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California 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.
As a private investigator, can you release driver history
information to any third-party? - ANSWER-No, you may not
release authorized information to anybody who is not specified
in the request or code application
How do you get credit header information? - ANSWER-From a
database company specializing in these types of systems
What is the difference between a credit header and a credit
report? - ANSWER-The credit header usually omits places of
employment, credit accounts, and liabilities
What do you need to get a credit report? - ANSWER-Written
release from the consumer
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What do you do if you notice factual errors in a written
statement by a witness? - ANSWER-Have the witness write a
statement on what the correct version of the facts are
What is the first thing you should do if you notice a signature
appears altered on an affidavit? - ANSWER-Contact the notary
public, and request to examine his or her notary journal.
What allows a private investigator to carry a firearm on duty? -
ANSWER-Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
(BSIS), per the BPC
what is it called when your document evidence in chronological
order and show date and time that item was collected? -
ANSWER-Chain of custody.
What is it called when a private investigator induces someone
into doing something they ordinarily would not do? - ANSWER-
Roping
What is the best way to find out if somebody lives in particular
house? - ANSWER-Contact & talk to neighbors
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What is the best way to re-create a traffic collision? - ANSWER-
The best way is to hire an expert
Best way to interview someone with a behavioral health issue? -
ANSWER-Speak to him or her as he was anyone else
Should you go in foot pursuit after a suspect, generally
speaking? - ANSWER-No, let him or her get away.
What is a criminal defense strategy for someone that backed out
of an agreement to commit a crime, and took reasonable effort to
support the success of the crime? - ANSWER-Conspiracy.
The best way to find someone's bank account is my pre-texting.
True or false? - ANSWER-False, obtaining a subpoena, or a writ
and serving all banks in the subject area of business and
residence (Subpoena Duces Tecum)
Tagging evidence with your name, signature, license number,
case number, contents, date, time, and _______. - ANSWER-
Location where found
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Is it better to have a witness that was intoxicated but with first-
hand knowledge of the event, or someone who heard the
evidentiary information third hand? - ANSWER-The intoxicated
person, because of their first-hand knowledge
Are the best way to search for a property records by entering a
name, address, and _____? - ANSWER-Parcel number
Should you readily allow a sworn arson investigator to read the
report? - ANSWER-Always consult with your client for
permission
Can a private investigator use binoculars, cameras, or cell
phones, to look into the interior area in which the occupant has a
reasonable expectation of privacy? - ANSWER-No, and this is a
law violation
The best way to investigate elderly abuse inside of a care facility
is by _________. - ANSWER-Interviewing the victim
What is a non-sworn statement? - ANSWER-DECLARATION
California 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.
As a private investigator, can you release driver history
information to any third-party? - ANSWER-No, you may not
release authorized information to anybody who is not specified
in the request or code application
How do you get credit header information? - ANSWER-From a
database company specializing in these types of systems
What is the difference between a credit header and a credit
report? - ANSWER-The credit header usually omits places of
employment, credit accounts, and liabilities
What do you need to get a credit report? - ANSWER-Written
release from the consumer
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What do you do if you notice factual errors in a written
statement by a witness? - ANSWER-Have the witness write a
statement on what the correct version of the facts are
What is the first thing you should do if you notice a signature
appears altered on an affidavit? - ANSWER-Contact the notary
public, and request to examine his or her notary journal.
What allows a private investigator to carry a firearm on duty? -
ANSWER-Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
(BSIS), per the BPC
what is it called when your document evidence in chronological
order and show date and time that item was collected? -
ANSWER-Chain of custody.
What is it called when a private investigator induces someone
into doing something they ordinarily would not do? - ANSWER-
Roping
What is the best way to find out if somebody lives in particular
house? - ANSWER-Contact & talk to neighbors
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What is the best way to re-create a traffic collision? - ANSWER-
The best way is to hire an expert
Best way to interview someone with a behavioral health issue? -
ANSWER-Speak to him or her as he was anyone else
Should you go in foot pursuit after a suspect, generally
speaking? - ANSWER-No, let him or her get away.
What is a criminal defense strategy for someone that backed out
of an agreement to commit a crime, and took reasonable effort to
support the success of the crime? - ANSWER-Conspiracy.
The best way to find someone's bank account is my pre-texting.
True or false? - ANSWER-False, obtaining a subpoena, or a writ
and serving all banks in the subject area of business and
residence (Subpoena Duces Tecum)
Tagging evidence with your name, signature, license number,
case number, contents, date, time, and _______. - ANSWER-
Location where found
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Is it better to have a witness that was intoxicated but with first-
hand knowledge of the event, or someone who heard the
evidentiary information third hand? - ANSWER-The intoxicated
person, because of their first-hand knowledge
Are the best way to search for a property records by entering a
name, address, and _____? - ANSWER-Parcel number
Should you readily allow a sworn arson investigator to read the
report? - ANSWER-Always consult with your client for
permission
Can a private investigator use binoculars, cameras, or cell
phones, to look into the interior area in which the occupant has a
reasonable expectation of privacy? - ANSWER-No, and this is a
law violation
The best way to investigate elderly abuse inside of a care facility
is by _________. - ANSWER-Interviewing the victim
What is a non-sworn statement? - ANSWER-DECLARATION
