New York Security Guard Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the New York Security Guard Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 New York Security Guard terms across 6 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 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 do the NY Security Guard vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 NY 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 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.