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Florida Class D Security License Practice Test 2026

To get a Florida Class D security officer license you must finish 40 hours of training at a licensed school and pass a 170-question exam with at least 128 correct. These questions cover Florida's own rules first, then general security officer knowledge.

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    Which agency licenses security officers in Florida?
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    Answer: B. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing

    Security officer licenses in Florida are issued by the FDACS Division of Licensing under Chapter 493 of the Florida Statutes.

  2. Question 2 of 20

    Which chapter of the Florida Statutes covers security officer licensing?
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    Answer: A. Chapter 493

    Chapter 493 covers private investigative, private security and repossession services, including Class D security officer licenses.

  3. Question 3 of 20

    Which Florida license does an unarmed security officer need?
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    Answer: A. Class D

    A Class D license is the security officer license. A Class G license is the separate statewide firearm license for armed work.

  4. Question 4 of 20

    How many hours of professional training must a Class D applicant complete?
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    Answer: D. At least 40 hours

    Section 493.6303 requires proof of at least 40 hours of professional training at a licensed school or training facility.

  5. Question 5 of 20

    Where must the 40 hours of Class D training be taken?
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    Answer: A. At a school or training facility licensed by the department

    The training must come from a school or training facility licensed by FDACS.

  6. Question 6 of 20

    Can Florida Class D training be taken online?
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    Answer: A. Yes, if it is live instruction through the licensed school's secure website

    The statute allows online training only when it is presented live through a secure website of the licensed school.

  7. Question 7 of 20

    How many questions are on the Florida Class D security officer course examination?
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    Answer: D. 170

    Rule 5N-1.140 requires a 170-question examination given during or at the end of the 40-hour course.

  8. Question 8 of 20

    How many correct answers do you need to pass the 170-question Class D exam?
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    Answer: C. 128

    The passing score is 128 correct answers, which is about 75%.

  9. Question 9 of 20

    Who gives the Class D course examination?
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    Answer: D. The licensed school, using a division-approved exam

    The school or training facility administers the exam, and the exam must be approved by the Division of Licensing.

  10. Question 10 of 20

    What limit does the rule place on true/false questions in the Class D exam?
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    Answer: A. No more than 50% of the questions in each subject area may be true/false

    Rule 5N-1.140 says no more than 50 percent of the questions in each subject area may be true/false.

  11. Question 11 of 20

    After you complete the training, which form does the school issue?
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    Answer: C. Form FDACS-16103, within 3 business days

    The school must issue the training certificate (Form FDACS-16103) within 3 business days of class completion.

  12. Question 12 of 20

    What must you include with your Class D license application?
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    Answer: A. Your completed training certificate

    Section 493.6303 says the applicant must submit the completed training certificate as part of the application.

  13. Question 13 of 20

    A Florida security officer wants to carry a firearm on duty. What else is needed?
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    Answer: D. A Class G license, which has its own firearms training

    Section 493.6303 says a Class G applicant must meet the firearms training in section 493.6115.

  14. Question 14 of 20

    Which instructors teach the Class D security officer course?
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    Answer: D. Licensed Class "DI" instructors

    The rule refers to Class "DI" instructors, the license class for security officer instructors.

  15. Question 15 of 20

    Your Class D license has been expired for more than one year. What happens if you want to work again?
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    Answer: A. You are a new applicant and must redo the 40 hours of training

    Under section 493.6303(4)(b), a person whose license has been expired for 1 year or more is considered an initial applicant.

  16. Question 16 of 20

    For online Class D training, how does the instructor confirm a student's identity?
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    Answer: D. By checking a government-issued photo ID

    Rule 5N-1.140(1)(f) requires the instructor to verify the student's identity with a government-issued photo ID.

  17. Question 17 of 20

    For online Class D training, where must the live instruction come from?
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    Answer: D. A physical location in Florida

    The online rules require instruction to be conducted from a physical location in Florida.

  18. Question 18 of 20

    In online Class D training, how many hours of missed class may be made up with recorded instruction?
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    Answer: D. Up to 10 hours

    The rule allows up to 10 hours of missed class to be made up with recorded instruction.

  19. Question 19 of 20

    Under Florida Statutes section 812.015, a merchant with probable cause to believe a retail theft happened may:
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    Answer: A. Take the person into custody and detain them in a reasonable manner for a reasonable time

    Section 812.015(3) allows a reasonable detention to recover property or for prosecution, and a law enforcement officer must be called to the scene immediately.

  20. Question 20 of 20

    Under Florida Statutes section 776.012, when may a person use non-deadly force against another?
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    Answer: D. When they reasonably believe it is needed to defend against imminent unlawful force

    Non-deadly force is justified only to the extent the person reasonably believes it is necessary to defend against imminent unlawful force.

What to know before the test

  • A Class D applicant must complete at least 40 hours of professional training at a school or training facility licensed by FDACS.
  • The course exam has 170 questions. You need 128 correct answers to pass.
  • The school gives the exam, using an exam approved by the Division of Licensing. No more than half the questions in each subject may be true/false.
  • Online training is allowed only as live instruction through the licensed school's secure website.
  • The school must issue your training certificate (Form FDACS-16103) within 3 business days of finishing the class.
  • To carry a firearm you also need a Class G license, which has its own firearms training.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Florida Class D exam?

170 questions, given during or at the end of the 40-hour course. You need at least 128 correct answers to pass.

Can I take the Florida Class D course online?

Yes, but only as live instruction through the licensed school's secure website, with identity checks and attendance logs.

What is the difference between a Class D and a Class G license?

Class D is the security officer license. Class G is a separate statewide firearm license needed to carry a gun on duty.

My Class D license expired more than a year ago. What do I do?

You are treated as a new applicant, so you must complete the 40 hours of training again and reapply.

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