Texas PI EXAM QUESTIONS
LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
If you hold any registration or License will your
license be suspended if you are arrested for
convicted of a DWI?
True
How long is a licensed company required to keep
records on a employee?
two years from the date of employment
,Why does the Private Security Board regulate the
security services industry?
Regulation protects the public from shady operators
in the security industry (
Public Information - 1702.085 Confidentially of
Records
Is the Name, Phone number, Address & Drivers
License number of an applicant or a License Holder
considered public information?
No, it's confidential information under Government
code chapter 552
Rule - 35.43 - Class A -
If a person was dishonorably discharged from the
United States Armed Services based on a criminal
charge equivalent to a class A misdemeanor they can
NOT be licensed by the Private Security Board for
how long?
10 years
,35.74
If your license or registration is revoked by the Private
Security Board can you reapply for a new license?
Yes, but only after 5 years has passed.
Once a Owner or Qualified manager for a company
follows the proper procedures to terminate a License
or Branch Office License they can come back later
and have that license reinstated.
False
Can someone that holds a seller certificate install an
alarm system?
No, they can only sell equipment
What action will the Private Security Board likely take
if you fail to notify them within 14 days of the
termination of the license holders qualified manager?
They may suspend or revoke the license holder's
license.
What year did the Private Security Board start
regulating the security industry?
, 2005
If a person who is not licensed or does not have a
license pending commits a violation of the Private
Security Act 1702 or any of the rules in chapter 35
may have a civil penalty assessed against them that
should not exceed, how much?
$10,000.00
Do all manager and supervisors have to take a written
exam administered by the Private Security Board?
Yes, as stated in rule 35.61
Which of the following is true about displaying a
license number on company vehicles
Any vehicle with the company name on it must
display the license number.
The range instruction on handgun proficiency must
include an actual demonstration by the applicant of
the applicant's ability to safely and proficiently use a
handgun. The applicant must demonstrate, at a
minimum, the degree of proficiency that is required
LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
If you hold any registration or License will your
license be suspended if you are arrested for
convicted of a DWI?
True
How long is a licensed company required to keep
records on a employee?
two years from the date of employment
,Why does the Private Security Board regulate the
security services industry?
Regulation protects the public from shady operators
in the security industry (
Public Information - 1702.085 Confidentially of
Records
Is the Name, Phone number, Address & Drivers
License number of an applicant or a License Holder
considered public information?
No, it's confidential information under Government
code chapter 552
Rule - 35.43 - Class A -
If a person was dishonorably discharged from the
United States Armed Services based on a criminal
charge equivalent to a class A misdemeanor they can
NOT be licensed by the Private Security Board for
how long?
10 years
,35.74
If your license or registration is revoked by the Private
Security Board can you reapply for a new license?
Yes, but only after 5 years has passed.
Once a Owner or Qualified manager for a company
follows the proper procedures to terminate a License
or Branch Office License they can come back later
and have that license reinstated.
False
Can someone that holds a seller certificate install an
alarm system?
No, they can only sell equipment
What action will the Private Security Board likely take
if you fail to notify them within 14 days of the
termination of the license holders qualified manager?
They may suspend or revoke the license holder's
license.
What year did the Private Security Board start
regulating the security industry?
, 2005
If a person who is not licensed or does not have a
license pending commits a violation of the Private
Security Act 1702 or any of the rules in chapter 35
may have a civil penalty assessed against them that
should not exceed, how much?
$10,000.00
Do all manager and supervisors have to take a written
exam administered by the Private Security Board?
Yes, as stated in rule 35.61
Which of the following is true about displaying a
license number on company vehicles
Any vehicle with the company name on it must
display the license number.
The range instruction on handgun proficiency must
include an actual demonstration by the applicant of
the applicant's ability to safely and proficiently use a
handgun. The applicant must demonstrate, at a
minimum, the degree of proficiency that is required
