FREE SIA Ensuring Compliance and Safety Questions and Answers 2026 October
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Sample SIA Door Supervisor Practice Questions
Try these questions from our free SIA Door Supervisor practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, who is the 'responsible person' for fire safety at a licensed venue?
- A. The most senior SIA-licensed door supervisor on duty
- B. The employer, owner, or any person who has control of the premises
- C. The local fire and rescue authority inspector
- D. The designated premises supervisor named on the premises licence
Answer: B. The employer, owner, or any person who has control of the premises
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the 'responsible person' is the employer (if the workplace is under their control), or any person who has control of the premises, such as the owner or occupier. While the DPS has responsibilities under the Licensing Act, the fire safety 'responsible person' is specifically defined under this separate legislation.
What are the four key fire safety measures a door supervisor should know about their venue?
- A. Fire extinguisher colours, fire brigade response times, insurance details, and building age
- B. Location of fire exits, fire extinguisher types and locations, assembly point, and the fire evacuation procedure
- C. Number of sprinklers, fire door ratings, building height, and construction material
- D. Fire officer name, last inspection date, fire certificate number, and insurance broker
Answer: B. Location of fire exits, fire extinguisher types and locations, assembly point, and the fire evacuation procedure
Door supervisors must know: all fire exit locations and routes, types and locations of fire extinguishers, the designated assembly point, and the venue's specific fire evacuation procedure including their role within it.
What is the 'responsible person' under fire safety regulations?
- A. The most responsible staff member
- B. The employer, owner, or person with control of the premises who must manage fire safety
- C. The fire safety officer
- D. The person closest to the fire exit
Answer: B. The employer, owner, or person with control of the premises who must manage fire safety
Under the RRO 2005, the responsible person (typically the employer/venue owner) must ensure fire safety compliance including risk assessment, equipment, and evacuation procedures.
What is the employer's primary duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
- A. Provide highest salary
- B. Ensure health, safety and welfare so far as reasonably practicable
- C. Provide weapons for protection
- D. Guarantee no injuries
Answer: B. Ensure health, safety and welfare so far as reasonably practicable
Section 2 of HSWA 1974 requires employers to ensure health, safety and welfare so far as is reasonably practicable.
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