Private Patrol Operator Test Questions and Answers Rated A
Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'? The Director of Consumer Attairs
What is an "FQ Card'? Firearms Qualification Card; exposed weapon carry
If a person without a PPO license otters security or protec-
tion services to the public, What type of crime has been A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code
committed?
What is the dollar fine for a misdemeanor violation of
$10,000
ottering PPO services without a PPO license?
If incidental to the theft, loss, embezzlement, misappropri-
When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make
ation, concealment of any property which he or she has
an investigation?
been hired or engaged to watch to protect
What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating
California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities
armored car companies?
What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for? Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what
Misdemeanor
type of a crime?
Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually
Felony
what type of crime?
How much imprisonment might come from a misde-
Up to a year imprisonment
meanor conviction?
How much imprisonment might come from a felony con-
One year or more imprisonment
viction?
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to pro-
For this misdemeanor, a fine of $5000 and/or imprison-
vide PPO services, What punishment might that person
ment of up to one year
receive?
If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without
a license, he/she can not be issued a PPO license for what One year
time period following the conviction?
, Private Patrol Operator Test Questions and Answers Rated A
If a person is convicted a second time of proving PPO
services without a license, he/she can not be issued a
Five years
PPO license for what time period following this second
conviction?
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? 18 years of age
Posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of
Where must the PPO license be posted?
business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the
$250
fine be?
What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by
Large license for wall and a pocket card
the licensing bureau?
What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing
Qualified Manager
bureau?
Is a PPO license 'assignable'? No
Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible
for the good conduct in the business of all of his/her Yes
employees, agents, and managers?
Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business
Yes
under an additional fictitious business name?
What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious busi-
ness name or to change the PPO's fictitious business $75
name?
Every advertisement of PPO must contain what pieces of Company name, business address OR phone number, and
information? license number
What fine might be assessed if a PPO's advertisement
$250
does not contain the 3 required pieces of information
Only while engaged in guard or patrol work, and while
When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge?
wearing a distinctive uniform
, The shoulder patch required to be worn on a PPO's secu- The words "Private Security", and the name of the Private
rity uniforms must bear what 2 pieces of information? Patrol company by which the person is employed
A violation of badge or shoulder patch rules by a PPO or
$250
PPO employees might cause what fine to be assessed?
Who must approve a PPO's badge design? The Director of BSIS
At least one year of experience as a patrol-person, guard,
What is the PPO applicant experience requirement?
or watchman, or the equivalent
If a PPO or PPO employee has an FQ card that says '9mm',
No
may they carry a .38 pistol if in uniform?
If a PPO or PPO employee discharges a firearm within the
scope & course of his/her duties, within how many days
7 days
must a report of this be delivered in writing to the director
of BSIS?
How often is a PPO license renewed? Every two years
If a guard registration is not renewed within 60 days of its
expiration and is then renewed, what is the 'delinquency 50% of the renewal fee, but not less than $25
fee'?
If a guard is convicted of a crime substantially related to
the functions, duties, or responsibilities of a guard, will Yes
the registration be automatically suspended?
Can a hearing be had if a registration is suspended? Yes
A PPO's for PPO license is considered to be 'abandoned' if
One year
not completed within how long after it was initially filed?
To replace a lost FQ card costs what fee? $25
An FQ card expires when, if not renewed? 2 years from the date of issuance
Does an FQ card allow a gun to be carried concealed upon
No
a person?
Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'? The Director of Consumer Attairs
What is an "FQ Card'? Firearms Qualification Card; exposed weapon carry
If a person without a PPO license otters security or protec-
tion services to the public, What type of crime has been A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code
committed?
What is the dollar fine for a misdemeanor violation of
$10,000
ottering PPO services without a PPO license?
If incidental to the theft, loss, embezzlement, misappropri-
When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make
ation, concealment of any property which he or she has
an investigation?
been hired or engaged to watch to protect
What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating
California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities
armored car companies?
What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for? Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what
Misdemeanor
type of a crime?
Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually
Felony
what type of crime?
How much imprisonment might come from a misde-
Up to a year imprisonment
meanor conviction?
How much imprisonment might come from a felony con-
One year or more imprisonment
viction?
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to pro-
For this misdemeanor, a fine of $5000 and/or imprison-
vide PPO services, What punishment might that person
ment of up to one year
receive?
If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without
a license, he/she can not be issued a PPO license for what One year
time period following the conviction?
, Private Patrol Operator Test Questions and Answers Rated A
If a person is convicted a second time of proving PPO
services without a license, he/she can not be issued a
Five years
PPO license for what time period following this second
conviction?
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? 18 years of age
Posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of
Where must the PPO license be posted?
business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the
$250
fine be?
What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by
Large license for wall and a pocket card
the licensing bureau?
What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing
Qualified Manager
bureau?
Is a PPO license 'assignable'? No
Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible
for the good conduct in the business of all of his/her Yes
employees, agents, and managers?
Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business
Yes
under an additional fictitious business name?
What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious busi-
ness name or to change the PPO's fictitious business $75
name?
Every advertisement of PPO must contain what pieces of Company name, business address OR phone number, and
information? license number
What fine might be assessed if a PPO's advertisement
$250
does not contain the 3 required pieces of information
Only while engaged in guard or patrol work, and while
When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge?
wearing a distinctive uniform
, The shoulder patch required to be worn on a PPO's secu- The words "Private Security", and the name of the Private
rity uniforms must bear what 2 pieces of information? Patrol company by which the person is employed
A violation of badge or shoulder patch rules by a PPO or
$250
PPO employees might cause what fine to be assessed?
Who must approve a PPO's badge design? The Director of BSIS
At least one year of experience as a patrol-person, guard,
What is the PPO applicant experience requirement?
or watchman, or the equivalent
If a PPO or PPO employee has an FQ card that says '9mm',
No
may they carry a .38 pistol if in uniform?
If a PPO or PPO employee discharges a firearm within the
scope & course of his/her duties, within how many days
7 days
must a report of this be delivered in writing to the director
of BSIS?
How often is a PPO license renewed? Every two years
If a guard registration is not renewed within 60 days of its
expiration and is then renewed, what is the 'delinquency 50% of the renewal fee, but not less than $25
fee'?
If a guard is convicted of a crime substantially related to
the functions, duties, or responsibilities of a guard, will Yes
the registration be automatically suspended?
Can a hearing be had if a registration is suspended? Yes
A PPO's for PPO license is considered to be 'abandoned' if
One year
not completed within how long after it was initially filed?
To replace a lost FQ card costs what fee? $25
An FQ card expires when, if not renewed? 2 years from the date of issuance
Does an FQ card allow a gun to be carried concealed upon
No
a person?
