District of Columbia Security Guard Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the District of Columbia Security Guard Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the District of Columbia Security Guard exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 11 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 District of Columbia Security Guard Vocabulary Game
Program and roles
Criminal history
First aid
Emergency procedures
Terrorism awareness
Officer credentials
Uniforms and badges
Two-year recertification
Denial and suspension
Security agency license
Powers and limitations
Sources for these terms (14)
- Security Program · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Security Personnel Resource Guide FAQs · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Enhanced Professional Security Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16-187) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- eTool: Evacuation Plans and Procedures - Portable Fire Extinguishers - Fire Extinguisher Use · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 1910.165 - Employee alarm systems · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 1910.34 - Coverage and definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Shock · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Burns · Source checked 2026-11-03
- IED Attack Fact Sheet: Improvised Explosive Devices · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Weapons of Mass Destruction · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NDEMU | Active Shooter: What You Can Do | IS-907.A · Source checked 2026-11-03
- DLCP Important Notice: Security Program Transition to Digital Identification Cards · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the DC Security Officer Exam
The DC security officer exam is given by PSI for DLCP. Under 17 DCMR § 2108.2 it tests security-related knowledge and a security officer's powers, limitations and duties under DC regulations, including identification cards, uniforms, discipline, and the pre-assignment training topics of terrorism awareness, emergency procedures and first aid, and customer service.
Exam sponsor: DLCP / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
1 hour
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: N/A. Not publicly reported by DLCP Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DC Security Officer 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 DC Security Officer vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 DC Security Officer 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 DC Security Officer terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the DLCP / PSI content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What are the DC security officer training requirements?
DC requires at least 24 hours of pre-assignment training, specifically including terrorism awareness (building evacuation, unattended packages and unknown substances), emergency procedures including evacuation and first aid, and customer service and interaction with tourists. Officers must also complete a 16-hour on-the-job course within 90 working days of employment and an 8-hour in-service course every year. Special Police Officers (SPOs) instead complete 40 hours covering arrest powers, search and seizure, and firearms.
How much does the DC security officer exam cost?
The exam fee is $69, paid directly to the PSI testing center. The DLCP new application fee is $103 and includes the cost of the fingerprint card and record checks; under 17 DCMR § 2108.5 the employer pays the application fee and training costs and may not deduct them from the officer's pay.