CALIFORNIA PPO
California PPO (Private Patrol Operator) License Exam Study
Guide: 190 Multiple-Choice Questions & Answers
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1. If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services, what
punishment might that person receive?
A) For this felony, a fine of $10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years
B) For this misdemeanor, a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year
C) For this infraction, a fine of $200 and/or probation
D) For this misdemeanor, a fine of $1,000 and/or community service
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The document explicitly states that knowingly hiring an unlicensed person
for PPO services is a misdemeanor with a fine of $5,000 and/or up to one year
imprisonment.
2. If a guard registration is not renewed within 60 days of its expiration and is then
renewed, what is the 'delinquency fee'?
A) 25% of the renewal fee, but not less than $10
B) 50% of the renewal fee, but not less than $25
C) 75% of the renewal fee, but not less than $50
D) 100% of the renewal fee, but not less than $75
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The document lists the delinquency fee as 50% of the renewal fee, with a
minimum of $25.
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3. Who determines what type of a firearm, revolver or automatic, that a guard carries if
he/she is approved by BSIS for both?
A) BSIS regulates design & wording of the badges and shoulder patches; local law
enforcement can have their own regulations as to prevent the public confusing guards
with local law enforcement officers
B) Company policy
C) Yes
D) Company policy (duplicate)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The document clearly states "Company policy" as the determining factor.
4. If a guard working for a PPO is fired by the PPO, when must the guard be given
his/her final pay?
A) Immediately
B) Within 30 Days
C) Within 72 Hours
D) Within 48 Hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The document states that a fired employee must be paid "Immediately."
5. If a person without a PPO license offers security or protection services to the public,
what type of crime has been committed?
A) A civil infraction of the Business Code
B) An administrative violation of the Health Code
C) A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code
, D) A felony violation of the Penal Code
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The document specifies this as a "misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code"
(Business and Professions Code).
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6. What is the emergency first aid procedure to use if you encounter an unconscious
person?
A) Check for breathing, Administer CPR
B) Monitor vital signs, Contact family
C) Look for injuries, apply first aid
D) Check for pulse, Call 911
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The document lists "Check for breathing, Administer CPR" as the correct
first aid procedure for an unconscious person.
7. How do you 'qualify' a person to be an employee of a PPO?
A) Interview and reference Check
B) Background check and drug test
C) Guard card and I-9
D) Skills assessment and training certificate
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The document specifies that having a "Guard card and I-9" is how you
qualify someone as an employee.
8. What is the difference between a 'Fact' and a Conclusion?
California PPO (Private Patrol Operator) License Exam Study
Guide: 190 Multiple-Choice Questions & Answers
Gradegurus
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,Page 1
1. If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services, what
punishment might that person receive?
A) For this felony, a fine of $10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years
B) For this misdemeanor, a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year
C) For this infraction, a fine of $200 and/or probation
D) For this misdemeanor, a fine of $1,000 and/or community service
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The document explicitly states that knowingly hiring an unlicensed person
for PPO services is a misdemeanor with a fine of $5,000 and/or up to one year
imprisonment.
2. If a guard registration is not renewed within 60 days of its expiration and is then
renewed, what is the 'delinquency fee'?
A) 25% of the renewal fee, but not less than $10
B) 50% of the renewal fee, but not less than $25
C) 75% of the renewal fee, but not less than $50
D) 100% of the renewal fee, but not less than $75
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The document lists the delinquency fee as 50% of the renewal fee, with a
minimum of $25.
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3. Who determines what type of a firearm, revolver or automatic, that a guard carries if
he/she is approved by BSIS for both?
A) BSIS regulates design & wording of the badges and shoulder patches; local law
enforcement can have their own regulations as to prevent the public confusing guards
with local law enforcement officers
B) Company policy
C) Yes
D) Company policy (duplicate)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The document clearly states "Company policy" as the determining factor.
4. If a guard working for a PPO is fired by the PPO, when must the guard be given
his/her final pay?
A) Immediately
B) Within 30 Days
C) Within 72 Hours
D) Within 48 Hours
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The document states that a fired employee must be paid "Immediately."
5. If a person without a PPO license offers security or protection services to the public,
what type of crime has been committed?
A) A civil infraction of the Business Code
B) An administrative violation of the Health Code
C) A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code
, D) A felony violation of the Penal Code
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The document specifies this as a "misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code"
(Business and Professions Code).
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6. What is the emergency first aid procedure to use if you encounter an unconscious
person?
A) Check for breathing, Administer CPR
B) Monitor vital signs, Contact family
C) Look for injuries, apply first aid
D) Check for pulse, Call 911
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The document lists "Check for breathing, Administer CPR" as the correct
first aid procedure for an unconscious person.
7. How do you 'qualify' a person to be an employee of a PPO?
A) Interview and reference Check
B) Background check and drug test
C) Guard card and I-9
D) Skills assessment and training certificate
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The document specifies that having a "Guard card and I-9" is how you
qualify someone as an employee.
8. What is the difference between a 'Fact' and a Conclusion?
