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SIA Door Supervisor Exam Prep

Multiple-choice prep for the licence-linked door supervisor qualification units.

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Pass mark 21/30 40 minutes SIA / awarding bodies How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. Which Act of Parliament created the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and established the licensing regime for the UK private security industry?
  • A.  The Private Security Industry Act 2001
  • B.  The Police Reform Act 2002
  • C.  The Criminal Justice Act 2003
  • D.  The Security Services Act 1989
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✓ Answer: A. The Private Security Industry Act 2001
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSIA 2001) created the SIA and set out the framework for licensing individuals carrying out licensable activities, including door supervision. The other Acts deal with unrelated policing and criminal justice matters.
Q2. In the widely taught 'conflict management model' used in SIA training, what comes immediately after assessing the situation?
  • A.  Physical intervention
  • B.  Communicating and using de-escalation skills
  • C.  Calling the police
  • D.  Ejecting the individual
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✓ Answer: B. Communicating and using de-escalation skills
After assessing risk, the next stage is to communicate calmly and apply de-escalation skills, aiming to resolve the situation without physical intervention. Physical skills are a last resort, used only when de-escalation has failed and there is an imminent risk.
Q3. For a valid citizen's arrest under section 24A PACE 1984, which condition must generally be satisfied?
  • A.  The offence must be a summary-only offence such as being drunk and disorderly
  • B.  It must appear that arrest is necessary to prevent the person causing injury, damage, or absconding, and it is not reasonably practicable for a constable to make the arrest instead
  • C.  The arrest can only be made if the person has already been convicted of a similar offence before
  • D.  Any bystander may arrest for any offence regardless of seriousness
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✓ Answer: B. It must appear that arrest is necessary to prevent the person causing injury, damage, or absconding, and it is not reasonably practicable for a constable to make the arrest instead
Section 24A applies only to indictable offences and requires one of the specified necessity conditions (preventing injury, loss/damage to property, absconding, etc.) plus that it is not reasonably practicable for a police constable to make the arrest. Summary-only offences generally fall outside this power.
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Ten quick questions on one topic, marked instantly with explanations.
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The private security industry & licensing law · 37
Conflict management & communication · 36
Searching, arrest & drugs awareness · 38
Emergencies, first aid awareness & counter-terrorism · 36
Queue management, ejections & venue operations · 37
Physical intervention principles & recording incidents · 39

The real SIA Door Supervisor Exam Prep: format

How many questions are in the SIA Door Supervisor Exam Prep?

The real SIA Door Supervisor Exam Prep has 172 questions and lasts 260 minutes. Our mock uses 30 questions in 40 minutes.

What is the SIA Door Supervisor Exam Prep pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: 70% for most units, 80% for Physical Intervention. 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 Door Supervisor Exam Prep cost?

Real exam fee: £150-£400 (course), £204 (SIA licence application)

How hard is it

How hard is the SIA Door Supervisor Exam Prep?

Difficulty: Often considered the toughest SIA route due to content breadth and scenario-based assessments; manageable with preparation.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the SIA Door Supervisor Exam Prep?

Figures for the real exam from google.com, vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
SIA Door Supervisor Exam Prep: common questions
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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.