SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep: Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

Q: Why do people fail the SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep?

Common reasons: Not revising properly or underestimating exams; Failing to pay attention during training; Struggling with written English. Figures checked October 2026.

SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep

Prep for the public space surveillance (CCTV) licence-linked units.

Written against the published specification.

Pass mark 21/30 40 minutes SIA / awarding bodies How many can I get wrong?

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Q1. Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, what is CCTV footage of an identifiable individual classed as?

A. Personal data
B. Public record exempt from data protection law
C. Confidential information only if labelled as such
D. Intellectual property of the site owner

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✓ Answer: A. Personal data

Footage that can identify a living individual, directly or indirectly, is personal data under UK GDPR, so its capture, storage and disclosure must comply with the data protection principles. It is not automatically exempt just because it is recorded in a public place, and it does not become 'confidential information' as a separate legal category.

Q2. How long should CCTV footage typically be retained for, according to the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, unless a longer period is justified?

A. Indefinitely, in case it is needed in future
B. No longer than is necessary for the purpose it was collected
C. A minimum of five years for all systems
D. Exactly 90 days regardless of the system's purpose

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✓ Answer: B. No longer than is necessary for the purpose it was collected

The Surveillance Camera Code of Practice requires footage to be kept only as long as necessary for the stated purpose, then securely deleted. There is no blanket fixed retention period; operators must justify any extended retention, for example an ongoing investigation.

Q3. What is a Section 9 Criminal Justice Act 1967 statement, as it relates to providing CCTV evidence to the police?

A. A formal witness statement, often completed by the operator, confirming how footage was obtained and that it is a true copy
B. A court order compelling a company to install CCTV
C. A licence condition for SIA CCTV operators
D. An internal HR disciplinary record

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✓ Answer: A. A formal witness statement, often completed by the operator, confirming how footage was obtained and that it is a true copy

A Section 9 statement is a written witness statement that can be used as evidence in criminal proceedings without the witness attending court, and operators are often asked to complete one describing how footage was captured, exported and handled. It is unrelated to licensing conditions or HR processes.

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Who has to sit the SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep

Who needs a SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep?

Individuals monitoring the public or identifying individuals via CCTV in a security role as part of a contract for services.

The real SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep: format

How many questions are in the SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep?

The real SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep has 112 questions and lasts 175 minutes. Our mock uses 30 questions in 40 minutes.

What is the SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: 70% (Unit 1: 51/72, Unit 2: 28/40). Our mock marks you at 21 out of 30, the threshold we mark against.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep cost?

Real exam fee: £190 - £300 (for training course including exams)

How hard is it

What is the SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: Over 95%. Difficulty: Generally considered easy for beginners with proper preparation.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep?

Not revising properly or underestimating exams.
Failing to pay attention during training.
Struggling with written English.

Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.

SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep: common questions

Frequently asked

How long do you get?

The test is timed at 40 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with SIA / awarding bodies.