Private security Exam Prep 2026 – A Review
of 160 Recent Exam Questions with Correct
Verified Answers/ TX Private Security
Practice Test 2026-2027 (new!)
Since you're licensed in Texas, can your security guard uniform include the state
seal of texas? - ANSWER-No
A license issued by the department that entitles a person to operate as an
investigations company is what? - ANSWER-Company license
If you are going to offer personal protection services, what type of company would
you be acting as a? - ANSWER-GUARD COMPANY
How old must a security officer be in order to get licensed? - ANSWER-18
If you install and maintain electronic access control devices, you are acting as what
type of company? - ANSWER-Electronic Access Control Device Company
If you violate a law or rule, but the chapters don't state a maximum amount, the
commission can issue a fine not to exceed - ANSWER-$5,000 per day for each
violation
Is there a fee to update employee information? - ANSWER-Yes
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,When you hear people talk about "The Department" they're talking about? -
ANSWER-Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
If a client requests a written contract, how many days do you have to provide them
with the contract? - ANSWER-7
Prior to applying to become a personal protection officer, you must have: -
ANSWER-Either possess a valid security officer commission issued prior to
applying for a personal protection license, or submit an application for security
officer commission in conjunction with the application for a personal protection
license;
The department shall annually make available - WHERE - a report of regulatory
statistics for the preceding state fiscal year. - ANSWER-department's Internet
website
Can you offer locksmith services if you don't have a security services contractor
license? - ANSWER-No
The security officer commission gives a person the ability to carry a firearm? T/F -
ANSWER-True
The amount of the penalty shall be based on? - ANSWER-efforts made by the
respondent to correct the violation;
The fines collected under Chapter 1702 may not be used to? - ANSWER-The
fines collected under this chapter may not be used to administer this chapter
(1702)?
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, A company license holder shall maintain for inspection by the department at the
company principal place of business: - ANSWER-two recent color photographs
If you hire a person who is required to hold a license or security commission, you
could face a fine not to exceed - ANSWER-$10,000
If you want to offer security services only, what type of license do you need? -
ANSWER-Class B
Can alarm systems companies rekey electronic control devices that can be
activated by a key? - ANSWER-No
How many years of experience do you need in order to apply to become an
Investigations Company? - ANSWER-3
How long is the course for a personal protection officer? - ANSWER-15
Who investigates alleged violations of chapter 1702? - ANSWER-The
Commission
If the examination results will be delayed for longer than 90 days after the
examination date, the department should notify you before - ANSWER-90 days
How long does an individual license holder have to transfer their license from one
employer to another? - ANSWER-14 days
How old must you be in order to become a personal protection officer? -
ANSWER-21
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of 160 Recent Exam Questions with Correct
Verified Answers/ TX Private Security
Practice Test 2026-2027 (new!)
Since you're licensed in Texas, can your security guard uniform include the state
seal of texas? - ANSWER-No
A license issued by the department that entitles a person to operate as an
investigations company is what? - ANSWER-Company license
If you are going to offer personal protection services, what type of company would
you be acting as a? - ANSWER-GUARD COMPANY
How old must a security officer be in order to get licensed? - ANSWER-18
If you install and maintain electronic access control devices, you are acting as what
type of company? - ANSWER-Electronic Access Control Device Company
If you violate a law or rule, but the chapters don't state a maximum amount, the
commission can issue a fine not to exceed - ANSWER-$5,000 per day for each
violation
Is there a fee to update employee information? - ANSWER-Yes
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,When you hear people talk about "The Department" they're talking about? -
ANSWER-Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
If a client requests a written contract, how many days do you have to provide them
with the contract? - ANSWER-7
Prior to applying to become a personal protection officer, you must have: -
ANSWER-Either possess a valid security officer commission issued prior to
applying for a personal protection license, or submit an application for security
officer commission in conjunction with the application for a personal protection
license;
The department shall annually make available - WHERE - a report of regulatory
statistics for the preceding state fiscal year. - ANSWER-department's Internet
website
Can you offer locksmith services if you don't have a security services contractor
license? - ANSWER-No
The security officer commission gives a person the ability to carry a firearm? T/F -
ANSWER-True
The amount of the penalty shall be based on? - ANSWER-efforts made by the
respondent to correct the violation;
The fines collected under Chapter 1702 may not be used to? - ANSWER-The
fines collected under this chapter may not be used to administer this chapter
(1702)?
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, A company license holder shall maintain for inspection by the department at the
company principal place of business: - ANSWER-two recent color photographs
If you hire a person who is required to hold a license or security commission, you
could face a fine not to exceed - ANSWER-$10,000
If you want to offer security services only, what type of license do you need? -
ANSWER-Class B
Can alarm systems companies rekey electronic control devices that can be
activated by a key? - ANSWER-No
How many years of experience do you need in order to apply to become an
Investigations Company? - ANSWER-3
How long is the course for a personal protection officer? - ANSWER-15
Who investigates alleged violations of chapter 1702? - ANSWER-The
Commission
If the examination results will be delayed for longer than 90 days after the
examination date, the department should notify you before - ANSWER-90 days
How long does an individual license holder have to transfer their license from one
employer to another? - ANSWER-14 days
How old must you be in order to become a personal protection officer? -
ANSWER-21
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