TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD QUALIFIED MANAGER
– PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
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1. The Texas Private Security Program is regulated by which agency?
A. Department of Public Safety (DPS)
B. Texas Department of Public Safety – Regulatory Services Division
C. Texas Attorney General’s Office
D. Department of Licensing and Regulation
Rationale: The Texas DPS – Regulatory Services Division oversees
licensing, compliance, and enforcement for private security
professionals._
2. A Qualified Manager must be at least how old to be licensed?
A. 18 years
B. 21 years
C. 25 years
D. 30 years
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code §1702.119 requires Qualified
Managers to be at least 21 years old._
3. Which of the following is a requirement to become a Qualified
Manager?
,A. Completion of high school only
B. Experience or equivalent managerial work in the security industry
C. Police officer experience only
D. Military experience only
Rationale: Applicants must demonstrate qualifying security or
management experience as required by the Board._
4. A security company license must be renewed every:
A. 6 months
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Rationale: Licenses under the Private Security Act are renewed
biennially._
5. What is the primary responsibility of a Qualified Manager?
A. Manage employee payroll
B. Ensure company compliance with the Private Security Act and
Board Rules
C. Handle marketing and client contracts
D. Train peace officers
Rationale: The Qualified Manager is legally accountable for
compliance and operations of the licensed company._
6. Which of the following requires a company license under Texas
law?
,A. Neighborhood watch volunteers
B. Private investigations firm
C. Security sales representative
D. Locksmith apprentice
Rationale: Private investigation agencies must be licensed under
Chapter 1702 of the Occupations Code._
7. What is the minimum liability insurance required for most security
companies?
A. $50,000
B. $100,000 per occurrence and $200,000 aggregate
C. $300,000 per person
D. $500,000 flat
Rationale: The Texas DPS mandates minimum liability insurance to
protect clients and the public._
8. Armed security officers must complete how many hours of Level III
training?
A. 16 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 45 hours
D. 60 hours
Rationale: Level III training for commissioned officers includes firearm
proficiency and use-of-force laws, totaling 45 hours._
9. The Private Security Board is composed of how many members?
, A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Rationale: The Board includes seven members appointed by the
governor._
10. Which document must be carried by all commissioned security
officers while on duty?
A. Training certificate
B. Firearm qualification card
C. Commission card issued by DPS
D. Employment contract
Rationale: The law requires officers to carry their DPS-issued
commission card when armed and on duty._
11. A company must notify DPS within how many days of a manager
change?
A. 10
B. 14
C. 30
D. 45
Rationale: The company must report managerial changes to maintain
compliance with §1702.125._
12. Level IV training is required for which role?
– PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The Texas Private Security Program is regulated by which agency?
A. Department of Public Safety (DPS)
B. Texas Department of Public Safety – Regulatory Services Division
C. Texas Attorney General’s Office
D. Department of Licensing and Regulation
Rationale: The Texas DPS – Regulatory Services Division oversees
licensing, compliance, and enforcement for private security
professionals._
2. A Qualified Manager must be at least how old to be licensed?
A. 18 years
B. 21 years
C. 25 years
D. 30 years
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code §1702.119 requires Qualified
Managers to be at least 21 years old._
3. Which of the following is a requirement to become a Qualified
Manager?
,A. Completion of high school only
B. Experience or equivalent managerial work in the security industry
C. Police officer experience only
D. Military experience only
Rationale: Applicants must demonstrate qualifying security or
management experience as required by the Board._
4. A security company license must be renewed every:
A. 6 months
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Rationale: Licenses under the Private Security Act are renewed
biennially._
5. What is the primary responsibility of a Qualified Manager?
A. Manage employee payroll
B. Ensure company compliance with the Private Security Act and
Board Rules
C. Handle marketing and client contracts
D. Train peace officers
Rationale: The Qualified Manager is legally accountable for
compliance and operations of the licensed company._
6. Which of the following requires a company license under Texas
law?
,A. Neighborhood watch volunteers
B. Private investigations firm
C. Security sales representative
D. Locksmith apprentice
Rationale: Private investigation agencies must be licensed under
Chapter 1702 of the Occupations Code._
7. What is the minimum liability insurance required for most security
companies?
A. $50,000
B. $100,000 per occurrence and $200,000 aggregate
C. $300,000 per person
D. $500,000 flat
Rationale: The Texas DPS mandates minimum liability insurance to
protect clients and the public._
8. Armed security officers must complete how many hours of Level III
training?
A. 16 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 45 hours
D. 60 hours
Rationale: Level III training for commissioned officers includes firearm
proficiency and use-of-force laws, totaling 45 hours._
9. The Private Security Board is composed of how many members?
, A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
Rationale: The Board includes seven members appointed by the
governor._
10. Which document must be carried by all commissioned security
officers while on duty?
A. Training certificate
B. Firearm qualification card
C. Commission card issued by DPS
D. Employment contract
Rationale: The law requires officers to carry their DPS-issued
commission card when armed and on duty._
11. A company must notify DPS within how many days of a manager
change?
A. 10
B. 14
C. 30
D. 45
Rationale: The company must report managerial changes to maintain
compliance with §1702.125._
12. Level IV training is required for which role?
