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New York Wgp License Exam . 140+ Questions & Correct Verified Answers. Graded A+

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NEW YORK WGP LICENSE EXAM . 140+
QUESTIONS & CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS. GRADED A+

SECTION 1: LICENSING REGULATIONS & PENALTIES
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1. What type of crime is it to offer WGP services without a valid license?
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A) Class A Misdemeanor
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B) Class B Misdemeanor
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C) Class A Felony
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D) Violation (Infraction)
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Correct Answer: B xz xz




2. Which office has the primary authority to issue, renew, and regulate New York WGP lice
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nses?

A) New York State Police
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B) Department of State, Division of Licensing Services (DOS-DLS)
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C) New York Attorney General's Office
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D) New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
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Correct Answer: B xz xz




3. Who investigates criminal violations of WGP licensing rules?
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A) New York State Police
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B) Attorney General
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C) Secretary of State
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D) Division of Criminal Justice Services
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Correct Answer: C xz xz




4. Who prosecutes criminal violations of WGP licensing rules?
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A) Secretary of State
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B) District Attorney
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C) The Attorney General
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D) Department of State
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Correct Answer: C xz xz




5. What is the expiration term of a New York WGP license?
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,A) 1 Year
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B) 2 Years
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C) 3 Years
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D) 5 Years
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Correct Answer: B xz xz




6. When must a WGP license be renewed before expiration?
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A) 2 weeks before expiration
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B) 4 weeks before expiration
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C) 6 weeks before expiration
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D) 8 weeks before expiration
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Correct Answer: C xz xz




7. What is the late fee for renewing a WGP license?
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A) $25xz




B) $50xz




C) $100
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D) $250xz




Correct Answer: C xz xz




8. Who has the power to reprimand, suspend, revoke a license, or impose a $1,000 fine?
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A) Secretary of State
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B) New York State Police
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C) Department of State
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D) Attorney General
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Correct Answer: C xz xz




9. If a WGP license is suspended or revoked, within how many hours must the certificate b
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e surrendered to the Department of State?
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A) 24 hours
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B) 48 hours
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C) 72 hours
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D) 96 hours
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Correct Answer: C xz xz




10. Do WGP agencies need to be bonded?
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A) Yes, with a $5,000 Surety Bond
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B) Yes, with a $10,000 Surety Bond
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,C) No, bonding is optional
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D) Yes, with a $25,000 Surety Bond
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Correct Answer: B xz xz




SECTION 2: REGISTRATION & EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
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11. What is the minimum age required to obtain a WGP license?
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A) 18 xz




B) 21 xz




C) 25 xz




D) 30 xz




Correct Answer: A (The search results show conflicting information -
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one source states 18 , while multiple others state 25 . New York State law requires applicants to b
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e at least 18 years old for the license.)
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12. What is the recommended supervisor-to-guard ratio (span of control)?
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A) 1:3 xz




B) 1:5 xz




C) 1:10 xz




D) 1:15 xz




Correct Answer: B xz xz




13. Are volunteer (unpaid) security guards required to register?
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A) Yes, always
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B) No xz




C) Only if they carry a weapon
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D) Only if they work more than 20 hours per week
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Correct Answer: B xz xz




14. How long after a guard is no longer employed must the WGP agency keep his/her app
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lication?

A) 6 months
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B) 1 year xz xz




C) 2 yearsxz xz




D) 3 yearsxz xz




Correct Answer: B xz xz




15. Are WGP agencies responsible for registering their guards?
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, A) Yes, with the Department of State's Division of Licensing Services
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B) Yes, with the New York State Police
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C) No, guards register themselves
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D) No, registration is voluntary
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Correct Answer: A xz xz




16. Do employees have to be fingerprinted?
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A) Yes, electronically or with Blue Cards valid for 5 months
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B) No, only armed guards
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C) Yes, but only managers
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D) Only if requested by the client
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Correct Answer: A xz xz




SECTION 3: TRAINING REQUIREMENTS xz xz xz




17. What are the unarmed security guard training requirements in New York?
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A) 8 Hrs - Pre-Assignment, 16 Hrs - On-the-Job, 8 Hrs - Annually
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B) 4 Hrs - Pre-Assignment, 8 Hrs - On-the-Job, 4 Hrs - Annually
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C) 8 Hrs - Pre-Assignment, 8 Hrs - On-the-Job, 16 Hrs - Annually
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D) 16 Hrs - Pre-Assignment, 8 Hrs - On-the-Job, 8 Hrs - Annually
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Correct Answer: A xz xz




18. What additional training is required for armed security guards beyond the unarmed re
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quirements?

A) 25 Hr Firearms Training Course, 4 hr Annual Firearms Training
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B) 47 Hr Firearms Training Course, 8 hr Annual Firearms Training
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C) 30 Hr Firearms Training Course, 6 hr Annual Firearms Training
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D) No additional training required
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Correct Answer: B xz xz




19. What must an armed security guard possess in addition to training?
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A) A valid NY Pistol License
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B) A valid driver's license
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C) A college degree
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D) A security clearance
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Correct Answer: A xz xz




20. What is the required pre-assignment training for a new security guard in New York?
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