PPO Part 1 Exam 2026/2027 – Private
Patrol Operator Practice Questions &
Answers
What is the fine for operating a security guard business without a PPO license -
correct answer-Guilty of a MISDEMEANOR, $10,000 fine,Imprisonment in county
jail, not more than ONE YEAR
If a PPO makes an illegal arrest can it be a crime and some criminal liability (GET
ARRESTED) - correct answer-YES
Can it be a tort and there be some civil liability (GET SUED) - correct answer-YES
What is an INVOLUNTARY DISCHARGE of an employee - correct answer-
Company's decision to: 1. TERMINATE an employee, 2. FIRING/LAYING OFF an
employee,3. FIRE employee.
What is the VOLUNTARY DISCHARGE of an employee - correct answer-1.
Employee decides to LEAVE or QUIT job, 2. Employee QUITS job
If a community college is looking to hire a PPO to provide school security services,
what special training is required - correct answer-Any private security who works
more than 20 hours per week performing school security must first complete a
special 24 hours training course. The course was developed by BSIS in
consultation with POST known as SB 1626 TRAINING; BPC 7583.6
, Who must be trained - correct answer-School SECURITY GAURD employed by
school district more than 20 HOURS PER WEEK.
What is ENTRAPMENT - correct answer-Entrapment is a law-enforcement agent
INDUCING a person to COMMIT AN OFFENSE that the person would otherwise
have been UNLIKELY to commit.
What training is required by SB1626 and when was it be completed by - correct
answer-The develop curriculum consist of a 24 hour training course.
How can I obtain a copy of the approved training curriculum - correct answer-The
curriculum can be obtained via the Internet at
www.bsis.ca.go/industries/syllabus.shtml
Who is authorized to teach the required course - correct answer-SB 1626 does
not establish criteria for instructors of course
Can school districts teach the course - correct answer-Yes, Any person designated
by the local education agency may teach the course
What regulatory authority does the California Department of Consumer Affairs
BSIS and the California Department of Education have with respect to SB 1626 -
correct answer-Both agencies have the security guard or officer who works more
than 20 hours per week performing the function of school security
What administrative records if any must be kept by school districts in order to
comply with SB 1626 - correct answer-SB 1626 does not mandate what records
Patrol Operator Practice Questions &
Answers
What is the fine for operating a security guard business without a PPO license -
correct answer-Guilty of a MISDEMEANOR, $10,000 fine,Imprisonment in county
jail, not more than ONE YEAR
If a PPO makes an illegal arrest can it be a crime and some criminal liability (GET
ARRESTED) - correct answer-YES
Can it be a tort and there be some civil liability (GET SUED) - correct answer-YES
What is an INVOLUNTARY DISCHARGE of an employee - correct answer-
Company's decision to: 1. TERMINATE an employee, 2. FIRING/LAYING OFF an
employee,3. FIRE employee.
What is the VOLUNTARY DISCHARGE of an employee - correct answer-1.
Employee decides to LEAVE or QUIT job, 2. Employee QUITS job
If a community college is looking to hire a PPO to provide school security services,
what special training is required - correct answer-Any private security who works
more than 20 hours per week performing school security must first complete a
special 24 hours training course. The course was developed by BSIS in
consultation with POST known as SB 1626 TRAINING; BPC 7583.6
, Who must be trained - correct answer-School SECURITY GAURD employed by
school district more than 20 HOURS PER WEEK.
What is ENTRAPMENT - correct answer-Entrapment is a law-enforcement agent
INDUCING a person to COMMIT AN OFFENSE that the person would otherwise
have been UNLIKELY to commit.
What training is required by SB1626 and when was it be completed by - correct
answer-The develop curriculum consist of a 24 hour training course.
How can I obtain a copy of the approved training curriculum - correct answer-The
curriculum can be obtained via the Internet at
www.bsis.ca.go/industries/syllabus.shtml
Who is authorized to teach the required course - correct answer-SB 1626 does
not establish criteria for instructors of course
Can school districts teach the course - correct answer-Yes, Any person designated
by the local education agency may teach the course
What regulatory authority does the California Department of Consumer Affairs
BSIS and the California Department of Education have with respect to SB 1626 -
correct answer-Both agencies have the security guard or officer who works more
than 20 hours per week performing the function of school security
What administrative records if any must be kept by school districts in order to
comply with SB 1626 - correct answer-SB 1626 does not mandate what records
