Alaska Security Guard Knowledge Quiz 2026
Alaska security guards are licensed by the Department of Public Safety and must complete 8 hours of preassignment training, 40 hours of inservice training within 180 days and an 8-hour refresher every year. The rules do not set a state written licensing exam, so this quiz helps you check what you learned. It covers Alaska's own rules first, then general security guard knowledge.
Quick answer
It is run by the Alaska Department of Public Safety (commissioner of public safety). Minimum age: 18. Practise here for free with 85 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 17, 2026.
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Question 1 of 24
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Answer: D. The commissioner of public safety (Department of Public Safety)
AS 18.65.400 says the commissioner of public safety licenses security guards and security guard agencies.
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Answer: D. Before being employed as a security guard
AS 18.65.400 says a person may not be employed as a security guard until licensed (the rules allow a short temporary period while an application is pending).
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Answer: B. A person in the business of acting as a private watchman, providing patrol services or other services to prevent theft of goods, money or valuable documents
AS 18.65.490 defines a security guard by watchman, patrol and theft-prevention work.
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Answer: C. 18
13 AAC 60.050 says an applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
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Answer: B. Be a US citizen or a resident alien with a work permit
13 AAC 60.050 requires a US citizen or a resident alien with a work permit.
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Answer: A. No felony conviction within 10 years before applying, unless fully pardoned
13 AAC 60.050 bars a felony conviction within 10 years before the application, unless a full pardon was granted.
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Answer: D. A recent photo, two sets of fingerprints and proof of bonding or insurance
13 AAC 60.060 requires a waist-up photo taken within 30 days, two sets of fingerprints and proof of bonding or insurance, plus fees.
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Answer: C. It must be notarized
13 AAC 60.060 says the applicant signs the application and the signature must be notarized.
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Answer: B. At least 8 hours
13 AAC 60.110 requires at least eight hours of general preassignment training on the guard's duties.
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Answer: A. Before a temporary permit is issued or the application is sent to the department
13 AAC 60.110 says the 8 hours come before a temporary permit is issued or an application is submitted.
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Answer: C. 40 hours
13 AAC 60.110 requires 40 hours of inservice training.
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Answer: A. 180 days
13 AAC 60.110 says the 40 hours must be completed within 180 days after employment.
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Question 13 of 24
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Answer: D. First aid
The listed topics include arrest authority, search and seizure, duties to employer and client, fire prevention, first aid and patrol methods.
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Question 14 of 24
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Answer: C. An annual refresher course of at least 8 hours
13 AAC 60.110 requires guards to pass an annual refresher course of at least eight hours.
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Answer: D. It may be grounds for revoking the license
13 AAC 60.110 says failure to pass the refresher course may be grounds for revocation.
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Answer: A. Two years
AS 18.65.430 says a license is valid for two years and may be renewed for further two-year terms.
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Answer: D. At least 30 days before the license expires
13 AAC 60.080 says the renewal application must arrive at least 30 days before expiration.
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Question 18 of 24
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Answer: A. A certification that the required training was successfully completed
13 AAC 60.110 says renewal applications must include certification of the required training.
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Answer: C. Up to 30 days
13 AAC 60.130 allows temporary work for a licensed agency for no more than 30 days.
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Answer: A. A completed application and fee have been sent, and the agency manager notes the temporary status on the form
13 AAC 60.130 requires reasonable inquiries by the agency, a submitted application and fee, and the manager's note of temporary status.
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Question 21 of 24
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Answer: C. The state
13 AAC 60.070 says the license identification card remains the property of the state, and no one else may use or possess it.
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Question 22 of 24
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Answer: B. At least 8 hours
13 AAC 60.085 requires at least eight hours of preassignment firearms training from a qualified instructor.
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Question 23 of 24
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Answer: B. Every year, through a practice firing review
13 AAC 60.085 requires an annual practice firing review. Failing it can lead to revocation of the armed license.
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Question 24 of 24
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Answer: B. A firearms trainer certified by a law enforcement agency, or an agency employee with a nationally recognized instructor certification
13 AAC 60.110(f) limits firearms training to these two kinds of qualified instructors.
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What to know before the test
- You must be at least 18, a US citizen or resident alien with a work permit, and have no felony conviction in the last 10 years unless pardoned.
- At least 8 hours of preassignment training come before a temporary permit or application.
- New guards complete 40 hours of inservice training within 180 days after employment, then pass an 8-hour refresher course every year.
- A license is valid for two years. Send the renewal application at least 30 days before it expires.
- A guard may work on a temporary basis for no more than 30 days while the application is pending.
- Armed guards add at least 8 hours of firearms training and an annual practice firing review.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a state exam for an Alaska security guard license?
The Alaska rules set training hours but do not describe a state written licensing exam. Guards must pass the annual refresher course, and training providers may test you.
How many hours of training does an Alaska security guard need?
8 hours of preassignment training, 40 hours of inservice training within 180 days of employment, and an 8-hour refresher course every year.
How long does an Alaska security guard license last?
Two years. It can be renewed for more two-year terms, and the renewal application must arrive at least 30 days before expiration.
Can I work before my Alaska license is issued?
Yes, for no more than 30 days, if you finished preassignment training, your application and fee were submitted and the agency manager noted your temporary status.
What extra training do Alaska armed guards need?
At least 8 hours of firearms preassignment training from a qualified instructor and a practice firing review every year.
Sources
- AS 18.65.400 (license as security guard)
- AS 18.65.430 (duration of license)
- 13 AAC 60.050 (license qualifications)
- 13 AAC 60.110 (training requirements)
- 13 AAC 60.130 (temporary license)
- 13 AAC 60.085 (armed security guard license)
- Alaska Department of Public Safety: Security Guard Licensing (application forms)