Private Patrol Operator Test Exam 2025.
Complete Actual Exam Questions and
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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
How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>One year or more imprisonment
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services, What
punishment might that person receive? - CORRECT ANS>>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? - CORRECT ANS>>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? -
CORRECT ANS>>Five years
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? - CORRECT ANS>>18 years of age
Where must the PPO license be posted? - CORRECT ANS>>Posted in a conspicuous place in
the principal place of business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>$250
What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the licensing bureau? - CORRECT
ANS>>Large license for wall and a pocket card
, What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing bureau? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Qualified Manager
Is a PPO license 'assignable'? - CORRECT ANS>>No
Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible for the good conduct in the
business of all of his/her employees, agents, and managers? - CORRECT ANS>>Yes
Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under an additional fictitious
business name? - CORRECT ANS>>Yes
What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business name or to change the PPO's
fictitious business name? - CORRECT ANS>>$75
Every advertisement of PPO must contain what pieces of information? - CORRECT
ANS>>Company name, business address OR phone number, and license number
What fine might be assessed if a PPO's advertisement does not contain the 3 required
pieces of information - CORRECT ANS>>$250
When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge? - CORRECT ANS>>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 uniforms must bear what 2
pieces of information? - CORRECT ANS>>The words "Private Security", and the name of
the Private Patrol company by which the person is employed
A violation of badge or shoulder patch rules by a PPO or PPO employees might cause what
fine to be assessed? - CORRECT ANS>>$250
Complete Actual Exam Questions and
Correct Answers. Genuine Latest
Update. Verified Test.
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
How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>One year or more imprisonment
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services, What
punishment might that person receive? - CORRECT ANS>>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? - CORRECT ANS>>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? -
CORRECT ANS>>Five years
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? - CORRECT ANS>>18 years of age
Where must the PPO license be posted? - CORRECT ANS>>Posted in a conspicuous place in
the principal place of business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>$250
What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the licensing bureau? - CORRECT
ANS>>Large license for wall and a pocket card
, What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing bureau? - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Qualified Manager
Is a PPO license 'assignable'? - CORRECT ANS>>No
Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible for the good conduct in the
business of all of his/her employees, agents, and managers? - CORRECT ANS>>Yes
Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under an additional fictitious
business name? - CORRECT ANS>>Yes
What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business name or to change the PPO's
fictitious business name? - CORRECT ANS>>$75
Every advertisement of PPO must contain what pieces of information? - CORRECT
ANS>>Company name, business address OR phone number, and license number
What fine might be assessed if a PPO's advertisement does not contain the 3 required
pieces of information - CORRECT ANS>>$250
When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge? - CORRECT ANS>>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 uniforms must bear what 2
pieces of information? - CORRECT ANS>>The words "Private Security", and the name of
the Private Patrol company by which the person is employed
A violation of badge or shoulder patch rules by a PPO or PPO employees might cause what
fine to be assessed? - CORRECT ANS>>$250
