TEXAS DPS PRIVATE SECURITY BUREAU: QUALIFIED MANAGER –
SECURITY MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT | NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Texas DPS Private Security Bureau Qualified Manager – Security
Management
1. Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702, which state agency
administers the Private Security Program?
A) Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
B) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D) Texas Attorney General's Office
ANSWER : B — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
administers the program through the Private Security Bureau.
2. How many members serve on the Texas Private Security Board?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
ANSWER : B — The Board consists of 7 members.
,3. Which of the following is NOT a required category of membership on
the Private Security Board?
A) One member licensed as a private investigator
B) One member licensed as an alarm systems company
C) One member licensed as a guard dog company
D) One member licensed as a security services contractor
ANSWER : C — The categories are: 3 public members, 1 PI, 1 alarm
company, 1 security services contractor, and 1 locksmith. Guard dog is
not a separate board seat.
4. The Texas Administrative Code rules for private security are found in
which title and chapter?
A) Title 22, Chapter 1702
B) Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 35
C) Title 10, Chapter 411
D) Title 40, Chapter 1702
ANSWER : B — TAC Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 35 contains the
administrative rules.
5. True or False: The Private Security Board may adopt rules that
restrict advertising by licensees.
ANSWER : False — The Board cannot restrict advertising or
competitive bidding except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive
practices.
6. True or False: The Private Security Board may use fines collected to
administer Chapter 1702.
ANSWER : False — Fines collected cannot be used to administer the
chapter.
7. A "company representative" is defined as:
A) Any employee of a licensed company
B) An individual on whose qualifications a company license has been
obtained
,C) The owner of the company only
D) A DPS employee assigned to the company
ANSWER : B — The company representative is the individual whose
qualifications support the company license.
8. "Mechanical security device" under TAC 35.1 does NOT include:
A) A deadbolt
B) An electric access control device
C) A safe lock
D) A motor vehicle lock
ANSWER : B — Electric access control devices and alarm systems are
excluded from the definition of mechanical security device.
9. True or False: A television camera system used exclusively to
monitor a manufacturing process is regulated under Chapter 1702.
ANSWER : False — Systems used exclusively for manufacturing
process monitoring are exempt from the definition.
10. A "licensee" under TAC 35.1 includes:
A) Only company license holders
B) Only individual license holders
C) Individuals and companies currently licensed, including
commissioned security officers
D) Only unarmed security officers
ANSWER : C — The definition includes all currently licensed individuals
and companies, plus commissioned security officers.
11. The chief administrator of the Private Security Board is:
A) Elected by the Board members
B) A full-time employee of the Department of Public Safety
C) A volunteer appointed by the Governor
D) A private contractor
, ANSWER : B — The chief administrator is a full-time DPS employee.
12. True or False: A Board member may also serve as the chief
administrator.
ANSWER : False — A board member cannot be the chief administrator.
13. The Board is required to prepare information for consumers
describing:
A) Only the fee schedule
B) The Board's regulatory functions and complaint procedures
C) Only the names of licensed companies
D) Training school locations only
ANSWER : B — The Board must prepare consumer information on
regulatory functions and procedures.
14. True or False: The Board may charge a fee each time a regulated
person is required to resubmit fingerprints.
ANSWER : True — The Board may charge a fee for resubmitted prints.
15. A person may not contract directly with a client to perform a
regulated service unless:
A) They have at least 2 years of experience
B) They are licensed by DPS as a company under the Act
C) They are a commissioned security officer
D) They have completed Level III training
ANSWER : B — Only a DPS-licensed company may contract directly
with clients for regulated services.
16. The employment relationship between a licensed company and its
employees must ensure that:
A) The employee is a Texas resident
B) The company's commercial liability insurance covers claims arising
from the employee's regulated services
C) The employee works full-time only
SECURITY MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT | NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Texas DPS Private Security Bureau Qualified Manager – Security
Management
1. Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702, which state agency
administers the Private Security Program?
A) Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
B) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
C) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
D) Texas Attorney General's Office
ANSWER : B — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
administers the program through the Private Security Bureau.
2. How many members serve on the Texas Private Security Board?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
ANSWER : B — The Board consists of 7 members.
,3. Which of the following is NOT a required category of membership on
the Private Security Board?
A) One member licensed as a private investigator
B) One member licensed as an alarm systems company
C) One member licensed as a guard dog company
D) One member licensed as a security services contractor
ANSWER : C — The categories are: 3 public members, 1 PI, 1 alarm
company, 1 security services contractor, and 1 locksmith. Guard dog is
not a separate board seat.
4. The Texas Administrative Code rules for private security are found in
which title and chapter?
A) Title 22, Chapter 1702
B) Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 35
C) Title 10, Chapter 411
D) Title 40, Chapter 1702
ANSWER : B — TAC Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 35 contains the
administrative rules.
5. True or False: The Private Security Board may adopt rules that
restrict advertising by licensees.
ANSWER : False — The Board cannot restrict advertising or
competitive bidding except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive
practices.
6. True or False: The Private Security Board may use fines collected to
administer Chapter 1702.
ANSWER : False — Fines collected cannot be used to administer the
chapter.
7. A "company representative" is defined as:
A) Any employee of a licensed company
B) An individual on whose qualifications a company license has been
obtained
,C) The owner of the company only
D) A DPS employee assigned to the company
ANSWER : B — The company representative is the individual whose
qualifications support the company license.
8. "Mechanical security device" under TAC 35.1 does NOT include:
A) A deadbolt
B) An electric access control device
C) A safe lock
D) A motor vehicle lock
ANSWER : B — Electric access control devices and alarm systems are
excluded from the definition of mechanical security device.
9. True or False: A television camera system used exclusively to
monitor a manufacturing process is regulated under Chapter 1702.
ANSWER : False — Systems used exclusively for manufacturing
process monitoring are exempt from the definition.
10. A "licensee" under TAC 35.1 includes:
A) Only company license holders
B) Only individual license holders
C) Individuals and companies currently licensed, including
commissioned security officers
D) Only unarmed security officers
ANSWER : C — The definition includes all currently licensed individuals
and companies, plus commissioned security officers.
11. The chief administrator of the Private Security Board is:
A) Elected by the Board members
B) A full-time employee of the Department of Public Safety
C) A volunteer appointed by the Governor
D) A private contractor
, ANSWER : B — The chief administrator is a full-time DPS employee.
12. True or False: A Board member may also serve as the chief
administrator.
ANSWER : False — A board member cannot be the chief administrator.
13. The Board is required to prepare information for consumers
describing:
A) Only the fee schedule
B) The Board's regulatory functions and complaint procedures
C) Only the names of licensed companies
D) Training school locations only
ANSWER : B — The Board must prepare consumer information on
regulatory functions and procedures.
14. True or False: The Board may charge a fee each time a regulated
person is required to resubmit fingerprints.
ANSWER : True — The Board may charge a fee for resubmitted prints.
15. A person may not contract directly with a client to perform a
regulated service unless:
A) They have at least 2 years of experience
B) They are licensed by DPS as a company under the Act
C) They are a commissioned security officer
D) They have completed Level III training
ANSWER : B — Only a DPS-licensed company may contract directly
with clients for regulated services.
16. The employment relationship between a licensed company and its
employees must ensure that:
A) The employee is a Texas resident
B) The company's commercial liability insurance covers claims arising
from the employee's regulated services
C) The employee works full-time only
