Private Security Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
An applicant for licensure as a private investigations company or the prospective company
representative of the applicant company, must have what education? - answer✔Bachelor's
Degree in Criminal Justice
or related course of study
What does a Commission Liaison Do? - answer✔They are the liaison between the commission
and the Committee
What section talks about Firearm Requirements in 1702? - answer✔Sec. 1702.168. FIREARM
REQUIREMENTS.
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? - answer✔8 hours
The department shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until
final disposition - answer✔True
If you don't have sufficient insurance coverage, this can result in a Class A misdemeanor? T/F -
answer✔True
If you commit an offence listed in Article 42A.054 you may lose your license? T/F -
answer✔True - Sec. 53.021. AUTHORITY TO REVOKE, SUSPEND, OR DENY LICENSE
If you subcontract the work, you must notify your client that another licensed investigator will
work the case? T/F - answer✔True
How much should your insurance policy contain for each occurrence for bodily injury and
property damage? - answer✔$100,000 Minimum
Is the department required to give an appeal bond in any cause arising under chapter 1702? -
answer✔No
What does a guard company do? - answer✔Prevent, Prevent access, protect
Who is responsible for conducting investigations necessary to enforce a law or rule governing
private investigators? - answer✔The Department
If you are an employee of the department, can you still own a PI Company? - answer✔No
If you are a private investigator, can your spouse also be a member of the committee? -
answer✔No
If you want to act as a guard company, what kind of license do you require? - answer✔Security
Services Contractor
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. - answer✔Bachelor's Degree
"Alarm System" Means: - 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;
The offense for impersonating a security officer is a? - answer✔Class A misdemeanor
Do repossession agents require a locksmith license since they need to replace or install locks for
the property they repossess? - answer✔No
If your license is probated, the commission may require the person to? - answer✔limit practice to
the areas prescribed by the department;
How long is a committee member's term? - answer✔6 Years
If you show strong evidence of rehabilitation during or after your release, can the department use
it to consider a disqualifying criminal offense? - answer✔Yes
If you are hired to protect a private business, would you be classified as a security officer? -
answer✔Yes
The commission has the power to: - answer✔(1) determine the qualifications of company license
holders, individual license holders, and commissioned security officers;(2) investigate alleged
violations of this chapter and of commission rules;(3) adopt rules necessary to implement this
chapter; and(4) establish and enforce standards governing the safety and conduct of each person
regulated under this chapter.
What is a class A license? - answer✔investigations company license
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