CALIFORNIA PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES ACT NEWEST
2026 ALL STUDY QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
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What should a security officer do in the event of a hazardous material spill? - Answer>>>
Activating an alarm, notifying appropriate authorities, and controlling access to the release from
a remote area upon discovering a spill requiring an emergency response
If the site Security Officer is asked to come to the manager's office because an employee there is
being fired, what might the security officer be expected to do? - Answer>>> Escort the fired
employee of the premises
If a guard's registration is not renewed within 60 days of its expiration, and is then renewed, what
is the 'delinquency fee'? - Answer>>> 50% if the renewal fee, but not less than $25
If an apartment manager asks the on-site security officer to help him physically evict tenants
what should the security officer do? - Answer>>> Suggest that this should involve local law
enforcement instead
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? - Answer>>> Yes
Security officers and having cars towed away guidelines? - Answer>>> BSIS rules do not cover
this most towing by private security involves parking on private property in violation of posted
rules and per client instructions to the PPO company often written client authorization in
required by tow companies of the property owner or manager
How many employees can a PPO have before being required to have workers compensation
insurance coverage? - Answer>>> Not even one using an employee without workers
compensation insurance coverage for even a minute is being illegally uninsured an employee
injury can lead to fines and business closure
Can a hearing be had if a registration is suspended? - Answer>>> Yes
A PPO's application for PPO license is considered to be 'abandoned' if not complete within how
long after it was initially filed? - Answer>>> One Year
,Why can't you keep an employee's I-9 form in his/her personnel file? - Answer>>> If an
employee quits with no warning at noon on Wednesday, when must you pay that employee in
full by?
If an employee quits with no warning at noon on Wednesday, when must you pay that employee
in full by? - Answer>>> Must be paid by Friday (NOT Monday)
What does the term 'No Dispo' found on a criminal history report mean? - Answer>>> No
Disposition; it doesn't say if arrestee was found guilty or not
If BSIS determines that an applicant's arrest record shows he/she has past arrests ending with 'No
Despo', what will the applicant be required to do? - Answer>>> Applicant has 45 days to obtain
written proof from the arresting agency involved with the No Dispo item(s) of whatever final
disposition of the matter was, and provide to BSIS
You are investigating losses at a store. Growing evidence points towards a the store manager
being the main suspect. A: Where should you store the evidence? B: Where should you not store
the evidence? - Answer>>> A: Keep evidence on a location under your exclusive control,
maintaining a documented chain-of-evidence. B: Do not keep the evidence at the store
To replace a lost FQ card costs what fee? - Answer>>> $10
An FQ card expires when, if not renewed? - Answer>>> 2 Years from the date of issuance
Does a FQ card allow a gun to be carried concealed upon a person? - Answer>>> NO
If a licensed PPO wants to go to work as a guard himself/herself, does he/she need to obtain a
Guard Registration? - Answer>>> NO
For a guard to carry a baton, is he/she required to have a certificate of baton training? -
Answer>>> Yes
Until a FQ card is obtained, may a PPO or guard carry a replica (not real) handgun if needed by a
job assignment? - Answer>>> 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? - Answer>>> Yes
,If a PPO wants to carry a firearm, what insurance coverage is required? - Answer>>> 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? - Answer>>> Yes
What are the minimum hours of instruction required of a baton class? - Answer>>> 8
What is the cost of a replacement baton permit if it is lost or stolen? - Answer>>> $5
If a PPO license or Branch Office certificate is not renewed within __years of its expiration, it
may not be renewed. - Answer>>> 3
What type of crime is making a false statement on an application for BSIS license or
registration? - Answer>>> 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? - Answer>>> 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? - Answer>>> $500
If a guard working for a PPO is fired by the PPO, when must the guard be given his/her final
pay? - Answer>>> Immediately
The licenses fee for an original PPO license may not exceed what dollar amount? - Answer>>>
$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? - Answer>>> 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 commences an action,
, an employee filing a claim with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) is not
considered the filing of an action, and does not stop the penalty from accruing
A registration fee for guard may not exceed what dollar amount? - Answer>>> $50
What is the term length of a guard registration? - Answer>>> 2 years
What is the current actual fee for a PPO Branch Office? - Answer>>> $75
If a guard acts as a PPO by contacting a security job with obtaining his/her own client, what
crime has been committed? - Answer>>> A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code
A renewal registration fee for a guard may not exceed what dollar amount? - Answer>>> $35
If a guard wants to carry tear gas, what is the length of the training class required by BSIS? -
Answer>>> 2 hours
Who if anyone, regulates guard uniform choices, such as uniform color, badge types, and
shoulder patches? - Answer>>> 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
What does the state law say about PPO vehicles and the used amber lights and any required
markings? - Answer>>> Vehicle code 25273.b1 tells that if any amber light is used, them both
side of the vehicle and its rear end must bear lettering telling 'Private Security' or 'Security Patrol'
in a size that is legible at from at least 50 feet
What does the state law say about PPO paint choices involving PPO vehicles? - Answer>>>
Vehicle code 27605 tells that a vehicle is not to be painted to resemble that of an on-duty peace
officer or traffic officer
What state agency regulates employee-pay issues? - Answer>>> Department of Industrial
Relations
What is the longest a PPO license can be expired yet still renewed? - Answer>>> 3 years
What are the rules about choosing a business name for a PPO license? - Answer>>> Business
name choices will not be approved if: 1. If the choice could be confused with, or is similar to, a
2026 ALL STUDY QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
SOLUTIONS 100% GUARANTEED PASS | ASSURED A+
What should a security officer do in the event of a hazardous material spill? - Answer>>>
Activating an alarm, notifying appropriate authorities, and controlling access to the release from
a remote area upon discovering a spill requiring an emergency response
If the site Security Officer is asked to come to the manager's office because an employee there is
being fired, what might the security officer be expected to do? - Answer>>> Escort the fired
employee of the premises
If a guard's registration is not renewed within 60 days of its expiration, and is then renewed, what
is the 'delinquency fee'? - Answer>>> 50% if the renewal fee, but not less than $25
If an apartment manager asks the on-site security officer to help him physically evict tenants
what should the security officer do? - Answer>>> Suggest that this should involve local law
enforcement instead
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? - Answer>>> Yes
Security officers and having cars towed away guidelines? - Answer>>> BSIS rules do not cover
this most towing by private security involves parking on private property in violation of posted
rules and per client instructions to the PPO company often written client authorization in
required by tow companies of the property owner or manager
How many employees can a PPO have before being required to have workers compensation
insurance coverage? - Answer>>> Not even one using an employee without workers
compensation insurance coverage for even a minute is being illegally uninsured an employee
injury can lead to fines and business closure
Can a hearing be had if a registration is suspended? - Answer>>> Yes
A PPO's application for PPO license is considered to be 'abandoned' if not complete within how
long after it was initially filed? - Answer>>> One Year
,Why can't you keep an employee's I-9 form in his/her personnel file? - Answer>>> If an
employee quits with no warning at noon on Wednesday, when must you pay that employee in
full by?
If an employee quits with no warning at noon on Wednesday, when must you pay that employee
in full by? - Answer>>> Must be paid by Friday (NOT Monday)
What does the term 'No Dispo' found on a criminal history report mean? - Answer>>> No
Disposition; it doesn't say if arrestee was found guilty or not
If BSIS determines that an applicant's arrest record shows he/she has past arrests ending with 'No
Despo', what will the applicant be required to do? - Answer>>> Applicant has 45 days to obtain
written proof from the arresting agency involved with the No Dispo item(s) of whatever final
disposition of the matter was, and provide to BSIS
You are investigating losses at a store. Growing evidence points towards a the store manager
being the main suspect. A: Where should you store the evidence? B: Where should you not store
the evidence? - Answer>>> A: Keep evidence on a location under your exclusive control,
maintaining a documented chain-of-evidence. B: Do not keep the evidence at the store
To replace a lost FQ card costs what fee? - Answer>>> $10
An FQ card expires when, if not renewed? - Answer>>> 2 Years from the date of issuance
Does a FQ card allow a gun to be carried concealed upon a person? - Answer>>> NO
If a licensed PPO wants to go to work as a guard himself/herself, does he/she need to obtain a
Guard Registration? - Answer>>> NO
For a guard to carry a baton, is he/she required to have a certificate of baton training? -
Answer>>> Yes
Until a FQ card is obtained, may a PPO or guard carry a replica (not real) handgun if needed by a
job assignment? - Answer>>> 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? - Answer>>> Yes
,If a PPO wants to carry a firearm, what insurance coverage is required? - Answer>>> 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? - Answer>>> Yes
What are the minimum hours of instruction required of a baton class? - Answer>>> 8
What is the cost of a replacement baton permit if it is lost or stolen? - Answer>>> $5
If a PPO license or Branch Office certificate is not renewed within __years of its expiration, it
may not be renewed. - Answer>>> 3
What type of crime is making a false statement on an application for BSIS license or
registration? - Answer>>> 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? - Answer>>> 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? - Answer>>> $500
If a guard working for a PPO is fired by the PPO, when must the guard be given his/her final
pay? - Answer>>> Immediately
The licenses fee for an original PPO license may not exceed what dollar amount? - Answer>>>
$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? - Answer>>> 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 commences an action,
, an employee filing a claim with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) is not
considered the filing of an action, and does not stop the penalty from accruing
A registration fee for guard may not exceed what dollar amount? - Answer>>> $50
What is the term length of a guard registration? - Answer>>> 2 years
What is the current actual fee for a PPO Branch Office? - Answer>>> $75
If a guard acts as a PPO by contacting a security job with obtaining his/her own client, what
crime has been committed? - Answer>>> A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code
A renewal registration fee for a guard may not exceed what dollar amount? - Answer>>> $35
If a guard wants to carry tear gas, what is the length of the training class required by BSIS? -
Answer>>> 2 hours
Who if anyone, regulates guard uniform choices, such as uniform color, badge types, and
shoulder patches? - Answer>>> 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
What does the state law say about PPO vehicles and the used amber lights and any required
markings? - Answer>>> Vehicle code 25273.b1 tells that if any amber light is used, them both
side of the vehicle and its rear end must bear lettering telling 'Private Security' or 'Security Patrol'
in a size that is legible at from at least 50 feet
What does the state law say about PPO paint choices involving PPO vehicles? - Answer>>>
Vehicle code 27605 tells that a vehicle is not to be painted to resemble that of an on-duty peace
officer or traffic officer
What state agency regulates employee-pay issues? - Answer>>> Department of Industrial
Relations
What is the longest a PPO license can be expired yet still renewed? - Answer>>> 3 years
What are the rules about choosing a business name for a PPO license? - Answer>>> Business
name choices will not be approved if: 1. If the choice could be confused with, or is similar to, a
