PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR
TEST 2024|QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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? - 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? -
California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities
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 a 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 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? - 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? -
Five years
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? - 18 years of age
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 a pocket card
What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing bureau? - 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? - $75
Every advertisement of PPO must contain what 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
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