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Alabama Private Investigator Exam Includes Accurate And
Verified Questions Covering Surveillance Techniques,
Report Writing, Legal And Ethical Standards, Evidence
Handling, Interviewing Skills, And State-Specific Licensing
Laws. This Exam Is Designed To Prepare Candidates For
Licensure As Private Investigators, Ensuring Competence In
Investigative Practices And Compliance With Regulatory
Requirements.
T/F The licensee shall perform services only in areas of his/her
competence.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F A licensee shall not disclose any confidential client
information without the specific consent of the client.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F Appeals from decisions of the Board are to the Circuit Court
in Montgomery County, Montgomery, Alabama and are to be
perfected in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
True
1 multiple choice option
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T/F Any record or information obtained on-line and not directly
from the originating source should be considered an unverified
lead and should be collaborated with other information.
True
1 multiple choice option
Legally, is there a difference between an "investigative
background" and a "pre-employment background" check?
Yes
1 multiple choice option
T/F A general background investigation is often done to
determine the general character of a person or to verify
information provided by a subject. In almost every state, you
have to be a licensed Private Investigator to provide these
services.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F There is a difference between conducting "pre-employment"
background investigations and conducting "investigative
backgrounds". The laws dramatically differ regarding the two
with those related to employment being regulated by numerous
laws including the Fair Credit Reporting Act or FCRA.
True
1 multiple choice option
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T/F Identity theft victims and military personnel have additional
rights regarding pre-employment background checks.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F Investigative databases that Private Investigators have
access to strictly prohibit the Investigator from using these
databases for pre-employment purposes.
True
1 multiple choice option
Where are bankruptcy records found?
Federal Courthouse
3 multiple choice options
T/F TSCM stands for Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F By Alabama Law a Private Investigator is not required to
report any suspected instances of child abuse or neglect to a
local Law Enforcement agency or the department of human
resources or both.
False
1 multiple choice option
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T/F It is not a violation if a LPI reveals information obtained for
a client to another individual.
False, unless required by law
1 multiple choice option
The monitored service of private investigation, which permits
the private investigator to continue to provide inspection
services pursuant to specified conditions as set forth by the
Board.
Probation
3 multiple choice options
Which of these is not a requirement for licensure as an LPI?
At least 18 years of age
3 multiple choice options
T/F Malpractice as defined in the Administrative Code relevant
to Professional Standards of Practice; includes but is not limited
to recklessness, or excessive errors or omissions in the licensee's
professional practice.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F The licensee shall be completely objective and truthful in all
professional reports, statements, or testimony. He/she shall
include all relevant and pertinent information in such reports,
statements, or testimony.
Alabama Private Investigator Exam Includes Accurate And
Verified Questions Covering Surveillance Techniques,
Report Writing, Legal And Ethical Standards, Evidence
Handling, Interviewing Skills, And State-Specific Licensing
Laws. This Exam Is Designed To Prepare Candidates For
Licensure As Private Investigators, Ensuring Competence In
Investigative Practices And Compliance With Regulatory
Requirements.
T/F The licensee shall perform services only in areas of his/her
competence.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F A licensee shall not disclose any confidential client
information without the specific consent of the client.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F Appeals from decisions of the Board are to the Circuit Court
in Montgomery County, Montgomery, Alabama and are to be
perfected in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
True
1 multiple choice option
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T/F Any record or information obtained on-line and not directly
from the originating source should be considered an unverified
lead and should be collaborated with other information.
True
1 multiple choice option
Legally, is there a difference between an "investigative
background" and a "pre-employment background" check?
Yes
1 multiple choice option
T/F A general background investigation is often done to
determine the general character of a person or to verify
information provided by a subject. In almost every state, you
have to be a licensed Private Investigator to provide these
services.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F There is a difference between conducting "pre-employment"
background investigations and conducting "investigative
backgrounds". The laws dramatically differ regarding the two
with those related to employment being regulated by numerous
laws including the Fair Credit Reporting Act or FCRA.
True
1 multiple choice option
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T/F Identity theft victims and military personnel have additional
rights regarding pre-employment background checks.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F Investigative databases that Private Investigators have
access to strictly prohibit the Investigator from using these
databases for pre-employment purposes.
True
1 multiple choice option
Where are bankruptcy records found?
Federal Courthouse
3 multiple choice options
T/F TSCM stands for Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F By Alabama Law a Private Investigator is not required to
report any suspected instances of child abuse or neglect to a
local Law Enforcement agency or the department of human
resources or both.
False
1 multiple choice option
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T/F It is not a violation if a LPI reveals information obtained for
a client to another individual.
False, unless required by law
1 multiple choice option
The monitored service of private investigation, which permits
the private investigator to continue to provide inspection
services pursuant to specified conditions as set forth by the
Board.
Probation
3 multiple choice options
Which of these is not a requirement for licensure as an LPI?
At least 18 years of age
3 multiple choice options
T/F Malpractice as defined in the Administrative Code relevant
to Professional Standards of Practice; includes but is not limited
to recklessness, or excessive errors or omissions in the licensee's
professional practice.
True
1 multiple choice option
T/F The licensee shall be completely objective and truthful in all
professional reports, statements, or testimony. He/she shall
include all relevant and pertinent information in such reports,
statements, or testimony.
