Texas Private Investigators License Exam-Questions with
Correct Answers/ Verified
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 to effectively operate a 9-millimeter or .38-
caliber handgun. - ✔✔.38
A license holder's business shall be operated under the direction and control of ____ manager. -
✔✔one
The Texas Private Security Board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the
advice and consent of the senate as follows: ... (2) one member who is licensed under this chapter as
a ___________; 1702.021
1 The Texas Private Security Board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the
advice and consent of the senate as follows: ... (3) one member who is licensed under this chapter as
an _______________; and 1702.021
1 The Texas Private Security Board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the
advice and consent of the senate as follows: ... (4) one member who is licensed under this chapter as
the ______________ - ✔✔Private Investigator
Alarm Systems Company
owner or operator of a guard company
Correct Answers/ Verified
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 to effectively operate a 9-millimeter or .38-
caliber handgun. - ✔✔.38
A license holder's business shall be operated under the direction and control of ____ manager. -
✔✔one
The Texas Private Security Board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the
advice and consent of the senate as follows: ... (2) one member who is licensed under this chapter as
a ___________; 1702.021
1 The Texas Private Security Board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the
advice and consent of the senate as follows: ... (3) one member who is licensed under this chapter as
an _______________; and 1702.021
1 The Texas Private Security Board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the
advice and consent of the senate as follows: ... (4) one member who is licensed under this chapter as
the ______________ - ✔✔Private Investigator
Alarm Systems Company
owner or operator of a guard company
