Chapter 1
Under the La private investigator law, the lsbpie is authorized to issue the following types of
licenses correct answers Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete the investigative
educational instruction requirements must submit __________ of the LSBPIE 30 days prior to
the license renewal date. correct answers a signed written request setting forth the reasons for the
extension request to the executive director.
As part of a "pre-text" (lie), 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 plaintiffs attorney. T/F correct answers False
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 answers Individual and
Agency
According to the LA PI law, only this type of license holder may conduct work directly for the
general public. correct answers Agency
An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the LSBPIE with a
copy of their ______ and _________. correct answers certificate [and] certification number
If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the following
requirements: correct answers Both a & b
Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete the 40-hour course, and pass exam.
Must have 3 years of investigative experience within the last 10 years either working as a PI or in
an investigative capacity and satisfies all other requirements for licensing.
A PI must renew his license every ______ and complete continuing education every _________.
correct answers year; two years.
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.
t/f correct answers true
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 answers maintain and provide upon request of journeyman or board,
the total number of hours worked each year.
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
answers Both a & b
, Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or solo contendere to a felony charge under the
laws of the United States or of any state
Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the PI law.
The LSBPIE is composed of __________ members. correct answers Seven
When the LSBPIE board meets, ______ members constitute a quorum for all purposes including
the granting or issuance of licenses and the rule making and adjudicative functions of the board
correct answers Four
_________ means the chief administrative officer of the board, according to R.S. 37:3503 correct
answers Executive Director
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 answers 72
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 by the board,
or of any occurrence which could reasonably be expected to affect the licensee's right to a license
under this chapter. correct answers 30
Under RS. 37:3515, the board shall approve all training programs and all training required by the
LA laws shall be administered by a licensee who: (1) is approved by the board; (2) meets the
requirements of an applicant by R.S. 37:3507; and (3) ___________. correct answers has a
minimum of three years supervisory experience with a contract investigator company or
propriety investigator organization.
Under RS. 37:3508, within _________ days after receipt of an application, the board shall either
issue a license to the applicant or notify him of a denial of the license application. correct
answers 60
If the person or firm to whom a cease and desist order does not cease and desist the prohibited
activity conduct or practice prohibited by the LA PI laws within days from service of such cease
and desist order by certified mail, the board may seek, in any court of contempt jurisdiction and
proper venue, a writ of injunction enjoining the person or firm from engaging in the activity,
conduct, or practice. correct answers 2
Any complaint to the board must be: correct answers in writing, signed by the individual to bring
a complaint against a licensed PI
The individual having prima facie responsibility and liability for a branch office is called the:
correct answers Branch Manager
Applicants for licensing renewal must submit a certification to the board that the applicant has
not been ________. correct answers Convicted of a felony during the past year