Texas Level II Security Officer Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

1. Question 1 of 20

   What is the main purpose of a security patrol?

   • ATo prevent and detect problems such as fires, hazards, theft and intruders
   • BTo find people to arrest
   • CTo check the quality of employees' work and report anyone who does not seem busy
   • DTo keep the officer busy until the shift ends
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   Answer: A. To prevent and detect problems such as fires, hazards, theft and intruders

   Patrols let officers spot and report problems early, and a visible officer deters crime.

2. Question 2 of 20

   A caller says there is a bomb in the building. What should you do?

   • AIgnore it because most calls are jokes
   • BStay calm, keep the caller talking, write down everything and follow the bomb threat procedure
   • CHang up immediately
   • DSearch the building alone first so that you do not cause a panic
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   Answer: B. Stay calm, keep the caller talking, write down everything and follow the bomb threat procedure

   Details from the call help police judge the threat. Follow your site's procedure and notify authorities.

3. Question 3 of 20

   In most situations, when may a private security officer look inside a person's bag?

   • AAny time a person refuses to answer the officer's questions politely
   • BWhen the person agrees or it is a posted condition of entry
   • CWhenever the officer has a feeling about them
   • DOnly after the officer takes off the uniform
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   Answer: B. When the person agrees or it is a posted condition of entry

   Private officers do not have police search powers. Searches usually depend on consent and the site's posted rules.

4. Question 4 of 20

   The PASS method for using a portable fire extinguisher stands for:

   • APull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
   • BPoint, Activate, Squeeze, Stop
   • CPush, Aim, Spray, Stop
   • DPull, Alert, Spray, Shut
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   Answer: A. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

   Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle and sweep from side to side.

5. Question 5 of 20

   A person walks through a secure door right behind an employee without using their own card. What is this called?

   • ASkimming
   • BTailgating
   • CShoplifting
   • DLoitering
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   Answer: B. Tailgating

   Tailgating (also called piggybacking) lets unauthorized people slip into secure areas. Officers should watch for it and challenge it politely.

6. Question 6 of 20

   You find an unattended, suspicious package. What should you do?

   • AOpen it to see what is inside
   • BPick it up gently and shake it to hear what is inside
   • CCarry it outside to a safer place
   • DDo not touch it, move people away and report it
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   Answer: D. Do not touch it, move people away and report it

   A suspicious item may be dangerous. Keep people away and let trained responders deal with it.

7. Question 7 of 20

   What three things does a fire need to burn?

   • AHeat, fuel and oxygen
   • BGas, smoke and oxygen
   • CWater, wood and wind
   • DSmoke, flames and heat
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   Answer: A. Heat, fuel and oxygen

   This is the fire triangle. Remove any one of the three and the fire goes out.

8. Question 8 of 20

   What is good practice when using a two-way radio?

   • AHold long personal conversations
   • BShout into the microphone
   • CUse code words you made up so others cannot understand you
   • DThink before you speak and keep messages short and clear
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   Answer: D. Think before you speak and keep messages short and clear

   Others may need the channel for an emergency. Clear, brief messages are easier to understand.

9. Question 9 of 20

   Why should security officers change the times and routes of their patrols?

   • ASo no one can predict when the officer will come by
   • BBecause the same route is boring
   • CTo shorten the patrol
   • DSo the officer can skip checking some doors and windows
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   Answer: A. So no one can predict when the officer will come by

   A predictable patrol is easy for a criminal to plan around. Varying the pattern makes patrols a stronger deterrent.

10. Question 10 of 20

    On patrol you find a door open that should be locked, with no sign of a break-in. What should you do?

    • ACheck the area if it is safe, secure the door and report it
    • BLeave it open and mention it to the next officer at shift change
    • CIgnore it because nothing seems wrong
    • DLeave it open in case someone needs it
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    Answer: A. Check the area if it is safe, secure the door and report it

    An unlocked door is a security risk. Securing it and reporting it lets the client fix the cause.

11. Question 11 of 20

    A good incident report answers which questions?

    • AOnly who and when
    • BOnly what happened to the officer
    • CWho, what, when, where, why and how
    • DOnly what the client wants to hear about
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    Answer: C. Who, what, when, where, why and how

    The six basic questions make sure the reader understands the full incident.

12. Question 12 of 20

    You feel very tired during a night shift. What is the professional choice?

    • ATurn off your radio so you can rest
    • BLeave early without telling anyone
    • CTake a short nap in your car during a quiet part of the shift
    • DTell your supervisor and use approved ways to stay alert
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    Answer: D. Tell your supervisor and use approved ways to stay alert

    An officer who is asleep cannot protect anyone. Sleeping on duty can lead to dismissal and liability.

13. Question 13 of 20

    A security officer holds a person in a room against their will with no legal right to do so. The officer may be sued for:

    • ALoitering
    • BBreach of contract
    • CNegligent hiring
    • DFalse imprisonment
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    Answer: D. False imprisonment

    Unlawfully restricting someone's freedom to leave is false imprisonment. It can lead to a lawsuit and sometimes criminal charges.

14. Question 14 of 20

    In "run, hide, fight," when is fighting appropriate?

    • AWhen you want to protect the building and its valuable property
    • BBefore trying anything else
    • CEvery time you see the attacker
    • DOnly as a last resort, when your life is in immediate danger
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    Answer: D. Only as a last resort, when your life is in immediate danger

    Escaping or hiding comes first. Fighting is for when there is no other choice and your life is at risk.

15. Question 15 of 20

    A shopper is loud and upset at the service desk. What should the security officer try first?

    • AHolding the shopper's arms
    • BCalm, respectful conversation
    • CThreatening to call the police right away
    • DPepper spray
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    Answer: B. Calm, respectful conversation

    Talking is the first and safest option. Physical force is a last resort and only when it is lawful and necessary.

16. Question 16 of 20

    An employee forgot their ID badge and says, "Everyone knows me, just let me in." What should you do?

    • ALet them in because they look familiar
    • BLet them in if they promise to bring the badge tomorrow and sign the log
    • CTell them to go home for the day
    • DFollow site procedure to confirm who they are before letting them in
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    Answer: D. Follow site procedure to confirm who they are before letting them in

    Access rules apply to everyone. Confirming identity the approved way protects the site from people who only pretend to belong.

17. Question 17 of 20

    You see a spill on the floor of a busy hallway. What should you do?

    • ATell a few people nearby to be careful and do nothing else
    • BWait until someone slips, then report it
    • CWalk around it and continue your patrol
    • DGuard or mark the area, report it for cleanup and note it
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    Answer: D. Guard or mark the area, report it for cleanup and note it

    Slips are a common cause of injury. Officers should make hazards safe and report them right away.

18. Question 18 of 20

    What is the best way to ask a trespasser to leave?

    • AShout at them in front of other people
    • BTake their ID card and keep it until they leave
    • CExplain politely and clearly that they must leave, and give them time to go
    • DTake their arm firmly and walk them out the nearest door without saying much
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    Answer: C. Explain politely and clearly that they must leave, and give them time to go

    A clear, polite request gives the person a chance to comply and reduces the chance of a fight.

19. Question 19 of 20

    When should a security officer consider making a citizen's arrest?

    • AOnly when state law allows it, employer policy permits it, and it is safe and necessary
    • BWhenever someone breaks a site rule
    • CAny time the officer has a feeling someone is guilty
    • DWhenever a customer or the client asks for it and agrees to sign a written statement
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    Answer: A. Only when state law allows it, employer policy permits it, and it is safe and necessary

    Citizen's arrest rules differ by state and carry real legal risk. Many employers tell officers to observe and report and let police make arrests.

20. Question 20 of 20

    Why do many sites make visitors sign in and wear visitor passes?

    • ATo slow visitors down
    • BBecause a single federal law requires it at every building with security officers
    • CSo security knows who is on site, why they are there and when they leave
    • DTo collect personal data to sell
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    Answer: C. So security knows who is on site, why they are there and when they leave

    Visitor logs and passes help staff spot people who do not belong and help account for everyone in an emergency.

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