Competency Assesment – Action Counters Terrorism Test Details This is a 40 multiple-choice questions/answers competency test. All question must be completed. Mark one answer per question. 0 points β given if answer is wrong, and 5 points if answer is correct. The form must be submitted within 45 minutes after you start the test. Pass rate is 140 points (70%). Your name and surname will have to be entered after you press the finish button. 1 / 40 1. What you can NOT do when dealing with members of public, while they are on private premises? a. Remove property from people if it is part of an entry procedure b. Request that images are not taken on private property if your organisation has a policy against this c. View, copy or delete any personal information or images from a camera or smart technology d. Speak to people and ask them their purpose of being there 2 / 40 2. You received a phone call with a bomb threat and identified mobile number. What should you do? a. Call the number back and gain more details b. Immediately call the police c. Ask around your organisation to see if anyone recognises the number d. Return to your work and keep an eye out for the same number calling again 3 / 40 3. What does SCaN stand for in security? a. See, check and notify b. See, clarify and note c. See, cordon and note d. See, control and notify 4 / 40 4. Which of the following is the least effective deterrent for terrorist activity? a. Searching inside and outside the venue at regular intervals b. The visible presence of vigilant security staff c. Having all customer bags searched before entry d. A large sign informing the public that security staff are present 5 / 40 5. What does a ββ criticalββ terror threat level indicate? a. An attack is highly likely and expected imminently b. An attack is possible, but not likely c. An attack is highly unlikely d. An attack is a strong possibility 6 / 40 6. When using the strategy of DENY, DETECT and DETER. Which of these can help your organisation DETECT suspicious behaviour? a. Employing a proactive site patrols team b. All of these are effective ways of detecting suspicious behaviour c. Using well-sited CCTV equipment d. Encouraging your staff to stay visible 7 / 40 7. The IUDA(Information, Understand, Decide, Act) loop can help you makeβ¦ a. Description of the attackers during terrorist incident b. Phone call to the police c. Decision during the terrorist incident d. Contact with a control room 8 / 40 8. Which of the following immediate actions NOT to be applied when using 4Cs protocol? a. Clear the immediate area b. Communicate to police and be prepared to explain why you consider item suspicious c. Call your security company head office d. Confirm whether or not the item exhibits recognisably suspicious characteristics e. Control access to the area 9 / 40 9. Which of the following might indicate a suspicious behaviour by a customer? a. Asking questions about security arrangements b. A customer trying to make lots of friends c. Parking their vehicle in the parking slot and then leaving the site d. Staying in the same place all day on the site 10 / 40 10. Explain the H.O.T protocol meaning? a. Hidden, obviously suspicious, typical b. Hidden, obsolete, typical c. Hidden, obstructed, typical d. Hindered, obviously suspicious, typical 11 / 40 11. Which sector provides the most attractive target for terrorists? a. Military base b. Motorway network c. Agricultural suppliers d. Public and private crowded places 12 / 40 12. Which protocols should you follow if you come across a suspected IED (Improvised Explosive Devise)? a. Warm Protocol b. Remove Remove Remove c. Biological Removal d. HOT and 4Cs Protocol 13 / 40 13. When is a hostile most vulnerable? a. During the attack b. In the planning stage of an attack 14 / 40 14. What might be the best way to challenge a suspected unauthorised person? a. ββ Get away from hereββ b. ββ I need you to stop right hereββ c. ββCan I help you?ββ d. ββ What do you think you are doing?ββ 15 / 40 15. When should you use the Run, Hide and Tell principle? a. When encountering a suspicious item b. When observing suspicious activity c. When carrying out a security risk assessment d. During the fire arms or weapons attack 16 / 40 16. It is helpful to remember the ACT acronym. What does it stand for? a. Anyone Can Terrorise b. Attackers Canβt Talk c. Action Counters Terrorism d. Always Challenge Terrorists 17 / 40 17. When hiding during a firearms attack, what one of the actions that you should take? a. Switch your mobile phone to silent and turn off vibrate b. Shout for help c. Stay near the door d. Leave your entrance unlocked 18 / 40 18. The attacker is on the premisses. You can see one person injured on the ground. What do you do next? a. Try to have a conversation with the attacker and distract their attention b. Radio your supervisor for instructions c. Try to give a first aid to the injured person d. Direct people from the site and from the attacker and call emergency services 19 / 40 19. You go to investigate and see someone with a knife who appears to be chasing members of the public. What do you do next? a. Approach and try to disarm the attacker b. Run away c. Try to understand whatβs happening d. Record whatβs happening with your mobile phone 20 / 40 20. In the event of a possible bomb threat what the first action a security operative should make? a. Raise the alarm and evacuate b. Contact the police c. Remain calm d. Search for the bomb 21 / 40 21. When do you use Run Hide Tell protocol? a. In the event of shoplifting b. In the event of fire emergency c. In the event of lone working hours d. In the rare events of fire arms or weapons attack 22 / 40 22. What is the first thing security operative should do after receiving a bomb threat over the telephone? a. Record the time of the call and report to police immediately b. Search the premisses to try and locate any device c. Assume that the call is a joke and ignore it d. Inform the management and wait for further instructions 23 / 40 23. With regards to terrorism – what might be an indicator of suspicious activity? a. A person asking questions about opening and closing times of the venue b. An unknown car in the office car park c. A person trying to avoid being seen on CCTV d. A person walking past the building every day at the same time 24 / 40 24. Complete the following sentence. An IED is a bomb that will typically containβ¦ a. Homemade explosives b. Radiological explosives c. Custom made explosives d. Readymade explosives 25 / 40 25. You received a phone call: ββThere is a bomb in your store. Youβd better get outββ What should you NOT do? a. Hang up on them b. Respond, ββ Ok I am listeningββ c. Begin taking notes or recording the call d. Without letting the caller know- raise the alarm with your colleagues 26 / 40 26. What is the definition of an ββoffensiveββ weapon? a. A broken bottle b. Any object made or adapted to cause harm c. A blade caried for religious reasons d. A chefβs knife 27 / 40 27. When making call to the police you should NOT: a. Always ask for police, they will initiate the fire and ambulance services if required b. Know why you are making a call c. Use complicated language and long sentences d. Describe only what you know for sure without any assumptions 28 / 40 28. What should you do if you answer the phone call and receive a bomb threat? a. Put the caller on hold b. Hang up immediately c. Leave the phone and look for your supervisor d. Stay calm and listen 29 / 40 29. If you identify suspicious activity, you shouldβ¦ a. Take a photo of the suspicious individual and post it on the social media b. Inform your control room and use the power of hello to engage with a suspect c. Call the police and ask them to assess the suspicious activity d. Ignore the activity and patrol a different area 30 / 40 30. Which of the following would be a reason to evacuate a premisses? a. A threat passed by police b. A customer asking questions about security arrangements c. A drunk customer shouting ββbombββ d. Multiple sightings of the same person 31 / 40 31. What type is an acid attack? a. Chemical b. Nuclear c. Biological d. Radiological 32 / 40 32. Which is the highest level of UK government threat level? a. Substantial b. Severe c. Critical d. High 33 / 40 33. You are on duty outside your site and you see people running towards you. What do you do next? a. Go inside b. Call the police c. Ask people whatβs happening and contact your colleagues for further information d. Go on your break 34 / 40 34. What is not relevant to Remove Remove Remove protocol? a. Remove radio and put it on channel β1β b. Remove affected individuals from the immediate area c. Remove outer clothing d. Remove the substance from the skin 35 / 40 35. Which of the following questions could you NOT use to engage people in a friendly, purposeful conversation? a. I have just been asked by the CCTV control room to have a chat with you b. Are you here to see anyone in particular as I can contact them if that would help you? c. Why are you taking pictures? d. Is there anything I could help you with? 36 / 40 36. What does ββsuspicious behaviourββ or ββhostile reconnaissanceββ refer to? a. The placing of a suspicious package b. The use of security CCTV footage c. Suspicious behaviour during the attack planning stage d. A fire arms or weapons attack 37 / 40 37. Which of the following represent the UK government threat levels in order of severity? a. Low, Moderate, Substantial, High b. Low, Substantial, Severe, High, Critical c. Low, Substantial, Severe, Critical d. Low, Moderate, Substantial, Severe, Critical 38 / 40 38. You received a phone call: ββThere is a bomb well hidden in your building. It will go off whenever I choose it toββ What should you do? a. If no one has done so, call 999 immediately and inform police of the threat b. Look for your manager c. Exit the building and home immediately d. Ignore the threat 39 / 40 39. How long should you wait to report suspicious behaviour? a. Report it immediately b. 24 hours c. 36 hours d. 48 hours 40 / 40 40. Which protocols should you follow in the event of an acid attack? a. Deny, Detect, Deter b. Remove Remove Remove c. Why protocol d. HOT Protocol