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1Under UAE Federal Law No. 37 of 2006, what must a private security company obtain before providing security services?

A.A licence from the competent authority

B.A verbal approval from a client

C.A hotel reservation

D.A private club membership

Explanation: Federal Law No. 37 of 2006 regulates private security companies and requires licensing by the competent authority. A company should not provide regulated services merely because a client asks it to do so.

2Before working at a new UAE security assignment, what should a guard verify with the employer?

A.The assignment's authorised scope

B.The guard's preferred parking

C.The visitor's private schedule

D.The price of nearby retail goods

Explanation: Private-security work must be performed within the authorised scope and instructions of the licensed employer and competent authority. A guard should not assume that authority automatically extends to another assignment.

3Under UAE Federal Law No. 37, what must a private-security training institute be?

A.Owned only by a security company

B.Approved and licensed by the Ministry or Police General Department

C.Located only in Dubai

D.An online provider chosen by a candidate

Explanation: Federal Law No. 37 of 2006 defines a training institute as a security training institute, school or centre approved and licensed by the Ministry of Interior or the relevant Police General Department. The law does not make NSI the only possible institute.

4Under Federal Law No. 37 of 2006, what happens if a company does not complete its incorporation or licensing procedures within the allowed period after security clearance?

A.It may operate indefinitely under the initial clearance

B.It may replace the clearance with a client contract

C.The security clearance is considered null

D.The clearance becomes an employee training approval

Explanation: Article 4 of Federal Law No. 37 of 2006 gives the company six months from issuance of the security clearance to complete incorporation or licensing procedures. If it does not do so, the security clearance is considered null.

5The overall goal of private security is best described as which of the following?

A.Arresting and prosecuting criminals on behalf of the police

B.The identification and prevention of problems that may cause harm or loss to the client

C.Replacing the public police force at protected sites

D.Collecting evidence for criminal court proceedings

Explanation: Private security is a commercial service whose goal is the identification and prevention of problems that may cause harm or loss to the client. The main role of private security in the UAE is prevention, protecting people, property and information rather than law enforcement.

6Private security exists to protect three core categories. Which set correctly lists them?

A.Vehicles, weapons and uniforms

B.People, property and information

C.Cash, gold and documents

D.Police, government and military

Explanation: Private security protects people (employers, employees and the public), property (buildings, equipment and materials) and information (documents, data, video and verbal information). Remembering these three categories helps a guard understand the full scope of what must be safeguarded.

7The Arabic word commonly used for security, "Amin", means which of the following?

A.Strong or powerful

B.Safe or free from danger

C.Watchful or alert

D.Honest or truthful

Explanation: The Arabic word for security, "Amin", means safe or free from danger. It reflects the purpose of the security guard role, which is to keep people, property and information safe by preventing harm and loss.

8A private security guard who witnesses a person committing a crime on protected premises should do which of the following?

A.Make a formal arrest and detain the person in a locked room indefinitely

B.Use any level of force needed to punish the offender

C.Detain the person only briefly using reasonable means and call the police immediately

D.Release the person and take no further action

Explanation: A guard is not a police officer. The lawful response is to detain a person only briefly and with reasonable means until the police arrive, and to report the crime to the police immediately. Indefinite detention, formal arrest and punitive force are not within a guard's powers.

9Regarding the use of force, what standard must a private security guard in the UAE apply?

A.Maximum force to deter future offenders

B.Only the minimum reasonable force necessary, and only when justified

C.Whatever force the client requests

D.Force equal to the value of the property being protected

Explanation: A guard may use only the minimum reasonable force necessary and only when it is justified, such as in self-defence or to briefly detain an offender until police arrive. Excessive force exposes the guard to separate criminal and civil liability under UAE law.

10When a private security guard deals with the police during an incident, which information should the guard request from the attending officer?

A.The officer's home address and personal mobile number

B.The officer's name, rank, contact number, police station and case number

C.A copy of the officer's salary record

D.Nothing, because guards may not speak to police officers

Explanation: When private security deals with police, the guard should record the officer's name, rank, contact telephone number, police station and case number. This creates an accurate handover record. Information normally flows one way, from private security to the police, not the reverse.

About the PSBD Security Guard Exam Exam

This route supports preparation for the NSI Basic Security Guard course for Abu Dhabi and the Western Region, retaining PSBD as a legacy search term. NSI uses PSCOD and PSFRD terminology in its history; competent-authority licensing and Dubai SIRA approval must not be treated as interchangeable. Course certification is one part of the regulated employment pathway.

Exam sponsor: Competent private-security authority; NSI provides BSG training and course assessment. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

NSI BSG combines written, language, practical, notebook and deportment assessment and lists physical SOPAT and self-defence tests. This does not establish one universal computer-based licensing test.

Time Limit

Not published on the current NSI BSG course page; obtain the course-specific assessment notice.

Passing Score

NSI publishes 70% for its written assessment and describes 70% overall as passing, unless authorities specify otherwise. Course component percentages are not licensing-exam topic weights.

Exam / Certification Fees

The public NSI BSG course page does not quote a universal fee. Obtain an itemised current quote and employer/authority instructions; training, certification and licensing are separate steps.

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Legal boundaries and NSI training

Federal Law 37 role boundaries, employer and authority approvals, course assessment and jurisdiction.

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Guard duties and specialist settings

Post orders, patrol, handover, communication and specialist hospital, bank, event, museum, transport and infrastructure settings.

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Fire and critical incidents

Fire, evacuation, gas leaks, suspicious packages, threats and alarm faults.

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First aid and occupational safety

Current first-aid response principles, CPR/AED, bleeding, choking and heat-stress prevention.

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Access, observation and reporting

Authorised access/searches, visitor and key controls, control-room observation, CCTV evidence and factual reports.

Preparing for the PSBD Security Guard Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: NSI publishes 70% for its written assessment and describes 70% overall as passing, unless authorities specify otherwise. Course component percentages are not licensing-exam topic weights.
Assessment: NSI BSG combines written, language, practical, notebook and deportment assessment and lists physical SOPAT and self-defence tests. This does not establish one universal computer-based licensing test.
Time limit: Not published on the current NSI BSG course page; obtain the course-specific assessment notice.
Exam / certification fees: The public NSI BSG course page does not quote a universal fee. Obtain an itemised current quote and employer/authority instructions; training, certification and licensing are separate steps. Official sources

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PSBD Security Guard Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the current NSI course information and employer/authority assessment notice; do not infer test length from a practice bank.

2Practise the full NSI curriculum, including specialist settings, observation, control-room work, access and emergency response.

3Explain what a guard may do lawfully and when to escalate; prevention is not general police power.

4Rehearse first-aid and fire decisions with qualified practical training and the site emergency plan.

5Separate course assessment percentages, real exam details and our study-card inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the Dubai SIRA exam?

No. This resource follows the NSI BSG course identified for Abu Dhabi and the Western Region. PSBD is retained as a legacy search term. Dubai SIRA licensing is separate; confirm the authority and course for the actual work location.

How is the NSI BSG course assessed?

NSI lists written 40%, language 20%, practical 20%, notebook 10% and deportment 10%, plus physical SOPAT and self-defence assessments. The page specifies 70% written pass marks and 70% overall, unless authorities specify otherwise.

How many questions and minutes are in the licensing test?

The current NSI BSG page does not publish one universal licensing-test item count or time limit. Its course-assessment table cannot establish a 60–90-minute computer test. Follow the current assessment notice supplied for your course.

What entry conditions does NSI list?

High-school education or equivalent, two years of relevant police/security/armed-forces experience, age 21–55, fitness, minimum height 160 cm for men or 150 cm for women, and both English and Arabic or at least either. Authority approval and supporting documents still matter.

Does two-year BSG course validity mean the licence is renewed automatically?

No. NSI lists two-year course validity and offers a separate renewal course. Course certification and permission to work are distinct; the competent authority must confirm licence expiry, renewal documents and any reassessment requirements.

Are old retake limits and penalty tables safe to memorise as current?

Use the current authority instructions and consolidated legislation. Older 2008 material is historical, and later changes affect the framework. These cards do not assert unverified current permanent-bar, fixed renewal-grace or fine-table rules.

Can flashcards replace first-aid or specialist security training?

No. They support recall of decisions and boundaries. CPR, first aid, searches, fire response and cash-in-transit duties require the relevant practical training, authorisation and site procedures.