California Private Security Services Act Exam Questions With Correct Answers

California Private Security Services Act Exam
Questions With Correct Answers

Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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The director of consumer affairs
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What is an 'FQ Card'? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Firearms qualification card;
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exposed weapon carry | |




If a person without a PPO license offers security or protection services to the
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public, what type of crime has been committed? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A
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misdemeanor violation of the B&P code | | | | |




What is the dollar fine for a misdemeanor violation of offering PPO services
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without a PPO license? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-$10,000
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When, if ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an investigation? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-In incidental to the theft, loss, embezzlement,
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misappropriation, concealment of any property, which he or she has been hired| | | | | | | | | | | |


or engaged to watch or protect.
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What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating armored car companies?
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- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities
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Commission

,What do the initials "B.S.I.S' stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Bureau of
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security and investigative services
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Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of crime? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Misdemeanor


Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what type of crime? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Felony |




How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor conviction? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Up to a year imprisonment
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How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-One year or more imprisonment | | | |




If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services, what
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punishment might that person receive? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-For the
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misdemeanor, a fine of $5,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year
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If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without a license, he/she
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cannot be issued a PPO license for what time period following the conviction? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-One Year | |




If a person is convicted a second time of providing PPO services without a license,
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|he/she can not be issued a PPO license for what time period following this
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second conviction? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Five Years
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,An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Where must the PPO license be posted? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Posted in a
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conspicuous place in the principal place of business | | | | | | |




If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-$250


What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the licensing bureau? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Large license for wall and pocket card
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What do the letters 'Q.M' stand for on a PPO license? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Qualified Manager |




Is a PPO license 'assignable'? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-NO
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Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible for the good conduct in
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|the business of all of his/her employees, agents, and managers? - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Yes


Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under an additional
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fictitious business name? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Yes
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What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business name or to change
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the PPO's fictitious business name? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-$25
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, Every advertisement of a PPO must contain what 3 pieces of information? -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Company name, business address or phone number, and
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license number |




What fine might be assessed if a PPO's advertisement does not contain the 3
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required pieces of information? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-$250
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When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Only
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while engaged in guard or patrol work, and while wearing a distinctive uniform
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The shoulder patch required to be worn on a PPO's security uniforms must bear
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what 2 pieces of information? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-The words "Private
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Security" and the name if the private patrol company by the person is employed
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A violation of badge or shoulder patch rules by a PPO or PPO employees might
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cause what fine to be assessed? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-$250
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Who must approve a PPO's badge design? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-The director
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of BSIS |




What is the PPO applicant experience requirement? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-At
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least one year of experience as a patrol person, guard, or watchman, or the
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equivalent


If a PPO or PPO employee has an FQ card that says '9mm', may they carry a .38
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pistol if in uniform? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-No
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