SIA Door Supervisor Refresher Question Bank (England and Wales)

Five sample questions from the bank

Copied word for word from the 168 questions in the kit. None of them is one of the 25 free ones. Pick an answer, then open it to see the explanation and the source.

Sample question 1

Unit 1, topic 1: Searching

Why is it good practice to search in a dedicated area, in view of CCTV and with a colleague or witness?

1. It avoids any need for a search register, because CCTV records the whole search
2. It lets staff keep anything of low value that they find, as long as the witness agrees to it
3. It makes the search faster, because the witness can check the person’s bags
4. It protects the person searched and the door supervisor from allegations of misconduct

Sample question 2

Unit 1, topic 3: Terror threats

A door supervisor finds an unattended bag near the entrance. What does the “HOT” protocol help them decide?

1. Whether the owner is Hurt, Ordinary or Tired, judging by their behaviour
2. Whether the entrance is Hot, Open or Tidy enough for a safe search
3. Whether the item is Heavy, Old or Torn, compared with other bags in the area
4. Whether the item is Hidden, Obviously suspicious or Typical for the location

Sample question 3

Extra practice, not in the refresher papers: Martyn’s Law and renewal rules

What first aid requirement applies before starting door supervisor refresher training?

1. A first aid qualification that is valid for at least another five years from the start
2. No first aid qualification is needed in order to start the refresher training course
3. A current first aid qualification that stays valid for at least another 12 months
4. A first aid qualification that was gained in the seven days before the course starts

Sample question 4

Unit 2, topic 1: Legal and professional implications

What are the professional implications of using physical intervention?

1. Only the police are affected, because they decide whether force was lawful and nobody else has any consequences
2. Only the venue is affected, through loss of money from claims, because the individual operative has no liability
3. None, because a valid SIA licence and the employer’s insurance protect the operative from every claim, complaint or disciplinary action
4. Following sector guidance and standards, ethical and employment consequences, and the possibility of financial claims

Sample question 5

Unit 2, topic 3: Reducing risk and good practice

What is the effect of strikes and kicks in a physical intervention?

1. They can cause serious injury or death
2. They are the safest option available
3. They carry little risk to the person
4. They help the person to calm down