TEXAS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS LICENSE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
If you hold any registration or License will your license, be
suspended if you are arrested for convicted of a DWI? ANS >>
True
How long is a licensed company required to keep records on an
employee? ANS >> two years from the date of employment
Why does the Private Security Board regulate the security
services industry? ANS >> Regulation protects the public from
shady operators in the security industry (
Public Information - 1702.085 Confidentially of Records
,TEXAS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS LICENSE EXAM
Is the Name, Phone number, Address & Drivers License number
of an applicant or a License Holder considered public
information? ANS >> No, it's confidential information under
Government code chapter 552
Rule - 35.43 - Class A -
If a person was dishonourably discharged from the United
States Armed Services based on a criminal charge equivalent to
a class A misdemeanour they can NOT be licensed by the
Private Security Board for how long? ANS >> 10 years
35.74
If your license or registration is revoked by the Private Security
Board, can you reapply for a new license? ANS >> Yes, but only
after 5 years has passed.
Once an Owner or Qualified manager for a company follows the
proper procedures to terminate a License or Branch Office
License they can come back later and have that license
reinstated. ANS >> False
Can someone that holds a seller certificate install an alarm
system? ANS >> No, they can only sell equipment
, TEXAS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS LICENSE EXAM
What action will the Private Security Board likely take if you fail
to notify them within 14 days of the termination of the license
holders qualified manager? ANS >> They may suspend or revoke
the license holder's license.
What year did the Private Security Board start regulating the
security industry? ANS >> 2005
If a person who is not licensed or does not have a license
pending commits a violation of the Private Security Act 1702 or
any of the rules in chapter 35 may have a civil penalty assessed
against them that should not exceed, how much? ANS >>
$10,000.00
Do all manager and supervisors have to take a written exam
administered by the Private Security Board? ANS >> Yes, as stated
in rule 35.61
Which of the following is true about displaying a license
number on company vehicles ANS >> Any vehicle with the
company name on it must display the license number.