Germany Security Guard Test (§ 34a Sachkunde) 2026

Practise for the expert knowledge exam (Sachkundeprüfung) under § 34a of the Trade Regulation Act, taken at a Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). The questions cover all seven exam subjects, from trade law and everyday rights such as self-defence and citizen's arrest, to accident prevention, de-escalation and security technology. The real written exam has 82 tasks in 120 minutes and you need half the points; it is followed by an oral exam.

Agent de sécurité
Allemagne
100 questions
Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

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L’examen officiel comporte 82 questions. Pour réussir : At least 50% of the points in the written part (60 of 120), then at least 50% in the oral part. Durée : 120 minutes. Organisé par : Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK). Âge minimum : 18 (to work as a guard). Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 100 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

À savoir avant l’examen

Since 1 July 2025 the written part has 82 tasks worth up to 120 points, with 120 minutes to answer them. Before that it had 72 questions.
Some tasks have one correct answer and some have up to two. If you tick more answers than a task has correct solutions, you get 0 points for it.
You need at least 50% of the points in the written part to take the oral part. The oral part takes about 15 minutes per person, with up to five candidates together, and also needs 50%.
You must pass the oral part within two years of passing the written part, or the whole exam counts as failed.
The exam is required for patrols in public areas, store detectives, door work at discotheques, and leading roles in refugee housing and at large access-controlled events. Most other guards need the 40-hour instruction course (Unterrichtung).
Guards must be at least 18 (unless they hold a listed qualification) and be registered in the national guard register (Bewacherregister) before they start work.
Private guards have no police powers. They may only use the everyday rights anyone has, such as self-defence, necessity and self-help, and must keep to what is necessary.

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How many questions are on the § 34a Sachkundeprüfung?

Since 1 July 2025 the written part has 82 tasks worth 120 points in total, and you have 120 minutes. The mock exam here uses 82 single-answer questions with a 50% pass line, so the scoring is simpler than the real exam.

Quel est le seuil de réussite ?

You need at least 50% of the points in the written part, which is 60 of 120 points. Then you need at least 50% in the oral part.

What is the difference between the Unterrichtung and the Sachkundeprüfung?

The Unterrichtung is a 40-hour course with no formal exam, enough for most guard jobs. The Sachkundeprüfung is a written and oral exam needed for patrols in public areas, store detectives, disco door staff, certain leading roles, and for running a security business.

Puis-je passer l'examen en anglais ?

IHK exam rules state that the exam is held in German. The 40-hour Unterrichtung also requires German at level B1.

Can I retake the exam?

Yes. You can register again for a failed part. The oral part must be passed within two years of the written part, or you must start again.

Do I need the exam to open my own security company?

Yes. § 34a GewO refuses a permit if the owner, or the managers, cannot show a passed Sachkundeprüfung. Liability insurance and a reliability check are also required.

Germany Security Guard Test (§ 34a Sachkunde) 2026

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