LOUISIANA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSING EXAM 2025/2026 /
ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM 2 VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH A STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GURANTEED PASS / LATEST UPDATE.
1-1 Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana State Board of
Private Investigator Examiners (LSBPIE) is authorized to issue the following types of
license(s): - ANSWER b. Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
1-2 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. - ANSWER d. a signed written
request setting forth the reasons for the extension request to the executive director.
1-3 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. -
ANSWER b. False
1-4 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? -
ANSWER b. Individual and Agency
1-5 According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only this type of license
holder may conduct work directly for the general public. - ANSWER a. Agency
1-6 An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the
Louisiana State Board of Private Investigators with a copy of their ______ and
____________. - ANSWER c. certificate [and] certification number
1-7 If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the
following requirements: - ANSWER e. Both a and b
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.
1-8 A private investigator must renew his license every _____ and complete _____
hours of continuing education every two years. - ANSWER b. every year; 8 hours
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. - ANSWER a. True
1-10 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 _____. - ANSWER d. maintain and provide upon request of the
journeyman or board, the total number of hours worked each year.
,1-11 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? - ANSWER e. Both a and b
a. Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contender to a felony
charge under the laws of the United States or of any state.
b. Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the P. I. Law.
1-12 The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners is composed of
_______ members. - ANSWER c. Seven members appointed by the governor
1-13 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. - ANSWER b. Four
1-14 ______________ means the chief administrative officer of the board, according
to RS 37:3503. - ANSWER a. Executive Director
1-15 Within _____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the licensee shall
cause the license certification to be posted and to be displayed at all times in a
conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee within the state. - ANSWER
b. 72 hours
1-16 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. - ANSWER e.
30 days
1-17 Under RS 37:3515, the board shall approve all training programs and all
training required by the Louisiana Laws shall be administered by a licensee who: (1)
is approved by the board; (2) meets the requirements of an applicant under RS
37:3507; and (3) _________________. - ANSWER c. has a minimum of three years
supervisory experience with a contract investigator company or propriety investigator
organization.
1-18 Under RS 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. - ANSWER d. 60 days
1-19 If the person or firm to whom a cease and desist order does not cease and
desist the prohibited, activity, conduct or practice prohibited by the Louisiana Private
Investigator laws within _____ days from service of cease and desist order by
certified mail, the board may seek, in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper
venue, a writ of injunction enjoining the person or firm from engaging in the activity,
conduct or practice. - ANSWER a. 2 days
1-20 Any complaint to the board must be: - ANSWER c. made in writing, signed by
the individual making said complaint and include an appropriate means by which to
contact said individual for investigative purposes.
, 1-21 The individual having prima facie responsibility and liability for a branch office is
called the _____ . - ANSWER a. branch manager
1-22 In addition to the requirements for licensing renewal set forth in RS 37:3517,
applicants for licensing shall be required to submit certification to the board that the
applicant for license renewal as not been ___________. The fee notice sent out for
licensing shall contain this certification. - ANSWER e. convicted of a felony during
the past year
1-23 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. - ANSWER a. True
1-24 The Private Investigator Rules and Regulation authorized by RS 37:3524 must
be adopted by the Board in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and
must be passed by a majority vote of the Louisiana Legislature. - ANSWER b. False
House Commerce Committee, Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and
International Affairs Committee.
1-25 An investigator who has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not
thereafter: - ANSWER d. Both b and c
b. represent another person in the same or a substantially related matter in which
that person's interest are materially adverse to the interests of the former client
unless the former client consents after consultation.
c. use information relating to the representation of the disadvantage of the former
client except when the information derived from independent sources has become
generally known.
1-26 Any licensed private investigator may voluntarily inform the board by mail of a
substance abuse problem without adverse action taken by the board but the private
investigator is subject to the board's recommendation to enter a substance abuse
facility. - ANSWER a. True
1-27 Upon initial contact from a private citizen, a contract must be offered on all
matters by the private investigator. - ANSWER b. False
a contract MAY be offered on all matters
1-28 When a contract is offered by a private investigator to a client, the contract shall
contain: - ANSWER a. schedule of fees to be charged; signature of client; signature
of two witnesses; purpose and scope of investigation.
name, address, phone # of investigative agency and of the private investigator
responsible for the work;
limitations and responsibility of agency and of client;
date agreement was signed; made in duplicate; kept for 3 years
ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM 2 VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH A STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GURANTEED PASS / LATEST UPDATE.
1-1 Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana State Board of
Private Investigator Examiners (LSBPIE) is authorized to issue the following types of
license(s): - ANSWER b. Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
1-2 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. - ANSWER d. a signed written
request setting forth the reasons for the extension request to the executive director.
1-3 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. -
ANSWER b. False
1-4 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? -
ANSWER b. Individual and Agency
1-5 According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only this type of license
holder may conduct work directly for the general public. - ANSWER a. Agency
1-6 An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the
Louisiana State Board of Private Investigators with a copy of their ______ and
____________. - ANSWER c. certificate [and] certification number
1-7 If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the
following requirements: - ANSWER e. Both a and b
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.
1-8 A private investigator must renew his license every _____ and complete _____
hours of continuing education every two years. - ANSWER b. every year; 8 hours
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. - ANSWER a. True
1-10 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 _____. - ANSWER d. maintain and provide upon request of the
journeyman or board, the total number of hours worked each year.
,1-11 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? - ANSWER e. Both a and b
a. Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contender to a felony
charge under the laws of the United States or of any state.
b. Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the P. I. Law.
1-12 The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners is composed of
_______ members. - ANSWER c. Seven members appointed by the governor
1-13 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. - ANSWER b. Four
1-14 ______________ means the chief administrative officer of the board, according
to RS 37:3503. - ANSWER a. Executive Director
1-15 Within _____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the licensee shall
cause the license certification to be posted and to be displayed at all times in a
conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee within the state. - ANSWER
b. 72 hours
1-16 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. - ANSWER e.
30 days
1-17 Under RS 37:3515, the board shall approve all training programs and all
training required by the Louisiana Laws shall be administered by a licensee who: (1)
is approved by the board; (2) meets the requirements of an applicant under RS
37:3507; and (3) _________________. - ANSWER c. has a minimum of three years
supervisory experience with a contract investigator company or propriety investigator
organization.
1-18 Under RS 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. - ANSWER d. 60 days
1-19 If the person or firm to whom a cease and desist order does not cease and
desist the prohibited, activity, conduct or practice prohibited by the Louisiana Private
Investigator laws within _____ days from service of cease and desist order by
certified mail, the board may seek, in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper
venue, a writ of injunction enjoining the person or firm from engaging in the activity,
conduct or practice. - ANSWER a. 2 days
1-20 Any complaint to the board must be: - ANSWER c. made in writing, signed by
the individual making said complaint and include an appropriate means by which to
contact said individual for investigative purposes.
, 1-21 The individual having prima facie responsibility and liability for a branch office is
called the _____ . - ANSWER a. branch manager
1-22 In addition to the requirements for licensing renewal set forth in RS 37:3517,
applicants for licensing shall be required to submit certification to the board that the
applicant for license renewal as not been ___________. The fee notice sent out for
licensing shall contain this certification. - ANSWER e. convicted of a felony during
the past year
1-23 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. - ANSWER a. True
1-24 The Private Investigator Rules and Regulation authorized by RS 37:3524 must
be adopted by the Board in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and
must be passed by a majority vote of the Louisiana Legislature. - ANSWER b. False
House Commerce Committee, Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and
International Affairs Committee.
1-25 An investigator who has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not
thereafter: - ANSWER d. Both b and c
b. represent another person in the same or a substantially related matter in which
that person's interest are materially adverse to the interests of the former client
unless the former client consents after consultation.
c. use information relating to the representation of the disadvantage of the former
client except when the information derived from independent sources has become
generally known.
1-26 Any licensed private investigator may voluntarily inform the board by mail of a
substance abuse problem without adverse action taken by the board but the private
investigator is subject to the board's recommendation to enter a substance abuse
facility. - ANSWER a. True
1-27 Upon initial contact from a private citizen, a contract must be offered on all
matters by the private investigator. - ANSWER b. False
a contract MAY be offered on all matters
1-28 When a contract is offered by a private investigator to a client, the contract shall
contain: - ANSWER a. schedule of fees to be charged; signature of client; signature
of two witnesses; purpose and scope of investigation.
name, address, phone # of investigative agency and of the private investigator
responsible for the work;
limitations and responsibility of agency and of client;
date agreement was signed; made in duplicate; kept for 3 years
