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LOUISIANA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
LICENSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
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): Ans: 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.
Ans: 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. Ans: 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? Ans: 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. Ans: 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 ____________. Ans: c. certificate [and] certification
number
1-7 If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet
the following requirements: Ans: e. Both a and b
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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. Ans: 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. Ans: 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 _____. Ans: 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? Ans: 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. Ans: 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. Ans: b. Four
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1-14 ______________ means the chief administrative officer of the
board, according to RS 37:3503. Ans: 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. Ans: 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. Ans: 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) _________________. Ans:
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. Ans: 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. Ans: a. 2 days
1-20 Any complaint to the board must be: Ans: 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 _____ . Ans: a. branch manager
LOUISIANA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR
LICENSING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
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): Ans: 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.
Ans: 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. Ans: 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? Ans: 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. Ans: 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 ____________. Ans: c. certificate [and] certification
number
1-7 If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet
the following requirements: Ans: e. Both a and b
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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. Ans: 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. Ans: 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 _____. Ans: 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? Ans: 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. Ans: 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. Ans: b. Four
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1-14 ______________ means the chief administrative officer of the
board, according to RS 37:3503. Ans: 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. Ans: 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. Ans: 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) _________________. Ans:
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. Ans: 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. Ans: a. 2 days
1-20 Any complaint to the board must be: Ans: 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 _____ . Ans: a. branch manager
