California BSIS Guard Card Final Examination

Question 1

THE PRIMARY ROLE OF A SECURITY GUARDI PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER
SHOULD BE TO

Answer 1

Protect people and property.

Question 2

A SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER’S ROLE IS THE SAME AS THAT OF A PEACE OFFICER.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

WHAT SHOULD THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER BE BEFORE AN INCIDENT/OFFENSE HAS OCCURRED?

Answer 3

Prevent.

Question 4

IT IS AGAINST THE LAW FOR A SECURITY GUARDI PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER TO:

Answer 4

Make someone think he is a peace officer.

Question 5

YOU ARE STANDING SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY
PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER INSIDE A DEPARTMENT STORE AND YOU OBSERVE TWO MEN COMING OUT OF A BAR ACROSS THE STREET. THEY START TO FIGHT. YOU SHOULD:

Answer 5

Call the police if you can remain at your post.

Question 6

YOU ARE HIRED BY A BAR/RESTAURANT AS A SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER. AN ANGRY CUSTOMER REFUSES TO PAY HIS CHECK. YOUR JOB IS TO:

Answer 6

Keep the peace and follow restaurant policy.

Question 7

A SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER’S LAWFUL AUTHORITY IS THE SAME AS THAT OF A PEACE OFFICER.

Answer 7

No.

Question 8

DURING AN EMERGENCY ON THE EMPLOYER’S PROPERTY, A PEACE OFFICER INSTRUCTS A SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER TO STAND OUT OF THE WAY BEHIND A POLICE LINE, THE SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER MUST:

Answer 8

Cooperate and follow the lawful orders of the peace officer.

Question 9

IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, YOU SHOULD:

Answer 9

Never play “cop.”
Cooperate with local law enforcement.

Question 10

FACT OR A CONCLUSION?

Answer 10

A. He intended to kill her. Conclusion
B. She was trying to steal the ring from the jewelry counter.
C. He ran to the fence.
Fact
D. He opened the window and entered. Fact
Conclusion

Question 11

WHAT SIX POINTS SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A REPORT?

Answer 11

Who…
What…
Where…
When…
How…
and
Names of Witnesses

Question 12

ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNED BY YOUR EMPLOYER, YOUR AUTHORITY TO QUESTION IS:

Answer 12

The same as the owner of the property and greater than that of other private parties.

Question 13

EMPLOYEES ARE TOLD THEY MAY NOT ENTER THE FACTORY WITHOUT THEIR IDENTIFICATION BADGES. ONE EMPLOYEE SHOWS UP WITHOUT HIS BADGE AND TRIES TO ENTER. HE IS VIOLATING:

Answer 13

A company rule.

Question 14

IF YOU ASKED THE EMPLOYEE REFERRED TO IN THE PREVIOUS QUESTION TO LEAVE AND HE REFUSES, HE IS VIOLATING A PUBLIC LAW.

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

YOUR EMPLOYER ASKS YOU TO INSPECT THE PERSONAL BELONGINGS OF EMPLOYEES LEAVING THE PLANT. HE HAS ANNOUNCED THIS POLICY TO ALL EMPLOYEES. WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER ABOUT INSPECTIONS?

Answer 15

A. Never inspect without cooperation from the employee.
B. Never touch the employee.
C. Never touch the employee’s belongings.
D. All the rules above.*

Question 16

AN EMPLOYEE WHO IS LEAVING WORK WALKS UP TO YOU AND HANDS YOU HIS LUNCH PAIL FOR INSPECTION. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Answer 16

Decline to take it and instead ask the employee to open it so you can inspect the contents.

Question 17

YOU ARE WALKING THROUGH THE PARKING LOT AND OBSERVE COMPANY EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK SEAT OF A CAR THROUGH A CLOSED BUT UNOBSTRUCTED WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE. YOU MAY:

Answer 17

Look closely through the window (without entering the vehicle) at the equipment, and make notes which identify the equipment, the make and model of the vehicle and its license number as well as the vehicle’s location in the parking lot, and render this report to your employer or client.

Question 18

TELLING A SUSPECT “YOU’D BETTER START TALKING OR YOU’LL BE SORRY,” IS AN EXAMPLE OF

Answer 18

Intimidation

Question 19

NO OTHER PERMIT IS REQUIRED TO CARRY A GUN IF YOU HAVE A SECURITY GUARD REGISTRATION, ALARM RESPONDERS REGISTRATION, PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSE OR PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR LICENSE.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

WHAT TYPE OF LIABILITY REFERS TO THE RIGHT A PARTY HAS TO INITIATE A LAWSUIT?

Answer 20

Civil liability

Question 21

IF A SECURITY GUARD IS CHARGED WITH MAKING A FALSE ARREST, WHAT TYPE OF LIABILITY IS INCURRED?

Answer 21

Criminal liability

Question 22

WHILE YOU ARE ON DUTY AT A SHOPPING CENTER, YOU SEE A 12-YEAR OLD JABBING AN ICE PICK INTO A PATRON’S CAR TIRES. YOU SHOULD FIRST:

Answer 22

Approach him/her and tell them to stop.

Question 23

A MAN IS SMASHING TABLES AND CHAIRS AT A BAR YOU ARE SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICERING. HE IS ABOUT 6’ 8” AND WEIGHS
280 LBS. YOU SHOULD:

Answer 23

A. Consider your safety and the safety of others.
B. Request patrons of the bar to clear the area.
C. Call the police for assistance.
D. Take all of the measures above.*

Question 24

YOU ARE SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY WORKING IN A JEWELRY STORE AT CLOSING TIME. THE LAST PATRON HAS LEFT AND YOUR EMPLOYER IS ABOUT TO LOCK UP.
YOU NOTICE A MAN SITTING IN A CAR AND THE MOTOR IS RUNNING.
YOU CLEARLY SEE HE HAS A GUN IN HIS HAND. YOU SHOULD FIRST:

Answer 24

Have the owner call the police and get a description and vehicle license number if possible.

Question 25

YOU ARE WORKING AT A CLUB WHERE EVERYTHING IS QUIET. DOWN THE STREET TWO MEN GET INTO A FIGHT. YOU SHOULD:

Answer 25

Stay where you are. You have been hired to guard the dance. You could call the police if it doesn’t involve leaving your post.

Question 26

YOU ARE PATROLLING A SHOPPING AREA WHEN YOU SEE A JUVENILE RIDING A SKATEBOARD. YOU KNOW THAT SKATING IS AGAINST THE MALL POLICY. YOUR BEST COURSE OF ACTION WOULD BE TO:

Answer 26

Politely approach the boy and inform him of shopping mall policy regarding skating in the mall.

Question 27

TWO MEN GRAB AN EMPLOYEE GETTING OUT OF HIS/ HER CAR IN THE PARKING LOT. THEY SHOVE THE EMPLOYEE INTO THEIR CAR AND START DRIVING AWAY.
THIS MAY BE:

Answer 27

Kidnapping, a felony.

Question 28

A FAMILY RETURNS HOME TO DISCOVER THEIR HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS ARE MISSING. THEY MAY BE VICTIMS OF:

Answer 28

Burglary, a felony.

Question 29

AN EX-EMPLOYEE OF A SUPERMARKET WAITS IN HER CAR UNTIL THE MANAGER CLOSES THE BUILDING AND WALKS TOWARDS HIS CAR. SHE STEPS OUT OF HER CAR, POINTS A GUN AT THE MANAGER, AND FIRES THREE SHOTS, KILLING THE MANAGER.
WHAT CRIME MAY HAVE BEEN COMMITTED?

Answer 29

Murder, a felony.

Question 30

TOM IS ANGERED BECAUSE JIM WAS DANCING WITH TOM’S GIRLFRIEND. TOM WAITS OUTSIDE THE DOOR WITH A LARGE BOARD HE PICKED UP FROM A CONSTRUCTION SITE. WHEN JIM COMES OUT OF THE BUILDING, TOM SWINGS THE BOARD AND HITS JIM IN THE FACE. THIS IS:

Answer 30

Assault with a deadly weapon, a felony.

Question 31

SECRETARIES LINDA AND JUDY GET INTO AN ARGUMENT OVER PAY RAISES.
JUDY LEAVES THE ARGUMENT TO GO TO THE REST ROOM. LINDA, STILL ANGRY, HIDES BEHIND A LARGE BOOKCASE. AS JUDY RETURNS, LINDA TRIES TO TOPPLE THE BOOKCASE ONTO JUDY. THE BOOKCASE BARELY MISSES HER. THIS IS:

Answer 31

Assault, a misdemeanor

Question 32

SECRETARIES LINDA AND JUDY GET INTO AN ARGUMENT OVER PAY RAISES.
JUDY LEAVES THE ARGUMENT TO GO TO THE REST ROOM. LINDA, STILL ANGRY, HIDES BEHIND A LARGE BOOKCASE. AS JUDY RETURNS, LINDA TRIES TO TOPPLE THE BOOKCASE ONTO JUDY. THE BOOKCASE BARELY MISSES HER. THIS IS:

Answer 32

Assault, a misdemeanor

Question 33

A MAN WHO HAS PURCHASED A NEW $975.00 LAWN MOWER PUSHES IT OUT TO HIS CAR AND LEAVES IT BESIDE THE TRUNK WHILE HE GOES BACK INTO THE STORE TO GET A SACK OF FERTILIZER. WHILE HE IS GONE, SOMEONE DRIVES UP IN A STATION WAGON, PUTS THE NEW LAWN MOWER IN THE BACK OF THE WAGON, AND DRIVES OFF. WHAT CRIME IS THIS?

Answer 33

Grand theft, a felony.

Question 34

A MAN IS SITTING IN THE LOBBY OF AN AUTOMOBILE SHOWROOM. AT 5:00 P.M. THE SECURITY OFFICER STARTS TO LOCK UP FOR THE NIGHT AND ASKS THE MAN TO LEAVE. THE MAN REFUSES, SO THE SECURITY OFFICER ASKS IF THE MAN IS WAITING FOR SOMEONE. THE MAN REPLIES, “NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.” AGAIN, THE SECURITY OFFICER ASKS THE MAN TO LEAVE. HE REFUSES. THE MAN HAS COMMITTED THE CRIME OF:

Answer 34

Trespassing, a misdemeanor.

Question 35

AN ANGRY EMPLOYEE POURS LIGHTER FLUID IN A TRASH CONTAINER IN THE STOCK ROOM, THEN LIGHTS IT WITH A MATCH. THIS IS:

Answer 35

Arson, a felony.

Question 36

YOU DRIVE UP TO A STORE AT 2:00 A.M. AND OBSERVE
TWO MEN BREAKING OPEN A DOOR AND BEGINNING TO
LOAD A PICKUP TRUCK WITH MERCHANDISE. WHEN THEY SEE YOU, THEY TURN AND RUN. THIS IS:

Answer 36

Burglary, a felony.

Question 37

YOU ARE MAKING YOUR ROUNDS AT A SHOPPING CENTER AND COME TO A PICKUP TRUCK PARKED AT THE CURB. IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK ARE TWO COLOR TV SETS STILL IN THEIR PACKING BOXES. THE TWO MEN IN THE TRUCK LOOK SUSPICIOUS. ACCORDING TO THE LAW YOU CAN ARREST THESE TWO MEN.

Answer 37

False.

Question 38

YOU ARE ON DUTY AS A SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER AT A FACTORY AND YOU OBSERVE A SUSPECT POURING WHAT APPEARS TO BE GASOLINE ON THE GROUND NEXT TO SOME STORAGE TANKS. AS YOU APPROACH, HE LIGHTS A MATCH AND THROWS IT ON THE LIQUID, IGNITING IT. ACCORDING TO THE LAW YOU CAN ARREST THIS MAN.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

ACCORDING TO THE LAW, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST EXIST BEFORE YOU CAN MAKE A MISDEMEANOR ARREST?

Answer 39

The crime must have been committed or attempted in your presence.

Question 40

ACCORDING TO THE LAW, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST EXIST BEFORE YOU CAN MAKE A FELONY ARREST?

Answer 40

The felony must have been committed and you have reason to believe the person you are arresting actually committed it.

Question 41

WHAT SHOULD YOU SAY TO A PERSON YOU ARE ARRESTING FOR BURGLARY?

Answer 41

A. State your intent to arrest.
B. State the charge, which is suspicion of burglary.
C. State your authority to make the arrest.
D. All of the above.*

Question 42

ONCE YOU DETAIN A PERSON AGAINST HIS WILL, YOU HAVE PLACED THAT PERSON UNDER CITIZEN’S ARREST.

Answer 42

True

Question 43

IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH A SUSPECT IN TRYING TO GET THE SUSPECT UNDER CONTROL AND THERE ARE A NUMBER OF BYSTANDERS, WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY YOU CAN DO?

Answer 43

Ask the bystanders to help you.

Question 44

UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS MAY “REASONABLE FORCE” BE USED AGAINST A SUSPECT?

Answer 44

A. Protection of self.
B. Protection of others.
C. To overcome suspect resistance.
D. Any of the above.*

Question 45

WHEN SEARCHING A SUSPECT, YOU SHOULD:

Answer 45

Not search a suspect unless you have reason to believe he/she has a weapon.

Question 46

WHAT MUST YOU DO BEFORE YOU FRISK A SUSPECT?

Answer 46

Arrest the suspect.

Question 47

A FRISK BY A SECURITY GUARD/PROPRIETARY PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER IS A SEARCH FOR:

Answer 47

Weapons only.

Question 48

HOW SOON MUST YOU TURN A SUSPECT OVER TO THE PEACE OFFICER AFTER AN ARREST?

Answer 48

Without delay.

Question 49

IT WOULD BE LAWFUL IF YOU HELD A SUSPECT FOR TWO HOURS SO YOUR SUPERVISOR COULD QUESTION HIM/HER BEFORE YOU CALLED THE POLICE.

Answer 49

False

Question 50

IF YOU HAVE MADE A LAWFUL ARREST, THE LOCAL PEACE OFFICER:

Answer 50

Can refuse to take custody of the suspect.

Question 51

IT WOULD BE LAWFUL IF YOU HELD A SUSPECT FOR TWO HOURS SO YOUR SUPERVISOR COULD QUESTION HIM/HER BEFORE YOU CALLED THE POLICE.

Answer 51

False

Question 52

IF YOU HAVE MADE A LAWFUL ARREST, THE LOCAL PEACE OFFICER:

Answer 52

Can refuse to take custody of the suspect.

Question 53

IF THE CRIME COMMITTED IS A FELONY, WHO WILL MAKE THE ARREST?

Answer 53

A. A proprietary private security guard/proprietary private
security officer.
B. The police.
C. Either A or B. ⭐️