California Security Guard Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the California Security Guard Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 California Security Guard terms across 14 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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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%
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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 do the CA Security Guard vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 CA Security Guard terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
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.