Louisiana Private Investigator Licensing
Exam Questions and Answers
2026/2027 With 100% Complete
Solutions.
1-1 Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana State Board of
Private Investigator Examiners (LSBPIE) is authorized to issue the following types
of license(s): - correct answer -b. Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
1-2 Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete
investigative educational instruction requirements must submit________ of the
LSBPIE 30 days prior to the license renewal date. - correct answer -d. a signed
written request setting forth the reasons for the extension request to the
executive director.
1-3 As part of a "pre-text," a licensed private investigator who is working for
defense counsel may contact and interview opposing parties [plaintiffs] who are
represented by an attorney in a pending litigation without consent from the
plaintiff's attorney. - correct answer -b. False
,1-4 What license types listed below must meet the minimum requirements by
statute, complete the 40 hour training course and pass the exam prior to
licensing? - correct answer -b. Individual and Agency
1-5 According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only this type of license
holder may conduct work directly for the general public. - correct answer -a.
Agency
1-6 An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish
the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigators with a copy of their ______ and
____________. - correct answer -c. certificate [and] certification number
1-7 If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the
following requirements: - correct answer -e. Both a and b
a. Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete the 40 hour course and pass
exam.
b. Must have three years of investigative experience within the last ten years
either working as a private investigator or in an investigative capacity, and satisfies
all other requirements for licensing.
1-8 A private investigator must renew his license every _____ and complete _____
hours of continuing education every two years. - correct answer -b. every year; 8
hours
,When advertising years of experience in the private investigative industry, the ad
must indicate if it is a total number of years for one certain investigator or a
combined total of all investigators. - correct answer -a. True
1-10 Each agency employing the services of a journeyman shall supervise the
activities of the Journeyman in the same manner as an apprentice or individual
license holder and _____. - correct answer -d. maintain and provide upon request
of the journeyman or board, the total number of hours worked each year.
1-11 The board may refuse to issue or may suspend, revoke or impose a
probationary period on any license issued by LSBPIE for good cause shown which
shall include the following? - correct answer -e. Both a and b
a. Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contender to a felony
charge under the laws of the United States or of any state.
b. Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the P. I. Law.
1-12 The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners is composed of
_______ members. - correct answer -c. Seven members appointed by the
governor
, 1-13 When the LSBPIE board meets, _____ members constitute a quorum for all
purposes including the granting or issuance of licenses and the rulemaking and
adjudicative functions of the board. - correct answer -b. Four
1-14 ______________ means the chief administrative officer of the board,
according to RS 37:3503. - correct answer -a. Executive Director
1-15 Within _____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the licensee shall
cause the license certification to be posted and to be displayed at all times in a
conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee within the state. - correct
answer -b. 72 hours
1-16 The licensee shall notify the board within _____ days of any changes in its
officers, directors, or material change in information previously furnished or
required to be furnished to the board, or of any occurrence which could
reasonably be expected to affect the licensee's right to a license under this
Chapter. - correct answer -e. 30 days
1-17 Under RS 37:3515, the board shall approve all training programs and all
training required by the Louisiana Laws shall be administered by a licensee who:
(1) is approved by the board; (2) meets the requirements of an applicant under RS
37:3507; and (3) _________________. - correct answer -c. has a minimum of
three years supervisory experience with a contract investigator company or
propriety investigator organization.
Exam Questions and Answers
2026/2027 With 100% Complete
Solutions.
1-1 Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana State Board of
Private Investigator Examiners (LSBPIE) is authorized to issue the following types
of license(s): - correct answer -b. Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
1-2 Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete
investigative educational instruction requirements must submit________ of the
LSBPIE 30 days prior to the license renewal date. - correct answer -d. a signed
written request setting forth the reasons for the extension request to the
executive director.
1-3 As part of a "pre-text," a licensed private investigator who is working for
defense counsel may contact and interview opposing parties [plaintiffs] who are
represented by an attorney in a pending litigation without consent from the
plaintiff's attorney. - correct answer -b. False
,1-4 What license types listed below must meet the minimum requirements by
statute, complete the 40 hour training course and pass the exam prior to
licensing? - correct answer -b. Individual and Agency
1-5 According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only this type of license
holder may conduct work directly for the general public. - correct answer -a.
Agency
1-6 An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish
the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigators with a copy of their ______ and
____________. - correct answer -c. certificate [and] certification number
1-7 If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the
following requirements: - correct answer -e. Both a and b
a. Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete the 40 hour course and pass
exam.
b. Must have three years of investigative experience within the last ten years
either working as a private investigator or in an investigative capacity, and satisfies
all other requirements for licensing.
1-8 A private investigator must renew his license every _____ and complete _____
hours of continuing education every two years. - correct answer -b. every year; 8
hours
,When advertising years of experience in the private investigative industry, the ad
must indicate if it is a total number of years for one certain investigator or a
combined total of all investigators. - correct answer -a. True
1-10 Each agency employing the services of a journeyman shall supervise the
activities of the Journeyman in the same manner as an apprentice or individual
license holder and _____. - correct answer -d. maintain and provide upon request
of the journeyman or board, the total number of hours worked each year.
1-11 The board may refuse to issue or may suspend, revoke or impose a
probationary period on any license issued by LSBPIE for good cause shown which
shall include the following? - correct answer -e. Both a and b
a. Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contender to a felony
charge under the laws of the United States or of any state.
b. Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the P. I. Law.
1-12 The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners is composed of
_______ members. - correct answer -c. Seven members appointed by the
governor
, 1-13 When the LSBPIE board meets, _____ members constitute a quorum for all
purposes including the granting or issuance of licenses and the rulemaking and
adjudicative functions of the board. - correct answer -b. Four
1-14 ______________ means the chief administrative officer of the board,
according to RS 37:3503. - correct answer -a. Executive Director
1-15 Within _____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the licensee shall
cause the license certification to be posted and to be displayed at all times in a
conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee within the state. - correct
answer -b. 72 hours
1-16 The licensee shall notify the board within _____ days of any changes in its
officers, directors, or material change in information previously furnished or
required to be furnished to the board, or of any occurrence which could
reasonably be expected to affect the licensee's right to a license under this
Chapter. - correct answer -e. 30 days
1-17 Under RS 37:3515, the board shall approve all training programs and all
training required by the Louisiana Laws shall be administered by a licensee who:
(1) is approved by the board; (2) meets the requirements of an applicant under RS
37:3507; and (3) _________________. - correct answer -c. has a minimum of
three years supervisory experience with a contract investigator company or
propriety investigator organization.
