ONTARIO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAM | FROM
QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
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, The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 regulate Answer: investigative
services and private security industry
Is PSISA federal, provincial or municipal Answer: provincial
Under PSISA loss prevention specialists are considered to be Answer: security guards and do
not require a PI license
What does Section 34 and 40 of the PSISA outline Answer: Rules and standards for PI's day to
day activitys
PI's must carry their license when working, and shall identify themselves when requested by a
member of the public. (True or False) Answer: True
During an undercover investigation, PI's do not have to carry or show their licence. (True or
False) Answer: True
PI's are prohibited from carrying any symbol of authority other than ________________
Answer: There license
The Code of Conduct states "private investigators must avoid using __________ " Answer:
Excessive force
What does PIPEDA stand for? Answer: Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act
Is PIPEDA a federal, provincial or municipal Answer: Federal
What does PIPEDA govern? Answer: the collection, use and disclosure of personal information
by organizations engaged in commercial activities
PIPEDA is a consent based statute (True or False) Answer: True
According to PIPEDA, credit check can be conducted only with Answer: the consent of the
subject
Regulation SOR/2001-7 was enacted pursuant to Answer: PIPEDA
What is SOR/2001-7 used for? Answer: it lists publicly available records, such as judicial
records
According to regulation SOR/2001-6 Answer: licened business entites may recieve or disclose
personal information without knowledge or consent of the individual to whom it belongs to
When does SOR/2001-6 come into play Answer: for the purposes of investigating a breach of
an agreement or the contravention of a law if they are a corporation or other body with a Model
Code
FIPPA stands for Answer: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 regulate Answer: investigative
services and private security industry
Is PSISA federal, provincial or municipal Answer: provincial
Under PSISA loss prevention specialists are considered to be Answer: security guards and do
not require a PI license
What does Section 34 and 40 of the PSISA outline Answer: Rules and standards for PI's day to
day activitys
PI's must carry their license when working, and shall identify themselves when requested by a
member of the public. (True or False) Answer: True
During an undercover investigation, PI's do not have to carry or show their licence. (True or
False) Answer: True
PI's are prohibited from carrying any symbol of authority other than ________________
Answer: There license
The Code of Conduct states "private investigators must avoid using __________ " Answer:
Excessive force
What does PIPEDA stand for? Answer: Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act
Is PIPEDA a federal, provincial or municipal Answer: Federal
What does PIPEDA govern? Answer: the collection, use and disclosure of personal information
by organizations engaged in commercial activities
PIPEDA is a consent based statute (True or False) Answer: True
According to PIPEDA, credit check can be conducted only with Answer: the consent of the
subject
Regulation SOR/2001-7 was enacted pursuant to Answer: PIPEDA
What is SOR/2001-7 used for? Answer: it lists publicly available records, such as judicial
records
According to regulation SOR/2001-6 Answer: licened business entites may recieve or disclose
personal information without knowledge or consent of the individual to whom it belongs to
When does SOR/2001-6 come into play Answer: for the purposes of investigating a breach of
an agreement or the contravention of a law if they are a corporation or other body with a Model
Code
FIPPA stands for Answer: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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