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Key Facts: FL Security Guard Exam

170

Exam Questions

FDACS

128/170

Passing Score

Rule 5N-1.140

40 hrs

Training Required

FDACS

2+ hrs

Testing Minimum

Rule 5N-1.140

2 years

License Validity

FDACS

Provider-set

Retake Schedule

Licensed school

Florida requires 40 hours of professional training at a licensed Class DS school. The approved assessment or assessments total 170 questions, require 128 correct answers, and must provide at least two hours of testing. Delivery and retake scheduling are handled by the licensed school.

Sample FL Security Guard Practice Questions

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1Which Florida state agency licenses Class D security officers?
A.Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
B.Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
C.Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
D.Florida Highway Patrol
Explanation: The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing, is responsible for licensing Class D (unarmed) and Class G (armed) security officers in Florida. FDACS regulates the private security industry under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
2How many hours of professional training are required for a Florida Class D security officer license?
A.8 hours
B.24 hours
C.40 hours
D.60 hours
Explanation: Florida requires 40 hours of instruction at a licensed school or training facility. The official FDACS curriculum organizes that instruction into 18 subject areas; it does not prescribe named Course A and Course B blocks.
3How many answers must be correct to pass Florida's Class D security officer examination(s)?
A.102 of 170
B.119 of 170
C.128 of 170
D.136 of 170
Explanation: Rule 5N-1.140 requires 128 correct answers out of 170 questions in total. The rule does not publish separate scores for provider-defined parts or a universal retake policy.
4How many questions are on the Florida Class D security officer examination?
A.50 questions
B.100 questions
C.170 questions
D.200 questions
Explanation: Rule 5N-1.140 requires approved examination(s) totaling 170 questions on the official curriculum subjects. A school may test throughout or upon completion of training; the statewide rule does not assign named 100-question and 70-question parts.
5What minimum testing duration does Rule 5N-1.140 require for Florida Class D examination(s)?
A.2 hours
B.3 hours
C.4 hours
D.No time limit
Explanation: Rule 5N-1.140 requires testing of not less than 2 hours in duration for the approved examination(s) totaling 170 questions. A licensed school may allow more time or schedule its approved testing within that statewide framework.
6How many subject areas are listed in Florida's official 40-hour Security Officer Training Curriculum Guide?
A.12
B.16
C.18
D.20
Explanation: FDACS-P-01878 lists 18 subject areas totaling 40 instructional hours, from Legal Aspects of Private Security through Weapons. Rule 5N-1.140 requires approved examination questions on those curriculum subjects.
7Under Florida Statute 493, a Class D license authorizes the holder to:
A.Carry a firearm while on duty
B.Perform unarmed security officer duties
C.Conduct private investigations
D.Make peace officer arrests
Explanation: A Florida Class D license authorizes the holder to perform unarmed security officer duties, including guarding property, controlling access, patrolling, and observing and reporting. To carry a firearm on duty, an officer must obtain an additional Class G (statewide firearms) license.
8How long is a Florida Class D security officer license valid?
A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.5 years
Explanation: A Florida Class D security officer license is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance. The license must be renewed before expiration. Unlike the Class G armed license, the Class D license does not require annual requalification during the 2-year period.
9Under Florida law, a security officer's arrest authority is based on:
A.Peace officer powers under Florida Statute 901
B.Common law citizen's arrest authority — a felony committed in the officer's presence or a breach of the peace committed in the officer's presence
C.Federal law enforcement authority
D.Their employer's written authorization
Explanation: Florida security officers derive their arrest authority from Florida's common law of citizen's arrest, not from a specific statute. Under Florida common law (see Edwards v. State, 462 So. 2d 581 (Fla. 4th DCA 1985)), a private citizen may arrest another when a felony is committed in the citizen's presence, or when a breach of the peace is committed in the citizen's presence. Florida Statute 901.15 governs warrantless arrests by law enforcement officers, not private citizens.
10Within how many business days from class completion must a Florida school issue Form FDACS-16103 to a student who successfully completes the Class D training standards?
A.1 business day
B.3 business days
C.5 business days
D.10 business days
Explanation: Rule 5N-1.140(1)(d) requires the school or training facility to issue the Certificate of Security Officer Training, Form FDACS-16103, within 3 business days from class completion to each successful student.

About the FL Security Guard Exam

Florida's Class D security officer training assessment totals 170 questions across the approved 40-hour curriculum. Rule 5N-1.140 requires at least two hours of testing and 128 correct answers.

Questions

170 scored questions

Time Limit

At least 2 hours of testing; provider schedule varies

Passing Score

128 correct out of 170

Exam Fee

Provider-set training tuition; the separate state license fee is $45 (Florida FDACS)

FL Security Guard Exam Content Outline

Not published

Florida Legal Framework

Chapter 493 private security law, Statute 776 use of force, Stand Your Ground, theft statutes, trespass, and arrest authority

Not published

Use of Force & Self-Defense

Stand Your Ground law, reasonable force, force continuum, de-escalation, and deadly force justification

Not published

Emergency Procedures & Safety

Fire safety, hurricane preparedness, bomb threats, active threats, medical emergencies, and PASS method

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Patrol, Access Control & Crime Prevention

Patrol types, observation skills, crowd control, traffic direction, visitor management, and key control

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Communications, Ethics & Reporting

Report writing, interpersonal communication, public relations, professional ethics, and court testimony

How to Pass the FL Security Guard Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 128 correct out of 170
  • Exam length: 170 questions
  • Time limit: At least 2 hours of testing; provider schedule varies
  • Exam fee: Provider-set training tuition; the separate state license fee is $45

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 113 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

FL Security Guard Study Tips from Top Performers

1The assessment totals 170 questions and provides at least two testing hours; follow your school's schedule
2Focus on Florida Statute 776 (use of force and Stand Your Ground) — know when force and deadly force are justified
3Study the shopkeeper's privilege under Statute 812.015 — understand detention requirements for retail theft
4Know the difference between trespass in a structure (810.08) and trespass on property (810.09)
5Use the official subject allocations rather than invented five-domain weights
6Ask your licensed school for its current retake procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Florida Class D exam?

Rule 5N-1.140 requires 170 total questions, at least two hours of testing, and 128 correct answers. A licensed school may administer one or multiple assessments and controls its delivery and retake schedule.

How much does a Florida Class D license cost?

The current schedule lists a $45 initial license fee, $42 fingerprint-processing fee, and $10.75 retention fee, plus provider-set training tuition. Eligible military applicants may receive waivers.

What is the difference between Class D and Class G in Florida?

Class D authorizes unarmed security officer duties. Class G (statewide firearms license) authorizes carrying a firearm while on duty. You need both a Class D and Class G to work as an armed security officer. Class G requires additional firearms training and annual requalification.

What does Florida's 40-hour training cover?

The approved 40-hour curriculum covers legal aspects, emergencies, ethics, patrol, access control, observation and reporting, medical response, terrorism awareness, communications, and other published subjects.

Does Florida's Stand Your Ground law apply to security officers?

Yes. Florida's Stand Your Ground law (Statute 776.013) applies to all persons, including security officers acting as private citizens. It eliminates the duty to retreat when you reasonably believe deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death, great bodily harm, or a forcible felony.