US Security Guard License Exams (Florida Class D, New York, California, Texas)
Offenses (TX): practice questions
Our US Security Guard bank has 5 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1 · Texas
Under Texas criminal trespass law, oral notice to leave may be given by:
- Only a peace officer in uniform
- The owner or someone with apparent authority
- Only a judge or magistrate
- Only another customer in the store
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B. The owner or someone with apparent authority — PC 30.05(b)(2)(A): notice means oral or written communication by the owner or someone with apparent authority to act for the owner.
Question 2 · Texas
In Texas, a Class B misdemeanor is punishable by:
- Up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,000
- A fine only, up to $500, with no jail
- Up to one year in jail and/or a fine up to $4,000
- Up to two years in a state jail facility
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A. Up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine up to $2,000 — PC 12.22: Class B is up to 180 days and/or up to $2,000.
Question 3 · Texas
Under Texas Penal Code 30.05, which of these counts as 'notice' that entry is forbidden?
- An unlocked gate
- Purple paint marks on trees or posts that meet the legal standards
- A welcome mat at the door
- A lit porch light at night
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B. Purple paint marks on trees or posts that meet the legal standards — Notice includes oral or written communication by the owner or someone with apparent authority, fencing, posted signs, purple paint marks and certain crops.
More US Security Guard topics
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- Active shooter
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- Arrest powers (CA)
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- Trespass (CA)
- Use of force (CA)
- Licensing (TX)
- Conduct and identification (TX)