FLORIDA CERTIFIED ARMED SECURITY
OFFICER EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
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1. Definition of Private Security - ANSWER ✔ Providing, or advertising as
providing, the service of guarding persons or property for compensation
2. Class of license for a security guard - ANSWER ✔ D
3. Statewide Firearm License Class - ANSWER ✔ G
4. Security Agency license class - ANSWER ✔ B
5. Can a class D licensed security officer subcontract? - ANSWER ✔ No
6. Any individual who carries a firearm while on duty must have what license?
- ANSWER ✔ Class "G" license in addition to his Class "D" or manager's
license
,7. Definition of a security agency - ANSWER ✔ Any business which
advertises as, or is engaged in, the business of furnishing security services,
armored car services, or transporting prisoners for compensation is a security
agency and must 1 possess a Class "B" Security Agency License
8. Agencies must notify the division of any changes in officers or ownership
within __ working days of the change - ANSWER ✔ 5
9. Agencies must notify the division of any changes in physical location within
__ working days of the change. - ANSWER ✔ 10
10.Security Branch Office license - ANSWER ✔ BB
11.Security agency manager definition - ANSWER ✔ — Any person who
directs the activities of licensed security officers at any agency or branch
office
12.Agency Manager license class - ANSWER ✔ "M" or "MB"
13.Can a class D licensee be designated as a security agency manager? -
ANSWER ✔ Yes, IF been so licensed for a minimum of two (2) years
In which case M or MB license is not required
14.A Class "B" Security Agency must have not less than __ commercial general
liability coverage for death, bodily injury, property damage and personal
injury. Insurance must include coverage for the activities of all licensed
, persons under the operational guidance and direction of the licensed agency.
- ANSWER ✔ $300,000
15.T/F: The security agency must notify the division of any and all claims filed
against the insurance. - ANSWER ✔ True
16.T/F: The agency must notify the division of cancellation of coverage.
Automatic suspension of the agency license occurs upon the date of
expiration or cancellation unless evidence of continued insurance is
provided. - ANSWER ✔ True
17.The licensee is required to notify the Division of Licensing within __ days of
a change to his or her residence and/or mailing address - ANSWER ✔ 10
18.Both the license and initial application fees will be waived for a veteran (as
defined in s. 1.01) who applies for a Class "C," Class "CC," Class "D," Class
"DI," Class "E," Class "EE," Class "K," Class "M," Class "MA," Class
"MB," Class "MR," or Class "RI" license within __ months after being
discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces. - ANSWER ✔
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19.In the event the licensee desires to cancel his or her license, he or she shall
notify the department in writing and return the license to the department
within __ days of the date of cancellation. - ANSWER ✔ 10
20.The department may place a licensee's license in an inactive status at the
written request of the licensee. A license may remain inactive for a period of
__, at the end of which time, if the license has not been renewed, it will be
automatically canceled. - ANSWER ✔ three (3) years
, 21.T/F: Insurance does have to be in force while the license is in an inactive
status. - ANSWER ✔ False
22.Justified Use of Deadly Force - ANSWER ✔ Using force to defend against
unlawful force
23.Definition of Deadly Force - ANSWER ✔ Force likely to cause death or
serious bodily harm
24.Allowability of Warning Shot - ANSWER ✔ Warning shot only if deadly
force circumstances present
25.G License Firearm Authorization - ANSWER ✔ Need written authority
from employer to carry firearm
26.Types of Liability - ANSWER ✔ Civil, Negligent, Criminal, Administrative
27.Negligent Entrustment - ANSWER ✔ Supervisor providing firearm to
incompetent licensee
28.Standard of Care - ANSWER ✔ Recognized and accepted operating
procedure or practice
29.Liability for Security Officer - ANSWER ✔ Failure to meet standard of care
causing injury
OFFICER EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. Definition of Private Security - ANSWER ✔ Providing, or advertising as
providing, the service of guarding persons or property for compensation
2. Class of license for a security guard - ANSWER ✔ D
3. Statewide Firearm License Class - ANSWER ✔ G
4. Security Agency license class - ANSWER ✔ B
5. Can a class D licensed security officer subcontract? - ANSWER ✔ No
6. Any individual who carries a firearm while on duty must have what license?
- ANSWER ✔ Class "G" license in addition to his Class "D" or manager's
license
,7. Definition of a security agency - ANSWER ✔ Any business which
advertises as, or is engaged in, the business of furnishing security services,
armored car services, or transporting prisoners for compensation is a security
agency and must 1 possess a Class "B" Security Agency License
8. Agencies must notify the division of any changes in officers or ownership
within __ working days of the change - ANSWER ✔ 5
9. Agencies must notify the division of any changes in physical location within
__ working days of the change. - ANSWER ✔ 10
10.Security Branch Office license - ANSWER ✔ BB
11.Security agency manager definition - ANSWER ✔ — Any person who
directs the activities of licensed security officers at any agency or branch
office
12.Agency Manager license class - ANSWER ✔ "M" or "MB"
13.Can a class D licensee be designated as a security agency manager? -
ANSWER ✔ Yes, IF been so licensed for a minimum of two (2) years
In which case M or MB license is not required
14.A Class "B" Security Agency must have not less than __ commercial general
liability coverage for death, bodily injury, property damage and personal
injury. Insurance must include coverage for the activities of all licensed
, persons under the operational guidance and direction of the licensed agency.
- ANSWER ✔ $300,000
15.T/F: The security agency must notify the division of any and all claims filed
against the insurance. - ANSWER ✔ True
16.T/F: The agency must notify the division of cancellation of coverage.
Automatic suspension of the agency license occurs upon the date of
expiration or cancellation unless evidence of continued insurance is
provided. - ANSWER ✔ True
17.The licensee is required to notify the Division of Licensing within __ days of
a change to his or her residence and/or mailing address - ANSWER ✔ 10
18.Both the license and initial application fees will be waived for a veteran (as
defined in s. 1.01) who applies for a Class "C," Class "CC," Class "D," Class
"DI," Class "E," Class "EE," Class "K," Class "M," Class "MA," Class
"MB," Class "MR," or Class "RI" license within __ months after being
discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces. - ANSWER ✔
24
19.In the event the licensee desires to cancel his or her license, he or she shall
notify the department in writing and return the license to the department
within __ days of the date of cancellation. - ANSWER ✔ 10
20.The department may place a licensee's license in an inactive status at the
written request of the licensee. A license may remain inactive for a period of
__, at the end of which time, if the license has not been renewed, it will be
automatically canceled. - ANSWER ✔ three (3) years
, 21.T/F: Insurance does have to be in force while the license is in an inactive
status. - ANSWER ✔ False
22.Justified Use of Deadly Force - ANSWER ✔ Using force to defend against
unlawful force
23.Definition of Deadly Force - ANSWER ✔ Force likely to cause death or
serious bodily harm
24.Allowability of Warning Shot - ANSWER ✔ Warning shot only if deadly
force circumstances present
25.G License Firearm Authorization - ANSWER ✔ Need written authority
from employer to carry firearm
26.Types of Liability - ANSWER ✔ Civil, Negligent, Criminal, Administrative
27.Negligent Entrustment - ANSWER ✔ Supervisor providing firearm to
incompetent licensee
28.Standard of Care - ANSWER ✔ Recognized and accepted operating
procedure or practice
29.Liability for Security Officer - ANSWER ✔ Failure to meet standard of care
causing injury
