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Section 1: Texas Private Security Law &
Regulations (Questions 1–30)
1. Which Texas statute establishes the primary framework for governing private
security services?
A. Texas Penal Code Chapter 9
B. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702
C. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 14.01
D. Texas Transportation Code Chapter 550
Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702 is the principal statutory
framework that governs private security services, including the licensing and
regulation of security officers, private investigators, and related categories.
2. What does a Texas security officer commission primarily authorize?
A. To conduct criminal investigations for the state
B. To exercise the same authority as a peace officer
C. To carry a firearm while performing commissioned security duties
D. To issue criminal citations
Answer: C
,Rationale: A commission authorizes the officer to carry a firearm in connection
with their security duties. It does not grant the general law-enforcement powers of
a peace officer.
3. Which state agency regulates private security licensing in Texas?
A. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
C. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
D. Texas Attorney General's Office
Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Department of Public Safety, through its Private Security
Bureau, administers private-security licensing and related training requirements.
4. What is the minimum passing grade for the written Level III examination?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Administrative Code requires a minimum passing grade of
75% correct answers on the written examination for Level III training.
5. What is the minimum passing score for the firearms proficiency test?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Answer: B
Rationale: The firearms proficiency examination requires a minimum score of
70%.
6. How many hours of training are required for the Level III Commissioned
Security Officer course?
A. 15 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 45 hours
,Answer: D
Rationale: The Level III training course requires a minimum of 45 hours of
instruction, including both classroom and practical components.
7. Which training level must be completed prior to applying for a Level III
commission?
A. Level I
B. Level II
C. Level IV
D. No prerequisite
Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must complete Level II training before they can be
commissioned as a Level III officer.
8. What is the primary purpose of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
(MMPI) in the licensing process?
A. To test firearms proficiency
B. To evaluate psychological fitness for duty
C. To assess knowledge of Texas law
D. To determine physical fitness
Answer: B
Rationale: The MMPI is a psychological evaluation that is a requirement for
commissioned security officers to assess their psychological fitness for the role.
9. Under what circumstances can a private security officer make an arrest?
A. Only when a felony is committed in their presence
B. When any offense is committed in their presence or view
C. Only when they have a warrant
D. They have the same arrest powers as a peace officer
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Article 14.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, a private
person may arrest an offender when any offense is committed in their presence or
within their view.
10. What is the legal definition of "deadly force" under the Texas Penal Code?
A. Force that causes any injury
, B. Force that is intended or known to cause, or is capable of causing, death or
serious bodily injury
C. Force used against a fleeing suspect
D. Any use of a firearm
Answer: B
Rationale: Deadly force is defined as force that is intended or known by the actor
to cause, or in the manner of its use is capable of causing, death or serious bodily
injury.
11. When is a commissioned security officer justified in using deadly force?
A. To protect property
B. To prevent any crime
C. When they reasonably believe it is immediately necessary to protect against
another's use or attempted use of unlawful deadly force
D. To detain a suspect
Answer: C
Rationale: Deadly force is justified only when the officer reasonably believes it is
immediately necessary to protect themselves or a third person from what they
reasonably believe is an unlawful use of deadly force.
12. What is the primary legal basis for a private person's authority to make an
arrest?
A. Texas Penal Code Chapter 9
B. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 14.01
C. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702
D. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Answer: B
Rationale: Article 14.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure provides the
specific authority for a private person to make an arrest when an offense is
committed in their presence or view.
13. Which of the following is NOT a duty of a commissioned security officer?
A. Protecting people and property
B. Conducting criminal investigations for the state
C. Patrolling designated areas
D. Writing incident reports
SECURITY GUARD TEST EXAM 300
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE LATEST
UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+ ASSURED
PASS
Section 1: Texas Private Security Law &
Regulations (Questions 1–30)
1. Which Texas statute establishes the primary framework for governing private
security services?
A. Texas Penal Code Chapter 9
B. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702
C. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 14.01
D. Texas Transportation Code Chapter 550
Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702 is the principal statutory
framework that governs private security services, including the licensing and
regulation of security officers, private investigators, and related categories.
2. What does a Texas security officer commission primarily authorize?
A. To conduct criminal investigations for the state
B. To exercise the same authority as a peace officer
C. To carry a firearm while performing commissioned security duties
D. To issue criminal citations
Answer: C
,Rationale: A commission authorizes the officer to carry a firearm in connection
with their security duties. It does not grant the general law-enforcement powers of
a peace officer.
3. Which state agency regulates private security licensing in Texas?
A. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
C. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
D. Texas Attorney General's Office
Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Department of Public Safety, through its Private Security
Bureau, administers private-security licensing and related training requirements.
4. What is the minimum passing grade for the written Level III examination?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas Administrative Code requires a minimum passing grade of
75% correct answers on the written examination for Level III training.
5. What is the minimum passing score for the firearms proficiency test?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Answer: B
Rationale: The firearms proficiency examination requires a minimum score of
70%.
6. How many hours of training are required for the Level III Commissioned
Security Officer course?
A. 15 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 45 hours
,Answer: D
Rationale: The Level III training course requires a minimum of 45 hours of
instruction, including both classroom and practical components.
7. Which training level must be completed prior to applying for a Level III
commission?
A. Level I
B. Level II
C. Level IV
D. No prerequisite
Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must complete Level II training before they can be
commissioned as a Level III officer.
8. What is the primary purpose of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
(MMPI) in the licensing process?
A. To test firearms proficiency
B. To evaluate psychological fitness for duty
C. To assess knowledge of Texas law
D. To determine physical fitness
Answer: B
Rationale: The MMPI is a psychological evaluation that is a requirement for
commissioned security officers to assess their psychological fitness for the role.
9. Under what circumstances can a private security officer make an arrest?
A. Only when a felony is committed in their presence
B. When any offense is committed in their presence or view
C. Only when they have a warrant
D. They have the same arrest powers as a peace officer
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Article 14.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, a private
person may arrest an offender when any offense is committed in their presence or
within their view.
10. What is the legal definition of "deadly force" under the Texas Penal Code?
A. Force that causes any injury
, B. Force that is intended or known to cause, or is capable of causing, death or
serious bodily injury
C. Force used against a fleeing suspect
D. Any use of a firearm
Answer: B
Rationale: Deadly force is defined as force that is intended or known by the actor
to cause, or in the manner of its use is capable of causing, death or serious bodily
injury.
11. When is a commissioned security officer justified in using deadly force?
A. To protect property
B. To prevent any crime
C. When they reasonably believe it is immediately necessary to protect against
another's use or attempted use of unlawful deadly force
D. To detain a suspect
Answer: C
Rationale: Deadly force is justified only when the officer reasonably believes it is
immediately necessary to protect themselves or a third person from what they
reasonably believe is an unlawful use of deadly force.
12. What is the primary legal basis for a private person's authority to make an
arrest?
A. Texas Penal Code Chapter 9
B. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 14.01
C. Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702
D. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Answer: B
Rationale: Article 14.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure provides the
specific authority for a private person to make an arrest when an offense is
committed in their presence or view.
13. Which of the following is NOT a duty of a commissioned security officer?
A. Protecting people and property
B. Conducting criminal investigations for the state
C. Patrolling designated areas
D. Writing incident reports
