PSBD - NEW MODEL QUESTIONS - 2020 Edition (01)

NEW PSBD MODEL QUESTIONS -2020
1) Which colour is used to identify a dry powder extinguisher?
a) Orange b) white c) red d) blue
2) When using a fire extinguisher, what does pass mean?
a) Pull , aim , swipe b) pull aim squeeze sweep c) prevent alarm sweet safety
3) What type of fire extinguishers can be used on a class A fire?
a)water , dry powder ,foam b) co2 c) any available type
4) What classification of fire do fats and oils belong to ?
a) Class F b) class A c) Class C
5) What type of fire extinguisher can be used on a class c flammable gas fire?
a) Foam b) water c) dry powder
6) What type of fire extinguisher would be best to use on an electrical fire , without causing
excessive damage?
 a) water b) co2 c)Foam
7) When you discover a fire , what if the FIRST thing you should do?
a) Run outside to safety
b) Alert others by activating the fire alarm or shouting “ Fire Fire Fire
c ) Call the fire department
8) What is the area called where evacuated people will gather for roll call?
a) assembly point v) safety zone c) survivor count
9) What is the reason for doing a roll call at the assembly point?
a) To make sure nobody has gone home early
b)To see who evacuated the fastest
c)For audit and inspection purpose
d) To account for the safety of all people that were in the building
10) Which of the following activates should you NOT do when evacuating a building during
 a fire?
a) Use the elevators
b) Help others , including people of determination
c) Move our of the building calmly
11) When selecting an assembly point , what safety factors should be considered ?
a) It should be located conveniently next to the building exit
b) There should be fire extinguishers placed at the assembly point
c) There should be enough distance from the building to prevent danger from heat and
falling debris
12) Which of the following items MUST security guards be familiar with?
a) Assembly point locations, fire hose and extinguisher locations, Evacuation procedures
b) Expiry date of fire extinguishers, correct pressure of fire extinguishers
c)The temperature of wood and paper fires
13) In the event of a fire alarm, and requirement for evacuation security guards should
a) Run outside to safety
b)Run into the flames and use all available resources to fight to fire
c) Move to their pre-determined positions and direct people outside in an orderly manner
14) If you are posed in a lobby or foyer and the fire alarm triggers the elevators to return to
 ground floor, what action should you take?
a) Get in the elevator and test that it will still stop at each floor
b) Key off the elevator so that it is unable to be used
c) Make a PA announcement that people should wait at the elevators for their colleagues
15) If you are on a security patrol and a fire alarm sounds, what could you expect the
 control room to request you to do?
a)Call the emergency service
b) Collect enough extinguishers to fight a large fire
c) Move to the area where the alarm has been activated and confirm the presence of a fire
16) Which of the following is the correct definition of a hazard?
a) sharp or pointed objects that may cut or injure a person
b) Strong winds , ice and snow .
c) Any object or situation with the potential to cause injury or illness, damage
 property or disrupt productivity
17) Which of the following is the correct definition of a risk?
a) Fire , flood , slips and falls , machinery
b) Likelihood of an incident, accident or near miss occurring as a result of the hazard c)
Failure f safety equipment
18) What are 3 methods of hazard identification in the workplace?
a) Google, Wikipedia being
b) Incident/accident report log, walk around employee consultation
c) Use of PPE , OSHAD , approved code of practice
19) What are the 6 categories of hazards?
a) Fire , flood , slips and falls, machinery , sharp object, diseases
b) Heat , Thirst , back ache, tiredness, loud noise
c) Physical , Chemical , Ergonomic , Radiation , Psychological , Biological
20) What type of warning signs are colored yellow?
a) advisory signs b) Mandatory signs c) Warning
21) What type of warning signs are colored Blue?
a) advisory signs b) Mandatory signs c) Warning
22) What does a mandatory sign mean?
a)You should take care when entering the area
b) The door as an emergency exit
 c) You must follow the specific instructions or behaviors shown on the sign
23) What is a risk matrix for?
a) To define a level of risk for a given hazard
b) To decide if you should proceed with an activity
c) To find out what the most deadly events around your workplace could be
24) What is qualitative risk matrix?
a) A risk matrix that uses high quality computers to define risk levels
b) A risk matrix that uses descriptions of consequences to define risk
c) A risk matrix that uses more than 1 colour to scale the risk
22) How is a risk score calculated using a risk matrix?
a) Likelihood of hazard X Impact of hazard happening
b) Most dangerous threats to the workplace are scored as 10 out of 10
c) Each hazard is compared to the others to see how it could cause harm
23) What is the hierarchy of controls?
a) The chain of managers who control decisions in the workplace
b) The levers and dials used to control machinery
c) A set of options available to reduce the risk of hazards in the workplace
24) Which control is preferred first in the hierarchy of controls?
a) Use PPE b) Administrative controls c) Elimination of the hazard
25) Which control is the least preferred in the hierarchy of controls?
a) Use PPE b) Administrative controls c) Staff training
26) What is meant by ‘Administrative controls’ in the hierarchy of controls?
a) Use of warnings to employees
b) Policies, procedures, sops and training to ensure correct use of hazardous
 equipment of areas
c)Control put in place by government departments to ensure everyone’s safety
27) How many levels are there in the hierarchy of controls?
a) 5 b) 9 c) 12
28) According to OSHAD, Which of the following should be reported as a health and safety
 incident?
a) Air conditions failure b) Broken bones c) Traffic jam in the parking area
29) According to OSHAD, what is the maximum time allowed before reporting serious injury
 that did not result in death?
a) 2 week b) 24 hours c) 3 working days
30) If a WHS incident requires attendance of police of emergency services, what is
 regarding evidence handling?
a) Preservation of the site and all evidence until handed over to the police
b) Only preserve if it will result in criminal charges
c) OSHAD does not require evidence to be preserved
31) When trying to preserve an incident scene, when are you permitted to stop and focus on
other priorities .
a) If your duty comes to an end
b) If the safety of others is at risk , or further damage is going to occur
c) When told to do so by your colleagues
32) Which form is approved for reporting serious incidents?
a) Form S- Safety incident report
b) Form H- Health and safety incident report
c) Form G- Serious incident notification
33) Which of the following govern private security in the UAE?
a) Federal law no 24 of 1999
b) Federal law no 37 of 2006
c) Federal law no 7 of 2017
34) According to article 104 of Federal law no 37 of 2006, how many pens and notebooks must a
guard carry on duty?
a) 1 black pen and 1 note book
b) 2 black pens and 1 notebook
c) 2 black pens and 1 notebook
35) Article 48 pf Federal law 35 of 1992 on penal procedures says that if arresting you must
advise the following 3 details.
a) Your name, ID and position
b) Your identity, the reason for arresting the person and advising the person that
 They will be handed over the police
 c) Your name, the article of law that has been broken, expected jail time if judge as
 Guilty by the courts
36) As a security guard , what are your legal powers to conduct search of others?
a) You may search anyone you like
b) You can only search suing metal detectors
c) You have no power to search, unless consent is given by the person
37) If a female is required to be searched, what does the law say about this procedure?
a) Any security guard can search females, as it is a security concern
b) The search MUST be conducted by a female, and any witness to the search must
Also be female
c)A man can search a female, only if he has a female as a witness
38) According to article 56 of the penal code, use of violence in self-defense is permitted
 when .
a) You are faced with impending danger of crime against person or property, there is
no time to alert public authorities there is no other method of protection, the
defense is proportional to the attack
b) You have training in martial arts
c) You have warned the attacker that you will use force against them
39) According to article 34 federal law no 37 of 2006, what is the minimum salary for UAE
 citizen?
a)12000 AED b) 6000AED c) 2000AED
40) When advertising security service , which of the following words is permitted to be used?
a) Police b) Intelligence c) Private security
41) Which department is responsible for licensing private security guards?
a) OSHAD b) Ministry of Education c) PSBD
42) Which federal law governs children’s right in the UAE?
a) Federal law no 3 of 2016 b)Federal law no 14 of 1995
c) Federal law no 2 of 2001
43) Which article of the children’s right law describes the prohibition of selling tobacco and
alcohol to children?
a) article 2 b) Article 21 c) Article 35
44) Which article of the children’s rights law describes the child’s rights to protection?
a) Article 21 b) article 3 c) article 33
45) According to the federal law 37 of 2006 what is the fine to be paid for sleeping while on
duty?
a) 1000 aed b) 500 aed c) 200 aed
46) What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a security guard license?
a) 21 years b) 25 years c) 19 years
47) According to article 46 of federal law 37 of 2006 regarding cash in transit, the vehicle used to
transport cash must be
a) A white coloured van b) Licensed by the PSBD c) Fitted with a GPS tracker
48) Which of the following are 3 of the categories that security licenses available for?
a) Private banks security guard, private hospital security guard, Private airports
security guard
b) Fashion shows , car dealerships , restaurants
c) Travel agents, supermarkets, Private airports
49) What is the minimum body height required to apply for a private security guard license?
a) 180 cm b) 185 cm c) 160cm for males and 150cm for females
50) What are the education requirement to apply for a private security guard license?
a)High school diploma or equivalent
b) Grade 9 at school
c) Masters degree in private security
51) What does article 106 of federal law 37 of 2006 say about holding and using restricted
weapons such as batons and handcuffs?
a) any security guard can use these restricted items
b) A security guards can hold and use these weapons if their company has the license
 and they have been trained to use them
c)Batons and handcuff are not restricted according to the law
52) According to article 1 federal law 37 of 2006, which of the following is an activity
 performed by private security guards?
a) Carrying the suitcase of luggage of hotel guests
b) Accepting payments for special tasks not covered by the duty instruction
c) Preventing the stealing, or exploitation of goods, money or any other valuables
53) According to article 1 of federal law 37 of 2006, which of the following is an activity
 performed by private security guards?
a) Controlling access to the companies protected
b) Carrying the suitcase or luggage of hotel guests
c) Following up on cases reported to the police
54) Who is responsible for ensuring that employee uniforms are approved by the PSBD?
a)The Security guard b) The security company c)The PSBD
55) What is the Private security business department?
a) A federal authority within the UAE ministry of interior, responsible for private
 security licensing and regulation
b) A Group of researchers who study the field of private security
c) A large company that has contracts to provide security guards around the UAE
56) What does FAHR mean?
a) Fully automatic hydraulic robots
b) Federation of Animal handling and rescue
c) Federal Authority for Human Resources
57) According to article 1 of federal law 37 of 2006, which of the following is an activity
 performed by private security guards?
a) Carrying the suitcase or luggage of hotel guests
b) Carrying the suitcase or luggage of customer
c) Protecting People or property from damage or other illegal activity
58) Which of the following is the role of a private security company?
a) Arresting speeding vehicles or public roads.
b) Naval interventions in UAE waters
c) Special even security
59) Which of the following is the role of a private security company?
a) Hotel security b) Shop security
c) Hostage negotiation
60) Which of the following is the role of a private security company?
a) Naval intervention UAE water
b) Arresting speeding vehicles on public roads
c) Airport security
61) Which of the following is the role of a private security company?
a) Critical infrastructure security
b) Arresting speeding vehicles on public roads
c) Hostage negotiation
62) Which of the following is the role of a private security company?
a) Cash in Transit
b) Arresting speeding vehicles on public roads
c) Hostage negotiation
63) Which law regulates the use of CCTV cameras?
a) Law 24, 2008 b) Law 36, 2008 c) Law 26, 2008
64) Access control systems has RHID as one of its functions what does RFID stand for?
a) Regular frequent identification of bad guys
b) Radio frequency identification badges
c) Radio frequently interferes with broadcasting
65) There are many duties of a control room operator. Which of the following are most
 realistic?
a) Daily system checks, Monitoring live video images, Video patrolling
b) Finger scan, Team brief, Check notebooks
c) Check radios, check uniforms, check ID is displayed
66) When completing communication log entries, what can be kept and entered in the daily
 log book later?
a) Photos b) Dates and times c) Rough notes
67) What is the best practice for logging communications?
a) Handwriting is clear and accurate, Entries written in black ink , when coming on
 to logging duty, the date and signature of incoming logger should be recorded
b) Write as quick a s possible entries, written in blue ink , only write your name when
 you have to
c) Photo notes , write in pencil , never use your name
68) When handing over a control room shift, what 3 things must you ensure happens?
a) Identity security breaches, Check list of stationery items, control room positions
 are identified
b) Group briefing , check list of essential information , individual control room
 Positions are briefed
c) Map boards updated, patrol routes updated , radio base stations are off
69) What will a clearly defined chain of command reduce?
a) Confusion b) Morale c) Working independently
70) What are the method of physical information destruction?
a) Burning, pulping, shredding, cross-shredding
b) Ripping, tearing, burning, shredding
c) Disposal unit, pulping, garbage bag, cross- shredding
71) Are all visitors to a control room to be logged and escorted?
a) Every visit b) Only when required c) Only of you have no ID
72) What are 2 types of technologies found in a control room?
a) I pad, Mobile phone
b) Radio, Projector and monitor
c) CCTV, security alarm and sensors
73) What does a biometric sensor detect?
a) Body heat b) Fingerprint c) Footprint
74) What are the main roles within a control room?
a) Control room supervisor, security systems operator, communications operator
b) Control room officer , communications user , alarm specialist
c) Electrical engineer , shift manager , Team leader
75) One of the duties of a CCTV operator are to carry out what?
a) Yearly check of the system
b) Monthly checks of the system
c) Daily checks of the system
76) What should be displayed in all control rooms as instructed by the ADMCC chapter 7, Section L ?
a) Team photo
b) A laminated marked map of the facility
c) Fire hydrant locations
77) What is a call sign?
a) A call sign is a unique name used to identify a person or position of duty within
 the Security team.
b) A call sign is a unique nickname used to call a person you know within the security
 Team
c) A call sign is a unique name used to identify the manager within the security team
78) What are radio network diagrams used for?
a) To display on the control room wall
b) To make the communication pathways clear
c) To know exactly who you are talking to
79) What gives the radio power?
a) Battery b) Charging cable c) Antenna
80) How would you end a radio conversation?
a) Roger, over b) Roger , out c) Message ends
81) Which method of physical information storage is correct?
a) Information kept in an office drawer
b) Information kept in a zip lock bag
c) Locked filing cabinet
82) What must the comms logger fill out in the event of a bomb threat?
a) Bomb threat check list
b) Patrol report
c) Shift handover checklist
83) What does the definition of SOP’s mean?
a) Security Operational practices
b) Secure of people
c) Standard Operating Procedures
84) What does ADMCC stand for?
a) Abu Dhabi Motor cycle club
b) Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Center
c) Abu Dhabi Mentor and coach club
85) If the CCTV is faulty on your shift, what would you fill out?
a) Daily check list
b) CCTV Maintenance / Faulty report log
c) Personal notebook
86) What must visitor to the control room fill out ?
a) Control room visitor log
b) Daily visitor sheet
c) Health and safety awareness sheet
87) Which department does the daily incident report go to?
a) PSBD b) SIRA c) Police
88) Give 2 reason for patrolling?
a) Protection of life , prevent loss and waste
b) Protection of property and protection of life
89) Benefits of a walking patrol?
a) Saves vehicle fuel and usage
b) Utilize human senses
c) The patrolling officer can smoke whilst of patrol
90) Weakness of a walking patrol?
a) Patrolling officer can wet if it is raining
b) Physically exhaustion
c) The patrol can only be conducted during daylight hours
91) What type of vehicle can used for a vehicle patrol?
a) Airplane b) Helicopter c) Golf buggy
92) Benefits of a vehicle patrol?
a) Ability to patrol a lager area
b) Patrolling officer doesn’t get sunburnt whilst out on patrol
c) Patrolling officer can listen to the radio whilst on patrol.
93) Benefits of a vehicle patrol?
a) High powered lighting can be used from the vehicle itself
b) Patrolling officer can keep warn and dry
c) Patrolling officer can keep cool in the summer months
94) Weakness of a vehicle patrol ?
a) Removes the ability to use some of the human senses
b) Using fuel
c) You have to clean the vehicle after every patrol
95) Weakness of a vehicle patrol ?
a) The vehicle can get bogged in on soft sand .
b) Can be expensive to maintain and operate
c) Chances of falling sleep whilst on patrol are increased
96) Benefits of walking patrol?
a) Patrolling officer can cut corner of the patrol so ending it quicker
b) Interaction with general public and staff on site
c) Stop to use the toilet easier if needed
97) Reasons to search a building?
a) Check for lights being left on
b) Looking for intruders
c) Looking for running taps
98) Reason to search a building?
a) Confirm the presence of suspicious items
b) Computer left on over night
c) Any employees working late
99) Planning considerations when searching a building?
a) Number of floors to be search
b) Time left of your shift
c) Are you enough to completer the task
100) Planning considerations when searching a building?
a) Time of day b) What time is your shift change c) Building purpose