Florida Class K Firearms Instructor
Certification EXAM QUESTIONS With
Correct And Well Detailed
ANSWERs||2026 Complete exam guide
What is an in house investigator? - ANSWER-Engaged in employer's business only,
employer does not advertise as providing Investigative services for a fee, unarmed,
unlicensed
Where can I take the exam? - ANSWER-By appointment only at one of the eight
regional offices.
What is the PI exam fee? - ANSWER-$100 for the PI exam.
When must I take the exam? - ANSWER-Before applying for the license.
What are the Florida statutes for a PI license? - ANSWER-FL 493.6100 493.6203 FL
493.6301 (5)
Who is exempt from the PI exam requirement? - ANSWER-1. Those with a currently
valid class C license
2. A person with a class C license that has not been invalided or expired for more than
one year.
3. A person with a valid class CC intern license.
How long is the exam? - ANSWER-1.5 to 2 hours.
What are the exam requirements? - ANSWER-Photo ID Personal belongings in a clear
plasticity bag no larger than 8" x 11" in size. No phones in the room.
What are examples of PI violations? - ANSWER-1. Carrying a firearm without a class G
statewide firearm license. 2. Willfully betraying a professional secret or releasing
unauthorized investigative information 3. Impersonating or permitting an investigative
employee to impersonate a law enforcement officer or employee of the state. 4. Using
force or acts of violence except in the lawful protection of the licensee or another from
physical harm. 5. The use of badges, credentials or identification cards which include
any portion of the great Seal of Florida or badges in the shape of the five pointed star. 6.
Operating without a license.
,What are examples of recovery agent violations? - ANSWER-1. Cannot commit a
breach of the peace by acting riotously, forcibly or unlawfully when conducting a
repossession. 2. Failing to safeguard and inventory personal property. Failing to keep
the inventory of personal property for two years 3. Charging the debtor an unreasonable
amount for the recovery, transportation, inventory, storage and disposal of personal
property. 4. Failing to return all personal property the debtor has paid the incurred
expenses for inventory and storage. 5. Failing to notify the debtor by certified mail or
postal proof of mailing within 45 days prior to disposal of personal property. 6. Disposing
of personal property before the end of the 45 day period the debtor is giver by law to
retrieve personal property. 7. Carrying any weapon or firearm on private property when
performing repossessions 8. The recovery agencies R license number is required to be
displayed on both sides of any vehicle used during repossession activities. The number
must appear in lettering no less than 4 inches tall and in a color contrasting from that of
the background. 9. Failure to notify the police or sheriff in the jurisdiction of the
repossession within two hours after recovery.
What are security officer violations? - ANSWER-1. Impersonating a law enforcement
officer or a representative of the state.
2. Using force or acts of violence except in the lawful protection of the licensee or
another from physical harm.
3. Conducting security officer duties without a class D security officer license.
4. Carrying a firearm without a class G state wide firearm license.
5. Performing security duties in a uniform which does not have at least one clearly
visible patch or emblem identifying the employee licensed security agency.
6. Not possessing an identification card and license while on duty.
7. Committing a crime directly related to the license held, such as theft.
8. Leaving an assigned post or sleeping while on duty.
Who should I contact to file a complaint or report unlicensed activity? - ANSWER-
Division of licensing bureau of regulation and enforcement (BRE) 850-245-5499
www.mYlicensesite.com
What is the regulatory body? - ANSWER-DACS. Department of agriculture and
consumer services, division of licensing. Regulates the security industry, private
investigative industry, and recovery agency industry. Chapter 493, Florida statutes
What are valid licenses for a PI in Florida? - ANSWER-Class C
Class CC
What are security agency violations? - ANSWER-1. Using badges, credentials or
identification cards that include any portion of the great seal of Florida or the words
"state of Florida" or badges in the shape of a five pointed star. 2. general liability
insurance policy. 3. Operating without a licensed manager. 4. Not posting the security
agency license disclosıure notice to the public in a conspicuous place.
, Who can a licensed private investigator work for? - ANSWER-They must own or work
for a licensed a class A private investigative agency.
A class CC licensee must work for whom? - ANSWER-Under the direction and control
of a designated sponsoring class C licensee
What is a recovery agent? - ANSWER-Any individual who, for consideration, advertises
as providing or performs repossessions as described below. These individuals and
agencies must be licensed.
What does private investigation mean? - ANSWER-Definition - the investigation by a
person or persons for the following matters:
A. Crime or wrongs done threatened against the United States or any statevor territory
operating under express written authority of the governmental official responsible for
authorizing such investigation b. The identity, habits, conduct, movements,
whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, reputation, or character of any
society, person, or group of persons c. The credibility of witnesses or other persons. d.
The whereabouts of missing persons, owners of abandoned property or escheated
property, or heirs to estates. e. The location or recovery of lost or stolen property. f. The
causes and origin of, or responsibility for, fires, libels, slanders, losses, accidents,
damage, or injuries to real or personal property g. The business of securing evidence to
be used before investigating committees or boards of award or arbitration or in the trial
of civil or criminal cases and the preparation therefor. H. A Class C or Class CC
licensee may perform bodyguard services without obtaining a class D license.
What is a security officer/agency? - ANSWER-Any business that for consideration
advertises as providing or is engaged in the business of furnishing security services as
described below. In order to perform those services, a security officer must own or work
for a licensed security agency. Acts as a bodyguard. Guards property. Transport
prisoners. Guards armored cars. Attempts to prevent theft, misappropriation, or
concealment of property or other valuables. In order to perform those services, a
security officer must own or work for a licensed security agency.
What does repossession mean? - ANSWER-It means the recovery of vehicle (s 320.01
(1), FS) Mobile home (s320.01(2)) Motorboat (327.02) Aircraft (330.27) Personal
watercraft as defined in control, custody and possession of such repossessed property
What is a class C license? - ANSWER-Private investigator, individual
What is a class CC license? - ANSWER-Private investigator intern, individual
What is a class D license? - ANSWER-Security officer, individual
What is a class E license? - ANSWER-Recovery agent, individual
What is a class EE license? - ANSWER-Recovery agent intern, individual
Certification EXAM QUESTIONS With
Correct And Well Detailed
ANSWERs||2026 Complete exam guide
What is an in house investigator? - ANSWER-Engaged in employer's business only,
employer does not advertise as providing Investigative services for a fee, unarmed,
unlicensed
Where can I take the exam? - ANSWER-By appointment only at one of the eight
regional offices.
What is the PI exam fee? - ANSWER-$100 for the PI exam.
When must I take the exam? - ANSWER-Before applying for the license.
What are the Florida statutes for a PI license? - ANSWER-FL 493.6100 493.6203 FL
493.6301 (5)
Who is exempt from the PI exam requirement? - ANSWER-1. Those with a currently
valid class C license
2. A person with a class C license that has not been invalided or expired for more than
one year.
3. A person with a valid class CC intern license.
How long is the exam? - ANSWER-1.5 to 2 hours.
What are the exam requirements? - ANSWER-Photo ID Personal belongings in a clear
plasticity bag no larger than 8" x 11" in size. No phones in the room.
What are examples of PI violations? - ANSWER-1. Carrying a firearm without a class G
statewide firearm license. 2. Willfully betraying a professional secret or releasing
unauthorized investigative information 3. Impersonating or permitting an investigative
employee to impersonate a law enforcement officer or employee of the state. 4. Using
force or acts of violence except in the lawful protection of the licensee or another from
physical harm. 5. The use of badges, credentials or identification cards which include
any portion of the great Seal of Florida or badges in the shape of the five pointed star. 6.
Operating without a license.
,What are examples of recovery agent violations? - ANSWER-1. Cannot commit a
breach of the peace by acting riotously, forcibly or unlawfully when conducting a
repossession. 2. Failing to safeguard and inventory personal property. Failing to keep
the inventory of personal property for two years 3. Charging the debtor an unreasonable
amount for the recovery, transportation, inventory, storage and disposal of personal
property. 4. Failing to return all personal property the debtor has paid the incurred
expenses for inventory and storage. 5. Failing to notify the debtor by certified mail or
postal proof of mailing within 45 days prior to disposal of personal property. 6. Disposing
of personal property before the end of the 45 day period the debtor is giver by law to
retrieve personal property. 7. Carrying any weapon or firearm on private property when
performing repossessions 8. The recovery agencies R license number is required to be
displayed on both sides of any vehicle used during repossession activities. The number
must appear in lettering no less than 4 inches tall and in a color contrasting from that of
the background. 9. Failure to notify the police or sheriff in the jurisdiction of the
repossession within two hours after recovery.
What are security officer violations? - ANSWER-1. Impersonating a law enforcement
officer or a representative of the state.
2. Using force or acts of violence except in the lawful protection of the licensee or
another from physical harm.
3. Conducting security officer duties without a class D security officer license.
4. Carrying a firearm without a class G state wide firearm license.
5. Performing security duties in a uniform which does not have at least one clearly
visible patch or emblem identifying the employee licensed security agency.
6. Not possessing an identification card and license while on duty.
7. Committing a crime directly related to the license held, such as theft.
8. Leaving an assigned post or sleeping while on duty.
Who should I contact to file a complaint or report unlicensed activity? - ANSWER-
Division of licensing bureau of regulation and enforcement (BRE) 850-245-5499
www.mYlicensesite.com
What is the regulatory body? - ANSWER-DACS. Department of agriculture and
consumer services, division of licensing. Regulates the security industry, private
investigative industry, and recovery agency industry. Chapter 493, Florida statutes
What are valid licenses for a PI in Florida? - ANSWER-Class C
Class CC
What are security agency violations? - ANSWER-1. Using badges, credentials or
identification cards that include any portion of the great seal of Florida or the words
"state of Florida" or badges in the shape of a five pointed star. 2. general liability
insurance policy. 3. Operating without a licensed manager. 4. Not posting the security
agency license disclosıure notice to the public in a conspicuous place.
, Who can a licensed private investigator work for? - ANSWER-They must own or work
for a licensed a class A private investigative agency.
A class CC licensee must work for whom? - ANSWER-Under the direction and control
of a designated sponsoring class C licensee
What is a recovery agent? - ANSWER-Any individual who, for consideration, advertises
as providing or performs repossessions as described below. These individuals and
agencies must be licensed.
What does private investigation mean? - ANSWER-Definition - the investigation by a
person or persons for the following matters:
A. Crime or wrongs done threatened against the United States or any statevor territory
operating under express written authority of the governmental official responsible for
authorizing such investigation b. The identity, habits, conduct, movements,
whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, reputation, or character of any
society, person, or group of persons c. The credibility of witnesses or other persons. d.
The whereabouts of missing persons, owners of abandoned property or escheated
property, or heirs to estates. e. The location or recovery of lost or stolen property. f. The
causes and origin of, or responsibility for, fires, libels, slanders, losses, accidents,
damage, or injuries to real or personal property g. The business of securing evidence to
be used before investigating committees or boards of award or arbitration or in the trial
of civil or criminal cases and the preparation therefor. H. A Class C or Class CC
licensee may perform bodyguard services without obtaining a class D license.
What is a security officer/agency? - ANSWER-Any business that for consideration
advertises as providing or is engaged in the business of furnishing security services as
described below. In order to perform those services, a security officer must own or work
for a licensed security agency. Acts as a bodyguard. Guards property. Transport
prisoners. Guards armored cars. Attempts to prevent theft, misappropriation, or
concealment of property or other valuables. In order to perform those services, a
security officer must own or work for a licensed security agency.
What does repossession mean? - ANSWER-It means the recovery of vehicle (s 320.01
(1), FS) Mobile home (s320.01(2)) Motorboat (327.02) Aircraft (330.27) Personal
watercraft as defined in control, custody and possession of such repossessed property
What is a class C license? - ANSWER-Private investigator, individual
What is a class CC license? - ANSWER-Private investigator intern, individual
What is a class D license? - ANSWER-Security officer, individual
What is a class E license? - ANSWER-Recovery agent, individual
What is a class EE license? - ANSWER-Recovery agent intern, individual
