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Class D Security License EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED
VERSION JUST RELEASED RECENTLY
Question: What is the difference between public law enforcement and private security? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Law enforcement enforces public laws, while security officers enforce
company rules and policies.
Question: What should a security officer do if they witness a crime? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Observe and report to law enforcement, without direct intervention unless
necessary for safety.
Question: When is a security officer allowed to detain someone? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Only
when performing a lawful citizen's arrest, typically for a felony committed in their presence.
Question: What legal concept protects individuals from being unlawfully detained? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔The Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and
seizures.
Question: What is trespassing, and how should security officers handle it? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Unauthorized entry onto private property; officers should warn the individual and
report if they refuse to leave.
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Question: What are a security officer's rights when dealing with an aggressive individual? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔They can use verbal de-escalation and, if needed, reasonable force in
self-defense.
Question: What is the importance of professional conduct in security work? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔It builds trust, credibility, and prevents escalation of conflicts.
Question: What should a security officer do if their instructions conflict with the law? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Follow legal guidelines over company policies and report unethical
instructions to a supervisor.
Question: What is workplace violence, and how should security officers respond? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Acts of aggression in the workplace; officers should document incidents and report
them.
Q:What is the primary responsibility of a security officer? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔To observe,
report, and deter crime while protecting property and people.
Question: What authority does a Class D security officer have? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔They
enforce company policies and can only perform a citizen's arrest under specific legal conditions.
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Question: What is a security officer's role in crime prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔To be a
visible deterrent, identify suspicious activity, and report incidents to law enforcement.
Question: When can a security officer use force? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Only in self-defense
or to protect others from imminent harm, following the use of force continuum.
Question: What is the use of force continuum? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A structured guide that
outlines levels of force, starting with presence and verbal commands, escalating only if
necessary.
Question: Can a security officer carry a firearm with a Class D license? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔No, they must obtain a Class G license to carry a firearm while on duty.
Question: What is negligent security? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔When a property fails to provide
adequate security measures, leading to harm or crime.
Question: What is the importance of security patrols? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔To monitor and
deter threats, ensuring a secure environment.
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Question: How should a security officer respond to an intoxicated individual? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Avoid confrontation, use verbal de-escalation, and call law enforcement if
necessary.
Question: What is the chain of command in security? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A structured
hierarchy that determines reporting lines and responsibilities.
Question: Why is communication important in security work? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔It
ensures clear reporting, coordination, and effective incident response.
Question: What is access control? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The process of regulating who
enters and exits a facility to ensure security.
Question: What are the three types of access control? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Physical,
technical, and administrative access control.
Question: What is a key card system? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔An electronic access control
method that grants or restricts entry via a card reader.
Question: What is tailgating in security? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔When an unauthorized person
follows an authorized individual into a secured area.
Class D Security License EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED
VERSION JUST RELEASED RECENTLY
Question: What is the difference between public law enforcement and private security? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Law enforcement enforces public laws, while security officers enforce
company rules and policies.
Question: What should a security officer do if they witness a crime? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Observe and report to law enforcement, without direct intervention unless
necessary for safety.
Question: When is a security officer allowed to detain someone? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Only
when performing a lawful citizen's arrest, typically for a felony committed in their presence.
Question: What legal concept protects individuals from being unlawfully detained? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔The Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and
seizures.
Question: What is trespassing, and how should security officers handle it? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Unauthorized entry onto private property; officers should warn the individual and
report if they refuse to leave.
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Question: What are a security officer's rights when dealing with an aggressive individual? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔They can use verbal de-escalation and, if needed, reasonable force in
self-defense.
Question: What is the importance of professional conduct in security work? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔It builds trust, credibility, and prevents escalation of conflicts.
Question: What should a security officer do if their instructions conflict with the law? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Follow legal guidelines over company policies and report unethical
instructions to a supervisor.
Question: What is workplace violence, and how should security officers respond? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Acts of aggression in the workplace; officers should document incidents and report
them.
Q:What is the primary responsibility of a security officer? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔To observe,
report, and deter crime while protecting property and people.
Question: What authority does a Class D security officer have? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔They
enforce company policies and can only perform a citizen's arrest under specific legal conditions.
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Question: What is a security officer's role in crime prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔To be a
visible deterrent, identify suspicious activity, and report incidents to law enforcement.
Question: When can a security officer use force? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Only in self-defense
or to protect others from imminent harm, following the use of force continuum.
Question: What is the use of force continuum? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A structured guide that
outlines levels of force, starting with presence and verbal commands, escalating only if
necessary.
Question: Can a security officer carry a firearm with a Class D license? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔No, they must obtain a Class G license to carry a firearm while on duty.
Question: What is negligent security? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔When a property fails to provide
adequate security measures, leading to harm or crime.
Question: What is the importance of security patrols? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔To monitor and
deter threats, ensuring a secure environment.
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Question: How should a security officer respond to an intoxicated individual? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Avoid confrontation, use verbal de-escalation, and call law enforcement if
necessary.
Question: What is the chain of command in security? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A structured
hierarchy that determines reporting lines and responsibilities.
Question: Why is communication important in security work? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔It
ensures clear reporting, coordination, and effective incident response.
Question: What is access control? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The process of regulating who
enters and exits a facility to ensure security.
Question: What are the three types of access control? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Physical,
technical, and administrative access control.
Question: What is a key card system? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔An electronic access control
method that grants or restricts entry via a card reader.
Question: What is tailgating in security? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔When an unauthorized person
follows an authorized individual into a secured area.