Safeguarding quiz that tests your knowledge on DBS checks

Quiz #5

Understanding DBS Checks

An old man holding up his safeguard-me passport on his phone

Test your knowledge on what DBS checks are required and for who

Take the quiz

What does DBS stand for?

Group of diverse disable children with their parents and a teacher

Disclosure and Barring Service

Department of Background Screening

Division of Background Checks

Department of Background Security

Correct

Check

Show results

What is the primary purpose of a DBS check?

Group of children all putting their hands into the centre of a cirlce

To verify a person's identity

To assess a person's financial history

To check for criminal convictions and cautions

To determine a person's educational qualifications

Check

Show results

Which of the following is NOT a type of DBS check?

A group of adults and children riding horses down a path next to the stables

Basic

Standard

Enhanced

Premium

Check

Show results

What is a potential drawback of the current DBS system?

a group of adults celebrating by throwing multi-coloured powder paint into the air

The complexity of the different types of checks and ambiguity of which is required

Correct, the multiple scenarios with some roles can make it confusing with what level to get. For example, the amount of time spent with a child determines which level to get

The high cost of requiring a separate DBS check for each organisation

Correct, many organisations, governing bodies and local councils require you to get a new DBS for each organisation you work or volunteer for

They protect an individual who, for example, has a spent conviction on their DBS from discrimination.

Wrong, this is the reason we have a tiered system so only the right level of information is shared. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act acknowledges that people with previous convictions should not be discriminated against when applying for jobs

All of the above

Wrong, protecting the individual with a conviction is not a drawback. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act acknowledges that people with previous convictions should not be discriminated against when applying for jobs

Check

Show results

What information is typically included in a Basic DBS check?

a bunch of adults and children playing rugby together at a beach tournament

Unspent convictions, cautions, and warnings

Correct, only unspent convictions are shown on a basic check

Spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and warnings

Wrong, spent convictions are not shown

All criminal convictions, regardless of age or severity

Wrong, only unspent convictions are shown

None of the above

Wrong, the first answer is correct

Check

Show results

What is the difference between an unspent and a spent conviction?

a disabled swimmer who is missing a hand, swimming down a lane in a pool in a race

A spent conviction is one they are no longer serving, while an unspent conviction is one they are still serving

A spent conviction is one they are still serving, while an unspent conviction is one they are no longer serving

A spent conviction has been removed from a person's criminal record, while an unspent conviction has not

A spent conviction has not been removed from a person's criminal record, while an unspent conviction has

Check

Show results

Which of the following roles typically requires an Enhanced DBS check?

a black girl celebrating her track medal by biting it

A teacher

Correct, only teachers from the list require an enhanced check. Police use a separate system called the Police Recruitment Vetting Procedure. Financial Controllers usually only need a standard check.

A financial controller

No, a financial controller is unlikely to need an enhanced DBS check as a standard check is most common. Police use a separate system called the Police Recruitment Vetting Procedure. Only teachers require an enhanced check.

A police officer

No, police officers do not need a DBS check because they are vetted through a separate process called the Police Recruitment Vetting Procedure. Financial Controllers usually only need a standard check. Only teachers require and enhanced check.

All of the above

No, only a teacher requires an enhanced check. Police use a separate system called the Police Recruitment Vetting Procedure. Financial Controllers usually only need a standard check

Check

Show results

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act prevents individuals with criminal convictions from working with vulnerable groups.

a deaf black girl using sign language to speak to her mother

True

No, the purpose of this act is to prevent discrimination of individuals with convictions and in fact help them find work

False

Correct, the purpose of this act is to prevent discrimination of individuals with convictions and in fact help them find work

Check

Show results

It is essential to balance the need for safeguarding with the rights of individuals with criminal records.

True

Well done, this is a sensitive subject. Protecting the vulnerable is always a priority but it needs to be balanced carefully with an individual’s right to work without discrimination.

False

We understand why we you might think this as this is a sensitive subject. Protecting the vulnerable is always a priority but it needs to be balanced carefully with an individual’s right to work without discrimination.

Check

Show results

A DBS can be ported/shared between organisations?

a mixed group of children and adults with mixed disabilities painting a chicken coop

True

This is a bit of a trick question. While legally they can, most organisations, governing bodies and local councils have a policy that they should always get a new one.

False

Well done for spotting the trick question. While legally they can, most organisations, governing bodies and local councils have a policy that they should always get a new one.

Check

Show results

Looks like you need some help

Read our blog to help you get up to speed.

Restart

Almost there

Read our blog to help you get on top form.

Restart

Looks like you're spot on

Great work, looks like you've already read our blog but here it is just in case.

Restart

The truth is out there

Quiz #5 DBS Checks