Licensing · Security
Sachkundeprüfung nach § 34a GewO (Bewachungsgewerbe)
The IHK expert-knowledge exam for German security work (§ 34a GewO): needed for patrols in public areas, store detectives, nightclub door staff and lead roles at refugee shelters and large events. Written part practised in German, in the real length and time.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 11, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Questions
- 82 written (single- and multiple-answer), then a ~15-minute oral
- To pass
- 60 of 120 points (50 %) in the written part, and 50 % in the oral
- Time
- 120 minutes (written part)
- Subjects
- 7 Sachgebiete under § 7 BewachV
- Language
- German
- Cost
- Set by each IHK, e.g. IHK Halle-Dessau 2026: €170 written + €175 oral
What you'll practise
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Unter welcher Bedingung darf der Unternehmer nach § 6 DGUV Vorschrift 23 Wach- und Sicherungsaufgaben übernehmen?
- Immer, denn für Gefahrstellen im Objekt ist allein der Auftraggeber verantwortlich
- Wenn der Auftraggeber gut bezahlt
- Wenn vermeidbare Gefahrstellen beseitigt oder ausreichend abgesichert werden
- Wenn die Polizei zustimmt
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C. Wenn vermeidbare Gefahrstellen beseitigt oder ausreichend abgesichert werden — § 6 Abs. 1 DGUV Vorschrift 23: Übernahme nur, wenn vermeidbare Gefahrstellen im jeweiligen Objektbereich beseitigt oder ausreichend abgesichert werden.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Öffentliche Sicherheit und Gewerberecht
- Datenschutzrecht
- Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch
- Straf- und Strafverfahrensrecht, Waffen
- Unfallverhütung (DGUV Vorschrift 23)
- Umgang mit Menschen
- Sicherheitstechnik
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What is the real §34a Sachkundeprüfung like?
Questions: 82 written (single- and multiple-answer), then a ~15-minute oral. To pass: 60 of 120 points (50 %) in the written part, and 50 % in the oral. Time: 120 minutes (written part). Subjects: 7 Sachgebiete under § 7 BewachV. Language: German. Cost: Set by each IHK, e.g. IHK Halle-Dessau 2026: €170 written + €175 oral.
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