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