Dubai SIRA Exam Question Paper: 2026 Complete Guide

Every security guard working legally in Dubai has one thing in common — they cleared the SIRA written exam.

SIRA Dubai is a government entity that is part of the Ministry of Interior and responsible for regulating the private security law for the security industries doing business in Dubai and the security professionals operating in the city. SIRA was founded in 2016.

The exam is the gateway. And while the topics are predictable and the format is consistent, candidates who walk in underprepared — without studying the right question types, understanding the topic distribution, or doing mock tests — regularly fail a paper that well-prepared candidates pass with room to spare.

All the SIRA exam questions are related to either the security field or the rules and regulations of the UAE. That’s the single most important thing to understand about this exam. It is not designed to trick you. It is designed to confirm that you understood your training. Candidates who attended every session, took notes, and practised with real question papers pass. Those who didn’t, don’t.

This guide gives you the complete picture: the exam format, topic breakdown, real practice questions across all subjects, how the question paper is structured, and exactly what you need to do to clear it on your first attempt.

What Is the Dubai SIRA Exam?

SIRA offers individuals, companies, and government agencies various security and safety-related training to ensure that the workplace is safe and secure against any type of threat or accident. The test is taken by trainees to make sure they have a comprehensive understanding of the course material they have learned in training.

SIRA stands for Security Industry Regulatory Agency — Dubai’s official government body responsible for:

• Licensing — licensing all security companies and individuals working as security guards in Dubai
• Overseeing — supervising security companies and professionals for regulatory compliance
• Training — running accredited training programmes for security professionals
• Testing — conducting the written exam that qualifies candidates for their security guard licence

The Security Industry Regulatory Agency ensures licensing of security companies and security professionals which enables them to do business and work as security guards in Dubai, supervises security industries and professionals to ensure full compliance with Dubai private security regulations, and provides training through SIRA training institutes to enhance security professionals in the field.

SIRA Exam Format: What the Question Paper Looks Like

SIRA Dubai Security Guard online practice tests prepare you for the official Security Industry Regulatory Agency exam. These computer-based tests follow the latest exam pattern and syllabus, boosting your confidence and assessing your readiness.

A security licence can be obtained by completing one week of training (40 hours) with written and physical tests. Training will cost you 1,625 dirhams and has an Arabic or English language course. Although each set contains 60 questions, you must submit the correct 38 answers to pass the exam.

SIRA Training Centre Location: 44th Street, Al Mamzar, near Century Mall, next to Dubai International Bowling Centre.

What Topics Are Covered in the SIRA Exam Question Paper?

<cite index=”6-1″>The training covers topics such as Roles and Responsibilities, Conflict Management, Access Control, Law and Evidence, Crime Scene Protection, Emergency Systems and Procedures, Patrolling Techniques, Health and Safety at Work, Dealing with Emergencies, Drugs, Customer Care and Communication Skills, Fire Safety Theory, Assisting CID, Tourist and Traffic, SIRA Security Law, Security Awareness, First Aid Theory, and People of Determination.</cite>

Here is a topic-by-topic breakdown of what appears in SIRA exam question papers:

Dubai SIRA Exam Practice Questions: All Topics (MCQ Format)

<cite index=”2-1″>These questions cover all key areas that frequently appear in the exam. Practice all these questions regularly to build confidence, improve accuracy, and manage time effectively during the exam.</cite>

Fire Safety Theory

Q1. What are the three elements required for fire to start and continue?

• (A) Water, air, and heat
• (B) Fuel, heat, and oxygen ✅
• (C) Smoke, fuel, and carbon dioxide
• (D) Flame, air, and pressure

Q2. Which type of fire extinguisher is safe to use on electrical equipment?

• (A) Water
• (B) Foam
• (C) CO2 ✅
• (D) Sand bucket

Q3. What does the letter “P” in the PASS method for fire extinguishers stand for?

• (A) Pull ✅
• (B) Push
• (C) Point
• (D) Protect

Q4. A Class B fire involves which type of material?

• (A) Wood and paper
• (B) Flammable liquids such as petrol and oil ✅
• (C) Electrical equipment
• (D) Metals

Q5. Why should you never use water on an electrical fire?

• (A) Water is too expensive
• (B) Water conducts electricity and can cause electrocution ✅
• (C) Water makes the fire larger
• (D) Water is ineffective on all fires

Access Control

Q6. What is “tailgating” in security terms?

• (A) A vehicle driving too closely on the highway
• (B) An unauthorised person following an authorised person through a secure entrance ✅
• (C) A guard leaving their post without permission
• (D) A visitor staying past their permitted time

Q7. What is the primary purpose of access control?

• (A) To welcome visitors to the building
• (B) To manage and monitor who enters and exits a premises ✅
• (C) To collect visitor fees
• (D) To provide directions to visitors

Q8. Which of the following should a visitor log include?

• (A) Visitor’s bank details
• (B) Name, time in, time out, purpose of visit, and host ✅
• (C) Visitor’s home address only
• (D) Only the visitor’s name

Q9. What should a security guard do when they discover a suspicious unattended package?

• (A) Open it carefully to check the contents
• (B) Move it to a safer location
• (C) Clear the surrounding area and immediately alert supervisors and police ✅
• (D) Ignore it unless it makes a sound

UAE Law and SIRA Regulations

Q10. What does SIRA stand for?

• (A) Security Intelligence and Risk Authority
• (B) Security Industry Regulatory Agency ✅
• (C) Safety Inspection and Regulatory Administration
• (D) Security and Incident Response Agency

Q11. What is the primary role of a security guard in Dubai?

• (A) To provide protection and safety to people and property ✅
• (B) To generate profits for the security company
• (C) To enforce UAE laws as a police officer
• (D) To investigate criminal cases

Q12. Which government body regulates private security outside of Dubai in the UAE?

• (A) SIRA
• (B) DHA
• (C) PSBD (Private Security Business Department) ✅
• (D) MOI directly

Q13. What level of force is a security guard permitted to use?

• (A) Any level necessary to protect the client’s property
• (B) The same level as police officers
• (C) Minimum necessary force proportionate to the threat ✅
• (D) No force whatsoever under any circumstances

Q14. Can a security guard accept gifts from visitors in exchange for access?

• (A) No — this is strictly prohibited and constitutes a serious breach of conduct ✅
• (B) Yes, if the gift is small
• (C) Yes, if approved by the supervisor
• (D) Only from regular visitors the guard knows personally

Emergency Response

Q15. If you receive a bomb threat by telephone, what should you do first?

• (A) Hang up immediately and evacuate
• (B) Keep the caller talking, note every detail, and alert authorities ✅
• (C) Transfer the call to your supervisor silently
• (D) Tell the caller this is illegal and hang up

Q16. During a building evacuation, which route must security personnel use?

• (A) The nearest elevator
• (B) The roof
• (C) Stairwells — elevators must never be used during emergencies ✅
• (D) The main reception entrance only

Q17. Which of the following is the correct response to discovering an injured unconscious person?

• (A) Move them immediately to a safer area
• (B) Call for professional medical assistance and provide basic first aid ✅
• (C) Leave them until a doctor arrives without any intervention
• (D) Pour water on them to revive them

Q18. What are the three most common types of security emergencies?

• (A) Weather, theft, and noise
• (B) Fire, medical incidents, and security breaches ✅
• (C) Power outages, flooding, and accidents
• (D) Vehicle accidents, trespassing, and vandalism

First Aid Theory

Q19. What does CPR stand for?

• (A) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ✅
• (B) Cardiac Pulse Restoration
• (C) Critical Patient Response
• (D) Central Pressure Regulation

Q20. At what rate should chest compressions be performed during adult CPR?

• (A) 60–80 compressions per minute
• (B) 80–100 compressions per minute
• (C) 100–120 compressions per minute ✅
• (D) 120–140 compressions per minute

Q21. What is the correct way to control external bleeding from a wound?

• (A) Apply ice and elevate the limb only
• (B) Apply direct, firm pressure to the wound ✅
• (C) Remove any embedded objects first, then dress
• (D) Wash the wound with water before applying pressure

Q22. An unconscious casualty who is breathing normally should be placed in which position?

• (A) Lying face up (supine)
• (B) Sitting upright
• (C) The recovery position ✅
• (D) Lying face down (prone)

Communication and Radio Protocols

Q23. In the NATO phonetic alphabet, what word represents the letter “M”?

• (A) Metro
• (B) Mary
• (C) Mike ✅
• (D) Major

Q24. In the NATO phonetic alphabet, what word represents the letter “F”?

• (A) Frank
• (B) Five
• (C) Foxtrot ✅
• (D) Fox

Q25. An incident report written by a security guard should contain:

• (A) The guard’s personal opinion about who is responsible
• (B) Assumptions based on what the guard thinks happened
• (C) Only factual, verified, first-hand information ✅
• (D) A detailed narrative including speculation

Q26. Why is professional radio communication important for security guards?

• (A) It ensures clear, fast information exchange between security personnel during operations and emergencies ✅
• (B) It allows guards to chat during slow periods
• (C) It replaces the need for incident reports
• (D) It is required only during emergencies

Patrolling Techniques and Professionalism

Q27. Why should a security guard vary their patrol route and timing?

• (A) To keep the patrol interesting
• (B) To prevent predictability that could be exploited by criminals ✅
• (C) To cover more area in less time
• (D) Because SIRA regulations require specific random routes

Q28. Which of the following best describes the role of CCTV in security operations?

• (A) CCTV is only useful after an incident has occurred
• (B) CCTV supports both real-time monitoring and post-incident evidence gathering ✅
• (C) CCTV replaces the need for security guard patrols
• (D) CCTV is only required for large facilities

Q29. What is the correct action if a security guard observes a health and safety hazard during patrol?

• (A) Ignore it if it is not a security matter
• (B) Fix it themselves without reporting
• (C) Report it to the appropriate supervisor immediately ✅
• (D) Document it but wait until the end of the shift to report

Q30. Which of the following is prohibited for a security guard while on duty in Dubai?

• (A) Drinking water
• (B) Communicating via radio
• (C) Consuming alcohol or drugs ✅
• (D) Writing in the incident log

Key Facts Frequently Tested in SIRA Question Papers

Based on analysis of SIRA exam question patterns, these specific facts appear regularly. Memorise them:

Fire Safety:

• <cite index=”6-1″>The smell of LPG leakage is due to a mixture of a chemical known as Ethyl Mercaptan — added for safety reasons so the odourless gas can be detected.</cite>
• PASS method: Pull the pin → Aim at the base → Squeeze the handle → Sweep side to side
• Fire triangle elements: Fuel, Heat, Oxygen (remove any one = fire extinguished)
• CO2 extinguishers: electrical fires and Class B (liquid fires)
• Water extinguishers: Class A only (wood, paper, cloth) — NEVER electrical

Communication:

• NATO phonetic alphabet most tested: A=Alpha, B=Bravo, C=Charlie, D=Delta, E=Echo, F=Foxtrot, G=Golf, H=Hotel, I=India, J=Juliet, K=Kilo, L=Lima, M=Mike, N=November, O=Oscar, P=Papa, Q=Quebec, R=Romeo, S=Sierra, T=Tango, U=Uniform, V=Victor, W=Whiskey, X=X-ray, Y=Yankee, Z=Zulu

UAE Law:

• SIRA was founded in 2016
• SIRA is part of the Ministry of Interior
• Security guards use minimum necessary force — not maximum
• Working without a SIRA licence is illegal in Dubai

CPR:

• Rate: 100–120 compressions per minute
• Recovery position: unconscious but breathing normally
• Never remove an embedded object from a wound

How the SIRA Exam Question Paper Is Structured

<cite index=”5-1″>Questions cover topics like access control, searching procedures, emergency response, health and safety signs, fire safety, and licensing requirements for security guards in Dubai.</cite>

Understanding the structure helps you pace yourself during the actual computer-based test:

Section distribution in typical SIRA question papers:

• Fire Safety: approximately 15–20% of questions
• Access Control + Law: approximately 20–25% of questions
• Emergency Response + First Aid: approximately 20% of questions
• Communication + Patrolling: approximately 15% of questions
• UAE/SIRA Law and Regulations: approximately 15–20% of questions
• Remaining topics (drugs, People of Determination, customer care): approximately 5–10%

This distribution means fire safety and UAE law/regulations together account for nearly half of a typical SIRA question paper. <cite index=”8-1″>The exam typically covers a wide range of topics, including access control, surveillance techniques, incident reporting, communication skills, and first aid. It is designed to evaluate your ability to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios and make sound judgments under pressure.</cite>

Where to Download the SIRA Exam Question Paper PDF

SIRA does not officially release past question papers for public download. However, comprehensive practice question papers aligned with the current SIRA syllabus are available from several reliable sources:

Important: <cite index=”1-1″>By treating practice tests as real exams, you will enhance your performance. Instead of memorising, use these tests to identify your strengths and weaknesses, shaping your study strategy.</cite>

How to Pass the SIRA Exam on Your First Attempt

<cite index=”2-1″>Practice all questions regularly to build confidence, improve accuracy, and manage time effectively during the exam. Whether you are applying for a security guard position, supervisor role, or renewing your certification, these well-structured practice questions will make your preparation easier and more effective.</cite>

Step-by-step strategy that works:

1. Attend all 40 hours of training without missing sessions. <cite index=”6-1″>SIRA exam questions are easier to solve — just focus on classes during the training properly.</cite> Everything tested in the exam comes directly from the training curriculum. Missing sessions means missing content.

2. Focus heavily on fire safety and UAE law. These two topic areas together represent the largest share of questions. If you are solid on fire extinguisher types, the PASS method, the fire triangle, and SIRA’s legal framework, you have already covered a large portion of the paper.

3. Memorise the NATO phonetic alphabet. Communication questions are reliable scorers if you know the phonetic alphabet. These are free marks — don’t leave them on the table.

4. Complete at least 3 full 60-question mock tests. <cite index=”1-1″>These computer-based tests follow the latest exam pattern and syllabus, boosting your confidence and assessing your readiness.</cite> Sitting timed practice tests under exam conditions is the most effective way to identify weak areas before the real paper.

5. Use group study. <cite index=”6-1″>SIRA’s questions and answers can be solved easily with group discussion. Forward this to your friend and play a quiz.</cite> Testing each other on question paper content is genuinely effective for retention.

6. Understand, don’t just memorise. The exam presents scenarios that require you to apply knowledge — not just recall a phrase. Understand why water is wrong on electrical fires, not just that it is. Understanding produces flexible answers; memorisation produces rigid ones that fail on slightly reworded questions.

SIRA Exam vs Other UAE Security Certifications

Candidates sometimes confuse SIRA certification with other UAE security-related qualifications:

<cite index=”1-1″>SIRA also certifies CCTV installation operators alongside security guard licensing.</cite>

If you are working in Dubai: SIRA licence is mandatory. If you are working in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or other UAE emirates: PSBD licence is required instead.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dubai SIRA Exam Question Paper

What is the format of the Dubai SIRA exam question paper? <cite index=”6-1″>The SIRA exam contains 60 questions per paper, combining multiple-choice (MCQ) and true/false formats. You must answer at least 38 questions correctly to pass — approximately 63%.</cite> The exam is computer-based and conducted in English at SIRA’s Al Mamzar training centre.

What topics appear most frequently in the SIRA exam question paper? <cite index=”6-1″>All SIRA exam questions are related to either the security field or the rules and regulations of the UAE.</cite> Fire safety theory, access control, UAE/SIRA law, emergency response, first aid, and communication skills (including the NATO phonetic alphabet) are the most heavily tested topics.

How many questions must I get right to pass the SIRA exam? <cite index=”6-1″>Although each set contains 60 questions, you must submit the correct 38 answers to pass the exam.</cite> This is a pass rate of approximately 63%.

Where can I download the SIRA exam question paper PDF? SIRA does not officially release past papers. Practice question papers aligned with the current SIRA syllabus are available at nadipur.com, testmocks.com, nexaguidehelp.in, and taimourshah.com. These cover all topics in the same format as the actual exam.

Where is the SIRA exam conducted in Dubai? <cite index=”6-1″>SIRA Training Centre is located at 44th Street, Al Mamzar, near Century Mall, next to Dubai International Bowling Centre, Dubai.</cite>

How much does the SIRA training and exam cost? <cite index=”6-1″>Training will cost AED 1,625 and includes a one-week (40-hour) course available in Arabic or English, with written and physical tests included.</cite>

What happens if I fail the SIRA exam? You can resit the SIRA exam after failing. Contact the SIRA Training Centre at Al Mamzar for rebooking procedures and confirm the applicable waiting period before your resit date.

Is the SIRA exam only for security guards? <cite index=”7-1″>SIRA offers training to individuals, companies, and government agencies for various security and safety-related qualifications.</cite> While the written exam described in this guide is specifically for security guard licensing, SIRA also administers certification for CCTV operators and other security sector professionals.

Can I take the SIRA exam in Arabic? <cite index=”6-1″>The training course is available in both Arabic and English.</cite> Confirm with SIRA Training Centre whether the written examination is available in Arabic or English-only format for your specific intake.

Conclusion: The SIRA Exam Is Passable — With the Right Preparation

The Dubai SIRA exam question paper is not designed to fail candidates who understood their training. <cite index=”8-1″>Consider the test to be a gateway to a fulfilling and secure career, not merely a hurdle. Accept the challenge, dedicate yourself to learning, and go into the exam with assurance.</cite>

The 60-question paper covers predictable topics — fire safety, access control, UAE law, emergency response, first aid, and communication protocols. The 38/60 pass mark is achievable for any candidate who attended training fully and completed targeted practice revision.

The candidates who fail almost always fall into one of two categories: those who missed training sessions, and those who attempted the exam without structured practice on real question types. Both are avoidable.

Ready to prepare? Work through the practice questions in this guide, take at least three full 60-question mock tests at taimourshah.com, focus your revision on fire safety and UAE/SIRA law, memorise the NATO phonetic alphabet, and go into your exam date having already passed it on paper multiple times.

Your security career in Dubai starts with this exam. Take the preparation as seriously as you will take the job.