SECURITY LEVEL 3 TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Question 1: A security officer has the powers and
authority of a
CORRECT ANSWER: Private citizen
Question 2: The use of force is justified in response to
verbal provocation alone
CORRECT ANSWER: False
Question 3: What is the primary difference between
robbery and theft
CORRECT ANSWER: The use of force or attempted
use of force
Question 4: A person can use a License to Carry (LTC)
issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety to carry a firearm while working as a security officer or personal protection officer
CORRECT ANSWER: False
Question 5: Means any device designed, made or adapted
to expel a projectile through a barrel using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance
CORRECT ANSWER: Firearm
Question 6: What does the code of criminal procedure
art. 14.01 deal with
CORRECT ANSWER: Offense committed within the
presence or view of the officer
Question 7: A person who intentionally or knowingly
restrains another person may be found guilty of
CORRECT ANSWER: Unlawful restraint
Question 8: Which of the following force options is the
lowest level of control available to you to gain voluntary compliance
CORRECT ANSWER: Professional presence
Question 9: Persons handling firearms should always
treat every gun as if it were loaded
CORRECT ANSWER: True
Question 10: Distance is
CORRECT ANSWER: Insurance
Question 11: Once the weapon has been checked and
found to be unloaded, it is not necessary to check it again
CORRECT ANSWER: False
Question 12: Warning shots should not be fired because
CORRECT ANSWER: You do not know where the
bullet will strike
Question 13: The two basic revolver actions are
CORRECT ANSWER: Double action and single action
Question 14: The device which holds the cartridges for a
semi-auto pistol is called
CORRECT ANSWE R: Magazine
Question 15: Before you clean a firearm you must
CORRECT ANSWER: Check to insure it is empty and
unloaded
Question 16: Tactical shooting is normally done with
both eyes
CORRECT ANSWER: Open
Question 17: Proper trigger control means you should
CORRECT ANSWER: Press the trigger slowly to the
rear