Ontario Private Investigator Exam Newest
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What are the licensing requirements for a private investigator? (4) - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Have a clean criminal record
2. Be 18 years of age or older
3. Entitled to work in Canada
4. Successfully completed training and testing as prescribed
When could a licensee be denied a license or have their license revoked? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fee nonpayment, past conduct suggests that license will
not be honoured, no reasonable expectation of responsibility, contravention of
the Act/regulations/terms and conditions of license, conviction of offence, or the
holding of a license would be prejudicial to public interest.
Who is responsible for issuing, amending, suspending, or cancelling a license? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Registrar.
What can the Registrar do if they have received a complaint or have the grounds
to believe a licensee is acting in bad faith? - CORRECT ANSWER-They have the
,power to investigate under the Act and in general delivery of services; including
inspection of business offices and search warrants as obtained by court order.
When can you stop a Registrar from investigating? - CORRECT ANSWER-You
can't, doing so is an offence under the Act and the Registrar may apply to the
court for remedies to prevent further/continued violations.
What does the Act specifically prohibit licensees from doing? (5) - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Representing themselves as police officers or in connection with a
police service
2. Refer to government licensing or bonding in any advertisement
3. Use a name other than the one they are licensed
4. Use the term "detective" in their representation
5. Allow other persons to use their license
What does the Act mandate for licensees? (5) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Wear a
uniform approved by the Registrar
2. Carry and present their license to anyone making a request
3. Comply with any terms and conditions of license
4. Be over 18
5. Return the license when it has expired or is terminated/suspended/cancelled
, 6. Report any incident involving use of force or unusual intervention to the
Registrar
The legislation governing the private investigator profession is known as? -
CORRECT ANSWER-PSISA - Private Security and Investigative Services Act
(2005)
What are three general types of cases that a private investigator will take on? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Investigation following an incident, into a suspicion or
allegation of misconduct, or suspicion or allegation of breach of compliance.
What are the ethical requirements of a private investigator? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To conduct yourself in a lawful, transparent, professional manner and
free of judgement, bias, or personal motivations.
What may be the goal(s) of an investigation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Collection
of evidence for larger action, amalgamation of data/info, assistance with
compliance and resolution, or mitigation of future risk/incidents.
What 8 criteria should be included in investigative plans? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Determining the goal/objective
2. Clarifying the scope and any potential hinderances
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed
Answers Already Graded A+
What are the licensing requirements for a private investigator? (4) - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Have a clean criminal record
2. Be 18 years of age or older
3. Entitled to work in Canada
4. Successfully completed training and testing as prescribed
When could a licensee be denied a license or have their license revoked? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fee nonpayment, past conduct suggests that license will
not be honoured, no reasonable expectation of responsibility, contravention of
the Act/regulations/terms and conditions of license, conviction of offence, or the
holding of a license would be prejudicial to public interest.
Who is responsible for issuing, amending, suspending, or cancelling a license? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Registrar.
What can the Registrar do if they have received a complaint or have the grounds
to believe a licensee is acting in bad faith? - CORRECT ANSWER-They have the
,power to investigate under the Act and in general delivery of services; including
inspection of business offices and search warrants as obtained by court order.
When can you stop a Registrar from investigating? - CORRECT ANSWER-You
can't, doing so is an offence under the Act and the Registrar may apply to the
court for remedies to prevent further/continued violations.
What does the Act specifically prohibit licensees from doing? (5) - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Representing themselves as police officers or in connection with a
police service
2. Refer to government licensing or bonding in any advertisement
3. Use a name other than the one they are licensed
4. Use the term "detective" in their representation
5. Allow other persons to use their license
What does the Act mandate for licensees? (5) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Wear a
uniform approved by the Registrar
2. Carry and present their license to anyone making a request
3. Comply with any terms and conditions of license
4. Be over 18
5. Return the license when it has expired or is terminated/suspended/cancelled
, 6. Report any incident involving use of force or unusual intervention to the
Registrar
The legislation governing the private investigator profession is known as? -
CORRECT ANSWER-PSISA - Private Security and Investigative Services Act
(2005)
What are three general types of cases that a private investigator will take on? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Investigation following an incident, into a suspicion or
allegation of misconduct, or suspicion or allegation of breach of compliance.
What are the ethical requirements of a private investigator? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To conduct yourself in a lawful, transparent, professional manner and
free of judgement, bias, or personal motivations.
What may be the goal(s) of an investigation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Collection
of evidence for larger action, amalgamation of data/info, assistance with
compliance and resolution, or mitigation of future risk/incidents.
What 8 criteria should be included in investigative plans? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Determining the goal/objective
2. Clarifying the scope and any potential hinderances
