Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) practice test
1,354 original questions · official format 60 questions in 60 minutes · pass 48/60 (80%). Read the full exam guide
Start with the diagnostic
20 questions across every topic in 20 minutes. Shows your weakest sections.
FreeQuick practice (25 questions)
Instant feedback and the explanation after every answer.
Timed mock exams
Each mock is weighted topic by topic like the official test. Aim for 3 mocks in a row at 85%+.
Practice by topic
- Introduction to the security industry32 questionsPRO
- Security Services and Investigators Act and code of conduct (AB)148 questionsPRO
- Basic security procedures153 questionsPRO
- Report writing and note taking128 questionsPRO
- Workplace health and safety, WHMIS58 questionsPRO
- Emergency response preparation161 questionsPRO
- Canadian legal system97 questionsPRO
- Legal authorities: arrest, search, trespass, evidence241 questionsPRO
- Effective communications76 questionsPRO
- Sensitivity awareness, human rights, diversity33 questionsPRO
- Use of force theory113 questionsPRO
- Emergency level first aid (awareness)114 questionsPRO
Test-day checklist
- Complete Alberta Basic Security Training (40 hours) with an approved provider.
- The provincial exam is supervised by a certified proctor at the provider's site. Bring photo ID.
- Pass mark 80%. Rewrites are unlimited for 2 years from the course start. Results in about 2 business days.