PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR
PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'? - correct
answer The Director of Consumer Affairs
What is an "FQ Card'? - correct answer Firearms Qualification Card;
exposed weapon carry
If a person without a PPO license offers security or protection
services to the public, What type of crime has been committed?
- correct answer A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code
What is the dollar fine for a misdemeanor violation of offering
PPO services without a PPO license? - correct answer $10,000
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When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an
investigation? - correct answer If incidental to the theft, loss,
embezzlement, misappropriation, concealment of any property
which he or she has been hired or engaged to watch to protect
What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating
armored car companies? - correct answer California Highway Patrol
and Public Utilities
What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for? - correct answer Bureau of
Security and Investigative Services
Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of a
crime? - correct answer Misdemeanor
Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what
type of crime? - correct answer Felony
How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor
conviction? - correct answer Up to a year imprisonment
How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction?
- correct answer One year or more imprisonment
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If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide
PPO services, What punishment might that person receive? -
correct answer For this misdemeanor, a fine of $5000 and/or
imprisonment of up to one year
If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without a
license, he/she can not be issued a PPO license for what time
period following the conviction? - correct answer One year
If a person is convicted a second time of proving PPO services
without a license, he/she can not be issued a PPO license for
what time period following this second conviction? - correct answer
Five years
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? - correct
answer 18 years of age
Where must the PPO license be posted? - correct answer Posted in a
conspicuous place in the principal place of business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine
be? - correct answer $250
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What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the
licensing bureau? - correct answer Large license for wall and a
pocket card
What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing
bureau? - correct answer Qualified Manager
Is a PPO license 'assignable'? - correct answer No
Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible for
the good conduct in the business of all of his/her employees,
agents, and managers? - correct answer Yes
Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under
an additional fictitious business name? - correct answer Yes
What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business
name or to change the PPO's fictitious business name? - correct
answer $75
PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'? - correct
answer The Director of Consumer Affairs
What is an "FQ Card'? - correct answer Firearms Qualification Card;
exposed weapon carry
If a person without a PPO license offers security or protection
services to the public, What type of crime has been committed?
- correct answer A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code
What is the dollar fine for a misdemeanor violation of offering
PPO services without a PPO license? - correct answer $10,000
,PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR
When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an
investigation? - correct answer If incidental to the theft, loss,
embezzlement, misappropriation, concealment of any property
which he or she has been hired or engaged to watch to protect
What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating
armored car companies? - correct answer California Highway Patrol
and Public Utilities
What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for? - correct answer Bureau of
Security and Investigative Services
Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of a
crime? - correct answer Misdemeanor
Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what
type of crime? - correct answer Felony
How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor
conviction? - correct answer Up to a year imprisonment
How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction?
- correct answer One year or more imprisonment
,PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide
PPO services, What punishment might that person receive? -
correct answer For this misdemeanor, a fine of $5000 and/or
imprisonment of up to one year
If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without a
license, he/she can not be issued a PPO license for what time
period following the conviction? - correct answer One year
If a person is convicted a second time of proving PPO services
without a license, he/she can not be issued a PPO license for
what time period following this second conviction? - correct answer
Five years
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? - correct
answer 18 years of age
Where must the PPO license be posted? - correct answer Posted in a
conspicuous place in the principal place of business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine
be? - correct answer $250
, PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR
What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the
licensing bureau? - correct answer Large license for wall and a
pocket card
What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing
bureau? - correct answer Qualified Manager
Is a PPO license 'assignable'? - correct answer No
Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible for
the good conduct in the business of all of his/her employees,
agents, and managers? - correct answer Yes
Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under
an additional fictitious business name? - correct answer Yes
What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business
name or to change the PPO's fictitious business name? - correct
answer $75
