New York Security Guard Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the New York Security Guard Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the New York Security Guard exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 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 New York Security Guard Vocabulary Game
Role of a security guard
Legal powers and limitations
Emergency situations
Communications and public relations
Entry control
Ethics and conduct
Sources for these terms (18)
- U.S. Attorneys | Legal Terms Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-04
- eTool: Evacuation Plans and Procedures - Portable Fire Extinguishers - Fire Extinguisher Use · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.165 - Employee alarm systems · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.34 - Coverage and definitions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 1910.38 - Emergency action plans · Source checked 2026-11-04
- eTool: Evacuation Plans and Procedures - Emergency Action Plan · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Best Practices for Planning and Managing Physical Security Resources · Source checked 2026-11-04
- CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation · Source checked 2026-11-04
- chain of custody - Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Security Guard Training | Division of Criminal Justice Services · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Security Guard Training Requirements | Department of State · Source checked 2026-11-04
- General Business Law § 89-m - Renewal of registration cards · Source checked 2026-11-04
- General Business Law § 89-n - Training requirements · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Criminal Procedure Law § 140.30 - Arrest without a warrant; by any person; when and where authorized · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Penal Law § 35.15 - Justification; use of physical force in defense of a person · Source checked 2026-11-04
- De-Escalation Series: How You Can Help Defuse Potentially Violent Situations · Source checked 2026-11-04
- General Business Law § 89-l - Suspension, revocation and reissuance of registration cards · Source checked 2026-11-04
- General Business Law § 89-p - Violations and penalties · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NY Security Guard Exam
The New York security guard exam concludes the DCJS-approved 8-hour Pre-Assignment Training Course. It tests knowledge of a guard's legal powers and limitations, emergency procedures, communications, access control, and professional ethics required for DOS registration.
Exam sponsor: New York DOS / DCJS. 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
Varies by school
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published by DCJS. DCJS does not publish a pass rate for the course exam Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NY 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 NY Security Guard vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 NY 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 NY Security Guard terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the New York DOS / DCJS content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What score do I need to pass the New York security guard exam?
You need a score of 70% (at least 7 out of every 10 questions correct) to pass the examination at the end of the 8-hour Pre-Assignment Training Course. The exam is administered by your DCJS-approved training school.
How much does a New York security guard registration cost?
The DOS application fee is $36, which covers processing and the first two-year registration period. Fingerprinting (~$102) is a separate fee, and training schools set their own course fees. The 2-year renewal fee is $25.