LSBPIE - pi exam Study Guide 2026-2027 Exam
Questions and Answers 2026 Practice Test
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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?
A) Apprentice and Individual
B) Individual and Agency
C) Journeyman and Apprentice
D) Contractor and individual
E) Contractor and Apprentice - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-B)
Individual and Agency
,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.
A) a signed written request setting forth the reasons for
the extension request to the training committee chairman
by certified mail, return receipt requested.
B) A written request setting forth the reasons for the
extension request to the executive director or the
investigatory officer for the board
C) A written or oral request for extension of time to the
board office
D) A signed written request setting forth the reasons for
the extension request to the executive director -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-D) A signed written request setting forth
the reasons for the extension request to the executive
director
Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana
State Board of Private Investigator Examiners is authorized
to issue the following types of licenses
,A) Agency, Individual, Contractor, Journeyman
B) Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
C) Journeyman, Contractor, Agency, Individual
D) Qualifying agent, Contractor, Journeyman Individual -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-B) Apprentice, Individual, Agency,
Journeyman
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.
True or False - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-False
According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only
this type of license holder may conduct work directly for
the general public
A) Agency
B) Apprentice
C) Journeyman
, D) Contractor
E) Individual - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-A) Agency
An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification
designation, furnish the Louisiana State Board of Private
Investigators, with a copy of their ____ and ___.
A) certificate and name of certifying agency
B) certificate and date of certification program
C) certificate and certification number
D) certificate and state of issuance
E) certificate and certification number or state of issuance -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-C) certificate and certification number
If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant
shall meet the following requirements:
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
Questions and Answers 2026 Practice Test
Exam Questions And Correct Answers Rated
100%
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?
A) Apprentice and Individual
B) Individual and Agency
C) Journeyman and Apprentice
D) Contractor and individual
E) Contractor and Apprentice - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-B)
Individual and Agency
,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.
A) a signed written request setting forth the reasons for
the extension request to the training committee chairman
by certified mail, return receipt requested.
B) A written request setting forth the reasons for the
extension request to the executive director or the
investigatory officer for the board
C) A written or oral request for extension of time to the
board office
D) A signed written request setting forth the reasons for
the extension request to the executive director -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-D) A signed written request setting forth
the reasons for the extension request to the executive
director
Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana
State Board of Private Investigator Examiners is authorized
to issue the following types of licenses
,A) Agency, Individual, Contractor, Journeyman
B) Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
C) Journeyman, Contractor, Agency, Individual
D) Qualifying agent, Contractor, Journeyman Individual -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-B) Apprentice, Individual, Agency,
Journeyman
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.
True or False - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-False
According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only
this type of license holder may conduct work directly for
the general public
A) Agency
B) Apprentice
C) Journeyman
, D) Contractor
E) Individual - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-A) Agency
An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification
designation, furnish the Louisiana State Board of Private
Investigators, with a copy of their ____ and ___.
A) certificate and name of certifying agency
B) certificate and date of certification program
C) certificate and certification number
D) certificate and state of issuance
E) certificate and certification number or state of issuance -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-C) certificate and certification number
If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant
shall meet the following requirements:
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
