ONTARIO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSING
ONTARIO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAMS 1, 2 & 3 (3 VERSIONS) LATEST
2026/2027 EACH EXAM CONTAINS REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A | ONTARIO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSE EXAM
2026/2027 (BRAND NEW!!)
A+
Intermediate Licensing Level — Application & Analysis
A+ QUESTIONS 5 SECTIONS 100%
VERIFIED ALIGNED RATIONALES
CATEGORIES
■ 1. PSISA, Licensing & Code of Conduct
■ 2. Privacy Law, Evidence & Provincial Statutes
■ 3. Criminal & Civil Law, Arrest & Use of Force
■ 4. Investigative Techniques, Surveillance & Evidence Handling
■ 5. Ethics, Communication, Self-Management & Professional Practice
STUVIAACTUALEXAM
Original practice content aligned to the Ontario Ministry of Solicitor General Private Investigator Training Syllabus.
Passing score 80% · 1 mark per question · Application/Analysis level
, SECTION 1 — PSISA, Licensing & Code of Conduct
Q1.
A newly licensed private investigator is offered a contract that would require working as both a security guard and a private investigator on the
same shift for the same client. Under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005, what is the correct position?
A. The Act places no restrictions on simultaneous performance of both roles
B. Dual-licensed individuals may freely switch between roles within a single shift without restriction
C. Only the security-guard duties may be performed; investigative work is prohibited once a dual licence is held
D. The investigator may hold both licences but cannot perform both roles at the same time for the same employer or client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The PSISA permits an individual to hold both a security-guard and a private-investigator licence, but the person cannot act in both capacities at the
same time. This prevents conflicts of role and role confusion.
Q2.
During a routine compliance check, the Registrar determines that a private investigator has failed to carry the required identification while on
duty. What is a possible consequence under the PSISA?
A. No action can be taken because identification is only recommended, not mandatory
B. The Registrar may issue an administrative penalty, suspend or revoke the licence, or take other enforcement action authorized by the Act
C. The only available remedy is a written warning that cannot lead to further sanctions
D. Criminal charges must be laid before any administrative action is possible
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PSISA and its regulations require licensed private investigators to carry and produce identification when requested. Failure can result in
administrative penalties, licence suspension or revocation.
Q3.
A private investigator receives a complaint from a member of the public alleging unprofessional conduct during an interview. The investigator
believes the complaint is unfounded. What is the investigator's primary obligation under the Code of Conduct?
A. Cooperate fully with any investigation conducted by the Registrar and refrain from any conduct that could be seen as obstructing the process
B. Ignore the complaint because only the client can file a valid complaint
C. Immediately sue the complainant for defamation before any official process begins
D. Destroy all notes related to the interview to protect confidentiality
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Code of Conduct and the PSISA require licensees to cooperate with the Registrar's investigations. Destroying records or ignoring the process can
itself constitute a breach.
Q4.
An individual wants to begin working as a private investigator in Ontario next month. The person has completed the mandatory 50-hour
training program but has not yet written the ministry test. Can the person legally accept paid investigative work?
A. No; a valid private-investigator licence issued after successful completion of both training and the ministry test is required before performing
licensed activities for pay
B. Yes, provided the employer is a licensed agency and the person is supervised
C. Yes, for a maximum of 30 days while waiting for the test results
D. Yes, if the person carries a copy of the training completion certificate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The PSISA prohibits any person from acting as a private investigator for remuneration unless that person holds a valid licence. Training alone is
insufficient; the ministry test and licence issuance are mandatory.
Q5.
A licensed private investigator is asked by a client to obtain a subject's confidential medical records without the subject's knowledge or
consent. How should the investigator respond?
A. Obtain the records only if the client provides a written indemnity
B. Agree and use a pretext to acquire the records because the client has paid for the service
C. Refuse the request because obtaining personal health information without lawful authority or consent violates privacy legislation and the Code of
Conduct
D. Subpoena the records using the investigator's own authority under the PSISA
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Private investigators have no special power to compel production of medical records. Doing so without consent or legal authority breaches privacy
principles and the PSISA Code of Conduct.
STUVIAACTUALEXAM Page 1 of 11 Ontario PI 2026/2027
ONTARIO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAMS 1, 2 & 3 (3 VERSIONS) LATEST
2026/2027 EACH EXAM CONTAINS REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A | ONTARIO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSE EXAM
2026/2027 (BRAND NEW!!)
A+
Intermediate Licensing Level — Application & Analysis
A+ QUESTIONS 5 SECTIONS 100%
VERIFIED ALIGNED RATIONALES
CATEGORIES
■ 1. PSISA, Licensing & Code of Conduct
■ 2. Privacy Law, Evidence & Provincial Statutes
■ 3. Criminal & Civil Law, Arrest & Use of Force
■ 4. Investigative Techniques, Surveillance & Evidence Handling
■ 5. Ethics, Communication, Self-Management & Professional Practice
STUVIAACTUALEXAM
Original practice content aligned to the Ontario Ministry of Solicitor General Private Investigator Training Syllabus.
Passing score 80% · 1 mark per question · Application/Analysis level
, SECTION 1 — PSISA, Licensing & Code of Conduct
Q1.
A newly licensed private investigator is offered a contract that would require working as both a security guard and a private investigator on the
same shift for the same client. Under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005, what is the correct position?
A. The Act places no restrictions on simultaneous performance of both roles
B. Dual-licensed individuals may freely switch between roles within a single shift without restriction
C. Only the security-guard duties may be performed; investigative work is prohibited once a dual licence is held
D. The investigator may hold both licences but cannot perform both roles at the same time for the same employer or client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The PSISA permits an individual to hold both a security-guard and a private-investigator licence, but the person cannot act in both capacities at the
same time. This prevents conflicts of role and role confusion.
Q2.
During a routine compliance check, the Registrar determines that a private investigator has failed to carry the required identification while on
duty. What is a possible consequence under the PSISA?
A. No action can be taken because identification is only recommended, not mandatory
B. The Registrar may issue an administrative penalty, suspend or revoke the licence, or take other enforcement action authorized by the Act
C. The only available remedy is a written warning that cannot lead to further sanctions
D. Criminal charges must be laid before any administrative action is possible
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The PSISA and its regulations require licensed private investigators to carry and produce identification when requested. Failure can result in
administrative penalties, licence suspension or revocation.
Q3.
A private investigator receives a complaint from a member of the public alleging unprofessional conduct during an interview. The investigator
believes the complaint is unfounded. What is the investigator's primary obligation under the Code of Conduct?
A. Cooperate fully with any investigation conducted by the Registrar and refrain from any conduct that could be seen as obstructing the process
B. Ignore the complaint because only the client can file a valid complaint
C. Immediately sue the complainant for defamation before any official process begins
D. Destroy all notes related to the interview to protect confidentiality
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Code of Conduct and the PSISA require licensees to cooperate with the Registrar's investigations. Destroying records or ignoring the process can
itself constitute a breach.
Q4.
An individual wants to begin working as a private investigator in Ontario next month. The person has completed the mandatory 50-hour
training program but has not yet written the ministry test. Can the person legally accept paid investigative work?
A. No; a valid private-investigator licence issued after successful completion of both training and the ministry test is required before performing
licensed activities for pay
B. Yes, provided the employer is a licensed agency and the person is supervised
C. Yes, for a maximum of 30 days while waiting for the test results
D. Yes, if the person carries a copy of the training completion certificate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The PSISA prohibits any person from acting as a private investigator for remuneration unless that person holds a valid licence. Training alone is
insufficient; the ministry test and licence issuance are mandatory.
Q5.
A licensed private investigator is asked by a client to obtain a subject's confidential medical records without the subject's knowledge or
consent. How should the investigator respond?
A. Obtain the records only if the client provides a written indemnity
B. Agree and use a pretext to acquire the records because the client has paid for the service
C. Refuse the request because obtaining personal health information without lawful authority or consent violates privacy legislation and the Code of
Conduct
D. Subpoena the records using the investigator's own authority under the PSISA
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Private investigators have no special power to compel production of medical records. Doing so without consent or legal authority breaches privacy
principles and the PSISA Code of Conduct.
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