TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY LICENSING
PRACTICE EXAM —QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
What agency regulates private security services in Texas?
A. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B. Texas Department of Public Safety
C. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
D. Texas Secretary of State
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS),
through its Private Security Program, regulates private
security services.
Which Texas statute primarily governs private security
licensing?
A. Chapter 9
B. Chapter 46
C. Chapter 1702 of the Occupations Code
,D. Chapter 71
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702 establishes
major requirements for the private security industry.
Which agency administers the Texas Private Security
Program?
A. DPS
B. TCOLE
C. Texas Workforce Commission
D. Department of Transportation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Private Security Program is administered by
the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Which license applies to an individual working as an unarmed
security officer?
A. Non-commissioned security officer
B. Private investigator
C. Locksmith
D. Alarm installer
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A non-commissioned security officer performs
security duties without being commissioned as an armed
security officer.
What training is generally required for a non-commissioned
security officer applicant?
A. Level I
B. Level II
C. Level III
D. Level IV
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DPS requires Level II training for non-
commissioned security officer applicants.
Which level is associated with personal protection officer
training?
A. Level I
B. Level II
C. Level III
D. Level IV
, Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Level IV is the training level associated with
personal protection officers.
Which training level is required for commissioned security
officers in addition to Level II?
A. Level I
B. Level III
C. Level IV
D. No additional training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Commissioned security officers generally complete
both Level II and Level III training.
How long is a newly issued individual private security license
generally valid before its expiration date?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years
Correct Answer: B
PRACTICE EXAM —QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
What agency regulates private security services in Texas?
A. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B. Texas Department of Public Safety
C. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
D. Texas Secretary of State
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS),
through its Private Security Program, regulates private
security services.
Which Texas statute primarily governs private security
licensing?
A. Chapter 9
B. Chapter 46
C. Chapter 1702 of the Occupations Code
,D. Chapter 71
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702 establishes
major requirements for the private security industry.
Which agency administers the Texas Private Security
Program?
A. DPS
B. TCOLE
C. Texas Workforce Commission
D. Department of Transportation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Private Security Program is administered by
the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Which license applies to an individual working as an unarmed
security officer?
A. Non-commissioned security officer
B. Private investigator
C. Locksmith
D. Alarm installer
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A non-commissioned security officer performs
security duties without being commissioned as an armed
security officer.
What training is generally required for a non-commissioned
security officer applicant?
A. Level I
B. Level II
C. Level III
D. Level IV
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DPS requires Level II training for non-
commissioned security officer applicants.
Which level is associated with personal protection officer
training?
A. Level I
B. Level II
C. Level III
D. Level IV
, Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Level IV is the training level associated with
personal protection officers.
Which training level is required for commissioned security
officers in addition to Level II?
A. Level I
B. Level III
C. Level IV
D. No additional training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Commissioned security officers generally complete
both Level II and Level III training.
How long is a newly issued individual private security license
generally valid before its expiration date?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years
Correct Answer: B
