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

SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep

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

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

The exam has 30 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 30-question format so your practice matches the real thing.

What is the pass mark for the SIA CCTV Operator Exam Prep?

You need 21 out of 30 correct to pass, which is about 70%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

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

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