PRIVATE PATROL LATEST
OPERATOR TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
How do you 'qualify' a person to be an employee of a PPO? -
ANSWERS-Guard card and I-9
What are the typical payroll deductions taken from an employee's
earnings? - ANSWERS-Federal withholding, sate withholding, social
security, FICA, disability, unemployment
How would you typically bill a client for security services? -
ANSWERS-Per agreement with client in contract; usually by written
invoice
What items should be considered on a proposal to a potential client for
security services? - ANSWERS-Hours of coverage, how many security
officers, their duties, hourly rate overtime, holidays, instructions
Applying for a branch office license on the application for a PPO's
branch office location should the PPO list the person who is to be 'in
charge' of that new branch office location the same qualified manager
licensed by BSIS who is in charge of the primary business location? -
ANSWERS-No
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, PRIVATE PATROL LATEST
OPERATOR TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
What insurance is required by law of a one-person owner-only unarmed
PPO agency? - ANSWERS-One million dollars
What insurance is required by law of an unarmed PPO agency that has at
least one employee (besides the owner)? - ANSWERS-Workers'
Compensation insurance
what are the riles on drug-testing of a PPO's employees? - ANSWERS-
Treat all employees the same. Have it in company policy
What are the three elements required of fire? - ANSWERS-Heat, fuel,
oxygen
For new security guards initial 40 hours of training what information
will be found on the completion certificate? - ANSWERS-Per BSIS: The
certificate shall identify the 1) course(s) taken, 2) the number of hours of
training provided, 3) identification of the issuing entity, 4)...
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, PRIVATE PATROL LATEST
OPERATOR TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
If an investigation is needed by the client of a PPO, how should this be
handled? - ANSWERS-PPOs are allowed to do an investigation in
connection to something they were hired to protect. However, most
PPOs are not proficient investigations. Usually best to involve a licensed
private investigator
When would BSIS consider your application for a PPO license to be
abandoned? - ANSWERS-Within one year
During a new security guard's initial 40 hours of training, how many
hours of training is included of 'Powers Of Arrest'? - ANSWERS-4
hours
What type of extinguisher would be used on an electrical fire? -
ANSWERS-Type C
Who determines what type of a firearm, revolver or automatic, that a
guard carries if he/she is approved by BSIS for both? - ANSWERS-
Company policy
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, PRIVATE PATROL LATEST
OPERATOR TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
What might you give to an an employee at the time of hiring? -
ANSWERS-Return the documents that he/she brought to support his/her
I-9 form
How long should a PPO store pages of thee Daily Activity Record log? -
ANSWERS-BSIS does not have authority specifically about DARs.
What self-defense weapon can a guard carry with no permit required? -
ANSWERS-An electrical stun-gun
If a security officer searches a person for weapons but finds drugs what
should the security officer do with the drugs? - ANSWERS-Leave them
where they were
What is the maximum amount of days to use the same Daily Activity
Report collection at a job site? - ANSWERS-30 days recommended
What is the emergency first aid procedure to use if your encounter an
unconscious person? - ANSWERS-Check for pulse, Call 911
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OPERATOR TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
How do you 'qualify' a person to be an employee of a PPO? -
ANSWERS-Guard card and I-9
What are the typical payroll deductions taken from an employee's
earnings? - ANSWERS-Federal withholding, sate withholding, social
security, FICA, disability, unemployment
How would you typically bill a client for security services? -
ANSWERS-Per agreement with client in contract; usually by written
invoice
What items should be considered on a proposal to a potential client for
security services? - ANSWERS-Hours of coverage, how many security
officers, their duties, hourly rate overtime, holidays, instructions
Applying for a branch office license on the application for a PPO's
branch office location should the PPO list the person who is to be 'in
charge' of that new branch office location the same qualified manager
licensed by BSIS who is in charge of the primary business location? -
ANSWERS-No
END OF
PAGE
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, PRIVATE PATROL LATEST
OPERATOR TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
What insurance is required by law of a one-person owner-only unarmed
PPO agency? - ANSWERS-One million dollars
What insurance is required by law of an unarmed PPO agency that has at
least one employee (besides the owner)? - ANSWERS-Workers'
Compensation insurance
what are the riles on drug-testing of a PPO's employees? - ANSWERS-
Treat all employees the same. Have it in company policy
What are the three elements required of fire? - ANSWERS-Heat, fuel,
oxygen
For new security guards initial 40 hours of training what information
will be found on the completion certificate? - ANSWERS-Per BSIS: The
certificate shall identify the 1) course(s) taken, 2) the number of hours of
training provided, 3) identification of the issuing entity, 4)...
END OF
PAGE
2
, PRIVATE PATROL LATEST
OPERATOR TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
If an investigation is needed by the client of a PPO, how should this be
handled? - ANSWERS-PPOs are allowed to do an investigation in
connection to something they were hired to protect. However, most
PPOs are not proficient investigations. Usually best to involve a licensed
private investigator
When would BSIS consider your application for a PPO license to be
abandoned? - ANSWERS-Within one year
During a new security guard's initial 40 hours of training, how many
hours of training is included of 'Powers Of Arrest'? - ANSWERS-4
hours
What type of extinguisher would be used on an electrical fire? -
ANSWERS-Type C
Who determines what type of a firearm, revolver or automatic, that a
guard carries if he/she is approved by BSIS for both? - ANSWERS-
Company policy
END OF
PAGE
3
, PRIVATE PATROL LATEST
OPERATOR TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 - 2027
What might you give to an an employee at the time of hiring? -
ANSWERS-Return the documents that he/she brought to support his/her
I-9 form
How long should a PPO store pages of thee Daily Activity Record log? -
ANSWERS-BSIS does not have authority specifically about DARs.
What self-defense weapon can a guard carry with no permit required? -
ANSWERS-An electrical stun-gun
If a security officer searches a person for weapons but finds drugs what
should the security officer do with the drugs? - ANSWERS-Leave them
where they were
What is the maximum amount of days to use the same Daily Activity
Report collection at a job site? - ANSWERS-30 days recommended
What is the emergency first aid procedure to use if your encounter an
unconscious person? - ANSWERS-Check for pulse, Call 911
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PAGE
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