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Private Patrol Operator Simulator (Part 4)

Question 1 of 30

1

If the Private Patrol Operator dies, how many days can an immediate family member operate the business?

Select one of the following:

  • 120 days.

  • 90 days.

  • The immediate family member cannot operate the business.

  • 30 days.

Explanation

Question 2 of 30

1

A PPO who fails to pay unemployment insurance for his/her employees is subject to ______?

Select one of the following:

  • A fine of $10,000 and subject to incarceration in the county jail not to exceed one year.

  • A fine of $25,000, interest, and subject to revocation/suspension of PPO license.

  • Interest for the remaining balance of unpaid unemployment insurance, a 10% penalty, and subject to revocation/suspension of the PPO license.

  • Interest for the remaining balance of unpaid unemployment insurance, a 5% penalty, and mandatory revocation/suspension of the PPO license.

Explanation

Question 3 of 30

1

If a Private Patrol Operator (PPO) fills out the I-9 form incorrectly, what are the repercussions?

Select one of the following:

  • The IRS may seek a cease and desist order and transfer the case to the U.S. Attorney General’s office for prosecution.

  • The county prosecutor has the option of filing criminal charges and/or seeking a civil penalty.

  • Department of Homeland Security, Immigration Services may seek a civil penalty of $3,000 maximum fine per violation and up to six months in prison.

  • The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration Services may seek a civil penalty of a minimum $110 to a maximum of $1,100 per form.

Explanation

Question 4 of 30

1

What is the proper method to supervise security officers?

Select one of the following:

  • Have the security officer swipe an electronic monitoring device on each patrol tour.

  • A video surveillance system.

  • Have the officer report their status on the radio every hour.

  • Physical and random inspections by a supervisor.

Explanation

Question 5 of 30

1

How many college units will you receive for completing an 8-hour course in CPR and First Aid?

Select one of the following:

  • 0.50 unit.

  • 0.25 unit.

  • 1 unit.

  • 2 units.

  • 0.35 unit.

Explanation

Question 6 of 30

1

How long should you keep the security incident log?

Select one of the following:

  • One year.

  • Two years.

  • Six months.

  • Three years.

Explanation

Question 7 of 30

1

Private Patrol Operators desiring to use a P.O. box as their mailing address ______.

Select one of the following:

  • May not do so.

  • May list a post office box only if mail delivered to the business address is not possible, or if the principal place of business is located at the licensee’s.

  • May list a post office box only if mail delivered to the business address is not possible, or if the principal place of business is located at the licensee’s personal residence. A written explanation is needed.

  • May do so if their office is locating 50 miles from the nearest post office.

Explanation

Question 8 of 30

1

How much time does the PPO have to verify an employee’s right to work in the United States?

Select one of the following:

  • 1 day.

  • 3 days.

  • 5 days.

  • 7 days.

Explanation

Question 9 of 30

1

Who approves the carrying of chemical agents?

Select one of the following:

  • California Department of Justice

  • Department of Consumer Affairs.

  • Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

  • Local police department having jurisdictions.

Explanation

Question 10 of 30

1

If the Private Patrol Operator dies, how many days does a family member have to file a written notice requesting to continue the business?

Select one of the following:

  • 30 days.

  • 60 days.

  • 120 days.

  • The immediate family member may not operate the business; the licensee automatically expires.

Explanation

Question 11 of 30

1

Any person who knowingly and falsely represents him/herself as a Private Patrol Operator is guilty of ______?

Select one of the following:

  • A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $5,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

  • A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $10,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

  • A felony, punishable by a fine of $15,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

  • A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $7,500 or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

Explanation

Question 12 of 30

1

The term “unity of command” refers to ______.

Select one of the following:

  • The theory an employee should be under the direct control of only one supervisor.

  • The theory that a manager should always have an “open door” policy for his/her subordinates.

  • The theory of employing one supervisor for every twelve employees.

  • The theory leadership should be exercised democratically.

Explanation

Question 13 of 30

1

In which of the following circumstances would a uniformed Proprietary Security Officer (PSO) most likely need to register with BSIS?

Select one of the following:

  • When the officer is working exclusively for one employer, his/her primary duty is to provide security services for his or her employer, and his/her services are not contracted to any other entity or person.

  • When the officer is working exclusively for one Private Patrol Operator assigned to a retail store and his/her services are not contracted to any other entity or person.

  • None of these circumstances apply since PSOs are not required to register with BSIS.

  • When the officer is working exclusively for one employer, his/her primary duty is loss prevention, and his her services are not contracted to any other entity or person.

Explanation

Question 14 of 30

1

Which of the following weapons does the security officer not need training with prior to the carrying of that weapon?

Select one of the following:

  • Pepper spray.

  • Baton.

  • Taser or stun device.

  • Firearm.

Explanation

Question 15 of 30

1

When hiring a security guard, which documents must the applicant bring to you?

Select one of the following:

  • A guard card, driver license, and an I-9 form.

  • The 40 hours of security guard training, State identification card, and a Social Security card.

  • A State identification card, Social Security card, and a guard card.

  • A driver license, guard card, and a completed employment application.

Explanation

Question 16 of 30

1

On minor company violations, what is the first two steps a PPO should consider when attempting to correct an employee’s behavior?

Select one of the following:

  • Verbal counseling or Training/re-training.

  • Verbal counseling or written reprimand.

  • Written reprimand or counseling session with a certified Human Resource Professional.

  • Verbal counseling and consultation with a contract attorney.

Explanation

Question 17 of 30

1

In which of the following scenarios could you send an employee to drug or alcohol testing? Choose the best answer.

Select one of the following:

  • You have a routine program of testing employees.

  • You have a sign that indicates drug testing can be performed randomly with or without notice.

  • The employee is addicted to drugs or alcohol.

  • You have reasonable grounds or suspicion exists to justify a drug test.

Explanation

Question 18 of 30

1

A Private Patrol Operator wants to change ownership of her business from sole owner to a corporation. Which of the following is a correct statement?

Select one of the following:

  • He/She should submit a modification form, a new change of ownership form, and the appropriate fees.

  • He/she should submit a new change of ownership form with the appropriate amount of fees.

  • He/she should submit a new personal identification form with the correct amount of fees.

  • He/she must submit a new application with the correct amount of fees.

Explanation

Question 19 of 30

1

At a bare minimum, the invoice should include ______?

Select one of the following:

  • The hourly rate for guard service, hours worked, and any expenses incurred as a result of the client’s request.

  • The Private Patrol Operator number, hours worked, and guard’s rate of pay.

  • The address of the Client, billable hours per contract, and rate of pay for guard service.

  • The address of the PPO, PPO number, and total amount due.

Explanation

Question 20 of 30

1

In which circumstance can a security officer carry a baton?

Select one of the following:

  • The security officer has completed baton training from a local police department.

  • The security officer has completed the 8 hour course on baton instruction by a BSIS-Certified Baton Facility and is in possession of a baton permit.

  • The security officer has been authorized by the local police agency.

  • The security officer is in possession of a certificate of approval by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

  • Approval by the Qualified Manager.

Explanation

Question 21 of 30

1

What are some techniques to prevent an act of terrorism?

Select one of the following:

  • Deter, desist, deny, and detect.

  • Define, detect, discourage, delay.

  • Deter, delay, deny, and detect.

  • Deter, define, deny, and detect.

Explanation

Question 22 of 30

1

Consider California Labor Code 1198.5 for the following question. Abel is employed with ABC Security Company. Abe wants a copy of his employment file. Which of the following are true: ______?

Select one of the following:

  • Whether or not Able is a former or current employee, he has the right to inspect records of their own performance or grievances, subject to specifically enumerated exclusions.

  • Able cannot obtain a copy of his employment file until AFTER his employment with ABC terminates.

  • Able must request a copy of his employment file under an attorney’s letterhead.

  • Only the judge may authorize the release of the employment file.

Explanation

Question 23 of 30

1

Paul is a registered Security Guard, but does not have a Private Patrol Operator license. Client is in search of a security guard to protect her bank. If Client solicits Paul to act as her security guard, and Paul does so, Paul is guilty of: ______?

Select one of the following:

  • A felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison or a $10,000 fine, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

  • A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $5,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

  • An infraction, punishable by a $250 fine.

  • Paul is not guilty of anything since he has his registration as a security guard.

Explanation

Question 24 of 30

1

If any employee reports any violation of the Private Security Services Act and as a result, he/she disciplined, demoted, discharged, discriminated upon, or threatened, how much time does the employee have to bring a claim against the PPO?

Select one of the following:

  • 1 year.

  • 3 years.

  • 5 years.

  • There are no statute of limitations.

Explanation

Question 25 of 30

1

The term “span of control”, refers to: ______?

Select one of the following:

  • The use-of-force pyramid employed by the security and law enforcement industry.

  • The employee’s influence over subordinate employees.

  • The limit of employees a supervisor can control effectively.

  • The different levels of discipline a manager has at his/her disposal.

Explanation

Question 26 of 30

1

Which of the following persons do not have to register as a security guard?

Select one of the following:

  • An unarmed security guard hired for the exclusive use of his/her services to an employer who does not contract security services.

  • An armed, uniformed security guard employed exclusively and regularly by a motion picture studio employer who does not provide contract security services.

  • A security guard hired to patrol a shopping mall on private property.

  • Police officers.

Explanation

Question 27 of 30

1

A PPO who fails to certify his/her security officer has a valid guard card may be punished by BSIS with ______?

Select one of the following:

  • A fine of up to $2,500 per violation, imprisonment in the county jail for no more than one year, and revocation of the PPO license.

  • A fine of up to $5,000 per violation, and BSIS may deny, suspend, or revoke the PPO license.

  • A fine of up to $10,000 per violation, imprisonment in the county jail for no more than one year, and BSIS may deny, suspend, or revoke the PPO license.

  • A fine of up to $7,500 per violation, and BSIS may deny, suspend, or revoke the PPO license.

Explanation

Question 28 of 30

1

Larry, a security officer, reports a crime to the local authorities. Which of the following are true?

Select one of the following:

  • Larry may not be disciplined by his employer based solely on the reporting of the crime.

  • Larry may be subject to discipline if the report was false regardless if he believed there was an actual crime taking place.

  • Larry may be subject to discipline if the report was not a felony.

  • Larry may be subject to discipline if the report was not in fact true, but he believed it was.

Explanation

Question 29 of 30

1

The most proper methods in dealing with a claim of sexual harassment are all correct except ______?

Select one of the following:

  • The alleged harasser should be transferred to another position as soon as possible even if it the alleged harasser suffers a reduction in pay or benefits.

  • Contact between both employee and alleged harasser should be reduced or eliminated pending the outcome of the investigation.

  • The employee is required to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

  • The complaining employee should be interviewed first.

Explanation

Question 30 of 30

1

In which circumstances would a Proprietary Security Officer need to register with BSIS?

Select one of the following:

  • When the officer is wearing a distinctive uniform clearly identifying the officer as security and when he/she is likely to interact with the public.

  • Does not apply since a Proprietary Security Officer is not under the direction of a Private Patrol Operator.

  • When the officer is working undercover as loss prevention and is likely to engage in the apprehension of shoplifters..

  • Prior to working a security assignment for one primary employer.

Explanation

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