Prep for Guard Card Exam 2026-2027 with a
Review of 200 Practice Questions and Correct
Answers/ State of Nevada Work Card Exam Prep
2026-2027/ Work Card Answered Practice Test
The Board shall from time to time adopt regulations to enable it to carry out the
provisions of this chapter, therefore it is the responsibility of the licensee/registrant
to read and review NRS Chapter 648 and Nevada Administrative Code chapter 648
pertaining to a licensee/registrant's rights and/or obligations.
True
-ANSWER- True
Your guard card can be revoked at any time if you fail to fulfill your
responsibilities to the BSIS or your employer.
True
-ANSWER- True
The general public judges a security guard based on:
A. Appearance
B. Speech
C. Attitude
D. All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
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,You see a man pour gasoline on the ground and then light it with a match. You can
arrest this man: - ANSWER-True
According to the law, what criteria must be met in order for you to make an arrest:
A. The suspect must admit to the crime
B. The crime must have been committed or attempted in your presence
C. Someone told you the suspect did it - ANSWER-The crime must have been
committed or attempted in your presence
According to the law, which conditions must exists before you can make an arrest?
A. The felony must have been committed and you must have reason to believe the
person did it
B. You think a crime has been committed and the person is the only one around
C. A citizen tells you someone has just been assaulted - ANSWER-The felony
must have been committed and you must have reason to believe the person did it
What should you say to a person you are planning to arrest?
A. State your intent to arrest
B. State the crime for which you are intending to arrest
C. State your authority to arrest
D. All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
Once you have detained a person against their will, you have placed that person
under citizens arrest: - ANSWER-True
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,If you are struggling to get a person under control and there are bystanders, what
does the law say you can do?
A. Ask the bystanders to help you
B. Demand the bystanders help you
C. Demand the bystanders call the police - ANSWER-Ask the bystanders to help
you
Under what conditions may reasonable force be used against a suspect?
A. Protection of self
B. Protection of others
C. To overcome suspect resistance
D. Any of the above - ANSWER-Any of the above
You should:
A. Not search a suspect unless you have reason to believe he has a weapon
B. Search all suspects immediately
C. Search only suspects suspected of major crimes
D. Search only those suspects with a police record - ANSWER-Not search a
suspect unless you have reason to believe he has a weapon
What must you do before you frisk a suspect?
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, A. Handcuff the suspect
B. Arrest the suspect
C. Tie the suspects hands over his head
D. Write your report - ANSWER-Arrest the suspect
A frisk by a security guard is a search for:
A. Weapons only
B. Stolen property only
C. Weapons or Stolen property
D. Anything - ANSWER-Weapons only
How soon must you turn over the suspect after making an arrest to the police?
A. Without delay
B. At any time
C. After reporting to you supervisor - ANSWER-Without delay
It would be lawful if you held a suspect for two hours so your supervisor could
question the suspect before you called the police - ANSWER-False
If you have made a lawful arrest, a local peace officer:
A. Must take custody of the suspect only if the crime is a felony
B. Must take custody of the suspect only if the crime is a misdemeanor
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Review of 200 Practice Questions and Correct
Answers/ State of Nevada Work Card Exam Prep
2026-2027/ Work Card Answered Practice Test
The Board shall from time to time adopt regulations to enable it to carry out the
provisions of this chapter, therefore it is the responsibility of the licensee/registrant
to read and review NRS Chapter 648 and Nevada Administrative Code chapter 648
pertaining to a licensee/registrant's rights and/or obligations.
True
-ANSWER- True
Your guard card can be revoked at any time if you fail to fulfill your
responsibilities to the BSIS or your employer.
True
-ANSWER- True
The general public judges a security guard based on:
A. Appearance
B. Speech
C. Attitude
D. All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
1
,You see a man pour gasoline on the ground and then light it with a match. You can
arrest this man: - ANSWER-True
According to the law, what criteria must be met in order for you to make an arrest:
A. The suspect must admit to the crime
B. The crime must have been committed or attempted in your presence
C. Someone told you the suspect did it - ANSWER-The crime must have been
committed or attempted in your presence
According to the law, which conditions must exists before you can make an arrest?
A. The felony must have been committed and you must have reason to believe the
person did it
B. You think a crime has been committed and the person is the only one around
C. A citizen tells you someone has just been assaulted - ANSWER-The felony
must have been committed and you must have reason to believe the person did it
What should you say to a person you are planning to arrest?
A. State your intent to arrest
B. State the crime for which you are intending to arrest
C. State your authority to arrest
D. All of the above - ANSWER-All of the above
Once you have detained a person against their will, you have placed that person
under citizens arrest: - ANSWER-True
2
,If you are struggling to get a person under control and there are bystanders, what
does the law say you can do?
A. Ask the bystanders to help you
B. Demand the bystanders help you
C. Demand the bystanders call the police - ANSWER-Ask the bystanders to help
you
Under what conditions may reasonable force be used against a suspect?
A. Protection of self
B. Protection of others
C. To overcome suspect resistance
D. Any of the above - ANSWER-Any of the above
You should:
A. Not search a suspect unless you have reason to believe he has a weapon
B. Search all suspects immediately
C. Search only suspects suspected of major crimes
D. Search only those suspects with a police record - ANSWER-Not search a
suspect unless you have reason to believe he has a weapon
What must you do before you frisk a suspect?
3
, A. Handcuff the suspect
B. Arrest the suspect
C. Tie the suspects hands over his head
D. Write your report - ANSWER-Arrest the suspect
A frisk by a security guard is a search for:
A. Weapons only
B. Stolen property only
C. Weapons or Stolen property
D. Anything - ANSWER-Weapons only
How soon must you turn over the suspect after making an arrest to the police?
A. Without delay
B. At any time
C. After reporting to you supervisor - ANSWER-Without delay
It would be lawful if you held a suspect for two hours so your supervisor could
question the suspect before you called the police - ANSWER-False
If you have made a lawful arrest, a local peace officer:
A. Must take custody of the suspect only if the crime is a felony
B. Must take custody of the suspect only if the crime is a misdemeanor
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