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Texas Private Security Board Qualified Manager Exam
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Texas Private Security Board Qualified Manager Exam
ACTUAL EXAM COVERAGE (ALL CONTENTS COVERED)
The Texas Private Security Board Qualified Manager Exam evaluates a candidate’s ability to legally and
professionally manage a licensed private security company in Texas. The exam focuses heavily on Texas
Occupations Code Chapter 1702, Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rules, licensing procedures,
compliance responsibilities, security operations management, ethical standards, and administrative
recordkeeping.
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE (STUDY VERSION)
The Texas Private Security Board Qualified Manager Exam covers Texas security laws (Chapter 1702),
licensing and registration compliance, qualified manager duties, use-of-force laws, firearms rules,
detention authority limits, ethical standards, employee supervision, company recordkeeping, contract
management, complaint handling, and administrative enforcement procedures.
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1.
A qualified manager hires a new unarmed security officer and allows them to work immediately before
registration approval. What is the most likely consequence?
A. No consequence if the officer has a clean background
B. Administrative violation for employing an unregistered officer under Chapter 1702
C. The officer becomes automatically commissioned after 30 days
D. The company is exempt if the client requested immediate coverage
Answer: B
Rationale: Texas law requires proper registration before performing regulated security duties.
2.
A client requests that guards carry firearms even though they are registered as non-commissioned
officers. What is the qualified manager’s best response?
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A. Allow it if the guards have personal firearms permits
B. Refuse and assign only commissioned officers who meet training requirements
C. Allow it if the firearms are stored in the vehicle
D. Permit it only during night shifts
Answer: B
Rationale: Firearms duties require commissioned officer registration and training compliance.
3.
A security officer detains a suspected shoplifter and searches their bag without consent. What is the
most likely legal risk?
A. No risk because security guards have police authority
B. Liability for unlawful search and possible civil rights violation
C. Immediate promotion for preventing theft
D. Legal protection under federal law for all security actions
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Answer: B
Rationale: Security officers have limited authority; improper search may create civil liability.
4.
A qualified manager discovers an employee has a felony conviction that was not disclosed during hiring.
What is the most appropriate action?
A. Ignore it because it happened several years ago
B. Remove the employee from regulated duties and report or take action as required
C. Allow the employee to continue because they passed training
D. Promote the employee to supervisor due to experience
Answer: B
Rationale: Criminal history may disqualify registration and must be addressed for compliance.
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Texas Private Security Board Qualified Manager Exam
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Texas Private Security Board Qualified Manager Exam
ACTUAL EXAM COVERAGE (ALL CONTENTS COVERED)
The Texas Private Security Board Qualified Manager Exam evaluates a candidate’s ability to legally and
professionally manage a licensed private security company in Texas. The exam focuses heavily on Texas
Occupations Code Chapter 1702, Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rules, licensing procedures,
compliance responsibilities, security operations management, ethical standards, and administrative
recordkeeping.
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE (STUDY VERSION)
The Texas Private Security Board Qualified Manager Exam covers Texas security laws (Chapter 1702),
licensing and registration compliance, qualified manager duties, use-of-force laws, firearms rules,
detention authority limits, ethical standards, employee supervision, company recordkeeping, contract
management, complaint handling, and administrative enforcement procedures.
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1.
A qualified manager hires a new unarmed security officer and allows them to work immediately before
registration approval. What is the most likely consequence?
A. No consequence if the officer has a clean background
B. Administrative violation for employing an unregistered officer under Chapter 1702
C. The officer becomes automatically commissioned after 30 days
D. The company is exempt if the client requested immediate coverage
Answer: B
Rationale: Texas law requires proper registration before performing regulated security duties.
2.
A client requests that guards carry firearms even though they are registered as non-commissioned
officers. What is the qualified manager’s best response?
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A. Allow it if the guards have personal firearms permits
B. Refuse and assign only commissioned officers who meet training requirements
C. Allow it if the firearms are stored in the vehicle
D. Permit it only during night shifts
Answer: B
Rationale: Firearms duties require commissioned officer registration and training compliance.
3.
A security officer detains a suspected shoplifter and searches their bag without consent. What is the
most likely legal risk?
A. No risk because security guards have police authority
B. Liability for unlawful search and possible civil rights violation
C. Immediate promotion for preventing theft
D. Legal protection under federal law for all security actions
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Answer: B
Rationale: Security officers have limited authority; improper search may create civil liability.
4.
A qualified manager discovers an employee has a felony conviction that was not disclosed during hiring.
What is the most appropriate action?
A. Ignore it because it happened several years ago
B. Remove the employee from regulated duties and report or take action as required
C. Allow the employee to continue because they passed training
D. Promote the employee to supervisor due to experience
Answer: B
Rationale: Criminal history may disqualify registration and must be addressed for compliance.
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