Texas Security Guard Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Texas Security Guard Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Texas 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 Texas Security Guard Vocabulary Game
Security basics
Licensing rules
Communication
Defense rules
Legal authority
Report writing
Civil liability
Fire safety
Medical response
Chemical safety
Attack response
Sources for these terms (23)
- 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
- 1910.34 - Coverage and definitions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Interpretation 20-0034 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- NDEMU | Active Shooter: What You Can Do | IS-907.A · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bomb Threats · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Bomb Threat Checklist · 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
- Individual License Questions | Department of Public Safety · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Occupations Code, Sec. 1702.232 - Pocket Cards (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Occupations Code, Sec. 1702.233 - Duration of Pocket Cards (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 14.01 - Offense Within View (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Penal Code, Sec. 9.31 - Self-Defense (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Penal Code, Sec. 9.32 - Deadly Force in Defense of Person (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Penal Code, Sec. 30.05 - Criminal Trespass (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Penal Code, Sec. 31.03 - Theft (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Penal Code, Sec. 31.01 - Definitions (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- De-escalate: How You Can Help Defuse Potentially Violent Situations (CISA De-escalation Series, March 2025) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Penal Code, Chapter 1 - General Provisions (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Penal Code, Chapter 22 - Assaultive Offenses (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1702 - Private Security (official statute text) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the TX Security Guard Exam
The Texas Level II security officer exam is a written test given at the end of the DPS Level II training course, which runs 6 hours in the DPS course schedule; participants need at least 75% to receive a certificate. It covers Texas Penal Code Chapter 9 (use of force), Code of Criminal Procedure Article 14.01 (citizen's arrest), Occupations Code Chapter 1702, communication and de-escalation, report writing, and emergencies.
Exam sponsor: Texas DPS. 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
75%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TX 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 TX Security Guard vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 TX 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 TX Security Guard terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Texas DPS content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the Texas Level II security exam?
DPS does not publish the number of questions on the Level II exam. It is a written exam given at the end of the Level II training course, and you need a score of at least 75% to receive the course certificate.
How much does a Texas security officer license cost?
The DPS license fee is $37 and the FBI fingerprint processing fee is $28.25. Training costs vary by provider. Applications are submitted through the Texas Online Private Security (TOPS) system. Total costs typically range from $100 to $500.