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Practise the physical intervention paper for door supervisors, with 30 questions in 45 minutes and the same 80% pass mark as the real exam. Use of force law, risk factors, medical emergencies and aftercare.
Each attempt picks a new set of questions from a bank of 50, so you can practise as often as you like.
Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967 allows reasonable force to prevent crime or to make or assist a lawful arrest. Self-defence is also recognised in common law.
Sudden passivity or reduced consciousness is a red flag. Release the hold, call 999 and a first aider, check their breathing and start CPR with an AED if they are unresponsive and not breathing normally.
Reflecting on and learning from incidents improves future practice, helps spot training needs and can reduce the need for force in similar situations.
The longer a forceful restraint lasts, the greater the exposure to risk and complications. Restraint should be ended at the earliest safe opportunity.
Psychosis can result from mental illness or be drug-induced. Signs include hallucinations, paranoia and extreme fear as part of delusional beliefs, and it should be treated as a medical emergency.
Restraint-related deaths are most often linked to people being held forcefully face down on the ground, especially with weight or pressure on the torso.
A full report records why force was used and what happened. It supports you if the incident is investigated, can be used in court and helps the venue learn from incidents.
Pregnancy is an individual risk factor. Avoid any pressure on the abdomen, treat any use of force as high risk and look for alternatives wherever possible.
The question bank has 50 questions across these topics. Every attempt mixes them at random.
Physical intervention means using force to protect yourself or others, or to escort or remove someone. The exam is not about techniques. It tests whether you know when force is lawful, how to keep the risk low, and how to spot and respond to a medical emergency.
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With only six wrong answers allowed, treat this mock test as passed only when you score 90% or more. Use the "Topics to revise" list on your results screen to find your weak spots.
80%, higher than the other SIA papers. That means 24 correct out of 30, so you can only get six wrong. You have 45 minutes.
No. Physical intervention is part of the door supervisor course only. Door supervisors renewing their licence take the physical intervention refresher as part of a shorter refresher course.
No. You also have to show every technique to your trainer, such as disengaging and escorting, and answer questions about them. That part is assessed on the course, not in this mock test.
Because getting physical intervention wrong can seriously injure or kill someone. The exam checks that you know the law on force and the warning signs of a medical emergency before you ever use a hold.
Questions last checked: 17 October 2026. These are practice questions written for BookCourse, not the official exam papers.
Practise with our free mock tests until you pass comfortably, then book your course.