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CALIFORNIA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSING EXAM
2026/2027 / ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM 2
VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS / EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
When following a vehicle in highly congested traffic; how close
should you be to the subject? - ANSWER-Directly behind the
subject
If you have to search a subject trashcan, what bodies of law
should you pay attention to? - ANSWER-The Penal Code and
local or county ordinances surrounding this (don't break the law).
If you wish to record somebody via telephone, you should get
your consent or your clients consent. True or false? - ANSWER-
False, your consent as well as the subject of whom you are
talking to. No surreptitious audio recordings are permitted.
When working a criminal defense case what is the best way to get
someone's criminal rap sheet? - ANSWER-From the attorney
representing the defendant
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Can you place somebody under private person's arrest, in a case
where the employee has been stealing items for over a course of
time, and in which the items were found in their possession? -
ANSWER-Yes, you or the employer can place the employee
under private person's arrest for a FELONY, although not
committed in your presence (see embezzlement).
Drafting an invoice should include the date of service, rate of pay,
time, reimbursable expenses, and most importantly: - ANSWER-
Type/nature of work performed
The limit of number of licenses under a qualified manager is no
more than three. True or false? - ANSWER-False, correct answer
is five (5)
Chain of custody refers to the CHRONOLOGICAL documentation,
showing the seizure custody control transfer analysis and
disposition of evidence. True or false. - ANSWER-True
Is the description of evidence important for a good evidence tag?
- ANSWER-Yes
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If you falsely impersonate a licensed investigator, then you were
guilty of a felony. True or false - ANSWER-False, misdemeanor
that is punishable by a fine of $10,000 or by imprisonment in
county jail not more than one year (or both)
Where's the best place to get a copy of a birth certificate? -
ANSWER-County Recorder
What part inside of a county recorders office would you go to if
you need a copy of a death certificate? - ANSWER-VITAL
RECORDS Department
A mortgage is recorded at the county register. True or false? -
ANSWER-False: COUNTY RECORDER. A mortgage is a debt
instrument secured by a special real estate property.
What does the county assessor do or is responsible for? -
ANSWER-Responsible for locating, valuing and enrolling all
TAXABLE business & personal property; including property such
as computer supplies, furniture, machinery and equipment, as
well as mobile homes, airplanes and boats
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A dissolution of marriage record is held at the_______ court. -
ANSWER-Superior court (where the divorce took place).
Doing a background on an applicant, you may not report any
convictions that are over how many years? - ANSWER-Seven
years
Creating a visualization of relationships is synonymous with
creating a__________ analysis. - ANSWER-LINK ANALYSIS
Bankruptcies may be reported unless they are over how many
years? - ANSWER-10 years
If you come into possession of illegal narcotics, what should you
do? - ANSWER-Collect, package appropriately, and contact law-
enforcement immediately
During a Worker's Compensation investigation, your surveillance
includes license plates, general deviations, starting and departure
times, and your OPINION of the targets, and your OPINION OF
THE PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS-true or false. - ANSWER-False,
the description of the target's physical activity (observation),
minus your opinion
CALIFORNIA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSING EXAM
2026/2027 / ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM 2
VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS / EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
When following a vehicle in highly congested traffic; how close
should you be to the subject? - ANSWER-Directly behind the
subject
If you have to search a subject trashcan, what bodies of law
should you pay attention to? - ANSWER-The Penal Code and
local or county ordinances surrounding this (don't break the law).
If you wish to record somebody via telephone, you should get
your consent or your clients consent. True or false? - ANSWER-
False, your consent as well as the subject of whom you are
talking to. No surreptitious audio recordings are permitted.
When working a criminal defense case what is the best way to get
someone's criminal rap sheet? - ANSWER-From the attorney
representing the defendant
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Can you place somebody under private person's arrest, in a case
where the employee has been stealing items for over a course of
time, and in which the items were found in their possession? -
ANSWER-Yes, you or the employer can place the employee
under private person's arrest for a FELONY, although not
committed in your presence (see embezzlement).
Drafting an invoice should include the date of service, rate of pay,
time, reimbursable expenses, and most importantly: - ANSWER-
Type/nature of work performed
The limit of number of licenses under a qualified manager is no
more than three. True or false? - ANSWER-False, correct answer
is five (5)
Chain of custody refers to the CHRONOLOGICAL documentation,
showing the seizure custody control transfer analysis and
disposition of evidence. True or false. - ANSWER-True
Is the description of evidence important for a good evidence tag?
- ANSWER-Yes
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If you falsely impersonate a licensed investigator, then you were
guilty of a felony. True or false - ANSWER-False, misdemeanor
that is punishable by a fine of $10,000 or by imprisonment in
county jail not more than one year (or both)
Where's the best place to get a copy of a birth certificate? -
ANSWER-County Recorder
What part inside of a county recorders office would you go to if
you need a copy of a death certificate? - ANSWER-VITAL
RECORDS Department
A mortgage is recorded at the county register. True or false? -
ANSWER-False: COUNTY RECORDER. A mortgage is a debt
instrument secured by a special real estate property.
What does the county assessor do or is responsible for? -
ANSWER-Responsible for locating, valuing and enrolling all
TAXABLE business & personal property; including property such
as computer supplies, furniture, machinery and equipment, as
well as mobile homes, airplanes and boats
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A dissolution of marriage record is held at the_______ court. -
ANSWER-Superior court (where the divorce took place).
Doing a background on an applicant, you may not report any
convictions that are over how many years? - ANSWER-Seven
years
Creating a visualization of relationships is synonymous with
creating a__________ analysis. - ANSWER-LINK ANALYSIS
Bankruptcies may be reported unless they are over how many
years? - ANSWER-10 years
If you come into possession of illegal narcotics, what should you
do? - ANSWER-Collect, package appropriately, and contact law-
enforcement immediately
During a Worker's Compensation investigation, your surveillance
includes license plates, general deviations, starting and departure
times, and your OPINION of the targets, and your OPINION OF
THE PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS-true or false. - ANSWER-False,
the description of the target's physical activity (observation),
minus your opinion
