Last Updated on March 25, 2025
If you’re preparing for the SIRA security exam, it’s important to focus on the most commonly asked topics. The SIRA exam questions are designed to test your knowledge and readiness to work as a professional security guard in Dubai. Based on previous exam patterns, here are the key subject areas you need to master:
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1. CCTV & Surveillance
- Understand the uses and limitations of CCTV systems
- Learn how to identify false alarms and system faults
- Know how CCTV helps in crime prevention and monitoring
2. Phonetic Alphabet
- Memorize phonetic codes used in radio communication
(e.g., M = Mike, F = Foxtrot, I = India, T = Tango, O = Oscar, V = Victor) - These are frequently included in SIRA exam questions
3. Fire Safety & Fire Extinguishers
- Stages of combustion (how fire starts and spreads)
- Types of fire extinguishers and the PASS method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
- Fire types and appropriate extinguishing methods (cooling, smothering)
- Electrical fire risks and how to handle them safely
- Fire detection systems, evacuation sounders, and alarms
- Common causes of injury or death during fires
4. Security Threats & Risks
- Identification of threats like bomb threats, data breaches, and fraud
- Methods of preventing unauthorized access
- Basics of evidence collection – understanding hearsay and types of evidence
5. Emergency Response & Evacuation
- Steps for Initial Fire Response
- Types of emergencies: fire, bomb threat, medical incidents, etc.
- Causes of false alarms and how to manage them
6. Patrolling & Access Control
- Learn the four patrolling methods (static, mobile, foot, and vehicle)
- Difference between ID cards and access passes
- Locker search procedures and legal considerations
7. Human Rights & Discrimination
- Understand what constitutes unfair treatment or discrimination
- Learn how human rights apply within the security industry
8. First Aid & Casualty Assessment
- How to check if a casualty is breathing
- Most dangerous types of bleeding (e.g., arterial bleeding)
- Basic first aid steps every security guard should know
9. Security Industry Roles & Responsibilities
- Responsibilities in various posts: gatekeeping, reception, accident prevention
- Understanding sectors like CIT (Cash in Transit), maritime security, and close protection
- Knowing when and how to use first aid
10. Customer Service in Security
- Learn the 3 Ps of customer service:
Professionalism, Politeness, and Preparedness - How to handle public interactions while maintaining authority
11. Security Definitions & Concepts
- Understand the meaning of security
- How human rights relate to security work and decision-making
Final Tips for SIRA Exam Preparation
This Dubai Sira exam question set covers real scenarios and essential security knowledge. Make sure you revise each topic, especially those frequently included in past SIRA security exam questions.
Whether you’re applying for your first security license or upgrading your position, mastering these areas will greatly increase your chances of passing the SIRA exam successfully.
