California Security Guard Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the California Security Guard Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the California Security Guard exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 14 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the California Security Guard Vocabulary Game
Civil liability
Licensing rules
Legal authority
Reasonable response
Cultural competency
De-escalation
Shooter response
Civil rights law
Medical response
Evacuation
Terrorism awareness
Physical security
Evidence handling
Incident records
Sources for these terms (13)
- U.S. Attorneys | Legal Terms Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.34 - Coverage and definitions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation · Source checked 2026-11-04
- IED Attack Fact Sheet: Improvised Explosive Devices · Source checked 2026-11-04
- NDEMU | Active Shooter: What You Can Do | IS-907.A · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Best Practices for Planning and Managing Physical Security Resources · Source checked 2026-11-04
- chain of custody - Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Training Manual · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Security Guard Registration - Fact Sheet · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Weapons of Mass Destruction · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Application for Security Guard Registration (Rev. December 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the CA Security Guard Exam
The California BSIS Guard Card exam tests knowledge of the Powers to Arrest (Penal Code 837), Appropriate Use of Force, and state security regulations. Required for all unarmed security guards working in California.
Exam sponsor: California BSIS. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
52 questions
Time Limit
No time limit
Passing Score
100%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CA Security Guard vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CA Security Guard vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CA Security Guard terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CA Security Guard terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the California BSIS content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the California BSIS Guard Card exam?
The BSIS Guard Card exam is part of the required 8-hour pre-assignment training course. It covers Powers to Arrest under Penal Code 837 and Appropriate Use of Force. You must pass the exam to receive your training certificate, which is required for your Guard Card application.
How much does a California Guard Card cost in 2026?
The BSIS application fee is $60 (effective October 1, 2025). Additional costs include Live Scan fingerprinting ($32 DOJ + $17 FBI plus a site fee) and training course tuition, which varies by provider. Total costs typically range from $150 to $300.