LSBPIE Test
Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator
Examiners is authorized to issue the following type of liscenses
Agency, Journeyman, Individual and Apprentice
Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete the investigative
educational instruction requirements must submit ____________________ of the LSBPIE 30
days prior to the license renewal date.
A signed written request setting forth the reasons for the extension request to the executive
director
As part of "pre-text", a licensed private investigator who is working for defense counsel may
contact and interview opposing parties (Plaintiffs) who are represented by an attorney in a
pending litigation without consent from the plaintiff's attorney. T or F?
FALSE
What license types must meet the minimum requirements by statute, complete the 40 hr
training course and pass the exam prior to licensing
Individual and Agency
According to the LA PI Law, only this type of license holder may conduct work directly for the
general public
Agency
An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the LSBPIE with a
copy of their ______ and _______.
Certificate and Certification number
If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the following
requirements
Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete 40 our course and pass exam
AND
Must have three years of investigative experience within the last ten years either working as a
,private investigator or in an investigative capacity, and satisfies all other requirements for
licensing.
A private investigator must renew his license every______ and complete continuing education
every ____ years.
year and 2 years
When advertising years of experience in the private investigative industry, the ad must
indicate if it is a total number of years for one certain investigator or a combined total of all
investigators. T or F?
TRUE
Each agency employing the services of a journeyman Shall supervise the activities of the
journeyman in the same manner as an apprentice or individual license holder and
___________.
maintain and provide upon request of journeyman or board, the total number of hours worked
each year.
The board MAY refuse to issue or MAY suspend, revoke or impose a probationary period on
any license issued by LSBPIE for good cause shown which shall include the following:
Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony charge under
the laws of the United States or of any state.
AND
Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the P.I. Law
The LSBPIE is composed of ________ members.
Seven
When the LSBPIE board meets, ________ members constitute a quorum for all purposes
including the granting or issuance of licenses and the rulemaking and adjudicative functions
of the board.
Four
___________ means the chief administrative officer of the board, according to R.S. 37:3503
Executive Director
Within ____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the license shall cause the license
certification to be posted and to be displayed at al times in a conspicuous place in the
principal office of the licensee within the state.
, 72
The licensee shall notify the board within _____ days of any changes in its officers, directors,
or material change in information previously furnished or required to be furnished to the
board, or of any occurrence which could reasonably be expected to affect the licensee's right
to a license under this chapter
30
The board shall approve all training programs and all training required by the LA law shall be
administered by a licensee who: 1. is approved by the board 2. meets the requirements of an
applicant and 3. _____
has a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience with a contract investigator company or
propriety investigator organization.
Under R.S. 37:3508, within ___ days after receipt of an application, the board shall either
issue a license to the applicant or notify him of a denial of the license application.
60
How many days do you have to cease and desist
2
Any complaint to the board must be
In writing, signed by the individual making said complaint and include an appropriate means by
which to contact said individual for investigative purposes
The individual having prima facie responsibility and liability for a branch office is called the
branch manager
applicants for the licensing renewal shall be required to submit a certification to the board
that the applicant for license renewal has not been _________.
convicted of a felony during the past year
An investigator shall not reveal information relating to representation of a client unless the
client consents after consultation, except for disclosures that are impliedly authorized in order
to carry out the representation and except as stated in Subsection B of section 709. T or F?
TRUE
Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator
Examiners is authorized to issue the following type of liscenses
Agency, Journeyman, Individual and Apprentice
Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete the investigative
educational instruction requirements must submit ____________________ of the LSBPIE 30
days prior to the license renewal date.
A signed written request setting forth the reasons for the extension request to the executive
director
As part of "pre-text", a licensed private investigator who is working for defense counsel may
contact and interview opposing parties (Plaintiffs) who are represented by an attorney in a
pending litigation without consent from the plaintiff's attorney. T or F?
FALSE
What license types must meet the minimum requirements by statute, complete the 40 hr
training course and pass the exam prior to licensing
Individual and Agency
According to the LA PI Law, only this type of license holder may conduct work directly for the
general public
Agency
An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the LSBPIE with a
copy of their ______ and _______.
Certificate and Certification number
If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the following
requirements
Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete 40 our course and pass exam
AND
Must have three years of investigative experience within the last ten years either working as a
,private investigator or in an investigative capacity, and satisfies all other requirements for
licensing.
A private investigator must renew his license every______ and complete continuing education
every ____ years.
year and 2 years
When advertising years of experience in the private investigative industry, the ad must
indicate if it is a total number of years for one certain investigator or a combined total of all
investigators. T or F?
TRUE
Each agency employing the services of a journeyman Shall supervise the activities of the
journeyman in the same manner as an apprentice or individual license holder and
___________.
maintain and provide upon request of journeyman or board, the total number of hours worked
each year.
The board MAY refuse to issue or MAY suspend, revoke or impose a probationary period on
any license issued by LSBPIE for good cause shown which shall include the following:
Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony charge under
the laws of the United States or of any state.
AND
Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the P.I. Law
The LSBPIE is composed of ________ members.
Seven
When the LSBPIE board meets, ________ members constitute a quorum for all purposes
including the granting or issuance of licenses and the rulemaking and adjudicative functions
of the board.
Four
___________ means the chief administrative officer of the board, according to R.S. 37:3503
Executive Director
Within ____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the license shall cause the license
certification to be posted and to be displayed at al times in a conspicuous place in the
principal office of the licensee within the state.
, 72
The licensee shall notify the board within _____ days of any changes in its officers, directors,
or material change in information previously furnished or required to be furnished to the
board, or of any occurrence which could reasonably be expected to affect the licensee's right
to a license under this chapter
30
The board shall approve all training programs and all training required by the LA law shall be
administered by a licensee who: 1. is approved by the board 2. meets the requirements of an
applicant and 3. _____
has a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience with a contract investigator company or
propriety investigator organization.
Under R.S. 37:3508, within ___ days after receipt of an application, the board shall either
issue a license to the applicant or notify him of a denial of the license application.
60
How many days do you have to cease and desist
2
Any complaint to the board must be
In writing, signed by the individual making said complaint and include an appropriate means by
which to contact said individual for investigative purposes
The individual having prima facie responsibility and liability for a branch office is called the
branch manager
applicants for the licensing renewal shall be required to submit a certification to the board
that the applicant for license renewal has not been _________.
convicted of a felony during the past year
An investigator shall not reveal information relating to representation of a client unless the
client consents after consultation, except for disclosures that are impliedly authorized in order
to carry out the representation and except as stated in Subsection B of section 709. T or F?
TRUE
