Question 1
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If the Private Patrol Operator dies, how many days can an immediate family member operate the business?
Question 2
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A PPO who fails to pay unemployment insurance for his/her employees is subject to ______?
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A fine of $10,000 and subject to incarceration in the county jail not to exceed one year.
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A fine of $25,000, interest, and subject to revocation/suspension of PPO license.
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Interest for the remaining balance of unpaid unemployment insurance, a 10% penalty, and subject to revocation/suspension of the PPO license.
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Interest for the remaining balance of unpaid unemployment insurance, a 5% penalty, and mandatory revocation/suspension of the PPO license.
Question 3
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If a Private Patrol Operator (PPO) fills out the I-9 form incorrectly, what are the repercussions?
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The IRS may seek a cease and desist order and transfer the case to the U.S. Attorney General’s office for prosecution.
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The county prosecutor has the option of filing criminal charges and/or seeking a civil penalty.
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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.
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The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration Services may seek a civil penalty of a minimum $110 to a maximum of $1,100 per form.
Question 4
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What is the proper method to supervise security officers?
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Have the security officer swipe an electronic monitoring device on each patrol tour.
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A video surveillance system.
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Have the officer report their status on the radio every hour.
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Physical and random inspections by a supervisor.
Question 5
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How many college units will you receive for completing an 8-hour course in CPR and First Aid?
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0.50 unit.
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0.25 unit.
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1 unit.
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2 units.
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0.35 unit.
Question 6
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How long should you keep the security incident log?
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One year.
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Two years.
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Six months.
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Three years.
Question 7
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Private Patrol Operators desiring to use a P.O. box as their mailing address ______.
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May not do so.
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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.
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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.
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May do so if their office is locating 50 miles from the nearest post office.
Question 8
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How much time does the PPO have to verify an employee’s right to work in the United States?
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1 day.
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3 days.
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5 days.
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7 days.
Question 9
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Who approves the carrying of chemical agents?
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California Department of Justice
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Department of Consumer Affairs.
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Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
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Local police department having jurisdictions.
Question 10
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If the Private Patrol Operator dies, how many days does a family member have to file a written notice requesting to continue the business?
Question 11
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Any person who knowingly and falsely represents him/herself as a Private Patrol Operator is guilty of ______?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Question 12
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The term “unity of command” refers to ______.
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The theory an employee should be under the direct control of only one supervisor.
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The theory that a manager should always have an “open door” policy for his/her subordinates.
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The theory of employing one supervisor for every twelve employees.
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The theory leadership should be exercised democratically.
Question 13
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In which of the following circumstances would a uniformed Proprietary Security Officer (PSO) most likely need to register with BSIS?
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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.
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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.
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None of these circumstances apply since PSOs are not required to register with BSIS.
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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.
Question 14
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Which of the following weapons does the security officer not need training with prior to the carrying of that weapon?
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Pepper spray.
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Baton.
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Taser or stun device.
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Firearm.
Question 15
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When hiring a security guard, which documents must the applicant bring to you?
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A guard card, driver license, and an I-9 form.
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The 40 hours of security guard training, State identification card, and a Social Security card.
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A State identification card, Social Security card, and a guard card.
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A driver license, guard card, and a completed employment application.
Question 16
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On minor company violations, what is the first two steps a PPO should consider when attempting to correct an employee’s behavior?
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Verbal counseling or Training/re-training.
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Verbal counseling or written reprimand.
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Written reprimand or counseling session with a certified Human Resource Professional.
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Verbal counseling and consultation with a contract attorney.
Question 17
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In which of the following scenarios could you send an employee to drug or alcohol testing? Choose the best answer.
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You have a routine program of testing employees.
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You have a sign that indicates drug testing can be performed randomly with or without notice.
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The employee is addicted to drugs or alcohol.
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You have reasonable grounds or suspicion exists to justify a drug test.
Question 18
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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?
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He/She should submit a modification form, a new change of ownership form, and the appropriate fees.
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He/she should submit a new change of ownership form with the appropriate amount of fees.
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He/she should submit a new personal identification form with the correct amount of fees.
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He/she must submit a new application with the correct amount of fees.
Question 19
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At a bare minimum, the invoice should include ______?
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The hourly rate for guard service, hours worked, and any expenses incurred as a result of the client’s request.
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The Private Patrol Operator number, hours worked, and guard’s rate of pay.
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The address of the Client, billable hours per contract, and rate of pay for guard service.
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The address of the PPO, PPO number, and total amount due.
Question 20
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In which circumstance can a security officer carry a baton?
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The security officer has completed baton training from a local police department.
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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.
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The security officer has been authorized by the local police agency.
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The security officer is in possession of a certificate of approval by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
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Approval by the Qualified Manager.
Question 21
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What are some techniques to prevent an act of terrorism?
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Deter, desist, deny, and detect.
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Define, detect, discourage, delay.
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Deter, delay, deny, and detect.
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Deter, define, deny, and detect.
Question 22
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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: ______?
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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.
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Able cannot obtain a copy of his employment file until AFTER his employment with ABC terminates.
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Able must request a copy of his employment file under an attorney’s letterhead.
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Only the judge may authorize the release of the employment file.
Question 23
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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: ______?
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A felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison or a $10,000 fine, or by both that fine and imprisonment.
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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.
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An infraction, punishable by a $250 fine.
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Paul is not guilty of anything since he has his registration as a security guard.
Question 24
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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?
Question 25
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The term “span of control”, refers to: ______?
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The use-of-force pyramid employed by the security and law enforcement industry.
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The employee’s influence over subordinate employees.
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The limit of employees a supervisor can control effectively.
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The different levels of discipline a manager has at his/her disposal.
Question 26
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Which of the following persons do not have to register as a security guard?
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An unarmed security guard hired for the exclusive use of his/her services to an employer who does not contract security services.
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An armed, uniformed security guard employed exclusively and regularly by a motion picture studio employer who does not provide contract security services.
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A security guard hired to patrol a shopping mall on private property.
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Police officers.
Question 27
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A PPO who fails to certify his/her security officer has a valid guard card may be punished by BSIS with ______?
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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.
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A fine of up to $5,000 per violation, and BSIS may deny, suspend, or revoke the PPO license.
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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.
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A fine of up to $7,500 per violation, and BSIS may deny, suspend, or revoke the PPO license.
Question 28
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Larry, a security officer, reports a crime to the local authorities. Which of the following are true?
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Larry may not be disciplined by his employer based solely on the reporting of the crime.
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Larry may be subject to discipline if the report was false regardless if he believed there was an actual crime taking place.
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Larry may be subject to discipline if the report was not a felony.
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Larry may be subject to discipline if the report was not in fact true, but he believed it was.
Question 29
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The most proper methods in dealing with a claim of sexual harassment are all correct except ______?
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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.
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Contact between both employee and alleged harasser should be reduced or eliminated pending the outcome of the investigation.
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The employee is required to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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The complaining employee should be interviewed first.
Question 30
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In which circumstances would a Proprietary Security Officer need to register with BSIS?
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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.
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Does not apply since a Proprietary Security Officer is not under the direction of a Private Patrol Operator.
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When the officer is working undercover as loss prevention and is likely to engage in the apprehension of shoplifters..
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Prior to working a security assignment for one primary employer.