TEXAS DPS PRIVATE SECURITY BUREAU –
QUALIFIED MANAGER EXAM SECURITY
MANAGEMENT – STUDY & REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS!!
<LATEST VERSION>
Question 1
A security company hires a new non-commissioned officer who begins work
immediately at a construction site. By what deadline must the company submit the
employee’s registration to the Private Security Bureau?
A. Before the employee’s first shift
B. Within 7 calendar days of hire
C. Within 14 calendar days of hire
D. Within 30 calendar days of hire
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702 requires non-commissioned
employees to be registered with the Department no later than the 14th day after
employment begins. Working prior to submission is permitted, but failure to meet
the deadline is a violation.
,Question 2
During a compliance inspection, a Qualified Manager cannot produce proof of
required liability insurance. Which action is the Department most likely to take
first?
A. Immediate permanent revocation of the company license
B. Written warning with no further consequences
C. Administrative penalty or suspension until compliance is shown
D. Criminal prosecution of the Qualified Manager
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Department has authority to impose administrative penalties or
suspend operations when statutory insurance requirements are not met. Revocation
and criminal prosecution are reserved for more severe or repeated violations.
Question 3
A commissioned security officer is terminated for misconduct. Which action must
the company take, and within what timeframe?
A. Notify the Department within 24 hours
B. Return the pocket card immediately and notify the Department within 7 days
C. Retain records internally only
D. File a new registration for reassignment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Upon termination, the company must recover the employee’s pocket
card and notify the Department within the required reporting period, generally 7
days, to prevent misuse of credentials.
,Question 4
Which individual is legally responsible for ensuring that a security company
complies with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702?
A. The senior commissioned officer on duty
B. The company owner only
C. The Qualified Manager
D. The client contracting the services
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Qualified Manager is statutorily responsible for regulatory
compliance, operational oversight, and adherence to DPS Private Security Bureau
rules, regardless of ownership structure.
Question 5
A security company advertises “state-certified armed officers” on its website. Why
may this language present a regulatory issue?
A. Advertising is prohibited entirely
B. It misrepresents DPS licensing authority
C. Armed officers cannot be advertised
D. Websites are not regulated
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas DPS licenses individuals and companies but does not “certify”
officers. Misrepresentation of licensing authority violates advertising and
consumer protection provisions under Chapter 1702.
, Question 6
A security officer detains a suspected shoplifter for questioning. Under Texas law,
what authority allows this action?
A. Peace officer arrest authority
B. Contractual authority only
C. Citizen’s arrest for offenses committed in view
D. Implied authority from the employer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Security officers are private citizens. Detentions must be based on
citizen’s arrest authority and limited to offenses committed in their presence, using
reasonable force only.
Question 7
Which record must a security company retain and make available during a DPS
audit?
A. Client payment histories only
B. Employee training and licensing records
C. Internal email correspondence
D. Personal financial records of officers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Training records, licensing documentation, and employment history
must be maintained and produced upon request. These records demonstrate
compliance with statutory and administrative requirements.
QUALIFIED MANAGER EXAM SECURITY
MANAGEMENT – STUDY & REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES || 100% GUARANTEED PASS!!
<LATEST VERSION>
Question 1
A security company hires a new non-commissioned officer who begins work
immediately at a construction site. By what deadline must the company submit the
employee’s registration to the Private Security Bureau?
A. Before the employee’s first shift
B. Within 7 calendar days of hire
C. Within 14 calendar days of hire
D. Within 30 calendar days of hire
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702 requires non-commissioned
employees to be registered with the Department no later than the 14th day after
employment begins. Working prior to submission is permitted, but failure to meet
the deadline is a violation.
,Question 2
During a compliance inspection, a Qualified Manager cannot produce proof of
required liability insurance. Which action is the Department most likely to take
first?
A. Immediate permanent revocation of the company license
B. Written warning with no further consequences
C. Administrative penalty or suspension until compliance is shown
D. Criminal prosecution of the Qualified Manager
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Department has authority to impose administrative penalties or
suspend operations when statutory insurance requirements are not met. Revocation
and criminal prosecution are reserved for more severe or repeated violations.
Question 3
A commissioned security officer is terminated for misconduct. Which action must
the company take, and within what timeframe?
A. Notify the Department within 24 hours
B. Return the pocket card immediately and notify the Department within 7 days
C. Retain records internally only
D. File a new registration for reassignment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Upon termination, the company must recover the employee’s pocket
card and notify the Department within the required reporting period, generally 7
days, to prevent misuse of credentials.
,Question 4
Which individual is legally responsible for ensuring that a security company
complies with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702?
A. The senior commissioned officer on duty
B. The company owner only
C. The Qualified Manager
D. The client contracting the services
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Qualified Manager is statutorily responsible for regulatory
compliance, operational oversight, and adherence to DPS Private Security Bureau
rules, regardless of ownership structure.
Question 5
A security company advertises “state-certified armed officers” on its website. Why
may this language present a regulatory issue?
A. Advertising is prohibited entirely
B. It misrepresents DPS licensing authority
C. Armed officers cannot be advertised
D. Websites are not regulated
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas DPS licenses individuals and companies but does not “certify”
officers. Misrepresentation of licensing authority violates advertising and
consumer protection provisions under Chapter 1702.
, Question 6
A security officer detains a suspected shoplifter for questioning. Under Texas law,
what authority allows this action?
A. Peace officer arrest authority
B. Contractual authority only
C. Citizen’s arrest for offenses committed in view
D. Implied authority from the employer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Security officers are private citizens. Detentions must be based on
citizen’s arrest authority and limited to offenses committed in their presence, using
reasonable force only.
Question 7
Which record must a security company retain and make available during a DPS
audit?
A. Client payment histories only
B. Employee training and licensing records
C. Internal email correspondence
D. Personal financial records of officers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Training records, licensing documentation, and employment history
must be maintained and produced upon request. These records demonstrate
compliance with statutory and administrative requirements.
