BC Advanced Security (AST) Practice Questions - British Columbia Advanced Security Training (AST) Exam - BC Advanced Security (AST) Practice Questions - British Columbia Advanced Security Training (AST) Exam

Question 1

Under what section of the Canadian Criminal Code is a citizen's arrest primarily authorized?

Section 25 Section 494 Section 34 Section 495

Correct Answer:

Section 494

Question 2

In the context of use of force, what does the principle of proportionality primarily require?

That the use of force must only occur after all verbal commands have been ignored for a minimum of 60 seconds. That the force used must always match the exact level of force used by the aggressor. That the force used must be no more than is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances. That the security guard must only use force when their own life is directly threatened.

Correct Answer:

That the force used must be no more than is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

Question 3

A security guard intervenes in a physical altercation to defend a third party. Under Section 34 of the Criminal Code, what is a critical factor for the security guard to consider regarding the *reasonableness* of their actions?

Whether the security guard had specific training to handle such an altercation. Whether the security guard's belief that force was necessary to defend the third party was reasonable in the circumstances. Whether the third party requested assistance from the security guard. Whether the third party was known to the security guard prior to the incident.

Correct Answer:

Whether the security guard's belief that force was necessary to defend the third party was reasonable in the circumstances.

Question 4

According to the BC Security Services Act and its regulations, what is generally required after a security guard uses force that results in injury?

Only an informal verbal note to a coworker is necessary. No record is required if the injury is minor. A detailed use-of-force report must be recorded and maintained (by the security business or, if no licensed business employer, by the worker as a licence condition). The security guard must wait for police instructions before creating any record.

Correct Answer:

A detailed use-of-force report must be recorded and maintained (by the security business or, if no licensed business employer, by the worker as a licence condition).

Question 5

Which of the following is a key principle of effective verbal de-escalation?

Ignoring the individual's emotional state. Standing very close to the individual to show confidence. Maintaining a calm and assertive tone of voice. Using confrontational language to assert authority.

Correct Answer:

Maintaining a calm and assertive tone of voice.

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