SIA Communication Skills 5

Question 1

In the context of professional presentation, which of the following is most important for a door supervisor's credibility?

Accepted Answer

Being well-groomed, wearing the correct uniform or dress code, displaying their SIA badge visibly, and maintaining professional posture

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Wearing expensive designer clothing to impress patrons

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Being physically intimidating to deter troublemakers

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Wearing sunglasses at all times to appear authoritative

Question 2

A door supervisor is taking a witness statement from a patron who saw an assault. Which of the following questions would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Tell me in your own words what you saw happen, starting from when you first noticed something was wrong

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Don't you think the attacker was out of order?

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The attacker punched him twice, didn't he?

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Why didn't you try to stop the assault?

Question 3

What does 'proxemics' refer to in the study of communication?

Accepted Answer

The study of how close or far people stand from each other and how personal space affects interaction

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The use of proxy servers for secure digital communication

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The study of approximate time taken to resolve conflicts

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The practice of using a proxy or intermediary to communicate with hostile individuals

Question 4

Which of the following is the recommended minimum distance a door supervisor should maintain from an agitated person to remain outside the 'reactionary gap'?

Accepted Answer

Approximately two arm lengths or about six feet to allow reaction time

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Less than one foot to show they are not afraid

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At least twenty feet to avoid any risk

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The exact same distance as they would maintain with any calm patron

Question 5

A door supervisor needs to communicate an urgent safety message to the entire team. The radio channel is busy with non-urgent traffic. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Transmit 'Priority, priority, priority' or the venue's agreed emergency code word to clear the channel for their urgent message

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Wait patiently until the channel is clear

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Use their personal mobile phone to send a group text message

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Leave their post and find each team member individually

Question 6

What is the most effective way for a door supervisor to show a patron that they are actively listening during a complaint?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining comfortable eye contact, nodding occasionally, using verbal acknowledgements like 'I understand' and 'go on', and summarising key points back to the patron

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Staring intensely without blinking to show full attention

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Looking at their phone while the patron speaks to check relevant information

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Crossing their arms and remaining completely silent until the patron finishes