SIRA exam categories
Follow the levels in order. Every category has a full lesson and a quiz with a complete answer review at the end.
LEVEL 1
Foundation
01
Introduction to SIRA
SIRA, the Security Industry Regulatory Agency, is the Dubai Government agency that regulates private security in Dubai. It…
8 quiz questions
02
UAE & Dubai General Knowledge
A guard often helps the public, so you must know the basics of the UAE: the seven emirates,…
8 quiz questions
03
Role of a Security Guard
The main role of a private security guard is prevention. You protect people, property and information by being…
8 quiz questions
04
Professional Conduct & Ethics
A guard represents the company and SIRA. Honesty, punctuality, a clean uniform and respect for confidentiality are part…
8 quiz questions
LEVEL 2
Core Duties
05
Access Control
Access control means letting only the right people, vehicles and items into and out of a site. It…
8 quiz questions
06
Patrolling & Observation
Patrolling means moving around your area to check it is safe and secure. Good observation skills help you…
8 quiz questions
07
Reports & Communication
Clear reports and radio messages are evidence and help others act fast. Write facts, not opinions, and use…
8 quiz questions
08
CCTV & Surveillance
CCTV helps deter crime, detect incidents and record evidence. Control room staff must monitor carefully, log events and…
8 quiz questions
21
Important Codes
Codes let security teams talk quickly and clearly without causing panic: emergency colour codes, UAE emergency numbers, radio…
15 quiz questions
LEVEL 3
Emergency & Safety
09
Fire Safety
Fire needs heat, fuel and oxygen. Knowing the classes of fire, the right extinguisher and the evacuation steps…
9 quiz questions
10
First Aid & CPR
A guard is often first at the scene. Basic first aid and CPR can save a life before…
8 quiz questions
11
Emergency Response
Emergencies need calm, quick and correct action: bomb threats, suspicious packages, evacuations and working with the Emergency Response…
8 quiz questions
12
Health, Safety & Environment
HSE keeps you and others safe at work. Spot hazards, control risks, wear PPE and report anything unsafe.
8 quiz questions
22
Important Safety Signs
Safety signs speak through shape and colour: red circle means do not, blue circle means you must, yellow…
15 quiz questions
LEVEL 4
Legal & Advanced
13
UAE Laws for Guards
Guards must work within UAE law. You have limited powers, must respect privacy and should hand over suspects…
8 quiz questions
14
Conflict Management
Many incidents start with an angry person. Calm words, good listening and safe body language can stop a…
8 quiz questions
15
Crowd & Event Security
Events and busy places need careful crowd control: managing queues, watching crowd density and keeping exits clear.
8 quiz questions
16
Terrorism Awareness
Guards are the eyes and ears of a site. Recognising hostile reconnaissance and reporting it quickly can stop…
8 quiz questions
LEVEL 5
Exam Mastery
17
Most Repeated Questions
These questions, or questions very similar to them, appear again and again in SIRA practice tests. Make sure…
8 quiz questions
18
Tricky Questions
Some questions are easy but worded to confuse you. Watch for words like NOT, ONLY, ALWAYS and NEVER.
8 quiz questions
19
Full Mock Tests
The full mock test copies the real exam: questions from all categories with a timer. Answers are shown…
60-question mock test
20
Interview Preparation
Security companies interview candidates before hiring. Confidence, honesty and good basic knowledge make a strong impression.
8 quiz questions
23
True or False Practice
The SIRA exam includes true/false statements. They look easy, but one small word can make them false. Practise…
40 quiz questions
24
Past Paper Style Questions
A full set of exam-style questions written in the same style and difficulty as the SIRA written test,…
50 quiz questions