PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR (PPO) LICENSING
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
COMPLETE SECURITY OPERATIONS STUDY
GUIDE | VERIFIED SOLUTIONS & DETAILED
RATIONALES 2026
WHO, AT BSIS, 'SHALL ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE THE RULES'?
CORRECT ANS>> THE DIRECTOR OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
WHAT IS AN "FQ CARD'?
CORRECT ANS>> 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 ANS>> 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 ANS>> $10,000
WHEN, IF EVER, MAY A PERSON LICENSED ONLY AS A PPO MAKE AN INVESTIGATION?
, CORRECT ANS>> 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 ANS>> CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
WHAT DO THE INITIALS 'B.S.I.S.' STAND FOR?
CORRECT ANS>> BUREAU OF SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
CARRYING A GUN CONCEALED UNDER A SHIRT IS USUALLY WHAT TYPE OF A CRIME?
CORRECT ANS>> MISDEMEANOR
CARRYING A SET OF 'BRASS KNUCKLES' IN YOUR POCKET IS USUALLY WHAT TYPE OF CRIME?
CORRECT ANS>> FELONY
HOW MUCH IMPRISONMENT MIGHT COME FROM A MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION?
CORRECT ANS>> UP TO A YEAR IMPRISONMENT
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
COMPLETE SECURITY OPERATIONS STUDY
GUIDE | VERIFIED SOLUTIONS & DETAILED
RATIONALES 2026
WHO, AT BSIS, 'SHALL ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE THE RULES'?
CORRECT ANS>> THE DIRECTOR OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
WHAT IS AN "FQ CARD'?
CORRECT ANS>> 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 ANS>> 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 ANS>> $10,000
WHEN, IF EVER, MAY A PERSON LICENSED ONLY AS A PPO MAKE AN INVESTIGATION?
, CORRECT ANS>> 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 ANS>> CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
WHAT DO THE INITIALS 'B.S.I.S.' STAND FOR?
CORRECT ANS>> BUREAU OF SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
CARRYING A GUN CONCEALED UNDER A SHIRT IS USUALLY WHAT TYPE OF A CRIME?
CORRECT ANS>> MISDEMEANOR
CARRYING A SET OF 'BRASS KNUCKLES' IN YOUR POCKET IS USUALLY WHAT TYPE OF CRIME?
CORRECT ANS>> FELONY
HOW MUCH IMPRISONMENT MIGHT COME FROM A MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION?
CORRECT ANS>> UP TO A YEAR IMPRISONMENT
