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,When, if ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an In incidental to the theft, loss, embezzlement, misappropriation, concealment of any
investigation? property, which he or she has been hired or engaged to watch or protect.
What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities Commission
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 type of Misdemeanor
crime?
Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what Felony
type of crime?
How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor Up to a year imprisonment
conviction?
How much imprisonment might come from a felony One year or more imprisonment
conviction?
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide For the misdemeanor, a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year
PPO services, what punishment might that person receive?
If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without a One Year
license, he/she cannot be issued a PPO license for what time
period following the conviction?
If a person is convicted a second time of providing PPO Five Years
services without a license, he/she can not be issued a PPO
license for what time period following this second conviction?
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? 18
Where must the PPO license be posted? Posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine $250
be?
,What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the Large license for wall and pocket card
licensing bureau?
What do the letters 'Q.M' stand for on a PPO license? Qualified Manager
Is a PPO license 'assignable'? NO
Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible for Yes
the good conduct in the business of all of his/her 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 business $25
name or to change the PPO's fictitious business name?
Every advertisement of a PPO must contain what 3 pieces of Company name, business address or phone number, and license number
information?
What fine might be assessed if a PPO's advertisement does $250
not contain the 3 required pieces of information?
When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge? Only while engaged in guard or patrol work, and while wearing a distinctive uniform
The shoulder patch required to be worn on a PPO's security The words "Private Security" and the name if the private patrol company by the person is
uniforms must bear what 2 pieces of information? employed
A violation of badge or shoulder patch rules by a PPO or PPO $250
employees might cause what fine to be assessed?
Who must approve a PPO's badge design? The director of BSIS
What is the PPO applicant experience requirement? At least one year of experience as a patrol person, guard, 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 a PPO employee discharges a firearm within the 7 days
scope & course of his/her duties, within how many 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's registration is not renewed within 60 days of its 50% if the renewal fee, but not less than $25
expiration, and is then renewed, what is the 'delinquency fee'?
If a guard is convicted of a crime substantially related to the Yes
functions, duties, or responsibilities of a guard, will the
registration be automatically suspended?
Can a hearing be had if a registration is suspended? Yes
A PPO's application for PPO license is considered to be One Year
'abandoned' if not complete within how long after it was
initially filed?
To replace a lost FQ card costs what fee? $10
An FQ card expires when, if not renewed? 2 Years from the date of issuance
Does a FQ card allow a gun to be carried concealed upon a NO
person?
If a licensed PPO wants to go to work as a guard NO
himself/herself, does he/she need to obtain a Guard
Registration?
For a guard to carry a baton, is he/she required to have a Yes
certificate of baton training?
Until a FQ card is obtained, may a PPO or guard carry a NO
replica (not real) handgun if needed by a job assignment?
SERVICES ACT COMPLETE EXAM PREP
STUDY GUIDE WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND
COMPREHENSIVE BSIS SECURITY LAW
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SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep
,When, if ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an In incidental to the theft, loss, embezzlement, misappropriation, concealment of any
investigation? property, which he or she has been hired or engaged to watch or protect.
What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities Commission
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 type of Misdemeanor
crime?
Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what Felony
type of crime?
How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor Up to a year imprisonment
conviction?
How much imprisonment might come from a felony One year or more imprisonment
conviction?
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide For the misdemeanor, a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year
PPO services, what punishment might that person receive?
If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without a One Year
license, he/she cannot be issued a PPO license for what time
period following the conviction?
If a person is convicted a second time of providing PPO Five Years
services without a license, he/she can not be issued a PPO
license for what time period following this second conviction?
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? 18
Where must the PPO license be posted? Posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine $250
be?
,What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the Large license for wall and pocket card
licensing bureau?
What do the letters 'Q.M' stand for on a PPO license? Qualified Manager
Is a PPO license 'assignable'? NO
Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible for Yes
the good conduct in the business of all of his/her 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 business $25
name or to change the PPO's fictitious business name?
Every advertisement of a PPO must contain what 3 pieces of Company name, business address or phone number, and license number
information?
What fine might be assessed if a PPO's advertisement does $250
not contain the 3 required pieces of information?
When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge? Only while engaged in guard or patrol work, and while wearing a distinctive uniform
The shoulder patch required to be worn on a PPO's security The words "Private Security" and the name if the private patrol company by the person is
uniforms must bear what 2 pieces of information? employed
A violation of badge or shoulder patch rules by a PPO or PPO $250
employees might cause what fine to be assessed?
Who must approve a PPO's badge design? The director of BSIS
What is the PPO applicant experience requirement? At least one year of experience as a patrol person, guard, 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 a PPO employee discharges a firearm within the 7 days
scope & course of his/her duties, within how many 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's registration is not renewed within 60 days of its 50% if the renewal fee, but not less than $25
expiration, and is then renewed, what is the 'delinquency fee'?
If a guard is convicted of a crime substantially related to the Yes
functions, duties, or responsibilities of a guard, will the
registration be automatically suspended?
Can a hearing be had if a registration is suspended? Yes
A PPO's application for PPO license is considered to be One Year
'abandoned' if not complete within how long after it was
initially filed?
To replace a lost FQ card costs what fee? $10
An FQ card expires when, if not renewed? 2 Years from the date of issuance
Does a FQ card allow a gun to be carried concealed upon a NO
person?
If a licensed PPO wants to go to work as a guard NO
himself/herself, does he/she need to obtain a Guard
Registration?
For a guard to carry a baton, is he/she required to have a Yes
certificate of baton training?
Until a FQ card is obtained, may a PPO or guard carry a NO
replica (not real) handgun if needed by a job assignment?
