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LSBPIE Test Questions and Correct
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Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, The Louisiana State
Board of Private Investigator Examiners is authorized to issue the
following type of liscenses
Ans: Agency, Journeyman, Individual and Apprentice
Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete
the investigative educational instruction requirements must submit
____________________ of the LSBPIE 30 days prior to the license
renewal date.
Ans: A signed written request setting forth the reasons for the
extension request to the executive director
As part of "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. T or F?
Ans: FALSE
What license types must meet the minimum requirements by statute,
complete the 40 hr training course and pass the exam prior to licensing
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Ans: Individual and Agency
According to the LA PI Law, only this type of license holder may
conduct work directly for the general public
Ans: Agency
An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation,
furnish the LSBPIE with a copy of their ______ and _______.
Ans: Certificate and Certification number
If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet
the following requirements
Ans: Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete 40 our
course and pass exam
AND
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.
A private investigator must renew his license every______ and
complete continuing education every ____ years.
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Ans: year and 2 years
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. T or F?
Ans: TRUE
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: maintain and provide upon request of journeyman or
board, the total number of hours worked each year.
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: Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo
contendere to a felony charge under the laws of the United
States or of any state.
AND
Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under
the P.I. Law
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The LSBPIE is composed of ________ members.
Ans: Seven
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: Four
___________ means the chief administrative officer of the board,
according to R.S. 37:3503
Ans: Executive Director
Within ____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the license
shall cause the license certification to be posted and to be displayed at
al times in a conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee
within the state.
Ans: 72
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
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LSBPIE Test Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, The Louisiana State
Board of Private Investigator Examiners is authorized to issue the
following type of liscenses
Ans: Agency, Journeyman, Individual and Apprentice
Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete
the investigative educational instruction requirements must submit
____________________ of the LSBPIE 30 days prior to the license
renewal date.
Ans: A signed written request setting forth the reasons for the
extension request to the executive director
As part of "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. T or F?
Ans: FALSE
What license types must meet the minimum requirements by statute,
complete the 40 hr training course and pass the exam prior to licensing
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Ans: Individual and Agency
According to the LA PI Law, only this type of license holder may
conduct work directly for the general public
Ans: Agency
An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation,
furnish the LSBPIE with a copy of their ______ and _______.
Ans: Certificate and Certification number
If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet
the following requirements
Ans: Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete 40 our
course and pass exam
AND
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.
A private investigator must renew his license every______ and
complete continuing education every ____ years.
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Ans: year and 2 years
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. T or F?
Ans: TRUE
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: maintain and provide upon request of journeyman or
board, the total number of hours worked each year.
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: Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo
contendere to a felony charge under the laws of the United
States or of any state.
AND
Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under
the P.I. Law
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The LSBPIE is composed of ________ members.
Ans: Seven
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: Four
___________ means the chief administrative officer of the board,
according to R.S. 37:3503
Ans: Executive Director
Within ____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the license
shall cause the license certification to be posted and to be displayed at
al times in a conspicuous place in the principal office of the licensee
within the state.
Ans: 72
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
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