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California Private Investigator Exam( Verified Questions And
Answers) Graded A+||Sure Pass!!!
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
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The basic elements of a surveillance log are as follows (4
elements): - ANSWER-1. introduction
2. objectives
3. summary
4. activity
What should you do before you give your client a bill? -
ANSWER-Provide a FEE SCHEDULE, or a reasonable explanation
on how charges are calculated
Where are archived personnel records belonging to an active
military service members or former federal employees? -
ANSWER-National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)
How often must you renew your PI license? - ANSWER-Every
two years
What do you need if you operate outside of your address listed
on file with BSIS? - ANSWER-A Branch Office Certificate
California Private Investigator Exam( Verified Questions And
Answers) Graded A+||Sure Pass!!!
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
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The basic elements of a surveillance log are as follows (4
elements): - ANSWER-1. introduction
2. objectives
3. summary
4. activity
What should you do before you give your client a bill? -
ANSWER-Provide a FEE SCHEDULE, or a reasonable explanation
on how charges are calculated
Where are archived personnel records belonging to an active
military service members or former federal employees? -
ANSWER-National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)
How often must you renew your PI license? - ANSWER-Every
two years
What do you need if you operate outside of your address listed
on file with BSIS? - ANSWER-A Branch Office Certificate
