[GAPSA] Georgia Private Security Agency
Licensureination Certification Exam
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Question 1. What is the minimum surety bond amount required for a private security agency
license in Georgia?
A) $10,000
B) $25,000
C) $50,000
D) $75,000
Answer: B
Explanation: O.C.G.A. § 43‑38‑5 mandates a $25,000 surety bond or a net‑worth affidavit as a
financial condition for licensure.
Question 2. Which Georgia statute establishes the Private Detective and Security Agencies Act?
A) O.C.G.A. Title 16, Chapter 5
B) O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 38
C) O.C.G.A. Title 31, Chapter 12
D) O.C.G.A. Title 24, Chapter 16
Answer: B
Explanation: The Private Detective and Security Agencies Act is codified in Title 43, Chapter 38
of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Question 3. Who has the authority to revoke a private security agency’s license in Georgia?
A) The Governor
B) The Georgia State Police Chief
C) The Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies
D) The Attorney General
, [GAPSA] Georgia Private Security Agency
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Answer: C
Explanation: The Board is empowered by O.C.G.A. § 43‑38‑11 to grant, suspend, or revoke
licenses.
Question 4. A “Qualifying Agent” may satisfy the experience requirement with how many years
of private security work?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Explanation: The Board requires a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in the
security field to qualify as a Qualifying Agent.
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method for a new agency to prove
net‑worth if it does not post a surety bond?
A) Certified bank statement
B) Affidavit of net‑worth signed before a notary
C) Letter of credit from a financial institution
D) Personal guarantee from the Qualifying Agent
Answer: D
Explanation: Georgia law allows a net‑worth affidavit, bank statement, or letter of credit, but a
personal guarantee alone does not satisfy the statutory financial requirement.
, [GAPSA] Georgia Private Security Agency
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Question 6. Under the reciprocity provisions, an out‑of‑state agency may operate temporarily in
Georgia for a maximum of:
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
Answer: C
Explanation: The Board permits a temporary permit for up to ninety (90) consecutive days for
agencies from reciprocal states.
Question 7. Which of the following employees is required to be registered with the Board within
30 days of employment?
A) Unarmed security guard working in a private mall
B) Armed security guard carrying a firearm on duty
C) Administrative staff without field duties
D) Part‑time concierge staff
Answer: B
Explanation: Chapter 509‑1‑4 obligates mandatory registration of all armed security officers
within thirty days of hire.
Question 8. An unarmed guard may be exempt from registration if the employer provides:
A) A copy of the guard’s driver’s license
B) Proof of a background check and a signed affidavit of exemption
C) A copy of the agency’s liability insurance policy
D) A copy of the guard’s college transcript
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Answer: B
Explanation: The Board allows exemption for unarmed guards when a background check and an
exemption affidavit are maintained on‑site.
Question 9. Which advertising element is required on all promotional materials for a licensed
security agency?
A) The agency’s slogan
B) The agency’s physical address only
C) The Board‑issued license number
D) The names of all security officers
Answer: C
Explanation: O.C.G.A. § 43‑38‑13 requires the license number to appear on all advertisements,
business cards, and vehicle decals.
Question 10. A security agency’s badge design that closely resembles a local police
department’s badge is:
A) Permitted if the colors differ
B) Allowed with Board approval
C) Prohibited as it may cause confusion
D) Allowed if the agency is in a rural county
Answer: C
Explanation: The Board’s regulations forbid badge designs that could be confused with
law‑enforcement insignia to prevent impersonation.
Licensureination Certification Exam
Preparation
Question 1. What is the minimum surety bond amount required for a private security agency
license in Georgia?
A) $10,000
B) $25,000
C) $50,000
D) $75,000
Answer: B
Explanation: O.C.G.A. § 43‑38‑5 mandates a $25,000 surety bond or a net‑worth affidavit as a
financial condition for licensure.
Question 2. Which Georgia statute establishes the Private Detective and Security Agencies Act?
A) O.C.G.A. Title 16, Chapter 5
B) O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 38
C) O.C.G.A. Title 31, Chapter 12
D) O.C.G.A. Title 24, Chapter 16
Answer: B
Explanation: The Private Detective and Security Agencies Act is codified in Title 43, Chapter 38
of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Question 3. Who has the authority to revoke a private security agency’s license in Georgia?
A) The Governor
B) The Georgia State Police Chief
C) The Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies
D) The Attorney General
, [GAPSA] Georgia Private Security Agency
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Answer: C
Explanation: The Board is empowered by O.C.G.A. § 43‑38‑11 to grant, suspend, or revoke
licenses.
Question 4. A “Qualifying Agent” may satisfy the experience requirement with how many years
of private security work?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Explanation: The Board requires a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in the
security field to qualify as a Qualifying Agent.
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method for a new agency to prove
net‑worth if it does not post a surety bond?
A) Certified bank statement
B) Affidavit of net‑worth signed before a notary
C) Letter of credit from a financial institution
D) Personal guarantee from the Qualifying Agent
Answer: D
Explanation: Georgia law allows a net‑worth affidavit, bank statement, or letter of credit, but a
personal guarantee alone does not satisfy the statutory financial requirement.
, [GAPSA] Georgia Private Security Agency
Licensureination Certification Exam
Preparation
Question 6. Under the reciprocity provisions, an out‑of‑state agency may operate temporarily in
Georgia for a maximum of:
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
Answer: C
Explanation: The Board permits a temporary permit for up to ninety (90) consecutive days for
agencies from reciprocal states.
Question 7. Which of the following employees is required to be registered with the Board within
30 days of employment?
A) Unarmed security guard working in a private mall
B) Armed security guard carrying a firearm on duty
C) Administrative staff without field duties
D) Part‑time concierge staff
Answer: B
Explanation: Chapter 509‑1‑4 obligates mandatory registration of all armed security officers
within thirty days of hire.
Question 8. An unarmed guard may be exempt from registration if the employer provides:
A) A copy of the guard’s driver’s license
B) Proof of a background check and a signed affidavit of exemption
C) A copy of the agency’s liability insurance policy
D) A copy of the guard’s college transcript
, [GAPSA] Georgia Private Security Agency
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Answer: B
Explanation: The Board allows exemption for unarmed guards when a background check and an
exemption affidavit are maintained on‑site.
Question 9. Which advertising element is required on all promotional materials for a licensed
security agency?
A) The agency’s slogan
B) The agency’s physical address only
C) The Board‑issued license number
D) The names of all security officers
Answer: C
Explanation: O.C.G.A. § 43‑38‑13 requires the license number to appear on all advertisements,
business cards, and vehicle decals.
Question 10. A security agency’s badge design that closely resembles a local police
department’s badge is:
A) Permitted if the colors differ
B) Allowed with Board approval
C) Prohibited as it may cause confusion
D) Allowed if the agency is in a rural county
Answer: C
Explanation: The Board’s regulations forbid badge designs that could be confused with
law‑enforcement insignia to prevent impersonation.
