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2025/2026 Exam Prep & Practice Questions
Anyone whose license has been suspended on an emergency basis, upon application
to the board, shall be afford a hearing within what time frame? - correct answerWithin
30 days, but not more than 90 days.
Upon conclusion of a license suspension upon emergency basis hearing, how long until
a suspension shall be continued, modified, or revoked? - correct answer30 days
Is deadly force justifiable by a security guard to protect property provided that the
property being protected is of significant value and if stolen, said theft would constitute a
felony under the laws of Delaware? - correct answerno
How many days does a person licensed or issued an identification card have to notify
the board of an arrest which could result in a misdemeanor or a felony? - correct
answer5 days
crimes of moral turpitude - correct answerconduct that is contrary to justice, honesty, or
morality.
A misdemeanor crime involving moral turpitude includes, but is not limited to, the
following crimes in the Delaware Code (or similar crimes under the laws of other
jurisdictions): - correct answersexual harassment
indecent exposure (2nd or 1st degree)
incest
unlawful sexual contact in the third degree
unlawful imprisonment in the second degree
shoplifting
forgery
falsifying business records
bribery
criminal impersonation
abandonment of a child
endangering the welfare of a child
crime against a vulnerable adult
unlawfully dealing with a child
endangering children
falsely reporting an incident
lewdness
prostitution
patronizing a prostitute
, permitting prostitution
possession of drugs or marijuanna
is soliciting a prostitute a crime of moral turpitude? - correct answeryes
Best use of force for a suspected shoplifter running towards you and yelling "get the f***
away from me!" - correct answerhard closed hand (draw baton)
- they are showing intent to harm you, pepper spray not good in closed quarters
Is appearance and uniform standards important? Why or why not? - correct answer-
safety issue for guards
- those lacking professionalism, displaying poor appearance and failing to have uniform
standards are more likely to be challenged, both verbally and physically
once qualified with a firearm, security guards must qualify how many times per year?
What are the requirements of the shoots? - correct answer- 3 times per uear
- at least two separate days, with a minimum of 90 days between shoots
- One mandatory low light shoot
Initial firearm qualification - correct answer- administered by an approved firearms
instructor (certified by either by the COPT or by the NRA)
- minimum of 40 hours of training
- can be waived depending on prior experience (law enforcement)
- must show proficiency and qualify a day and low light shoot with approved firearms
instructor if waived
Equipment installed in a security guard vehicle may include - correct answerclear/amber
flashing lights and a radio. Sirens are prohibited
Can guards carry a concealed weapon if they have been issued a concealed weapons
permit by the state? - correct answerNo, unless they have been qualified to carry
around a firearm by an approved firearms instructor
Any time a security guard uses force against an individual, the guard should - correct
answerContact the police, identify witnesses, make notes about the incident
Can security guards detain an individual to develop probable cause to arrest? - correct
answerno
any evidence obtained by an illegal search will be thrown out and the entire case may
be dismissed
A customer at the mall tells you that they saw a drug deal take place in the parking lot.
They give you suspect and vehicle descriptions, including tag numbers. What should
you do? - correct answerNotify the police, surveil from a safe distance, trying not to be
noticed, await police arrival and then assist officers as requested.
2025/2026 Exam Prep & Practice Questions
Anyone whose license has been suspended on an emergency basis, upon application
to the board, shall be afford a hearing within what time frame? - correct answerWithin
30 days, but not more than 90 days.
Upon conclusion of a license suspension upon emergency basis hearing, how long until
a suspension shall be continued, modified, or revoked? - correct answer30 days
Is deadly force justifiable by a security guard to protect property provided that the
property being protected is of significant value and if stolen, said theft would constitute a
felony under the laws of Delaware? - correct answerno
How many days does a person licensed or issued an identification card have to notify
the board of an arrest which could result in a misdemeanor or a felony? - correct
answer5 days
crimes of moral turpitude - correct answerconduct that is contrary to justice, honesty, or
morality.
A misdemeanor crime involving moral turpitude includes, but is not limited to, the
following crimes in the Delaware Code (or similar crimes under the laws of other
jurisdictions): - correct answersexual harassment
indecent exposure (2nd or 1st degree)
incest
unlawful sexual contact in the third degree
unlawful imprisonment in the second degree
shoplifting
forgery
falsifying business records
bribery
criminal impersonation
abandonment of a child
endangering the welfare of a child
crime against a vulnerable adult
unlawfully dealing with a child
endangering children
falsely reporting an incident
lewdness
prostitution
patronizing a prostitute
, permitting prostitution
possession of drugs or marijuanna
is soliciting a prostitute a crime of moral turpitude? - correct answeryes
Best use of force for a suspected shoplifter running towards you and yelling "get the f***
away from me!" - correct answerhard closed hand (draw baton)
- they are showing intent to harm you, pepper spray not good in closed quarters
Is appearance and uniform standards important? Why or why not? - correct answer-
safety issue for guards
- those lacking professionalism, displaying poor appearance and failing to have uniform
standards are more likely to be challenged, both verbally and physically
once qualified with a firearm, security guards must qualify how many times per year?
What are the requirements of the shoots? - correct answer- 3 times per uear
- at least two separate days, with a minimum of 90 days between shoots
- One mandatory low light shoot
Initial firearm qualification - correct answer- administered by an approved firearms
instructor (certified by either by the COPT or by the NRA)
- minimum of 40 hours of training
- can be waived depending on prior experience (law enforcement)
- must show proficiency and qualify a day and low light shoot with approved firearms
instructor if waived
Equipment installed in a security guard vehicle may include - correct answerclear/amber
flashing lights and a radio. Sirens are prohibited
Can guards carry a concealed weapon if they have been issued a concealed weapons
permit by the state? - correct answerNo, unless they have been qualified to carry
around a firearm by an approved firearms instructor
Any time a security guard uses force against an individual, the guard should - correct
answerContact the police, identify witnesses, make notes about the incident
Can security guards detain an individual to develop probable cause to arrest? - correct
answerno
any evidence obtained by an illegal search will be thrown out and the entire case may
be dismissed
A customer at the mall tells you that they saw a drug deal take place in the parking lot.
They give you suspect and vehicle descriptions, including tag numbers. What should
you do? - correct answerNotify the police, surveil from a safe distance, trying not to be
noticed, await police arrival and then assist officers as requested.
