PSISA Quiz- ANSWERS

Q.1) A complaint against a security guard can be reported by

A. Your supervisor

B. The client

C. People who go on your property

D. Anyone (Correct Answer)

Q.2) A security guard serves the public interest

A. True

B. False (Correct Answer)

Q.3) Duties of a Security guard include

A. Protection of property

B. Protect information

C. Protect persons

D. All of the above (Correct Answer)

Q.4) PSISA stands for Private Security Investigative Services Act. This act regulates the
conduct of Security Guards

A. True (Correct Answer)

B. False

Q.5) The maximum fine, if convicted, under the PSISA for a Security guard is

A. $2000

B. $10,000

C. $25,000 (Correct Answer)

D. $350,000

Q.6) Which of the following is NOT a Code Of Conduct violation under the PSISA

A. using profane, abusive or insulting language

B. exercising unnecessary force

C. behaviour that is either prohibited or not authorized bylaw

D. Accidently spilling mustard on your uniform at lunch (Correct Answer)

Q.7) Once you receive your Security License you will be allowed to carry both handcuffs and a baton

A. True

B. False (Correct Answer)



Q.8) As a Security guard if you are rude to members of the public you are in violation of

A. PSISA Code Of Conduct (Correct Answer)

B. Police Act

C. Human Rights Code

D. Criminal Code

Q.9) What is the minimum age to be licensed in Ontario as a Security guard

A. 16

B. 18 (Correct Answer)

C. 19

D. 21

Q.10) PICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER -By making a false statement in Court as a Security
guard you would violate provisions under (select below)

A. The Criminal Code (Missed)

B. The PSISA Code of Conduct (Missed)

C. The Ontario Human Rights Code

D. The Police Act

Q.11) A security guard is a person who performs work, for remuneration, that consists primarily of
guarding or patrolling for the purpose of protecting persons or property

A. True (Correct Answer)

B. False

Q.12) The PSISA does NOT apply to persons who receive remuneration for work that consists primarily
of providing an armoured vehicle service

A. True (Correct Answer)

B. False

Q.13) PICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER -Every person who is acting as a security guard or holding
himself or herself out as one shall

A. carry his or her licence (Missed)

B. Carry a corresponding badge of authority issued by the company

C. on request, identify himself or herself as a security guard (Missed)

D. on request, produce his or her licence (Missed)

Q.14) PICK MORE THAN ONE ANSWER -Using too much force while making an arrest is a
violation of

A. PSISA code of conduct (Missed)

B. Liquor Control Act

C. Criminal Code (Missed)

D. Human Rights Code

Q.15) A Security guards duties can include the collection of unpaid accounts for clients

A. True

B. False (Correct Answer)