Oregon Security Guard Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following is an example of a Bias that a Security Guard may have?

1. People under the influence of illegal drugs may be dangerous.

2. People from their own background are friendlier than people from anywhere else.

3. Peace Officers are considered experts in the field of law and legal matters.

4. Fire Fighters are best suited to fight large fires

The correct answer is: People from their own background are friendlier than people from anywhere else.

The correct answer is "People from their own background are friendlier than people from anywhere else." A bias is a prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another. It's usually considered unfair because it's based on preconceived notions rather than actual experience or objective analysis. In this case, the bias is that the security guard perceives people from their own background as friendlier - a judgment that is not necessarily based on each individual's actual behavior or characteristics - but on a predetermined notion about a certain group of people. Such bias can cause unfair treatment or assessments, which is something security guards should strive to avoid to maintain professionalism and integrity in their roles.