Private Patrol Operator (PPO) Final Examination (Test)
2026, California BSIS, 2026, complete exam material
Questions and Correct Answer
Introduction:
This document contains 100 Private Patrol Operator (PPO) final
examination questions with their indicated correct answers,
covering California security regulations, BSIS requirements,
employment law, workers’ compensation, training, firearms,
branch offices, investigations, emergency response, and personnel
management. It is structured as exam preparation material for
reviewing key PPO licensing and operational requirements.
Exam Questions and Answers
49.A W-9 form is used when the employer wants to .--- correct
precise answer --- Request an independent contractor's name,
address, social Security number, or taxpayer's identification
number
50.What is an I-9 form--- correct precise answer --- A form used to
verifying employee's identity and to establish the worker is eligible
to accept employment in the U.S.
51.How much do you have to pay an employee who worked 10
hours in one day , but only has a 32-hour total workweek?---
,correct precise answer --- Two hours of overtime plus 30 hours of
regular pay
52.With a written general towing authorization agreement with the
owner or person in lawful possession of the property, a PPO may
tow a parked vehicle in violation of the owner's rules when .---
correct precise answer --- The vehicle has been issued a notice of
parking violation, and four complete days have elapsed since the
insurance of the notice.
53.When an employee commits a minor policy violation, the best
way to correct the issue is through--- correct precise answer ---
Progressive discipline
54.Which of the following is true regarding a Branch Office
Certificate?--- correct precise answer --- Branch Oflce Certificates
are site-specific certificates and are non-transferable. If a branch
oflce changes location, the branch oflce must obtain a new
certificate for the new location.
55.The carrying of pepper spray is covered under which body of
law?--- correct precise answer --- The Penal
Code and the Business and Professions Code
56.Who does not have to register as a security guard?--- correct
precise answer --- A front desk hotel lobby clerk who hides a pistol
underneath the counter for her protection.
57.What are some items you should include on the proposal for
private secu-rity service?--- correct precise answer --- Payment
terms and conditions and insurance information.
58.Sexual harassment training of supervisors should be completed
every
.--- correct precise answer --- two years
, 59.When can a security officer wear a badge on his belt?--- correct
precise answer --- Never
60.For minor company violations, what is one of the first steps to
consider taking for the purpose of correcting and employee's
behavior?--- correct precise answer --- Training or retraining
61.The Department of Consumer affairs .--- correct precise answer
--- Approves badges and patch designs
62.When a supervisor controls employees effectively based on that
limited number (of employees), she is said to have .--- correct
precise answer --- Span of control
63.As a Qualified Manager, you come across a security officer who
is in pos-session of a counterfeit "guard card" and present this card
as her current registration.--- correct precise answer --- Contact
BSIS first, and, after verifying the card is indeed counterfeit, the
local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction
64.If a security officer applicant had a conviction reversed, what
are the appli-cant's duties on the state applications?--- correct
precise answer --- Report the conviction.
65.Which of the following is evidence of proficiency for a security
officer who carries a firearm?--- correct precise answer --- Firearm
permit and Certificate of Firearms range Qualification Training
from a licensed Firearms Facility
66.A security office received his guard license in July 2020. When
will his license expire?--- correct precise answer --- July 2022
67.A security guard applicant submits an application to BSIS. BSIS
determines the applicant's criminal history contains arrest
information. However, there is
2026, California BSIS, 2026, complete exam material
Questions and Correct Answer
Introduction:
This document contains 100 Private Patrol Operator (PPO) final
examination questions with their indicated correct answers,
covering California security regulations, BSIS requirements,
employment law, workers’ compensation, training, firearms,
branch offices, investigations, emergency response, and personnel
management. It is structured as exam preparation material for
reviewing key PPO licensing and operational requirements.
Exam Questions and Answers
49.A W-9 form is used when the employer wants to .--- correct
precise answer --- Request an independent contractor's name,
address, social Security number, or taxpayer's identification
number
50.What is an I-9 form--- correct precise answer --- A form used to
verifying employee's identity and to establish the worker is eligible
to accept employment in the U.S.
51.How much do you have to pay an employee who worked 10
hours in one day , but only has a 32-hour total workweek?---
,correct precise answer --- Two hours of overtime plus 30 hours of
regular pay
52.With a written general towing authorization agreement with the
owner or person in lawful possession of the property, a PPO may
tow a parked vehicle in violation of the owner's rules when .---
correct precise answer --- The vehicle has been issued a notice of
parking violation, and four complete days have elapsed since the
insurance of the notice.
53.When an employee commits a minor policy violation, the best
way to correct the issue is through--- correct precise answer ---
Progressive discipline
54.Which of the following is true regarding a Branch Office
Certificate?--- correct precise answer --- Branch Oflce Certificates
are site-specific certificates and are non-transferable. If a branch
oflce changes location, the branch oflce must obtain a new
certificate for the new location.
55.The carrying of pepper spray is covered under which body of
law?--- correct precise answer --- The Penal
Code and the Business and Professions Code
56.Who does not have to register as a security guard?--- correct
precise answer --- A front desk hotel lobby clerk who hides a pistol
underneath the counter for her protection.
57.What are some items you should include on the proposal for
private secu-rity service?--- correct precise answer --- Payment
terms and conditions and insurance information.
58.Sexual harassment training of supervisors should be completed
every
.--- correct precise answer --- two years
, 59.When can a security officer wear a badge on his belt?--- correct
precise answer --- Never
60.For minor company violations, what is one of the first steps to
consider taking for the purpose of correcting and employee's
behavior?--- correct precise answer --- Training or retraining
61.The Department of Consumer affairs .--- correct precise answer
--- Approves badges and patch designs
62.When a supervisor controls employees effectively based on that
limited number (of employees), she is said to have .--- correct
precise answer --- Span of control
63.As a Qualified Manager, you come across a security officer who
is in pos-session of a counterfeit "guard card" and present this card
as her current registration.--- correct precise answer --- Contact
BSIS first, and, after verifying the card is indeed counterfeit, the
local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction
64.If a security officer applicant had a conviction reversed, what
are the appli-cant's duties on the state applications?--- correct
precise answer --- Report the conviction.
65.Which of the following is evidence of proficiency for a security
officer who carries a firearm?--- correct precise answer --- Firearm
permit and Certificate of Firearms range Qualification Training
from a licensed Firearms Facility
66.A security office received his guard license in July 2020. When
will his license expire?--- correct precise answer --- July 2022
67.A security guard applicant submits an application to BSIS. BSIS
determines the applicant's criminal history contains arrest
information. However, there is
