medical help Correct answer.

Explanation

For an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally, immediate CPR and rapid activation of emergency medical services give the best chance of survival. Compressions should begin without waiting for permission from others.

Question 34Health, Safety and Emergency Response

Which document should a security guard check to confirm that a contractor is authorised to carry out hot work such as welding inside a client site?

  1. The contractor's vehicle registration
  2. A hot work permit issued for that location and time Correct answer.
  3. A verbal approval from any employee
  4. The contractor's business card

Explanation

Hot work such as welding, cutting or grinding requires a formal permit that confirms fire precautions, timing and the specific area. Without a valid permit the activity must be stopped because of the ignition risk.

Question 35Health, Safety and Emergency Response

What is the correct way for a guard to approach a small waste-paper fire in a metal bin when a water-type extinguisher is the only appliance available?

  1. Throw the water from as far away as possible
  2. Spray the smoke above the fire
  3. Tip the bin over before applying water
  4. Aim at the base of the flames from a safe distance with the wind at the back Correct answer.

Explanation

Water should be directed at the base of the flames so it cools the burning material, and the operator should stay upwind and keep a clear escape route. Tipping the bin can spread burning material and cause injury.

Question 36Health, Safety and Emergency Response

A guard notices a strong smell of gas near a plant room. Which sequence of actions is most appropriate?

  1. Switch on the lights to inspect the leak and use a mobile phone inside the room
  2. Light a match to check whether gas is escaping
  3. Raise the alarm, avoid operating switches, evacuate the area and call the gas emergency service Correct answer.
  4. Open all windows and continue normal patrols

Explanation

Gas leaks create an explosion risk, so any spark source must be avoided, including light switches and phones used inside the affected area. The area should be evacuated, the alarm raised and the gas emergency service called from a safe location.

Question 37Health, Safety and Emergency Response

During a bomb threat telephone call, which action by the guard at the switchboard gives the most useful information to responders?

  1. Argue with the caller and demand their name
  2. Keep the caller talking and record exact words, background sounds and time Correct answer.
  3. Hang up immediately and announce the threat to everyone nearby
  4. Transfer the call to a colleague and end the conversation

Explanation

Prolonging the call while noting exact wording, background noise and timing helps assess credibility and supports police investigation. The information should be passed to management and emergency services, not broadcast to create panic.

Question 38Health, Safety and Emergency Response

Under common occupational safety practice, what is the main purpose of a risk assessment before a security post is manned?

  1. To calculate the guard's monthly salary
  2. To identify hazards and decide control measures before work begins Correct answer.
  3. To decide which uniform the guard will wear
  4. To record the number of visitors expected that day

Explanation

A risk assessment systematically identifies hazards at the post, evaluates who may be harmed and sets out controls to reduce the risk to an acceptable level. It is a proactive safety tool, not an administrative or payroll record.

Question 39Health, Safety and Emergency Response

A guard on night patrol finds a colleague unconscious in a stairwell with a suspected head injury and no immediate danger present. What is the safest immediate response?

  1. Drag the casualty to the guard room immediately
  2. Shake the casualty vigorously to wake them
  3. Call emergency services, keep the casualty still and monitor breathing Correct answer.
  4. Leave the casualty alone and finish the patrol first

Explanation

When danger is absent, a casualty with a suspected head or spinal injury should be kept still while emergency help is summoned and breathing is monitored. Unnecessary movement can worsen spinal damage.

Question 40Health, Safety and Emergency Response

Which type of fire extinguisher is generally suitable for a fire involving live electrical equipment?

  1. Wet chemical
  2. Water
  3. Foam
  4. Carbon dioxide (CO2) Correct answer.

Explanation

Carbon dioxide is non-conductive and leaves no residue, which makes it suitable for electrical fires. Water, foam and wet chemical agents conduct electricity and can cause shock or damage equipment.

Question 41Health, Safety and Emergency Response

A site has a designated assembly point. What should the guard do about visitors and contractors after an evacuation?

  1. Ask them to re-enter the building to collect passes
  2. Send them home without any record
  3. Assume they left with the staff they came with
  4. Check them against the visitor log and report anyone unaccounted for Correct answer.

Explanation

Visitors and contractors are not known to other occupants, so the guard's visitor log is the main tool for confirming who was on site. Anyone unaccounted for must be reported immediately to the fire service or incident controller.

Question 42Health, Safety and Emergency Response

What does the term 'dynamic risk assessment' mean in a security patrol context?

  1. Completing a single written form at the start of the shift
  2. Assessing visitors' financial status
  3. Evaluating the cost of security equipment
  4. Continuously judging changing hazards as a situation develops and adapting actions Correct answer.

Explanation

A dynamic risk assessment is the ongoing mental process of spotting new hazards during an incident and adjusting the response as conditions change. It complements the written assessment rather than replacing it.

Question 43Health, Safety and Emergency Response

A guard discovers a suspicious unattended bag in a crowded concourse. Which action is most consistent with good practice?

  1. Open the bag to identify the owner
  2. Clear people from the immediate area, avoid touching the bag and alert police Correct answer.
  3. Place the bag in a busy queue so it can be watched
  4. Carry the bag to the lost property office

Explanation

An unattended item may be an explosive device, so the area should be cordoned, the item left untouched and the police informed. Moving or opening the item risks detonation and destroys forensic evidence.

Question 44Health, Safety and Emergency Response

Which condition most strongly indicates that a guard should stop CPR and hand over to medical responders?

  1. A bystander asks the guard to stop
  2. Trained paramedics arrive and take over the casualty Correct answer.
  3. The casualty's clothing is damaged
  4. The guard feels tired after several minutes

Explanation

CPR should continue until trained responders take over, the casualty shows signs of life, or the rescuer is physically unable to continue. Handover to paramedics is the correct end point when they are ready.

Question 45Health, Safety and Emergency Response

What is the main reason for keeping fire doors closed in a client building?

  1. They limit the spread of smoke and fire between compartments Correct answer.
  2. They prevent staff from leaving during breaks
  3. They improve the appearance of corridors
  4. They reduce the cost of heating only

Explanation

Fire doors are rated barriers that hold back fire and smoke, protecting escape routes and giving occupants time to evacuate. Wedging them open defeats this purpose and is a common safety breach.

Question 46Health, Safety and Emergency Response

A guard is asked by a supervisor to lift a heavy barrier alone. Which response best reflects manual handling safety?

  1. Lift quickly with straight legs and a twisted back
  2. Lift alone to avoid delaying the shift
  3. Drag the barrier by its top edge
  4. Ask for assistance or a lifting aid before attempting the load Correct answer.

Explanation

Heavy or awkward loads should be shared or moved with equipment to prevent musculoskeletal injury. Correct technique includes keeping the load close and avoiding twisting, but technique alone cannot make an unsafe load safe.

Question 47Health, Safety and Emergency Response

What should a guard do immediately after using a fire extinguisher on a small fire that is now out?

  1. Report the incident, watch the area for re-ignition and arrange recharging Correct answer.
  2. Return the extinguisher to its bracket and say nothing
  3. Conceal the damage to avoid paperwork
  4. Continue the patrol and check the extinguisher next month

Explanation

Even a small fire can re-ignite, so the area must be monitored and the incident reported. The used extinguisher must be recharged or replaced so the next responder has a serviceable appliance.

Question 48Health, Safety and Emergency Response

Which statement correctly describes the purpose of a fire warden during an evacuation?

  1. To sweep assigned areas, guide people out and report to the incident controller Correct answer.
  2. To interview witnesses about the fire cause
  3. To fight the fire until it is extinguished
  4. To operate the main electrical switchboard

Explanation

Fire wardens check their assigned zones to ensure people have left, direct occupants to the assembly point and report status to the incident controller. Firefighting and investigation are tasks for specialist responders.

Question 49Health, Safety and Emergency Response

A guard sees a worker trapped under a fallen rack with a bleeding leg and no fire or other danger. What is the correct priority order?

  1. Pull the worker free immediately by the arms
  2. Give the worker food to raise energy
  3. Ensure scene safety, call for emergency help, control bleeding and keep the casualty warm Correct answer.
  4. Take photographs for the incident report before helping

Explanation

The response follows a priority order: make the scene safe, summon professional help, then provide first aid such as pressure to control bleeding and warmth to prevent shock. Freeing a trapped casualty without assessing crush hazards can worsen injury.

Question 50Health, Safety and Emergency Response

In a confined space such as a basement sump, why must a guard never enter to rescue an unconscious worker without breathing apparatus and training?

  1. The worker must be left for the fire service by law
  2. The space is too dark for a torch to work
  3. The atmosphere may be oxygen-deficient or toxic, so the rescuer could also collapse Correct answer.
  4. Confined spaces are always too cold for guards

Explanation

Confined spaces can contain oxygen-deficient or toxic atmospheres that quickly overcome an unprotected rescuer, which is why many fatalities involve would-be rescuers. Rescue must be by trained personnel with appropriate equipment and safe systems of work.