Private Patrol Operator (PPO) Test Exam
(UPDATED 2026) – Complete Questions
and Correct Answers
Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'? -CORRECTANSWER The
Director of Consumer Affairs
What is an "FQ Card'? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER $10,000
When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an investigation? -
CORRECTANSWER 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? -
CORRECTANSWER California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities
What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for? -CORRECTANSWER Bureau of Security and
Investigative Services
Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of a crime? -
CORRECTANSWER Misdemeanor
Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what type of crime? -
CORRECTANSWER Felony
How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor conviction? -
CORRECTANSWER Up to a year imprisonment
How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction? -CORRECTANSWER
One year or more imprisonment
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services, What
punishment might that person receive? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -
CORRECTANSWER 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? -
CORRECTANSWER Five years
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? -CORRECTANSWER 18
years of age
Where must the PPO license be posted? -CORRECTANSWER Posted in a
conspicuous place in the principal place of business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be? -CORRECTANSWER
$250
What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the licensing bureau? -
CORRECTANSWER Large license for wall and a pocket card
What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing bureau? -
CORRECTANSWER Qualified Manager
(UPDATED 2026) – Complete Questions
and Correct Answers
Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'? -CORRECTANSWER The
Director of Consumer Affairs
What is an "FQ Card'? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER $10,000
When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an investigation? -
CORRECTANSWER 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? -
CORRECTANSWER California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities
What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for? -CORRECTANSWER Bureau of Security and
Investigative Services
Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of a crime? -
CORRECTANSWER Misdemeanor
Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what type of crime? -
CORRECTANSWER Felony
How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor conviction? -
CORRECTANSWER Up to a year imprisonment
How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction? -CORRECTANSWER
One year or more imprisonment
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services, What
punishment might that person receive? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -
CORRECTANSWER 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? -
CORRECTANSWER Five years
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? -CORRECTANSWER 18
years of age
Where must the PPO license be posted? -CORRECTANSWER Posted in a
conspicuous place in the principal place of business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be? -CORRECTANSWER
$250
What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the licensing bureau? -
CORRECTANSWER Large license for wall and a pocket card
What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing bureau? -
CORRECTANSWER Qualified Manager
