New York PI (Private Investigator) Exam (2 VERSIONS) ALL 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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New York PI (Private Investigator) Exam (2
VERSIONS) ALL 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
New York PI (Private Investigator) Exam


QUESTION: What must a person or entity do before engaging in bail enforcement or security

agency services? - ANSWER-Obtain a license from the Department of State for each bureau,

agency, or office.




QUESTION: What is the consequence of violating the licensing provisions for private

investigators or security agencies? - ANSWER-Guilty of a class B misdemeanor.




QUESTION: What section defines the requirements for a private investigator license? -

ANSWER-Section 70 of the Private Investigators License Law.




QUESTION: What is the definition of a private investigator according to the law? - ANSWER-A

person or entity that provides investigative services for a fee, hire, or reward.




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QUESTION: What is required for bail enforcement agents and watch, guard or patrol agencies

under Section 70-a? - ANSWER-They must also obtain a license from the Department of State.




QUESTION: What does Section 71 cover in the licensing law? - ANSWER-Definitions relevant to

private investigators and security agencies.




Q; What is the primary purpose of the Private Investigators, Bail Enforcement Agents, and

Watch, Guard or Patrol Agencies License Law? - ANSWER-To regulate the licensing and

operation of private investigators, bail enforcement agents, and security agencies in New York

State.




QUESTION: Who has the authority to issue licenses to private investigators in New York State? -

ANSWER-The Department of State.




QUESTION: What is the purpose of Section 72 in the licensing law? - ANSWER-To outline the

application process for licenses.




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QUESTION: What does Section 78 cover regarding licenses? - ANSWER-The renewal of licenses.




QUESTION: What does the Security Guard Act (Article 7-A) regulate? - ANSWER-The

employment and registration of security guards.




QUESTION: What is required for security guards according to Section 89-h? - ANSWER-

Requirements for obtaining a registration card.




QUESTION: What does Section 89-n establish for security guards? - ANSWER-Training

requirements for security guards.




QUESTION: What does Section 170.1 define in the Employees Rules and Regulations? -

ANSWER-The definition of a security guard.




QUESTION: What is required from employees under Section 170.2? - ANSWER-Fingerprinting of

employees.



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QUESTION: What does Section 171.3 specify for bail enforcement agents? - ANSWER-Subjects

of study required for bail enforcement agents.




QUESTION: What does Section 173.1 require from service providers? - ANSWER-An advance

statement of services and charges.




QUESTION: What is the focus of Section 174.10 in the Security Guard Companies Rules? -

ANSWER-Disqualifying disabilities for employment as a security guard.




QUESTION: What does the term 'exempt entities' refer to in Section 174.2? - ANSWER-Entities

that are not required to obtain a security guard license.




QUESTION: What is the significance of Section 89-k in the Security Guard Act? - ANSWER-It

outlines the issuance and denial of registration cards for security guards.




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