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OHIO PISGS QUALIFYING AGENT EXAM
2026/2027 | PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR | 100
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: OHIO REVISED CODE AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES - Questions 1-10
Q1: Regulatory Authority
The student is reviewing Ohio private investigator law. Which Ohio agency regulates private
investigators and security guard services?
A. Ohio Department of Public Safety
B. Ohio Attorney General's Office
C. Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Private Investigator Security Guard Services (PISGS)
D. Ohio State Highway Patrol
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Private Investigator Security Guard
Services (PISGS), regulates and licenses private investigators, security guards, and qualifying agents
under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4749. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Qualifying Agent Definition
The student is reviewing licensing. What is a qualifying agent under Ohio law?
A. An individual who qualifies a company for a private investigator or security guard license
B. A licensed private investigator
C. A security guard supervisor
D. A police officer
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A qualifying agent is the individual who meets the experience and examination
requirements to obtain a license for a private investigator or security guard company. [100%
CORRECT]
Q3: License Requirement
The student is reviewing licensing. What must a private investigator company have to operate legally
in Ohio?
A. A business license only
B. A PISGS-issued private investigator company license
C. A security guard license
D. A firearms permit
,2
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Private investigator companies must be licensed by PISGS and must employ a qualifying
agent. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Registration of Employees
The student is reviewing registration. How must private investigator employees be registered in
Ohio?
A. They must be registered with PISGS
B. They only need a business card
C. No registration required
D. They must be licensed as private investigators
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Employees of a licensed private investigator company must be registered with PISGS,
unless they are licensed private investigators. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Age Requirement
The student is reviewing eligibility. What is the minimum age to be a licensed private investigator in
Ohio?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. No minimum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants for a private investigator license must be at least 21 years old. [100%
CORRECT]
Q6: Experience Requirement
The student is reviewing eligibility. How much experience is required for a private investigator
license in Ohio?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must have at least 2 years (4,000 hours) of experience in private investigation
or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Examination
The student is reviewing licensing. What examination must a qualifying agent pass?
A. PISGS Qualifying Agent Exam
B. Police academy exam
, 3
C. Firearms exam
D. Business law exam
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The qualifying agent must pass the PISGS Qualifying Agent Exam covering Ohio laws,
regulations, and practices. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Insurance Requirement
The student is reviewing insurance. What insurance must a private investigator company carry?
A. General liability insurance
B. Errors and omissions insurance
C. Workers' compensation
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Private investigator companies must carry general liability, errors and omissions, and
workers' compensation insurance as required by PISGS. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Bond Requirement
The student is reviewing bonding. Is a surety bond required for a private investigator company in
Ohio?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only for security guard companies
D. Only for firearms
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A surety bond is required to protect clients and the public. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: License Renewal
The student is reviewing licensing. How often must a private investigator company license be
renewed in Ohio?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PISGS licenses must be renewed every 2 years, with continuing education requirements.
[100% CORRECT]
SECTION 2: PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CONDUCT AND ETHICS - Questions 11-20
OHIO PISGS QUALIFYING AGENT EXAM
2026/2027 | PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR | 100
VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES |
PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: OHIO REVISED CODE AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES - Questions 1-10
Q1: Regulatory Authority
The student is reviewing Ohio private investigator law. Which Ohio agency regulates private
investigators and security guard services?
A. Ohio Department of Public Safety
B. Ohio Attorney General's Office
C. Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Private Investigator Security Guard Services (PISGS)
D. Ohio State Highway Patrol
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Private Investigator Security Guard
Services (PISGS), regulates and licenses private investigators, security guards, and qualifying agents
under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4749. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Qualifying Agent Definition
The student is reviewing licensing. What is a qualifying agent under Ohio law?
A. An individual who qualifies a company for a private investigator or security guard license
B. A licensed private investigator
C. A security guard supervisor
D. A police officer
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A qualifying agent is the individual who meets the experience and examination
requirements to obtain a license for a private investigator or security guard company. [100%
CORRECT]
Q3: License Requirement
The student is reviewing licensing. What must a private investigator company have to operate legally
in Ohio?
A. A business license only
B. A PISGS-issued private investigator company license
C. A security guard license
D. A firearms permit
,2
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Private investigator companies must be licensed by PISGS and must employ a qualifying
agent. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Registration of Employees
The student is reviewing registration. How must private investigator employees be registered in
Ohio?
A. They must be registered with PISGS
B. They only need a business card
C. No registration required
D. They must be licensed as private investigators
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Employees of a licensed private investigator company must be registered with PISGS,
unless they are licensed private investigators. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Age Requirement
The student is reviewing eligibility. What is the minimum age to be a licensed private investigator in
Ohio?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. No minimum
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants for a private investigator license must be at least 21 years old. [100%
CORRECT]
Q6: Experience Requirement
The student is reviewing eligibility. How much experience is required for a private investigator
license in Ohio?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must have at least 2 years (4,000 hours) of experience in private investigation
or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Examination
The student is reviewing licensing. What examination must a qualifying agent pass?
A. PISGS Qualifying Agent Exam
B. Police academy exam
, 3
C. Firearms exam
D. Business law exam
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The qualifying agent must pass the PISGS Qualifying Agent Exam covering Ohio laws,
regulations, and practices. [100% CORRECT]
Q8: Insurance Requirement
The student is reviewing insurance. What insurance must a private investigator company carry?
A. General liability insurance
B. Errors and omissions insurance
C. Workers' compensation
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Private investigator companies must carry general liability, errors and omissions, and
workers' compensation insurance as required by PISGS. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: Bond Requirement
The student is reviewing bonding. Is a surety bond required for a private investigator company in
Ohio?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Only for security guard companies
D. Only for firearms
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A surety bond is required to protect clients and the public. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: License Renewal
The student is reviewing licensing. How often must a private investigator company license be
renewed in Ohio?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PISGS licenses must be renewed every 2 years, with continuing education requirements.
[100% CORRECT]
SECTION 2: PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CONDUCT AND ETHICS - Questions 11-20
