Private Security Exam Questions and
Answers Latest
Question 1
An applicant for licensure as a private investigations company or the prospective
company representative of the applicant company, must have what education?
Correct Answer
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
or related course of study
Question 2
What does a Commission Liaison Do?
Correct Answer
They are the liaison between the commission and the Committee
Question 3
What section talks about Firearm Requirements in 1702?
Correct Answer
Sec. 1702.168. FIREARM REQUIREMENTS.
Question 4
Section 35.161 has several different individual license holder requirements for
continuing education credits, but if your profession is not addressed in that section,
what is the default number of hours needed to stay licensed?
Correct Answer
8 hours
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,Question 5
The department shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the
complaint until final disposition
Correct Answer
True
Question 6
If you don't have sufficient insurance coverage, this can result in a Class A
misdemeanor? T/F
Correct Answer
True
Question 7
If you commit an offence listed in Article 42A.054 you may lose your license? T/F
Correct Answer
True - Sec. 53.021. AUTHORITY TO REVOKE, SUSPEND, OR DENY LICENSE
Question 8
If you subcontract the work, you must notify your client that another licensed
investigator will work the case? T/F
Correct Answer
True
Question 9
How much should your insurance policy contain for each occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage?
Correct Answer
$100,000 Minimum
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,Question 10
Is the department required to give an appeal bond in any cause arising under chapter
1702?
Correct Answer
No
Question 11
Can the department provide you with an analysis of the your performance on the
examination?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 12
What does a guard company do?
Correct Answer
Prevent, Prevent access, protect
Question 13
Who is responsible for conducting investigations necessary to enforce a law or rule
governing private investigators?
Correct Answer
The Department
Question 14
If you are an employee of the department, can you still own a PI Company?
Correct Answer
No
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, Question 15
If you are a private investigator, can your spouse also be a member of the committee?
Correct Answer
No
Question 16
If you want to act as a guard company, what kind of license do you require?
Correct Answer
Security Services Contractor
Question 17
An applicant for licensure as a private investigations company or the prospective
company representative of the applicant company, must have a - WHAT - with 12
months of investigation related experience.
Correct Answer
Bachelor's Degree
Question 18
"Alarm System" Means:
Correct Answer
(A) electronic equipment and devices designed to detect or signal:(i) an
unauthorized entry or attempted entry of a person or object into a residence,
business, or area monitored by the system; or(ii) the occurrence of a robbery or
other emergency;
Question 19
The offense for impersonating a security officer is a?
Correct Answer
Class A misdemeanor
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Answers Latest
Question 1
An applicant for licensure as a private investigations company or the prospective
company representative of the applicant company, must have what education?
Correct Answer
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
or related course of study
Question 2
What does a Commission Liaison Do?
Correct Answer
They are the liaison between the commission and the Committee
Question 3
What section talks about Firearm Requirements in 1702?
Correct Answer
Sec. 1702.168. FIREARM REQUIREMENTS.
Question 4
Section 35.161 has several different individual license holder requirements for
continuing education credits, but if your profession is not addressed in that section,
what is the default number of hours needed to stay licensed?
Correct Answer
8 hours
Page 1 of 32
,Question 5
The department shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the
complaint until final disposition
Correct Answer
True
Question 6
If you don't have sufficient insurance coverage, this can result in a Class A
misdemeanor? T/F
Correct Answer
True
Question 7
If you commit an offence listed in Article 42A.054 you may lose your license? T/F
Correct Answer
True - Sec. 53.021. AUTHORITY TO REVOKE, SUSPEND, OR DENY LICENSE
Question 8
If you subcontract the work, you must notify your client that another licensed
investigator will work the case? T/F
Correct Answer
True
Question 9
How much should your insurance policy contain for each occurrence for bodily injury
and property damage?
Correct Answer
$100,000 Minimum
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,Question 10
Is the department required to give an appeal bond in any cause arising under chapter
1702?
Correct Answer
No
Question 11
Can the department provide you with an analysis of the your performance on the
examination?
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 12
What does a guard company do?
Correct Answer
Prevent, Prevent access, protect
Question 13
Who is responsible for conducting investigations necessary to enforce a law or rule
governing private investigators?
Correct Answer
The Department
Question 14
If you are an employee of the department, can you still own a PI Company?
Correct Answer
No
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, Question 15
If you are a private investigator, can your spouse also be a member of the committee?
Correct Answer
No
Question 16
If you want to act as a guard company, what kind of license do you require?
Correct Answer
Security Services Contractor
Question 17
An applicant for licensure as a private investigations company or the prospective
company representative of the applicant company, must have a - WHAT - with 12
months of investigation related experience.
Correct Answer
Bachelor's Degree
Question 18
"Alarm System" Means:
Correct Answer
(A) electronic equipment and devices designed to detect or signal:(i) an
unauthorized entry or attempted entry of a person or object into a residence,
business, or area monitored by the system; or(ii) the occurrence of a robbery or
other emergency;
Question 19
The offense for impersonating a security officer is a?
Correct Answer
Class A misdemeanor
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