OK-SG Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass

What the OK-SG Passing Score Actually Is

If you're preparing for the Oklahoma Unarmed Security Guard exam under CLEET's Phase I/II framework, the number that matters most is simple: 70%. That's the passing score published in the official testing table for test code 5101, administered through the Oklahoma CareerTech Testing Center Health and Professional Certification network. There's no curve, no partial credit for "close enough," and no separate cut score for individual sections - it's a single overall percentage applied to the full 50-question exam.

That flat, single-threshold structure is actually good news for candidates. You don't need to worry about hitting 70% in one content area and falling short in another; CLEET's published table treats the exam as one combined score. Understanding this up front changes how you should prepare, because it means broad, even coverage across your Phase I and Phase II training material beats obsessing over one narrow topic.

The 70% Threshold Broken Down by Question Count

Percentages are easier to plan around when you convert them into actual questions. On a 50-question exam, a 70% passing score means you need to answer 35 questions correctly. That leaves room for 15 missed questions - but not much more. It's tighter than it sounds once you're sitting in front of a timed screen at a testing center.

This is a useful benchmark to keep in your head while running practice questions on our OK-SG practice test platform: if you're consistently landing below 35 out of 50 on timed practice sets, you're not ready yet, no matter how confident you feel about individual topics. If you're regularly clearing 40 or more, you likely have enough of a cushion to absorb a few unfamiliar or oddly worded questions on test day without jeopardizing your result.

Exam Format, Test Code 5101, and Fees

The Phase I and II Unarmed Security Guard test is listed under code 5101 on CLEET's official testing schedule. A few mechanical details matter as much as the content itself:

• Format: Computer-delivered and closed-book - no notes, no open reference material, no phone.
• Length: 50 questions in 75 minutes, which works out to about a minute and a half per question if you pace evenly.
• Location: You must test at an approved testing center. Completing an online training course does not authorize testing from home.
• Fee: $50 per attempt, separate from the $50 initial unarmed license application fee you'll pay later through CLEET's Thentia portal.
• Identification: Bring current government-issued photo ID plus acceptable training-completion documentation to the testing center.

For the full breakdown of every fee you'll encounter - exam attempts, licensing, renewals, and late fees - see our OK-SG Certification Cost breakdown. And if you're still mapping out when and where to sit for the test, our OK-SG Exam Dates guide covers testing windows and scheduling logistics in more depth.

What You Must Know to Clear the Line

CLEET requires 40 total hours of standard training before you're eligible to test: 20 hours of Phase I and 20 hours of Phase II. That training is the source material for the exam - the 50 questions on the 5101 test are drawn from what that combined curriculum covers, not from outside general-knowledge trivia. This is part of why candidates who treat the Phase I/II coursework as the actual study guide, rather than a formality, tend to walk into the test with more confidence.

Because the passing score is a single blended threshold rather than section-by-section cut scores, your prep strategy should aim for even, reliable recall across everything covered in both phases rather than mastering one topic while neglecting another. A candidate who's excellent on half the material and weak on the rest can still land below 35 correct answers overall - even though they'd "feel" prepared.

For a structural walkthrough of exactly what's tested and how the content is organized, our OK-SG Exam Domains Guide is the companion piece to this article. If you want a broader first-attempt strategy that goes beyond the passing score itself, the OK-SG Study Guide lays out a complete prep approach.

What Happens If You Don't Pass

Falling short of 70% isn't the end of the road, but it does come with rules you need to plan around. CLEET's testing supplement sets a minimum three-day retest interval - you cannot walk out of a failed attempt and retest the next morning. Build that gap into your timeline if you're working against a hiring deadline.

More importantly: three unsuccessful attempts trigger a retraining requirement. After that point, the supplement allows two additional attempts, but only after you've gone back through the required training. This makes your first attempt disproportionately valuable - not because one failure is catastrophic, but because burning through attempts without adjusting your study approach can cost you significant time and an extra $50 exam fee each time.

If you're trying to gauge realistically how tough this exam is relative to your current prep level, our How Hard Is the OK-SG Exam guide walks through what makes candidates struggle, and our OK-SG Pass Rate article looks at what the available data shows about outcomes.

Registration and Documentation Mechanics

Passing the 5101 test is a milestone, not the finish line. Licensing itself runs through CLEET's Thentia portal, and it's a distinct process from the exam - passing the test does not automatically issue you a license. To get licensed, you'll separately need to meet age (18 or older), background check, fingerprint, lawful-status, and employment or financial-security documentation requirements.

Here's how the pieces fit together in sequence:

For anyone still confirming they even qualify to sit for training and testing in the first place, check the OK-SG Requirements guide before you invest in a training course.

A Study Timeline Built Around 70%

Generic study techniques only matter if they're tied to what the exam actually demands. Since the 5101 test blends Phase I and Phase II content into a single 70%-threshold score, a simple four-week runway that interleaves both phases tends to work better than studying them sequentially.

For a one-page condensed reference to run through the night before your test, bookmark the OK-SG Cheat Sheet. And regardless of where you are in your timeline, running realistic timed sets on our practice test platform is the most direct way to see where you stand against the actual 35-out-of-50 target.

Passing the Test vs. Getting Licensed

It's worth repeating because it trips people up: clearing 70% on the 5101 exam gets you a passing test result, not a security guard license. Your license application still runs through CLEET's Thentia portal, still requires the background and fingerprint checks, and still needs the employment or financial-security documentation in place before you're authorized to work.

Once licensed, the unarmed license is valid for three years, after which renewal requires eight approved continuing-education hours and the $50 renewal fee (plus a $25 late fee if you miss the window). Keep this timeline in mind from day one - a license you let lapse costs more in fees and paperwork than one you renew on schedule.

If you're weighing whether the entire process - training hours, exam fee, licensing paperwork - is worth pursuing relative to the work you'll be qualified for, our Is OK-SG Worth It analysis and OK-SG Salary Guide are useful companion reads. For a look at who's actually hiring licensed unarmed guards, see OK-SG Jobs.

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