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California Private Security Services Act Exam/469 Q’s and A’s
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California Private Security ServicesAct Exam/469 Q’s and A’s
Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'? - -The director of
consumer affairs
- What is an 'FQ Card'? - -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? - -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? - -$10,000
- When, if ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an investigation?
- -In incidental to the theft, loss, embezzlement, misappropriation,
concealment of any property, which he or she has been hired or engaged to
watch or protect.
- What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating armored car
companies? - -California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities Commission
- What do the initials "B.S.I.S' stand for? - -Bureau of security and
investigative services
- Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of crime? - -
Misdemeanor
- Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what type of
crime? - -Felony
- How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor conviction? - -
Up to a year imprisonment
- How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction? - -One
year or more imprisonment
- If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services,
what punishment might that person receive? - -For the misdemeanor, a fine
of $5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year
, - If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without a license, he/she
cannot be issued a PPO license for what time period following the conviction?
- -One Year
- If a person is convicted a second time of providing PPO services without a
license, he/she can not be issued a PPO license for what time period
following this second conviction? - -Five Years
- An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? - -18
- Where must the PPO license be posted? - -Posted in a conspicuous place in
the principal place of business
- If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be? - -$250
- What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the licensing
bureau? - -Large license for wall and pocket card
- What do the letters 'Q.M' stand for on a PPO license? - -Qualified Manager
- Is a PPO license 'assignable'? - -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? -
-Yes
- Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under an
additional fictitious business name? - -Yes
- What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business name or to
change the PPO's fictitious business name? - -$25
- Every advertisement of a PPO must contain what 3 pieces of information? -
-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? - -$250
- When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge? - -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? - -The words "Private Security" and the
name if the private patrol company by 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? - -$250
- Who must approve a PPO's badge design? - -The director of BSIS
- What is the PPO applicant experience requirement? - -At least one year of
experience as a patrol person, guard, or watchman, or the equivalent
- If a PPO or PPO employee has an FQ card that says '9mm', may they carry
a .38 pistol if in uniform? - -No
- If a PPO or a PPO employee discharges a firearm within the scope & course
of his/her duties, within how many days must a report of this be delivered in
writing to the Director of BSIS? - -7 days
- How often is a PPO license renewed? - -Every two years
- If a guard's registration is not renewed within 60 days of its expiration, and
is then renewed, what is the 'delinquency fee'? - -50% if the renewal fee, but
not less than $25
- If a guard is convicted of a crime substantially related to the functions,
duties, or responsibilities of a guard, will the registration be automatically
suspended? - -Yes
- Can a hearing be had if a registration is suspended? - -Yes
- A PPO's application for PPO license is considered to be 'abandoned' if not
complete within how long after it was initially filed? - -One Year
- To replace a lost FQ card costs what fee? - -$10
- An FQ card expires when, if not renewed? - -2 Years from the date of
issuance
- Does a FQ card allow a gun to be carried concealed upon a person? - -NO
- If a licensed PPO wants to go to work as a guard himself/herself, does
he/she need to obtain a Guard Registration? - -NO
- For a guard to carry a baton, is he/she required to have a certificate of
baton training? - -Yes
- Until a FQ card is obtained, may a PPO or guard carry a replica (not real)
handgun if needed by a job assignment? - -NO
, - Can a city or county regulate the uniforms of uniformed employees of a
PPO, to make them clearly distinguishable from local regular law
enforcement officers? - -Yes
- If a PPO wants to carry a firearm, what insurance coverage is required? - -
Liability Insurance of $500,000 for any one loss due to bodily injury or death,
and $500,000 for any one loss due to injury or destruction of property,
totaling $1million
- Can lack of required insurance cause the suspension of PPO's license? - -
Yes
- What are the minimum hours of instruction required of a baton class? - -8
- What is the cost of a replacement baton permit if it is lost or stolen? - -$5
- If a PPO license or Branch Office certificate is not renewed within __years of
its expiration, it may not be renewed. - -3
- What type of crime is making a false statement on an application for BSIS
license or registration? - -Felony (you sign that application 'under penalty of
perjury"
- If a guard quits working for a PPO with no notice, on a Monday, when must
the guard be given his/her final pay? - -Within 72 hours (by Thursday 72
hours after quitting)
- The application and examination fee for an original PPO license may not
exceed what dollar amount? - -$500
- If a guard working for a PPO is fired by the PPO, when must the guard be
given his/her final pay? - -Immediately
- The licenses fee for an original PPO license may not exceed what dollar
amount? - -$700
- If a guard who either quit or was fired is not given his final pay in the
legally allowed time, what is the penalty against the PPO? - -The penalty is
measured at the employee's daily rate of the pay and is calculated by
multiplying the daily wage by the number of days that the employee was not
paid, up to a maximum of 30 days. This does not mean that the wages
continue for 30 day period, but that the employee may be entitled to up to
30 actual days' worth of wages. The 30-day period calendar days, and
includes weekends and holidays and any other days that the employee
would not normally work. Payment of the wages or the commencement of an
action stops the penalty from accruing. Filing a complaint in court
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