LSBPIE Test practice questions with correct answers

Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners is authorized to issue the following type of liscenses Agency, Journeyman, Individual and Apprentice 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. A signed written request setting forth the reasons for the extension request to the executive director As part of "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. T or F? FALSE What license types must meet the minimum requirements by statute, complete the 40 hr training course and pass the exam prior to licensing Individual and Agency According to the LA PI Law, only this type of license holder may conduct work directly for the general public Agency An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the LSBPIE with a copy of their ______ and _______. Certificate and Certification number If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the following requirements Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete 40 our course and pass exam AND 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. A private investigator must renew his license every______ and complete continuing education every ____ years. year and 2 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 or F? 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 ___________. 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: Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony charge under the laws of the United States or of any state. AND Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the P.I. Law The LSBPIE is composed of ________ members. Seven 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. Four ___________ means the chief administrative officer of the board, according to R.S. 37:3503 Executive Director Within ____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the license shall cause the license certification to be posted and to be displayed at al times in a conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee within the state. 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 to the board, or of any occurrence which could reasonably be expected to affect the licensee's right to a license under this chapter 30 The board shall approve all training programs and all training required by the LA law shall be administered by a licensee who: 1. is approved by the board 2. meets the requirements of an applicant and 3. _____ has a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience with a contract investigator company or propriety investigator organization. Under R.S. 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. 60 How many days do you have to cease and desist 2 Any complaint to the board must be In writing, signed by the individual making said complaint and include an appropriate means by which to contact said individual for investigative purposes The individual having prima facie responsibility and liability for a branch office is called the branch manager applicants for the licensing renewal shall be required to submit a certification to the board that the applicant for license renewal has not been _________. convicted of a felony during the past year An investigator shall not reveal information relating to representation of a client unless the client consents after consultation, except for disclosures that are impliedly authorized in order to carry out the representation and except as stated in Subsection B of section 709. T or F? TRUE The PI Rules and Regulations authorized by R.S. 37:3524 must be adopted by the board in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and must be passed by a majority vote of LA legislature. FALSE; do not have to vote