PISGS Qualified Agent Examination Questions with Correct Answers Verified by Expert

PISGS Qualified Agent Examination Questions with
Correct Answers Verified by Expert

"Private Investigator" - Answer Any person who engages in the business of private investigation.



ORC 4749.01(A)



"Business of private investigation" - Answer the conducting, for hire, in person or through a partner or
employees, of any investigation relevant to:

1. any crime or wrong done or threatened, or

2. to obtain information on the identity, habits, conduct, movements, whereabouts, affiliations,
transactions, reputation, credibility, or character of any person, or

3. to locate and recover lost or stolen property, or

4. to determine the cause of or responsibly for any libel or slander, or any fire, accident, or damage to
property, or

5. to secure evidence for use in any legislative, administrative, or judicial investigation or proceeding.



ORC 4749.01(B)



"Security Guard Provider" - Answer Any person who engages in the business of security services



ORC 4749.01(C)



"Business of Security Services" - Answer 1. Furnishing, for hire, watchpersons, guards, private patrol
officers, or other persons whos primary duties are to protect persons or property, or

2. Furnishing, for hire, guard dogs, or armored motor vehicle security services, in connection with the
protection of persons or property.



ORC 4749.01(D)

,"Class A License" - Answer A license issued under ORC 4749.03 that qualified the person issued the
license to engage in the business of private investigation and the business of security services.



ORC 4749.01(E)



"Class B License" - Answer A license issued under ORC 4749.03 that qualified the person issued the
license to engage only in the business of private investigation.



ORC 4749.01(F)



"Class C License" - Answer A license issued under ORC 4749.03 that qualified the person issued the
license to engage only in the business of security services.



ORC 4749.01(G)



"Private Investigator," "business of private investigation," and "business of security services" do not
include: - Answer 1. Public officers and employees who official duties require them to engage in
investigatory activities;

2. Attorneys at law or any expert hired by an attorney at law for consultation or litigation purposes;

3.Consumer reporting agencies;

4. Certified public insurance adjusters;

5. Personnel placement services and employees of such entities;

6. An business W2 employee, not affiliated with a private investigator or security guard provider,
engaged in investigating business;

7. Better Business Bureau or similar;

8. A certified accountant engaged in accounting activities;

9. Any person who conducts genealogical research;

10. An Ohio resident lawfully locating the last known owner of unclaimed funds;

11. A professional, registered engineer or his employees;

12. An Ohio resident lawfully locating persons to whom Ohio owes money;

,13. An independent insurance adjuster engaged in the business of independent insurance adjustment or
handling of claims pertaining to specified policies written by that insurer; or

14. Any commissioned peace officer, not engaged in the business, himself or through employee, of
private investigation, security services, or both.



ORC 4749.01(H)



Who compromises the Ohio Private Security Investigation and Security Services Commission? - Answer
1. Director of Public Safety;

2. Superintendent of the Highway Patrol;

3. Three Class A license owners/operators with five years' experience;

3. One Class B license owners/operators with five years' experience;

4. One Class C license owners/operators with five years' experience;

5. Two Class A, B, or C license owners/operators with five years' experience;

6. An incumbent chief of police;

7. An active law enforcement officer, not above the rank of lieutenant;

8. An incumbent sheriff; and

9. Two members of the general public who have never had a direct employment relationship with any
class A, B, or C licensee.



ORC 4749.021(A)



How long can one serve on the Commission? - Answer Five-year term; may not serve more than two
complete consecutive five-year terms.



ORC 4749.021(B)(1)



How often does the Commission meet? - Answer Not less than four times each year.



ORC 4749.021(E)

, What is the purpose of the Commission? - Answer To advise the director of public safety on all matters
related to the regulation of private investigation and the business of security services and on all matters
related to ORC 4749.



ORC 4749.021(D)



Who can call for a meeting of the Commission? - Answer Five members or the director of public safety,
OR at the request of the director of public safety.



ORC 4749.021(E)



How many Commission members constitute a quorum? - Answer Seven.



ORC 4749.021(G)



How many members must agree on a Commission action? - Answer Majority of members present.



ORC 4749.021(G)



An individual may be licensed as a class A, B, or C if he meets the following: - Answer 1. Not adjudicated
mentally incompetent;

2. Has engaged in investigatory or security services work, or engaged in the practice of law, or
equivalent experience, for a continuous period two years immediately preceding application;

3. Passes licensee exam;

4. Submits evidence of insurance coverage not less than $100k/person, $300k/occurrence, and
$100k/property damage; and

5. Pays exam and license fees.



ORC 4749.03(A)(1)