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Florida Security Guard Test | Latest Update |
Comprehensive Practice Questions & Answers | Security
Officer Licensing Exam Study Guide & Preparation PDF
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
This exam covers the essential knowledge for a Florida Class "D" and "G" Security Officer
license. Topics include legal authority and limitations, licensing and regulatory requirements
under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, use of force statutes,
professional conduct and communication, report writing, patrol and observation techniques,
emergency response procedures, crime scene and evidence preservation, courtroom testimony,
and principles of access and crowd control.
1. A person performing regulated services without a firearm is correctly classified by the
state as which type of personnel?
a) Unlicensed Officer
b) Unarmed Security Guard
c) Class "G" Applicant
d) Armed Security Officer
2. The foundational reason the legislature regulates the security industry is that untrained
persons in positions of trust can pose what problem?
a) An economic liability to their agency
b) A threat to the public
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c) A staffing shortage for law enforcement
d) A conflict of interest with local police
3. Under what narrow circumstance is firing a warning shot legally permissible?
a) To stop a fleeing misdemeanant
b) To disperse a hostile but unarmed crowd
c) Only when circumstances would otherwise warrant deadly force
d) To deter a trespasser from entering a restricted area
4. What is the most accurate statement regarding the arrest powers of a licensed security
officer?
a) They have full police powers on their contracted property.
b) They are not law enforcement officers and are not granted any police powers.
c) They can arrest for any felony committed in their presence.
d) They have citizen's arrest powers only during a declared emergency.
5. A person must be at least what age to be licensed by the department as a security officer?
a) 21 years
b) 18 years
c) 25 years
d) 19 years
6. An applicant's fingerprints are submitted for examination to which combination of
agencies?
a) The local sheriff's office and the state attorney's office
b) The Department of Law Enforcement, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the FBI
c) The Division of Licensing and the county courthouse
d) The Florida Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Marshals Service
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7. The statement that a Class-D security officer should carry a standard police .38 caliber
revolver is completely:
a) True, as it is the industry standard caliber
b) False
c) True, but only if they have a spare speed loader
d) True, only when assigned to an armed post
8. A uniform worn by a Class "D" licensee must bear at least how many patches or
emblems?
a) One easily visible patch
b) Two patches or emblems
c) Three patches on each sleeve and one on the chest
d) A single embroidered agency name is sufficient
9. In court, how are things such as testimony, documents, and physical objects generally
organized for presentation?
a) Motions, exhibits, and transcripts
b) Evidence, proof, record
c) Direct, circumstantial, and demonstrative
d) Depositions, affidavits, and rulings
10. An on-duty licensee's failure to have their license in their possession is a violation for
which a what amount fine will be imposed?
a) $25.00
b) $50.00
c) $100.00
d) $150.00
11. When on the stand, an officer should ensure their answers remain firmly within what
boundaries?
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a) Deductive reasoning
b) Professional opinion
c) Factual information
d) Character assessments
12. The Great Seal of the State of Florida can legally be worn on a security officer's uniform
badge or emblem.
a) True, as it shows state-certified authority
b) False
c) True, but only by agency managers
d) True, if the uniform color is navy blue
13. An individual licensee and their agency identification card must be in whose possession
at all times while on duty?
a) The agency manager
b) The shift supervisor
c) The client's human resources office
d) The licensee
14. When interviewing an injured person, which question is critical to understand the method
of the attack?
a) Where are you injured?
b) Who injured you?
c) How were you attacked?
d) Do you know why you were attacked?
15. An officer on duty is limited to carrying a maximum of how many firearms?
a) One concealed firearm only
b) 2
Florida Security Guard Test | Latest Update |
Comprehensive Practice Questions & Answers | Security
Officer Licensing Exam Study Guide & Preparation PDF
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
This exam covers the essential knowledge for a Florida Class "D" and "G" Security Officer
license. Topics include legal authority and limitations, licensing and regulatory requirements
under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, use of force statutes,
professional conduct and communication, report writing, patrol and observation techniques,
emergency response procedures, crime scene and evidence preservation, courtroom testimony,
and principles of access and crowd control.
1. A person performing regulated services without a firearm is correctly classified by the
state as which type of personnel?
a) Unlicensed Officer
b) Unarmed Security Guard
c) Class "G" Applicant
d) Armed Security Officer
2. The foundational reason the legislature regulates the security industry is that untrained
persons in positions of trust can pose what problem?
a) An economic liability to their agency
b) A threat to the public
,2|Page
c) A staffing shortage for law enforcement
d) A conflict of interest with local police
3. Under what narrow circumstance is firing a warning shot legally permissible?
a) To stop a fleeing misdemeanant
b) To disperse a hostile but unarmed crowd
c) Only when circumstances would otherwise warrant deadly force
d) To deter a trespasser from entering a restricted area
4. What is the most accurate statement regarding the arrest powers of a licensed security
officer?
a) They have full police powers on their contracted property.
b) They are not law enforcement officers and are not granted any police powers.
c) They can arrest for any felony committed in their presence.
d) They have citizen's arrest powers only during a declared emergency.
5. A person must be at least what age to be licensed by the department as a security officer?
a) 21 years
b) 18 years
c) 25 years
d) 19 years
6. An applicant's fingerprints are submitted for examination to which combination of
agencies?
a) The local sheriff's office and the state attorney's office
b) The Department of Law Enforcement, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the FBI
c) The Division of Licensing and the county courthouse
d) The Florida Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Marshals Service
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7. The statement that a Class-D security officer should carry a standard police .38 caliber
revolver is completely:
a) True, as it is the industry standard caliber
b) False
c) True, but only if they have a spare speed loader
d) True, only when assigned to an armed post
8. A uniform worn by a Class "D" licensee must bear at least how many patches or
emblems?
a) One easily visible patch
b) Two patches or emblems
c) Three patches on each sleeve and one on the chest
d) A single embroidered agency name is sufficient
9. In court, how are things such as testimony, documents, and physical objects generally
organized for presentation?
a) Motions, exhibits, and transcripts
b) Evidence, proof, record
c) Direct, circumstantial, and demonstrative
d) Depositions, affidavits, and rulings
10. An on-duty licensee's failure to have their license in their possession is a violation for
which a what amount fine will be imposed?
a) $25.00
b) $50.00
c) $100.00
d) $150.00
11. When on the stand, an officer should ensure their answers remain firmly within what
boundaries?
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a) Deductive reasoning
b) Professional opinion
c) Factual information
d) Character assessments
12. The Great Seal of the State of Florida can legally be worn on a security officer's uniform
badge or emblem.
a) True, as it shows state-certified authority
b) False
c) True, but only by agency managers
d) True, if the uniform color is navy blue
13. An individual licensee and their agency identification card must be in whose possession
at all times while on duty?
a) The agency manager
b) The shift supervisor
c) The client's human resources office
d) The licensee
14. When interviewing an injured person, which question is critical to understand the method
of the attack?
a) Where are you injured?
b) Who injured you?
c) How were you attacked?
d) Do you know why you were attacked?
15. An officer on duty is limited to carrying a maximum of how many firearms?
a) One concealed firearm only
b) 2
