CLASS D SECURITY LICENSE TEST 2026 Florida Division of Licensing | Chapter 493, F.S.
CLASS D Security License Test 2026
Exam Questions and Answers
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Examination Overview: This comprehensive 100-question examination is aligned with the Florida Class D
Security License requirements issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(FDACS), Division of Licensing, under the authority of Chapter 493, Florida Statutes. The exam covers nine
integrated content areas: licensing and regulatory framework, criminal law, use of force, observation and patrol,
emergency response, professionalism and ethics, security operations, terrorism awareness, and applied case
studies. Each question includes a verified correct answer and a detailed rationale citing the relevant Florida
statute, regulatory requirement, or professional standard. A minimum passing score of 75% is required by
FDACS for licensure.
Total Questions 100 Passing Score 75%
Cognitive Mix 30% Recall / 50% Application / 20% Analysis Style 70% Scenario / 25% Recall / 5% Case
Regulatory Body FDACS, Division of Licensing Governing Statute Chapter 493, F.S.
Section 1: Licensing Requirements, Regulations, and Legal Authority
FDACS, Chapter 493, License Eligibility, ID Card Requirements, & Renewal Process
Q1: Which Florida state agency serves as the primary regulatory authority for Class D security
officer licenses?
A. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing
[CORRECT]
C. Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
D. Florida Attorney General's Office
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Chapter 493, F.S., the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS),
Division of Licensing is the sole regulatory authority for Class D security licenses. FDLE handles criminal
investigations, DBPR oversees professional trades, and the Attorney General's Office addresses consumer
protection litigation, not security licensure.
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Q2: A newly hired security officer trainee asks which Florida statute governs their licensure. The
correct response is:
A. Chapter 790, Florida Statutes (Weapons and Firearms)
B. Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (Law Enforcement Training)
C. Chapter 493, Florida Statutes (Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession
Services) [CORRECT]
D. Chapter 776, Florida Statutes (Justifiable Use of Force)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chapter 493, F.S. is the governing statute for the private security industry, including Class D licenses.
Chapter 790 governs firearms, Chapter 943 governs law enforcement officer training, and Chapter 776 addresses
justifiable use of force; none of these establishes security officer licensure requirements.
Q3: The minimum required pre-assignment training course for a Class D security officer license at
an FDACS-approved facility is:
A. 24 hours
B. 32 hours
C. 40 hours [CORRECT]
D. 80 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florida Administrative Code requires 40 hours of training at an FDACS-approved training facility before a
Class D license can be issued. The 24-hour and 32-hour options do not satisfy Class D requirements; 80 hours
applies to specialized armed (Class G) training when combined with additional coursework.
Q4: Maria is 17 years old and wants to apply for a Florida Class D security license. What is the
correct advice?
A. She may apply immediately with parental consent
B. She must wait until she is 18 years old [CORRECT]
C. She may apply at 17 if she has a high school diploma
D. She may apply at 17 only if sponsored by a Class B agency
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law requires Class D applicants to be at least 18 years of age. Parental consent, diploma, or
agency sponsorship do not override the minimum age requirement. Maria must wait until her 18th birthday to submit a
valid application to FDACS.
Q5: An applicant was involuntarily committed to a treatment facility for substance abuse two years
ago. How does this affect Class D eligibility?
A. No impact; only felony convictions matter
B. The applicant is permanently disqualified from licensure
C. The applicant is disqualified due to the controlled substance commitment [CORRECT]
D. The applicant may apply only with a court order
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Chapter 493, F.S., eligibility requires that the applicant has not been committed for controlled
substance abuse. This is a separate disqualifier from criminal history. Felony convictions also disqualify, but the
commitment alone bars licensure regardless of criminal record.
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Q6: During the application process, an officer is asked about U.S. citizenship. Which statement is
accurate?
A. Only U.S. citizens may obtain a Class D license
B. Both U.S. citizens and legal resident aliens may obtain a Class D license [CORRECT]
C. Applicants must be U.S. citizens OR hold a valid work visa
D. Citizenship is not required if the applicant passes the background check
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law permits both U.S. citizens and legal resident aliens to apply for a Class D license. A work visa
alone is insufficient; legal residency is required. Citizenship is preferred but not exclusive, provided the legal
residency status is verifiable through documentation.
Q7: A Florida Class D security license is valid for:
A. 1 year from the date of issuance
B. 2 years from the date of issuance or renewal [CORRECT]
C. 3 years from the date of issuance
D. 5 years from the date of issuance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Chapter 493, F.S., Class D licenses are valid for two years. Licensees must renew before
expiration to maintain active status. The one-year option does not exist; the three- and five-year options apply to other
professional licenses, not Class D.
Q8: Officer Johnson's Class D license expires on March 1, 2026. When is the recommended
renewal application window?
A. January 1 to February 28, 2026
B. December 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026
C. 60 to 90 days before expiration, approximately December 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026 [CORRECT]
D. Any time within the calendar year of expiration
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FDACS recommends applicants submit renewal applications 60-90 days before the expiration date to
ensure processing is completed. Submitting within 30 days risks lapse of authority to work. Renewing too early (more
than 90 days out) may result in application rejection or return.
Q9: Which of the following is NOT a required element on a Class D security officer identification
card?
A. The officer's full name
B. The license number issued by FDACS
C. The officer's home address [CORRECT]
D. The name of the employing agency and the officer's photograph
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chapter 493 requires the ID card to display the officer's name, license number, agency name, and
photograph. The home address is NOT required; disclosing it would create privacy and security risks. The other
elements are mandatory for proper identification of licensees.
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CLASS D Security License Test 2026
Exam Questions and Answers
Latest Version — Verified 100% Completely
Examination Overview: This comprehensive 100-question examination is aligned with the Florida Class D
Security License requirements issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(FDACS), Division of Licensing, under the authority of Chapter 493, Florida Statutes. The exam covers nine
integrated content areas: licensing and regulatory framework, criminal law, use of force, observation and patrol,
emergency response, professionalism and ethics, security operations, terrorism awareness, and applied case
studies. Each question includes a verified correct answer and a detailed rationale citing the relevant Florida
statute, regulatory requirement, or professional standard. A minimum passing score of 75% is required by
FDACS for licensure.
Total Questions 100 Passing Score 75%
Cognitive Mix 30% Recall / 50% Application / 20% Analysis Style 70% Scenario / 25% Recall / 5% Case
Regulatory Body FDACS, Division of Licensing Governing Statute Chapter 493, F.S.
Section 1: Licensing Requirements, Regulations, and Legal Authority
FDACS, Chapter 493, License Eligibility, ID Card Requirements, & Renewal Process
Q1: Which Florida state agency serves as the primary regulatory authority for Class D security
officer licenses?
A. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing
[CORRECT]
C. Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
D. Florida Attorney General's Office
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Chapter 493, F.S., the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS),
Division of Licensing is the sole regulatory authority for Class D security licenses. FDLE handles criminal
investigations, DBPR oversees professional trades, and the Attorney General's Office addresses consumer
protection litigation, not security licensure.
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Q2: A newly hired security officer trainee asks which Florida statute governs their licensure. The
correct response is:
A. Chapter 790, Florida Statutes (Weapons and Firearms)
B. Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (Law Enforcement Training)
C. Chapter 493, Florida Statutes (Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession
Services) [CORRECT]
D. Chapter 776, Florida Statutes (Justifiable Use of Force)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chapter 493, F.S. is the governing statute for the private security industry, including Class D licenses.
Chapter 790 governs firearms, Chapter 943 governs law enforcement officer training, and Chapter 776 addresses
justifiable use of force; none of these establishes security officer licensure requirements.
Q3: The minimum required pre-assignment training course for a Class D security officer license at
an FDACS-approved facility is:
A. 24 hours
B. 32 hours
C. 40 hours [CORRECT]
D. 80 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florida Administrative Code requires 40 hours of training at an FDACS-approved training facility before a
Class D license can be issued. The 24-hour and 32-hour options do not satisfy Class D requirements; 80 hours
applies to specialized armed (Class G) training when combined with additional coursework.
Q4: Maria is 17 years old and wants to apply for a Florida Class D security license. What is the
correct advice?
A. She may apply immediately with parental consent
B. She must wait until she is 18 years old [CORRECT]
C. She may apply at 17 if she has a high school diploma
D. She may apply at 17 only if sponsored by a Class B agency
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law requires Class D applicants to be at least 18 years of age. Parental consent, diploma, or
agency sponsorship do not override the minimum age requirement. Maria must wait until her 18th birthday to submit a
valid application to FDACS.
Q5: An applicant was involuntarily committed to a treatment facility for substance abuse two years
ago. How does this affect Class D eligibility?
A. No impact; only felony convictions matter
B. The applicant is permanently disqualified from licensure
C. The applicant is disqualified due to the controlled substance commitment [CORRECT]
D. The applicant may apply only with a court order
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Chapter 493, F.S., eligibility requires that the applicant has not been committed for controlled
substance abuse. This is a separate disqualifier from criminal history. Felony convictions also disqualify, but the
commitment alone bars licensure regardless of criminal record.
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Q6: During the application process, an officer is asked about U.S. citizenship. Which statement is
accurate?
A. Only U.S. citizens may obtain a Class D license
B. Both U.S. citizens and legal resident aliens may obtain a Class D license [CORRECT]
C. Applicants must be U.S. citizens OR hold a valid work visa
D. Citizenship is not required if the applicant passes the background check
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida law permits both U.S. citizens and legal resident aliens to apply for a Class D license. A work visa
alone is insufficient; legal residency is required. Citizenship is preferred but not exclusive, provided the legal
residency status is verifiable through documentation.
Q7: A Florida Class D security license is valid for:
A. 1 year from the date of issuance
B. 2 years from the date of issuance or renewal [CORRECT]
C. 3 years from the date of issuance
D. 5 years from the date of issuance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Chapter 493, F.S., Class D licenses are valid for two years. Licensees must renew before
expiration to maintain active status. The one-year option does not exist; the three- and five-year options apply to other
professional licenses, not Class D.
Q8: Officer Johnson's Class D license expires on March 1, 2026. When is the recommended
renewal application window?
A. January 1 to February 28, 2026
B. December 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026
C. 60 to 90 days before expiration, approximately December 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026 [CORRECT]
D. Any time within the calendar year of expiration
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FDACS recommends applicants submit renewal applications 60-90 days before the expiration date to
ensure processing is completed. Submitting within 30 days risks lapse of authority to work. Renewing too early (more
than 90 days out) may result in application rejection or return.
Q9: Which of the following is NOT a required element on a Class D security officer identification
card?
A. The officer's full name
B. The license number issued by FDACS
C. The officer's home address [CORRECT]
D. The name of the employing agency and the officer's photograph
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chapter 493 requires the ID card to display the officer's name, license number, agency name, and
photograph. The home address is NOT required; disclosing it would create privacy and security risks. The other
elements are mandatory for proper identification of licensees.
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