FLORIDA SECURITY GUARD EXAM TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

Question 1: How many firearms can an officer on duty wear? 
 
Correct answer: 2 
 
Question 2: The identification card issued by the agency to all its partners, principal corporate 
officers and all licensed employees must specify: 
 
Correct answer: Name and license number of card holder, Name and license number of the 
agency, Signature of the agency representative 
 
Question 3: A crime scene is limited to where: 
 
Correct answer: Where the crime occurred, The vehicle used for transport, The home of the 
person crime occurred on 
 
Question 4: An officer should carry a weapon on duty: 
 
Correct answer: When licensed and on an armed post required to do so 
 
Question 5: Either a judge or jury can render a judgment. 
 
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Correct answer: True 
 
Question 6: Before testifying, officers must take an oath or make an affirmation that his/her 
testimony is: 
 
Correct answer: Truthful 
 
Question 7: "Simple Battery" automatically becomes "aggravated" (felony) when performed on a 
uniformed individual: 
 
Correct answer: True 
 
Question 8: A subpoena is: 
 
Correct answer: A usual writ for summoning of witnesses or submission of evidence 
 
Question 9: What is the renewal fee for the security "D" license? 
 
Correct answer: $45 
 
Question 10: A licensee may only carry a firearm of the specific type and caliber with which 
he/she is qualified pursuant to the firearm: 
 
Correct answer: True 
 
Question 11: Whenever a Class "G" licensee discharges his/her firearm in the course of his/her 
duties, the Class "G" licensee shall within 5 working days: 
 
Correct answer: Submit to the department an explanation describing the nature of the incident, 
The necessity for using the firearm, A copy of any report prepared by law enforcement agency 
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Question 12: Failure to timely notify the division of change can result in: 
 
Correct answer: From an administrative fine of $150-$300, Probation or one month suspension 
 
Question 13: The legislature recognizes that untrained or unlicensed persons who are of good 
moral character may be a threat to the public in position of trust. 
 
Correct answer: True 
 
Question 14: A warning shot is only allowable if the circumstances that would otherwise warrant 
the use of deadly force are present. 
 
Correct answer: False 
 
Question 15: Any persons that cannot carry a firearm while providing services regulated by this 
state is called: 
 
Correct answer: Unarmed Security Guard 
 
Question 16: Licensed security officers are NOT law enforcement officers and are NOT granted 
any police powers regarding arrest or use of force. 
 
Correct answer: True 
 
Question 17: Each individual licensed by the department must be: 
 
Correct answer: Be at least 18 years, Be of good moral character, Not have a history of mental 
illness, alcohol or drug abuse 
 
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Question 18: With intent to detain, detaining a person against their will is called? 
 
Correct answer: False arrest 
 
Question 19: The warrant to search a person, place or vehicle is called? 
 
Correct answer: Search warrant 
 
Question 20: Six points to remember when you are a witness are: Do not lie, do not guess, do not 
volunteer, do not argue, do not be afraid and do not lose your temper. 
 
Correct answer: True 
 
Question 21: Chasing a subject into another jurisdiction is called: 
 
Correct answer: Pursuit 
 
Question 22: Which Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable search? 
 
Correct answer: The 4th Amendment 
 
Question 23: Police must, but security personnel do NOT have to read detainees the: 
 
Correct answer: Miranda Rights 
 
Question 24: While Testifying, Security personnel should not give their: 
 
Correct answer: Opinion 
 
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Question 25: Your security badge gives you overall arrest authority. 
 
Correct answer: False 
 
Question 26: The licensing and regulation of Security Personnel in Florida is the responsibility of 
who? 
 
Correct answer: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 
 
Question 27: You know your colleague is slipping away from his/her post for varying periods of 
time, you should: 
 
Correct answer: Notify your supervisor immediately 
 
Question 28: A well-groomed security personnel command more respect: 
 
Correct answer: True 
 
Question 29: Supervisors are the only real source of motivation: 
 
Correct answer: False 
 
Question 30: Security personnel should be as professional, that is why, and you should be: 
 
Correct answer: Trustworthy and loyal, Discreet and dependable, Truthful and friendly 
 
Question 31: Security personnel conduct is closely observed by: 
 
Correct answer: The public, Employers, Fellow officers 
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Question 32: Conduct is defined as: 
 
Correct answer: The way a person acts and speaks 
 
Question 33: Reports on record may be your best friend in court: 
 
Correct answer: True 
 
Question 34: What are the two key words to guide all security officers? 
 
Correct answer: Maturity and Professionalism 
 
Question 35: Talking to yourself is another way to make yourself remember what you saw and 
heard. 
 
Correct answer: True