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OHIO PISGS QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE
EXAM 2026/2027 | PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR |
75 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: OHIO PISGS LICENSING AND REGULATION - Questions 1-10
Q1: Licensing Authority
The student is reviewing Ohio private investigator regulation. Which state agency issues private
investigator company licenses in Ohio?
A. Ohio Department of Public Safety
B. Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Private Investigator Security Guard Services (PISGS)
C. Ohio Attorney General's Office
D. Ohio State Highway Patrol
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PISGS, within the Ohio Department of Commerce, licenses and regulates private
investigator and security guard companies under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4749. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Qualifying Agent Requirement
The student is reviewing licensing. What is the primary role of a qualifying agent?
A. To supervise security guards only
B. To qualify a company for a PISGS license by meeting experience and exam requirements
C. To conduct all investigations personally
D. To provide legal advice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A qualifying agent is the individual who meets PISGS experience and examination
requirements to obtain a company license on behalf of the business. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Company License
The student is reviewing licensing. What must a private investigator company obtain before offering
services in Ohio?
A. A business license only
B. A PISGS private investigator company license
C. A security guard license
D. A firearms permit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Private investigator companies must be licensed by PISGS and must employ a qualifying
agent. [100% CORRECT]
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Q4: Employee Registration
The student is reviewing registration. How are private investigator employees registered in Ohio?
A. They must be registered with PISGS
B. They only need a business card
C. No registration required
D. They must be licensed as private investigators
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Employees of a licensed private investigator company must be registered with PISGS
unless they hold a private investigator license. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Age Requirement
The student is reviewing eligibility. What is the minimum age for a private investigator license in
Ohio?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. No minimum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants for a private investigator license must be at least 21 years old. [100%
CORRECT]
Q6: Experience Requirement
The student is reviewing eligibility. How much experience is required for a private investigator
license in Ohio?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must have at least 2 years (4,000 hours) of experience in private investigation
or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Examination
The student is reviewing licensing. What examination must a qualifying agent pass?
A. PISGS Qualifying Agent Exam
B. Police academy exam
C. Firearms exam
D. Business law exam
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The qualifying agent must pass the PISGS Qualifying Agent Exam covering Ohio laws,
regulations, and practices. [100% CORRECT]
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Q8: Insurance
The student is reviewing insurance. What insurance must a private investigator company carry?
A. General liability insurance
B. Errors and omissions insurance
C. Workers' compensation
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PISGS requires private investigator companies to carry general liability, errors and
omissions, and workers' compensation insurance. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Surety Bond
The student is reviewing bonding. Is a surety bond required for a private investigator company in
Ohio?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only for security guard companies
D. Only for firearms
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A surety bond is required to protect clients and the public. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: License Renewal
The student is reviewing licensing. How often must a private investigator company license be
renewed in Ohio?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PISGS licenses must be renewed every 2 years, with continuing education requirements.
[100% CORRECT]
SECTION 2: QUALIFYING AGENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Questions 11-20
Q11: Supervision
The student is reviewing duties. What is a qualifying agent responsible for?
A. Supervising the company's private investigator operations
B. Only filing taxes
C. Only marketing
D. Only hiring
OHIO PISGS QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE
EXAM 2026/2027 | PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR |
75 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: OHIO PISGS LICENSING AND REGULATION - Questions 1-10
Q1: Licensing Authority
The student is reviewing Ohio private investigator regulation. Which state agency issues private
investigator company licenses in Ohio?
A. Ohio Department of Public Safety
B. Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Private Investigator Security Guard Services (PISGS)
C. Ohio Attorney General's Office
D. Ohio State Highway Patrol
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PISGS, within the Ohio Department of Commerce, licenses and regulates private
investigator and security guard companies under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4749. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Qualifying Agent Requirement
The student is reviewing licensing. What is the primary role of a qualifying agent?
A. To supervise security guards only
B. To qualify a company for a PISGS license by meeting experience and exam requirements
C. To conduct all investigations personally
D. To provide legal advice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A qualifying agent is the individual who meets PISGS experience and examination
requirements to obtain a company license on behalf of the business. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Company License
The student is reviewing licensing. What must a private investigator company obtain before offering
services in Ohio?
A. A business license only
B. A PISGS private investigator company license
C. A security guard license
D. A firearms permit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Private investigator companies must be licensed by PISGS and must employ a qualifying
agent. [100% CORRECT]
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Q4: Employee Registration
The student is reviewing registration. How are private investigator employees registered in Ohio?
A. They must be registered with PISGS
B. They only need a business card
C. No registration required
D. They must be licensed as private investigators
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Employees of a licensed private investigator company must be registered with PISGS
unless they hold a private investigator license. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Age Requirement
The student is reviewing eligibility. What is the minimum age for a private investigator license in
Ohio?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. No minimum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants for a private investigator license must be at least 21 years old. [100%
CORRECT]
Q6: Experience Requirement
The student is reviewing eligibility. How much experience is required for a private investigator
license in Ohio?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must have at least 2 years (4,000 hours) of experience in private investigation
or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Examination
The student is reviewing licensing. What examination must a qualifying agent pass?
A. PISGS Qualifying Agent Exam
B. Police academy exam
C. Firearms exam
D. Business law exam
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The qualifying agent must pass the PISGS Qualifying Agent Exam covering Ohio laws,
regulations, and practices. [100% CORRECT]
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Q8: Insurance
The student is reviewing insurance. What insurance must a private investigator company carry?
A. General liability insurance
B. Errors and omissions insurance
C. Workers' compensation
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PISGS requires private investigator companies to carry general liability, errors and
omissions, and workers' compensation insurance. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Surety Bond
The student is reviewing bonding. Is a surety bond required for a private investigator company in
Ohio?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only for security guard companies
D. Only for firearms
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A surety bond is required to protect clients and the public. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: License Renewal
The student is reviewing licensing. How often must a private investigator company license be
renewed in Ohio?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PISGS licenses must be renewed every 2 years, with continuing education requirements.
[100% CORRECT]
SECTION 2: QUALIFYING AGENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Questions 11-20
Q11: Supervision
The student is reviewing duties. What is a qualifying agent responsible for?
A. Supervising the company's private investigator operations
B. Only filing taxes
C. Only marketing
D. Only hiring
