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SIA Door Supervisor exam practice
Revise for the four multiple-choice exams of the door supervisor qualification – session by session, then with mock exams that use the real number of questions, time and pass mark.
- 4 units
- A mock exam for every unit
- Based on the SIA specification
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To work as a door supervisor in the UK you need an SIA licence, and for that you need the Level 2 door supervisor qualification. It has four units, and each one ends with a multiple-choice exam with its own number of questions, time limit and pass mark.
Your approved training course teaches you the content. This course adds extra exam practice on top: realistic door scenarios with an explanation for every answer, one level for every session of the SIA specification, and a timed mock exam for every unit.
What the Level 2 door supervisor qualification looks like
| Section | Questions | Minutes | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 – Principles of working in the private security industry | 72 | 110 | 70% |
| Unit 2 – Principles of working as a door supervisor | 50 | 75 | 70% |
| Unit 3 – Application of conflict management | 20 | 30 | 70% |
| Unit 4 – Application of physical intervention skillsPractical assessments need 100%. | 30 | 45 | 80% |
Figures from the SIA specification in force since April 2021. The SIA consulted on new specifications until 23 October 2026, so numbers may change – we will update this page and the course.
// Free practice
SIA Door Supervisor sample questions
Answer each one yourself first, then open the answer and explanation. These are our own questions, written in the format of the real test.
Unit 1 – Private security industry
Question 1
Which of the following is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?
- ALength of service
- BEmployment status (employee, self-employed, contractor)
- CPolitical party membership
- DReligion or belief
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Answer D: Religion or belief
Religion or belief is one of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Length of service, employment status and political party membership are not.
Unit 2 – Door supervision
Question 2
You calmly separate two customers who are squaring up to fight and escort them outside before any punches are thrown. Which licensing objective does this most directly support?
- APrevention of public nuisance
- BPrevention of crime and disorder
- CProtection of children from harm
- DPublic safety
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Answer B: Prevention of crime and disorder
Stopping violence or disorder before it starts mainly supports the prevention of crime and disorder objective, although it can also benefit public safety.
Question 3
You are checking ID at a busy entry queue. Which of these is an acceptable proof of age?
- AA colour photocopy of a passport
- BA PASS-hologram proof-of-age card
- CA university student ID without a PASS hologram
- DA handwritten birth certificate
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Answer B: A PASS-hologram proof-of-age card
A card with the PASS hologram is an accepted proof of age, as are a passport or photocard driving licence. Photocopies and ordinary student cards are not enough.
Unit 3 – Conflict management
Question 4
When you use active listening in a difficult, emotional situation, which sequence is most appropriate?
- AInterrupt, advise, reassure
- BQuestion, argue, conclude
- CListen, summarise, check understanding
- DState your position, repeat it, enforce it
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Answer C: Listen, summarise, check understanding
Listening, summarising what you heard and checking you understood are the key stages of active listening. Interrupting and arguing usually make people more defensive.
Unit 4 – Physical intervention
Question 5
During an incident, which action is a defensive physical skill rather than a physical intervention?
- AHolding a customer against a wall to stop them moving
- BEscorting a customer to the exit with a two-person hold
- CKeeping a customer on the floor with a joint lock
- DUsing a breakaway technique to free your arm and move to a safer distance
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Answer D: Using a breakaway technique to free your arm and move to a safer distance
A breakaway followed by moving to safety is about disengaging and protecting yourself – the purpose of defensive skills. The other three restrict the customer's movement, which makes them physical interventions.
What you get
- A level for every session of the SIA specification, with realistic door scenarios
- An explanation for every answer
- A mock exam for each of the four units with the real number of questions, time limit and pass mark
- Mock questions you have not seen in the learning levels
Test-day checklist
Only advice we can source – check the details with your recruiter or training centre.
Get a first aid or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate before training starts – it must still be valid for at least 12 months.
Source: GOV.UK – Check what training you need to get an SIA licence
Bring exactly the ID documents your training centre asked for. Without acceptable ID you cannot take any assessment.
Make sure your English is at B2 level or equivalent (for example ESOL Level 1 or Functional Skills Level 1) – assessments are in English and/or Welsh.
How you practise
- 01
Learn the format
Every section step by step, without a clock, with an explanation for every answer.
- 02
Timed practice
The real number of questions and the time limit, so the pace feels normal on the day.
- 03
Full mock tests
Sit the whole thing under test conditions and see where you still lose marks.
- 04
An explanation for every answer
Each explanation shows how to get there, not just which option was right.
Ready to practise the real format?
The full SIA Door Supervisor course is available on our shop. After you buy, you receive your access by e-mail.
Level 2 door supervisor qualification: frequently asked questions
How many exams are in the door supervisor qualification?
Four units, each with a multiple-choice exam: principles of working in the private security industry, principles of working as a door supervisor, application of conflict management and application of physical intervention skills.
What is the pass mark for the physical intervention exam?
The physical intervention multiple-choice exam needs 80%. The other door supervisor exams need 70%, and the practical assessments need 100%.
How old do I need to be for an SIA licence?
You must be 18 or over. You also need the right licence-linked qualification, proof of identity and to pass the criminality checks.
How long does a door supervisor licence last?
Front-line licences such as door supervision last three years. To renew, you also need the refresher qualification.
Can this course replace my SIA training?
No. You still need the SIA-approved door supervisor training course and its practical assessments. Our course helps you revise for the multiple-choice exams on top of that.
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Facts checked on 9 October 2026.