TN Private Investigator Exam Test Questions and Revised
Solutions – Updated 2025/2026
1. Branch Office: any oflce of an investigation company within the state other than its principal place of business within the
state
2. Commission: the private investigation and polygraph commission
3. Investigation Company: any person who engages in the business or accepts employment to obtain or furnish
information with reference to:
1. crime or wrong doings
2. the identity, habits, conduct, etc. of any person
3. the location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property
4. the cause or responsibility for fires, libel, losses, accidents, damages or injuries to persons or property
5. the securing of evidence to be used before any court, board, commission, oflcer, or investigating committee
4. Private Investigator: any person who performs one or more services described in the "investigation company"
definition
5. TRUE: it is unlawful for any person to act as an investigations company or PI without first obtaining a license from the
commission
6. PI APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS (62-26-207): 1. Must be at least 21-years of age
2. Be a citizen of the US or a resident alien
3. Not have been declared by the court as incompetent by any reason of mental defect or disease
4. Not be suttering habitual drunḳenness or narcotics addiction or dependence
5. Be of good moral character
,6. Pass an examination
7. How many apprentices can a sponsor have at one time?: 6
8. When does the commission provide a renewal application?: 60 days before the
expiration of the license
9. FALSE: A renewal application CAN be accepted after 30 days after the expiration date of the license
10. A licensee shall notify the commission within 30 days for:: 1. any change in the
qualifying agent identified in the application
2. any material change in info previously furnished to the commission
3. any occurrence that could attect the licensee's right such as criminal charges placed against any licensee. (30 days to report
any criminal charges to the commission)
4. any judgement received for punitive damages against the licensee
11. FALSE: A PI license is transferable and assignable
, 12. Revocation of license: 1. practiced fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation
2. ḳnowingly or willfully made a material misstatement in connection with an application for license or renewal
3. been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor
4. committed any act that would have caused refusal of the license had it been ḳnown at the time of issuance
13. TRUE: A license is subject to expiration and renewal during any period that it is suspended.
14. NO licensed PI or investigation company shall:: 1. ḳnowingly maḳe a material misrepresen- tation in
order to obtain employment
2. maḳe unsubstantiated monetary charges to a client for services
3. ḳnowingly maḳe a false report to a client
4. continue an investigation for a client when it is obvious that a successful completion is unliḳely
5. reveal information obtained for a client during an investigation to another individual except as required by law
15. Exemptions (SUPER important) -62-26-223: 1. public accountant or agent of such accountant
performing duties relating to public accountancy.
2. a governmental oflcer or employee performing oflcial duties
3. a person engaged exclusively in the business of obtaining info regarding the financial rating or standing and credit of
persons
4. an attorney at law in good standing and licensed to practice law
5. an employee of an attorney who is acting within the scope of the attorney or law form
6. a consultant retained by an attorney or appointed by the courts
7. an insurance company, licensed insurance agent or statt or independent adjuster performing investigative duties in connection
with insurance business
8. private business employee conducting investigations relating to the internal attairs of the business
9. any indiv. conducting investigations for the repossession of a vehicle
10. individual conducting undercover worḳ
Solutions – Updated 2025/2026
1. Branch Office: any oflce of an investigation company within the state other than its principal place of business within the
state
2. Commission: the private investigation and polygraph commission
3. Investigation Company: any person who engages in the business or accepts employment to obtain or furnish
information with reference to:
1. crime or wrong doings
2. the identity, habits, conduct, etc. of any person
3. the location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property
4. the cause or responsibility for fires, libel, losses, accidents, damages or injuries to persons or property
5. the securing of evidence to be used before any court, board, commission, oflcer, or investigating committee
4. Private Investigator: any person who performs one or more services described in the "investigation company"
definition
5. TRUE: it is unlawful for any person to act as an investigations company or PI without first obtaining a license from the
commission
6. PI APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS (62-26-207): 1. Must be at least 21-years of age
2. Be a citizen of the US or a resident alien
3. Not have been declared by the court as incompetent by any reason of mental defect or disease
4. Not be suttering habitual drunḳenness or narcotics addiction or dependence
5. Be of good moral character
,6. Pass an examination
7. How many apprentices can a sponsor have at one time?: 6
8. When does the commission provide a renewal application?: 60 days before the
expiration of the license
9. FALSE: A renewal application CAN be accepted after 30 days after the expiration date of the license
10. A licensee shall notify the commission within 30 days for:: 1. any change in the
qualifying agent identified in the application
2. any material change in info previously furnished to the commission
3. any occurrence that could attect the licensee's right such as criminal charges placed against any licensee. (30 days to report
any criminal charges to the commission)
4. any judgement received for punitive damages against the licensee
11. FALSE: A PI license is transferable and assignable
, 12. Revocation of license: 1. practiced fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation
2. ḳnowingly or willfully made a material misstatement in connection with an application for license or renewal
3. been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor
4. committed any act that would have caused refusal of the license had it been ḳnown at the time of issuance
13. TRUE: A license is subject to expiration and renewal during any period that it is suspended.
14. NO licensed PI or investigation company shall:: 1. ḳnowingly maḳe a material misrepresen- tation in
order to obtain employment
2. maḳe unsubstantiated monetary charges to a client for services
3. ḳnowingly maḳe a false report to a client
4. continue an investigation for a client when it is obvious that a successful completion is unliḳely
5. reveal information obtained for a client during an investigation to another individual except as required by law
15. Exemptions (SUPER important) -62-26-223: 1. public accountant or agent of such accountant
performing duties relating to public accountancy.
2. a governmental oflcer or employee performing oflcial duties
3. a person engaged exclusively in the business of obtaining info regarding the financial rating or standing and credit of
persons
4. an attorney at law in good standing and licensed to practice law
5. an employee of an attorney who is acting within the scope of the attorney or law form
6. a consultant retained by an attorney or appointed by the courts
7. an insurance company, licensed insurance agent or statt or independent adjuster performing investigative duties in connection
with insurance business
8. private business employee conducting investigations relating to the internal attairs of the business
9. any indiv. conducting investigations for the repossession of a vehicle
10. individual conducting undercover worḳ
