California Private Investigator Exam Questions and Answers

California Private Investigator Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is a criminal defense strategy for someone that backed out of an agreement to
commit a crime, and took reasonable effort to support the success of the crime?
Correct Answer
Conspiracy.



Question 2
The act of asking someone to commit a crime with the intent the crime be committed
(is called):
Correct Answer
SOLICITATION



Question 3
What is a non-sworn statement?

Correct Answer
DECLARATION



Question 4
If you come into possession of illegal narcotics, what should you do?
Correct Answer
Collect, package appropriately, and contact law-enforcement immediately




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,Question 5
If you have to search a subject trashcan, what bodies of law should you pay attention
to?
Correct Answer
The Penal Code and local or county ordinances surrounding this (don't break the
law).



Question 6
Bankruptcies may be reported unless they are over how many years?

Correct Answer
10 years



Question 7
If a PI's license has expired, how many years do they have before they have to reapply
for a new license?
Correct Answer
Three years. After three years have past, you will have to go through the process of
re-applying for a license.



Question 8
Which type of traffic collision is most likely to produce pieces of laminated glass stuck
together?
Correct Answer
Roll over



Question 9
When you interview a client pursuant to the attorney you work for; is this covered
under the attorney client privilege? True or false

Correct Answer
True -as long as the investigator is acting as an "agent" of the attorney




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,Question 10
Can a police department use an applicant's credit report to evaluate a prospective
police officer recruit?
Correct Answer
Yes, peace officers are an exception to the civil code. As are:
Managerial positions; state department personnel; personnel with confidential
access



Question 11
What is affirmative defense?
Correct Answer
When a defendant attempts to prove his defense completely rather than negating
the prosecutors elements of the crime (ie further than beyond a shadow of a doubt).



Question 12
Private investigators can serve up to _____ summons per year (w/o registering as a
process server.
Correct Answer
10



Question 13
Can a private investigator use binoculars, cameras, or cell phones, to look into the
interior area in which the occupant has a reasonable expectation of privacy?
Correct Answer
No, and this is a law violation



Question 14
What is: Proactive Disclosure?

Correct Answer
To access publics pursuant the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)




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, Question 15
Purchasing a telephone calling pattern is a violation of the civil code; not the penal
code-T or F?
Correct Answer
False, the penal code: criminal violation



Question 16
What direction is a subject in a rolling vehicle Surveillance most likely to go, if you
lose sight of the subject after a stoplight?

Correct Answer
Right turns, based on the book. Higher possibility that the subject took a right turn,
if you lost sight of him or her.



Question 17
What must accompany a summons when serving someone?
Correct Answer
The complaint must be attached



Question 18
Creating a visualization of relationships is synonymous with creating a__________
analysis.
Correct Answer
LINK ANALYSIS



Question 19
What does the term "Contractor" refer to in the PI business model?
Correct Answer
Contractors are not employees of the private investigator agency (ie 1099 workers).




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