PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR EXAM ACTUAL
TEST PAPER WITH FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
◉ What is an "FQ Card'? Answer: 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?
Answer: 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? Answer: $10,000
◉ When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an
investigation? Answer: 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? Answer: California Highway Patrol and Public
Utilities
◉ What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for? Answer: Bureau of
Security and Investigative Services
,◉ Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of a
crime? Answer: Misdemeanor
◉ Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what
type of crime? Answer: Felony
◉ How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor
conviction? Answer: Up to a year imprisonment
◉ How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction?
Answer: One year or more imprisonment
◉ If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO
services, What punishment might that person receive? Answer: 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? Answer: 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? Answer: Five years
, ◉ An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? Answer:
18 years of age
◉ Where must the PPO license be posted? Answer: Posted in a
conspicuous place in the principal place of business
◉ If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be?
Answer: $250
◉ What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the
licensing bureau? Answer: Large license for wall and a pocket card
◉ What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing
bureau? Answer: Qualified Manager
◉ Is a PPO license 'assignable'? Answer: 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? Answer: Yes
◉ Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under an
additional fictitious business name? Answer: Yes
◉ What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business name
or to change the PPO's fictitious business name? Answer: $75
TEST PAPER WITH FULL SOLVED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
◉ What is an "FQ Card'? Answer: 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?
Answer: 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? Answer: $10,000
◉ When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an
investigation? Answer: 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? Answer: California Highway Patrol and Public
Utilities
◉ What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for? Answer: Bureau of
Security and Investigative Services
,◉ Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of a
crime? Answer: Misdemeanor
◉ Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what
type of crime? Answer: Felony
◉ How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor
conviction? Answer: Up to a year imprisonment
◉ How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction?
Answer: One year or more imprisonment
◉ If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO
services, What punishment might that person receive? Answer: 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? Answer: 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? Answer: Five years
, ◉ An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? Answer:
18 years of age
◉ Where must the PPO license be posted? Answer: Posted in a
conspicuous place in the principal place of business
◉ If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be?
Answer: $250
◉ What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the
licensing bureau? Answer: Large license for wall and a pocket card
◉ What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing
bureau? Answer: Qualified Manager
◉ Is a PPO license 'assignable'? Answer: 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? Answer: Yes
◉ Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under an
additional fictitious business name? Answer: Yes
◉ What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business name
or to change the PPO's fictitious business name? Answer: $75
