PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR FINAL EXAM 08/12/2026
Private Patrol Operator Final Exam – Practice Questions
& Answers, Exams of Law
If highly contagious bio-waste is found in the parking lot of the client's property and the security officer
on duty did nothing to address the problem, in the case of a visitor becoming infected as a result of the
officer's negligence, who will likely be held liable?
The security officer, the client and the security officer's employer
Private security vehicles with amber lights must have which of the following?
The words "Private Security" or Security Patrol" on the sides and rear of the vehicle and the PPO
license number
what type of commercial general lability insurance policy must PPOs have?
A policy with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for any one loss or occurrence due to
bodily injury, including death, or property damage, or both
If you help falsify the photo (or fingerprints) of an employee or applicant, you can be held liable for a/an
____________________________.
Felony
Which agency has primary authority over the use of amber lights in private security vehicles?
The California Highway Patrol
, PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR FINAL EXAM 08/12/2026
If you close your branch office, how many days do you have to notify BSIS?
10 days
In addition to BSIS, what agency has authority to regulate your uniforms, badge, or patch?
The local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over where your business is conducted.
A PPO application (and even private security guard registration) is considered abandoned after
____________________________.
365 days
A security officer files a BSIS Unlicensed and Unregistered Activity lead form alleging his employer hired
a family member to patrol a contracted property. The problem is that the family member does not have
a guard card. The employer learned of the complaint, and, as a result, assigns the complaining security
officer to mop the floors of the client's property instead of patrolling it. which of the following is
correct?
The PPO is liable for civil damages under the labor code's whistleblowing statutes and the officer has
three years to file a claim
What does California law say about asking an applicant about her criminal history?
You cannot ask about a conviction until after you offer her the job.
If you close a branch office, how many days do you have to notify BSIS of the closure?
10 days
, PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR FINAL EXAM 08/12/2026
Who is responsible for paying workers' compensation insurance for your employees?
The private patrol operator
A security officers you hired is off-duty and is watching a movie with his daughter. The officer had just
gotten off work before this and placed a jacket over his uniform to cover his patches and badge. at the
theater, the officer sees a perpetrator grab another movie-goer and stab him several times. the officer
takes off his jacket and exposes his uniform. The suspect sees the officer's uniform and flees the scene.
The suspect is captured by police. You, as the officer's supervision, should
Reprimand the officer for his conduct
What are the rules regarding the use of an unmarked security patrol vehicle?
If you can avoid it, you should not use an unmarked security patrol vehicle.
You receive a contract to provide security services to a school district at a ate of 15 hours per week.
What course must your officer complete?
No (additional) courses are needed.
Under what circumstance would you need a Workers' Compensation Policy?
When you have an employee at the front desk who only answers phones
Every _____________ (following the year they are licensed), a security officer must complete ________
of continuing education.
1 year; 8hours
Private Patrol Operator Final Exam – Practice Questions
& Answers, Exams of Law
If highly contagious bio-waste is found in the parking lot of the client's property and the security officer
on duty did nothing to address the problem, in the case of a visitor becoming infected as a result of the
officer's negligence, who will likely be held liable?
The security officer, the client and the security officer's employer
Private security vehicles with amber lights must have which of the following?
The words "Private Security" or Security Patrol" on the sides and rear of the vehicle and the PPO
license number
what type of commercial general lability insurance policy must PPOs have?
A policy with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for any one loss or occurrence due to
bodily injury, including death, or property damage, or both
If you help falsify the photo (or fingerprints) of an employee or applicant, you can be held liable for a/an
____________________________.
Felony
Which agency has primary authority over the use of amber lights in private security vehicles?
The California Highway Patrol
, PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR FINAL EXAM 08/12/2026
If you close your branch office, how many days do you have to notify BSIS?
10 days
In addition to BSIS, what agency has authority to regulate your uniforms, badge, or patch?
The local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over where your business is conducted.
A PPO application (and even private security guard registration) is considered abandoned after
____________________________.
365 days
A security officer files a BSIS Unlicensed and Unregistered Activity lead form alleging his employer hired
a family member to patrol a contracted property. The problem is that the family member does not have
a guard card. The employer learned of the complaint, and, as a result, assigns the complaining security
officer to mop the floors of the client's property instead of patrolling it. which of the following is
correct?
The PPO is liable for civil damages under the labor code's whistleblowing statutes and the officer has
three years to file a claim
What does California law say about asking an applicant about her criminal history?
You cannot ask about a conviction until after you offer her the job.
If you close a branch office, how many days do you have to notify BSIS of the closure?
10 days
, PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR FINAL EXAM 08/12/2026
Who is responsible for paying workers' compensation insurance for your employees?
The private patrol operator
A security officers you hired is off-duty and is watching a movie with his daughter. The officer had just
gotten off work before this and placed a jacket over his uniform to cover his patches and badge. at the
theater, the officer sees a perpetrator grab another movie-goer and stab him several times. the officer
takes off his jacket and exposes his uniform. The suspect sees the officer's uniform and flees the scene.
The suspect is captured by police. You, as the officer's supervision, should
Reprimand the officer for his conduct
What are the rules regarding the use of an unmarked security patrol vehicle?
If you can avoid it, you should not use an unmarked security patrol vehicle.
You receive a contract to provide security services to a school district at a ate of 15 hours per week.
What course must your officer complete?
No (additional) courses are needed.
Under what circumstance would you need a Workers' Compensation Policy?
When you have an employee at the front desk who only answers phones
Every _____________ (following the year they are licensed), a security officer must complete ________
of continuing education.
1 year; 8hours
