Username or E-mail Password Only fill in if you are not human Keep me signed in Register Forgot your password? Introduction to the Pre Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) Screening Assesment Welcome to the Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) Quiz! This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of essential skills required for a successful career in the security industry. You will be tested on English proficiency, judgment skills, and security-related knowledge. These areas are crucial for performing the duties of a security guard effectively. The quiz includes a mix of multiple-choice questions and situational scenarios that mimic real-life security challenges. Carefully read each question and select the best possible answer. Time Duration: You have 30 minutes to complete the quiz. There are 12 questions, so manage your time wisely. How to Solve: Read each question carefully. Choose the most appropriate answer for each multiple-choice question. For scenario-based questions, think critically about what a professional security guard should do in such situations. Once completed, review your answers to ensure they reflect your best judgment. Good luck! This quiz will help you gauge your readiness and areas for improvement in your security training journey. Start QuizPage 1 of 12 1- Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Security guards must remain _______ during their shift. a) vigilance b) vigilant c) vigilante d) vigility Page 2 of 12 2- Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: "Security personnel is responsible for monitoring the premises." a) Personnel should be plural b) Monitoring is the wrong verb c) Premises should be premise d) There is no error Page 3 of 12 3- Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated: a) Security officers duties include patrols surveillance and crowd control. b) Security officers' duties include patrols, surveillance, and crowd control. c) Security officer's duties include patrols surveillance and crowd control. d) Security officers duties' include patrol's, surveillance, and crowd control. Page 4 of 12 4- Scenario: You are patrolling a shopping mall. You see a person standing near the entrance who has been there for over an hour, watching people come and go. What should you do? a) Ignore the person; they may just be waiting for someone. b) Approach the person politely and ask if they need assistance. c) Immediately call the police and report suspicious behavior. d) Ask other security officers to monitor the situation without intervening. Page 5 of 12 5- Scenario: A fire alarm goes off in a building you're securing, but there are no visible signs of fire. How do you respond? a) Assume it's a false alarm and wait for further instructions. b) Investigate the source of the alarm yourself immediately. c) Evacuate everyone from the building and follow fire protocols. d) Ignore the alarm; they often go off by mistake. Page 6 of 12 6- While monitoring a security camera, you see a delivery person attempting to enter through a restricted area. What should you do? a) Allow them to proceed since they’re delivering goods. b) Stop them and verify their identity and access authorization. c) Call your supervisor to ask if they can enter. d) Watch them but take no action unless they go further into the area. Page 7 of 12 7- What is the primary role of a security guard? a) To act as law enforcement and make arrests b) To prevent crime and ensure the safety of people and property c) To handle customer service and complaints d) To manage building maintenance Page 8 of 12 8- What should a security guard do if they witness a serious crime? a) Confront the criminal immediately b) Notify law enforcement and follow their instructions c) Collect evidence on their own d) Ignore it unless they are directly involved Page 9 of 12 9- Which of the following is an essential skill for security guards? a) Expert knowledge of criminal law b) Ability to write clear and concise reports c) Advanced computer programming skills d) Sales experience Page 10 of 12 10- Scenario: You notice a co-worker breaching security protocol by allowing a visitor in without signing them into the log. What do you do? b) Report the incident to your supervisor. a) Ignore it, it’s not your problem. c) Speak to the visitor and sign them in yourself. d) Confront your co-worker immediately in front of the visitor. Page 11 of 12 11- During your patrol, you notice a suspicious package left near the entrance of the building. What is your immediate action? a) Open the package to see if it's dangerous. b) Evacuate the area and report it to your supervisor or emergency services. c) Ignore it and continue patrolling. d) Ask people nearby if they know who left the package. Page 12 of 12 12. Scenario: During your patrol, you notice a suspicious package left near the entrance of the building. What is your immediate action? a) Open the package to see if it's dangerous. c) Ignore it and continue patrolling. d) Ask people nearby if they know who left the package. b) Evacuate the area and report it to your supervisor or emergency services. Ready to send