Alabama Private Investigator Exam | Comprehensive Exam Prep & Practice Questions & Answers
Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act Law section defines what a private investigator is in the state of Alabama.
3 multiple choice options
How many years of experience as a PI are required to sit Five Years
on the APIB 3 multiple choice options
How many people sit on the APIB and how long are the 8 and the terms are 4 years.
terms? 3 multiple choice options
Who appoints members to the APIB The governor (3), the Lt. Governor (1), the Speaker of the House (1), the AG (1),
The state bar association (1) and the Alabama Private Investigators Association (1)
2 multiple choice options
What level of a criminal offence is it to act as a PI without a A Class A misdemeanor
license? 3 multiple choice options
LPI stands for Licensed Private Investigator (T/F) T
1 multiple choice option
T/F An LPI has to provide an address to the APIB where True
his/her records are maintained. 1 multiple choice option
APIB is an acronym for Alabama Private Investigations T
Board (T/F) 1 multiple choice option
What is the penalty for making a false statement to the A fine up to $1000 and assessment of the maximum application fee.
APIB during application? 3 multiple choice options
Where can the list of states that have PI reciprocity APIB website
agreements with Alabama be found? 3 multiple choice options
If a friend, who is not a LPI, helps you conduct Yes, you are in violation of the Alabama Private Investigation Act.
surveillance, are you in violation of the APIA? 1 multiple choice option
Unlawfully entering or remaining in a dwelling is what level Class A Misdemeanor
of offence under 13A-7-4? 3 multiple choice options
Criminal Trespass in the first Degree is a class C felony, False, it is a class A misdemeanor
T/F 1 multiple choice option
Criminal trespass in the second degree is a? Class C misdemeanor
3 multiple choice options
T/F Criminal trespass in the second degree takes place is True
a person unlawfully and knowingly enters or remains in a 1 multiple choice option
building or upon real property which is fenced or enclosed
in a manner designed to exclude intruders.
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T/F Criminal trespass in the second degree takes place True
when a person unlawfully and knowingly is unlawfully in or 1 multiple choice option
upon premises.
T/F It is not unlawful to drive into a parking deck that is False, it is criminal trespass by motor vehicle.
posted "employee parking only" or "tenants only". 1 multiple choice option
T/F Criminal Trespass by Motor Vehicle is committed if a True
person has been requested not to do so by a uniformed 1 multiple choice option
law enforcement officer or by a properly identified owner or
authorized agent, parks of stands or drives a vehicle
repeatedly through private property.
T/F A private investigator can be legally hired to follow False
someone with the intent to intimidate them or "wear them 1 multiple choice option
down"?
Can a private investigator legally conduct surveillance for a No, that would be stalking in the 1st degree
client if that client is under a restraining order protecting 3 multiple choice options
the target of the surveillance?
Stalking in the 1st degree is what level of offence? Class C Felony
3 multiple choice options
Stalking in the 2nd degree is what level of offence? Class B misdemeanor
3 multiple choice options
T/F Aggravated Stalking in the 1st Degree is a Class B True
Felony 1 multiple choice option
T/F Aggravated stalking in the 2nd degree is a Class C True
Felony 1 multiple choice option
T/F It is risky to question someone to whom you are True, You can find yourself in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Act
serving papers regarding the collection of a debt. 1 multiple choice option
Does someone have to be a LPI to act as a process server No
in the state of Alabama? 1 multiple choice option
If a LPI flashes a badge and identifies himself as a Yes
detective or investigator could the LPI face charges for 1 multiple choice option
impersonating a police officer?
T/F Impersonating a police officer is a Class C Felony True
under Alabama Law. 1 multiple choice option
What is a method to obtain video evidence from a moving Dash Cam
vehicle without becoming a distracted driver? 3 multiple choice options
Can an LPI use the state seal on their business card or No. Doing so is a class C felony.
other documents because they have a state license? 1 multiple choice option
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What level of offence is it if you make a false report to a LE A class A misdemeanor if it is to sate authorities or a violation of USC Title 18, 1001
agency, or cause one to be made? if federal.
3 multiple choice options
T/F Criminal eavesdropping is a Class A Misdomeanor True
1 multiple choice option
T/F it is a Class C Felony to unlawfully install an True
eavesdropping device? 1 multiple choice option
T/F It is a Class B misdemeanor to divulging illegally True
obtained information. 1 multiple choice option
T/F A person commits the crime of divulging illegally True
obtained information if he knowingly or recklessly uses or 1 multiple choice option
divulges information obtained through criminal
eavesdropping or criminal surveillance.
Any person who, with knowledge that a statement is false Defamation
or with reckless disregard of whether the statement is false 3 multiple choice options
or not, publishes or otherwise disseminates any accusation
against a private citizen, not currently holding or running
for public office, which falsely and maliciously imports the
commission by such person of a felony or any other
indictable offense involving moral turpitude shall be guilty
of a Class B misdemeanor. What crime is this under
Alabama Law?
Conducting surveillance while trespassing in a private Criminal Surveillance which is a class B misdemeanor
place is what offence? 3 multiple choice options
T/F Aggravated criminal surveillance, is criminal True
surveillance conducted for the purpose of sexual 1 multiple choice option
gratification.
If a declarant mistakenly believes a falsification to be No
immaterial, is this a defense against a charge of Perjury? 1 multiple choice option
T/F Perjury in the 1st degree is a class C felony. Yes
1 multiple choice option
T/F A person commits the crime of perjury in the second True, it is a class A misdemeanor
degree when he swears with intent to mislead a public 1 multiple choice option
servant in the performance of his duty and his false
statement is material to the action, proceeding or matter
involved. Example - lying to a police officer who is acting in
the performance of his duties.
T/F In any prosecution for perjury, except a prosecution True
based upon inconsistent statements pursuant to Section 1 multiple choice option
13A-10-104, the falsity of a statement may not be
established by the uncorroborated testimony of a single
witness.
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Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act Law section defines what a private investigator is in the state of Alabama.
3 multiple choice options
How many years of experience as a PI are required to sit Five Years
on the APIB 3 multiple choice options
How many people sit on the APIB and how long are the 8 and the terms are 4 years.
terms? 3 multiple choice options
Who appoints members to the APIB The governor (3), the Lt. Governor (1), the Speaker of the House (1), the AG (1),
The state bar association (1) and the Alabama Private Investigators Association (1)
2 multiple choice options
What level of a criminal offence is it to act as a PI without a A Class A misdemeanor
license? 3 multiple choice options
LPI stands for Licensed Private Investigator (T/F) T
1 multiple choice option
T/F An LPI has to provide an address to the APIB where True
his/her records are maintained. 1 multiple choice option
APIB is an acronym for Alabama Private Investigations T
Board (T/F) 1 multiple choice option
What is the penalty for making a false statement to the A fine up to $1000 and assessment of the maximum application fee.
APIB during application? 3 multiple choice options
Where can the list of states that have PI reciprocity APIB website
agreements with Alabama be found? 3 multiple choice options
If a friend, who is not a LPI, helps you conduct Yes, you are in violation of the Alabama Private Investigation Act.
surveillance, are you in violation of the APIA? 1 multiple choice option
Unlawfully entering or remaining in a dwelling is what level Class A Misdemeanor
of offence under 13A-7-4? 3 multiple choice options
Criminal Trespass in the first Degree is a class C felony, False, it is a class A misdemeanor
T/F 1 multiple choice option
Criminal trespass in the second degree is a? Class C misdemeanor
3 multiple choice options
T/F Criminal trespass in the second degree takes place is True
a person unlawfully and knowingly enters or remains in a 1 multiple choice option
building or upon real property which is fenced or enclosed
in a manner designed to exclude intruders.
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T/F Criminal trespass in the second degree takes place True
when a person unlawfully and knowingly is unlawfully in or 1 multiple choice option
upon premises.
T/F It is not unlawful to drive into a parking deck that is False, it is criminal trespass by motor vehicle.
posted "employee parking only" or "tenants only". 1 multiple choice option
T/F Criminal Trespass by Motor Vehicle is committed if a True
person has been requested not to do so by a uniformed 1 multiple choice option
law enforcement officer or by a properly identified owner or
authorized agent, parks of stands or drives a vehicle
repeatedly through private property.
T/F A private investigator can be legally hired to follow False
someone with the intent to intimidate them or "wear them 1 multiple choice option
down"?
Can a private investigator legally conduct surveillance for a No, that would be stalking in the 1st degree
client if that client is under a restraining order protecting 3 multiple choice options
the target of the surveillance?
Stalking in the 1st degree is what level of offence? Class C Felony
3 multiple choice options
Stalking in the 2nd degree is what level of offence? Class B misdemeanor
3 multiple choice options
T/F Aggravated Stalking in the 1st Degree is a Class B True
Felony 1 multiple choice option
T/F Aggravated stalking in the 2nd degree is a Class C True
Felony 1 multiple choice option
T/F It is risky to question someone to whom you are True, You can find yourself in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Act
serving papers regarding the collection of a debt. 1 multiple choice option
Does someone have to be a LPI to act as a process server No
in the state of Alabama? 1 multiple choice option
If a LPI flashes a badge and identifies himself as a Yes
detective or investigator could the LPI face charges for 1 multiple choice option
impersonating a police officer?
T/F Impersonating a police officer is a Class C Felony True
under Alabama Law. 1 multiple choice option
What is a method to obtain video evidence from a moving Dash Cam
vehicle without becoming a distracted driver? 3 multiple choice options
Can an LPI use the state seal on their business card or No. Doing so is a class C felony.
other documents because they have a state license? 1 multiple choice option
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, Alabama Private Investigator Exam | Comprehensive Exam Prep & Practice Questions & Answers
What level of offence is it if you make a false report to a LE A class A misdemeanor if it is to sate authorities or a violation of USC Title 18, 1001
agency, or cause one to be made? if federal.
3 multiple choice options
T/F Criminal eavesdropping is a Class A Misdomeanor True
1 multiple choice option
T/F it is a Class C Felony to unlawfully install an True
eavesdropping device? 1 multiple choice option
T/F It is a Class B misdemeanor to divulging illegally True
obtained information. 1 multiple choice option
T/F A person commits the crime of divulging illegally True
obtained information if he knowingly or recklessly uses or 1 multiple choice option
divulges information obtained through criminal
eavesdropping or criminal surveillance.
Any person who, with knowledge that a statement is false Defamation
or with reckless disregard of whether the statement is false 3 multiple choice options
or not, publishes or otherwise disseminates any accusation
against a private citizen, not currently holding or running
for public office, which falsely and maliciously imports the
commission by such person of a felony or any other
indictable offense involving moral turpitude shall be guilty
of a Class B misdemeanor. What crime is this under
Alabama Law?
Conducting surveillance while trespassing in a private Criminal Surveillance which is a class B misdemeanor
place is what offence? 3 multiple choice options
T/F Aggravated criminal surveillance, is criminal True
surveillance conducted for the purpose of sexual 1 multiple choice option
gratification.
If a declarant mistakenly believes a falsification to be No
immaterial, is this a defense against a charge of Perjury? 1 multiple choice option
T/F Perjury in the 1st degree is a class C felony. Yes
1 multiple choice option
T/F A person commits the crime of perjury in the second True, it is a class A misdemeanor
degree when he swears with intent to mislead a public 1 multiple choice option
servant in the performance of his duty and his false
statement is material to the action, proceeding or matter
involved. Example - lying to a police officer who is acting in
the performance of his duties.
T/F In any prosecution for perjury, except a prosecution True
based upon inconsistent statements pursuant to Section 1 multiple choice option
13A-10-104, the falsity of a statement may not be
established by the uncorroborated testimony of a single
witness.
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