Security Guard 8 Hour Course Final
Exam Questions All Answered Correct
2025\2026 Version.
Security Guard Act of 1992 (#1) - Answer 1. Security industry enforces the rules, regulations
and
procedures of employers.
Security Guard Act of 1992 (#2) - Answer 2. Screening, hiring, and training of security guards is
a
matter of state concern.
Security Guard Act of 1992 (#3) - Answer 3. Uniform standards created.
Security guards must complete: (#1) - Answer 1. 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course
before
being registered (by Dept. of State).
Security guards must complete: (#2) - Answer 2. 16 Hour On-The-Job Training Course within 90
days
of obtaining the first job as a Security Guard.
(Once a security guard has completed the above courses,they are not required to complete
them again, even if they change employers.)
Security guards must annually complete: - Answer 8 Hour Annual In-Service Course every
calendar
year thereafter.
Holders of a Special Armed Guard Registration Card must complete the following courses: (#1) -
Answer 1. 47 Hour Firearms Training Course for Armed
Security Guards.
Holders of a Special Armed Guard Registration Card must complete the following courses: (#2) -
,Exemptions and Waivers - Answer Certain categories of NYS law enforcement officers
may be exempt from, or eligible for a waiver of, the
training requirements of the Security Guard Act.
Functions of a Security Guard A. Public Relations. (#1) - Answer 1. Security Guards are the face
of the organization
they serve.
Functions of a Security Guard A. Public Relations. (#2) - Answer 2. Conduct and appearance
are essential to
positive public image.
Functions of a Security Guard A. Public Relations. (#3) - Answer 3. All contact should be
courteous and professional.
Functions of a Security Guard B. Character. - Answer 1. Honest.
2. Well disciplined.
3. Loyal to the organization they serve.
4. Must perform duties, no matter how routine.
Functions of a Security Guard C. Attitude. - Answer 1. Courteous and considerate.
2. Firm, not belligerent.
3. Non-threatening.
4. Show a genuine interest in duties.
Functions of a Security Guard D. Appearance. - Answer 1. Hard approach.
a. Police style uniform and paramilitary training.
2. Soft approach.
b. Civilian style clothes - shirt, tie, blazer.
Functions of a Security Guard E. Knowledge of the Job. - Answer 1. Security guards are always
learning.
, d. Employer policies and procedures / changes or
Updates.
e. Local laws and rules.
f. Emergency procedures.
Primary Directives #1 - Answer A. Detect - proactive observation and perception, including
patrols.
B. Deter - (prevent crimes from occurring) maintain high visibility, vary patrol routes / times.
C. Report - report and record (both written and
verbal) all observations and contacts per employer policy.
Primary Directives #2 - Answer 1. Positive Continuum Cycle.
Detect
Deter
Report
2. Proactive vs. Reactive.
Proactive - prevents a crime from
occurring.
Reactive - motivated by an incident in
progress.
Security Guard Duties B. Security Guards Must Have Knowledge of
the Facilities Being Protected, such as: - Answer 1. Policies and procedures of the
employer/client,
post assignments, and the security guard operation.
2. Demographics and layout of the facilities and
hours of operation.
Security Guard Duties B. Security Guards Must Have Knowledge of
the Facilities Being Protected, such as: (#s 3,4,&5) - Answer 3. Safety and fire regulations.
4. Alarm and fire fighting procedures.
5. Notification procedures for Police/Fire/EMS
Exam Questions All Answered Correct
2025\2026 Version.
Security Guard Act of 1992 (#1) - Answer 1. Security industry enforces the rules, regulations
and
procedures of employers.
Security Guard Act of 1992 (#2) - Answer 2. Screening, hiring, and training of security guards is
a
matter of state concern.
Security Guard Act of 1992 (#3) - Answer 3. Uniform standards created.
Security guards must complete: (#1) - Answer 1. 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course
before
being registered (by Dept. of State).
Security guards must complete: (#2) - Answer 2. 16 Hour On-The-Job Training Course within 90
days
of obtaining the first job as a Security Guard.
(Once a security guard has completed the above courses,they are not required to complete
them again, even if they change employers.)
Security guards must annually complete: - Answer 8 Hour Annual In-Service Course every
calendar
year thereafter.
Holders of a Special Armed Guard Registration Card must complete the following courses: (#1) -
Answer 1. 47 Hour Firearms Training Course for Armed
Security Guards.
Holders of a Special Armed Guard Registration Card must complete the following courses: (#2) -
,Exemptions and Waivers - Answer Certain categories of NYS law enforcement officers
may be exempt from, or eligible for a waiver of, the
training requirements of the Security Guard Act.
Functions of a Security Guard A. Public Relations. (#1) - Answer 1. Security Guards are the face
of the organization
they serve.
Functions of a Security Guard A. Public Relations. (#2) - Answer 2. Conduct and appearance
are essential to
positive public image.
Functions of a Security Guard A. Public Relations. (#3) - Answer 3. All contact should be
courteous and professional.
Functions of a Security Guard B. Character. - Answer 1. Honest.
2. Well disciplined.
3. Loyal to the organization they serve.
4. Must perform duties, no matter how routine.
Functions of a Security Guard C. Attitude. - Answer 1. Courteous and considerate.
2. Firm, not belligerent.
3. Non-threatening.
4. Show a genuine interest in duties.
Functions of a Security Guard D. Appearance. - Answer 1. Hard approach.
a. Police style uniform and paramilitary training.
2. Soft approach.
b. Civilian style clothes - shirt, tie, blazer.
Functions of a Security Guard E. Knowledge of the Job. - Answer 1. Security guards are always
learning.
, d. Employer policies and procedures / changes or
Updates.
e. Local laws and rules.
f. Emergency procedures.
Primary Directives #1 - Answer A. Detect - proactive observation and perception, including
patrols.
B. Deter - (prevent crimes from occurring) maintain high visibility, vary patrol routes / times.
C. Report - report and record (both written and
verbal) all observations and contacts per employer policy.
Primary Directives #2 - Answer 1. Positive Continuum Cycle.
Detect
Deter
Report
2. Proactive vs. Reactive.
Proactive - prevents a crime from
occurring.
Reactive - motivated by an incident in
progress.
Security Guard Duties B. Security Guards Must Have Knowledge of
the Facilities Being Protected, such as: - Answer 1. Policies and procedures of the
employer/client,
post assignments, and the security guard operation.
2. Demographics and layout of the facilities and
hours of operation.
Security Guard Duties B. Security Guards Must Have Knowledge of
the Facilities Being Protected, such as: (#s 3,4,&5) - Answer 3. Safety and fire regulations.
4. Alarm and fire fighting procedures.
5. Notification procedures for Police/Fire/EMS
