ONTARIO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAM 2026
FINAL REVIEW PACK COMPLETE QUESTION
SET AND CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ 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
FINAL REVIEW PACK COMPLETE QUESTION
SET AND CORE CONCEPT SUMMARY
◉ 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
