British Columbia Basic Security Training (BST) Exam

What is the primary legislation that governs the security industry and security workers in British Columbia?

• ASecurity Services Act
• BWorkers Compensation Act
• CPolice Act
• DPersonal Information Protection Act

Who is responsible for administering the Security Services Act and its regulations in British Columbia, including issuing security worker licences?

• AThe Provincial Police Chief
• BThe Registrar of Security Services
• CThe Ministry of Attorney General
• DBC Security Industry Association (BCSIA)

Unless a specific regulatory exemption applies, what is the minimum age to apply for a BC security worker licence?

• A18 years of age
• B19 years of age
• C16 years of age
• D21 years of age

What is the maximum term for which a BC security guard licence may be issued before it must be renewed?

• A5 years
• B10 years
• C1 year
• D3 years

Under section 29 of the Security Services Act, when may the Registrar immediately suspend a security worker's licence without advance notice?

• AIf the licensee fails to renew their licence on time.
• BIf the licensee changes their residential address without notification.
• CIf the licensee receives a minor traffic violation.
• DWhen the Registrar considers immediate action necessary to protect the public.

Is a security worker required to carry their security licence while on duty?

• AOnly if requested by a police officer.
• BYes, always.
• CNo, only a company ID is sufficient.
• DOnly when working for a private investigation firm.

Which of the following items is a security worker in British Columbia generally prohibited from carrying or possessing while on duty, unless specifically authorized and licensed?

• ANotebook and pen
• BHandcuffs
• CFlashlight
• DTwo-way radio

If a licensed security worker in BC is charged with a criminal offence, what is their immediate obligation?

• ATo notify the Registrar of Security Services within 14 days.
• BTo notify their employer only.
• CNo obligation to notify anyone until convicted.
• DTo wait until the outcome of the court case.

Which statement accurately describes how a criminal charge or conviction affects a BC security worker licence application?

• AA conviction is ignored once any sentence has been completed.
• BThe Registrar may refuse; the outcome is not automatically fixed.
• COnly convictions from the previous five years may ever be considered.
• DA reference letter automatically overrides a conviction.

What is the primary purpose of BC's 40-hour Basic Security Training (BST) course?

• ATo teach specific company policies and procedures.
• BTo certify security workers in the use of firearms.
• CTo provide advanced tactical training for high-risk situations.
• DTo ensure security workers have fundamental knowledge and skills for public safety.

What is the maximum administrative penalty an individual security worker may face for a contravention of the Security Services Act?

• A$5,000
• B$25,000
• C$50,000
• D$10,000

Which of the following types of security work is typically EXEMPT from requiring a licence under the Security Services Act in BC?

• AA provincial government employee acting in the performance of their duties.
• BAn in-house security guard hired directly by a bank to protect its branch.
• CA security guard working for a private security company at a shopping mall.
• DA bouncer providing door security at a nightclub licensed to serve liquor.

What is an employer's general licensing duty when assigning a person to security work in British Columbia?

• AUse a licensed worker only for high-risk assignments.
• BUse a licensed worker only if the employer is a security company.
• CNone; licensing is solely the worker's own responsibility.
• DUse a licensed worker unless a statutory exception applies.

May a BC security worker transfer their security worker licence to another person?

• ANo; a security worker licence is not transferable.
• BYes, after the other person has worked for 30 days.
• CYes, if both people work for the same employer.
• DOnly when both people live in the same municipality.

A security worker's licence has been suspended by the Registrar. Which statement correctly identifies the worker's and employer's obligations?

• AThe worker may continue any security duty that the employer labels as light duty.
• BThe employer should keep the suspended licence in its files until reinstatement.
• CThe worker surrenders the licence; the employer stops assigning security work.
• DThe company has no responsibility; it's between the worker and the Registrar.

What distinguishes a 'security guard under supervision' licence from a full 'security guard' licence in British Columbia?

• AGuard work is allowed only under a full security guard's supervision.
• BGuard work is allowed only during daytime hours, never overnight.
• CGuard work is allowed independently after the first supervised shift.
• DGuard work may include carrying a firearm without separate authorization.

What does the Security Services Regulation's code of conduct require regarding alcohol or drugs while a licensee is working?

• AAn employer may waive the rule for a special event.
• BThe licensee must not be unfit for duty through consumption of alcohol or drugs.
• CThe rule applies only to workers at licensed liquor establishments.
• DThe rule applies only after a criminal impaired-driving charge.

If the Registrar refuses an applicant's security worker licence, what recourse does the Security Services Act provide?

• AWait a mandatory 5-year period before any new application.
• BRequest reconsideration by the Registrar within 30 days of notice.
• CNone; the refusal is final and cannot be reviewed in any way.
• DFile a damages lawsuit against the Registrar in Provincial Court.