GardaWorld Assessment Test

Why Reading Comprehension is Important

Security guards are responsible for reading and understanding documents such as company policies and procedures, safety guidelines, and incident reports. They must comprehend and interpret these documents so they are following proper protocols and responding appropriately to any situation.

Security guards are often required to read and comprehend written instructions, building plans or schedules, and navigate to different locations.

Security guards may also be responsible for reading and understanding written communication from clients, visitors, or employees, and responding accordingly. They must comprehend and communicate effectively to maintain safety and security in the area they are assigned to.

The Gardaworld reading section may include:

• Drawing logical conclusions
• Making predictions
• Analyzing and evaluating the use of text structure to solve problems or identify sequences
• Give the definition of a word from context
• Find specific information from a different types of communication (memo, posted notice etc.)

Reading Comprehension I – 20 questions
Reading Comprehension II – 8 questions

Complete Guide to Reading Comprehension

Why English and Grammar is Important

Security guards communicate with clients, visitors, or employees, verbally and in writing. They need to communicate effectively, using appropriate language and tone, to provide clear instructions, answer questions, and report any incidents or suspicious activities. Good English language skills enable security guards to communicate professionally and effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Security guards are required to write clear and concise reports, including incident reports, daily activity reports, and shift logs. These reports must be accurate, detailed, and properly formatted, using correct English grammar and punctuation, so that they can be used as evidence if required. Good English language skills avoid confusion and misinterpretation of information.

Security guards must read and understand various documents such as company policies and procedures, safety guidelines, and incident reports. Good English language skills enable security guards to comprehend these documents and ensure that they are following proper protocols.

The GardaWorld English section may include:

• English Grammar and Usage
• Meaning in Context (Vocabulary)
• Punctuation
• Capitalization
• Sentence Structure
• Spelling

English Usage – 15 questions
English Grammar – 20 questions
Punctuation – 12 questions
Spelling Practice

Spelling Rules

Why Basic Math Skills are Important

Security guards are often required to perform basic arithmetic calculations, such as counting the number of people entering or exiting a building, calculating the time elapsed between two incidents, or adding up the total value of items being checked in or out.

Security guards use basic measurement and estimation skills to assess and report situations, such as estimating the distance between two objects, determining the size of an area or object, or measuring the level of a substance or material.

Security guards may need to use basic statistical analysis skills to interpret data, such as analyzing trends in visitor traffic, identifying patterns in incidents or crimes, or calculating the frequency of certain events.

Basic Math Questions may include:

Estimation
Order of Operation
Number Operations
Fractions, Decimals & Percent

Problem Solving (Word Problems)

How to Solve World Problems

How to Study Math – The Complete Guide

Basic Math – 10 questions
Basic Math 2 – 10 questions
Algebra – 7 questions
Percent – 18 questions
Fractions, Percent and Decimals – 14 questions
Word Problems – Tutorial and examples
Geometry – 9 questions

Why Logic and Problem Solving is Important

Security guards need to analyze situations and determine the best course of action based on their observations and training. They regularly assess potential threats or risks and make decisions quickly and effectively to prevent or address them.

Security guards identify and resolve problems as they arise, whether it is a malfunctioning security system, a trespasser on the property, or a medical emergency. They need to think critically and creatively to find solutions to these problems, while following protocols and procedures.

Security guards need to strategically anticipate potential future problems or threats, based on their knowledge of the property, its surroundings, and their understanding of criminal behavior patterns.

Questions likely to appear on the test:

• Ordering information in a logical sequence
• Map reading
• Solving problems
• Identifying patterns in data

Logic Tutorial and Review

Verbal Reasoning and HSPT Logic Practice Test Questions

Sentence Logic Practice Questions

Logic and Reasoning Practice Questions

Simple Word Problems

Number Series

Matching Practice

IQ Type Graphic Questions