TN PI EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Branch Office - CORRECT ANSWER - any office of an investigation company within the
state other than its principal place of business within the state
Commission - CORRECT ANSWER - the private investigation and polygraph commission
Investigation Company - CORRECT ANSWER - any person who engages in the business
or accepts employment to obtain or furnish information with reference to:
1. crime or wrong doings
2. the identity, habits, conduct, etc. of any person
3. the location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property
4. the cause or responsibility for fires, libel, losses, accidents, damages or injuries to persons or
property
5. the securing of evidence to be used before any court, board, commission, officer, or
investigating committee
Private Investigator - CORRECT ANSWER - any person who performs one or more
services described in the "investigation company" definition
TRUE - CORRECT ANSWER - it is unlawful for any person to act as an investigations
company or PI without first obtaining a license from the commission
PI APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS (62-26-207) - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Must be at
least 21-years of age
2. Be a citizen of the US or a resident alien
3. Not have been declared by the court as incompetent by any reason of mental defect or disease
4. Not be suffering habitual drunkenness or narcotics addiction or dependence
5. Be of good moral character
,6. Pass an examination
How many apprentices can a sponsor have at one time? - CORRECT ANSWER -6
When does the commission provide a renewal application? - CORRECT ANSWER - 60
days before the expiration of the license
FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER - A renewal application CAN be accepted after 30 days
after the expiration date of the license
A licensee shall notify the commission within 30 days for: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. any
change in the qualifying agent identified in the application
2. any material change in info previously furnished to the commission
3. any occurrence that could affect the licensee's right such as criminal charges placed against
any licensee. (30 days to report any criminal charges to the commission)
4. any judgement received for punitive damages against the licensee
FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER - A PI license is transferable and assignable
Revocation of license - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. practiced fraud, deceit, or
misrepresentation
2. knowingly or willfully made a material misstatement in connection with an application for
license or renewal
3. been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor
4. committed any act that would have caused refusal of the license had it been known at the time
of issuance
TRUE - CORRECT ANSWER - A license is subject to expiration and renewal during any
period that it is suspended.
, NO licensed PI or investigation company shall: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. knowingly
make a material misrepresentation in order to obtain employment
2. make unsubstantiated monetary charges to a client for services
3. knowingly make a false report to a client
4. continue an investigation for a client when it is obvious that a successful completion is
unlikely
5. reveal information obtained for a client during an investigation to another individual except as
required by law
Exemptions (SUPER important) -62-26-223 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. public accountant
or agent of such accountant performing duties relating to public accountancy.
2. a governmental officer or employee performing official duties
3. a person engaged exclusively in the business of obtaining info regarding the financial rating or
standing and credit of persons
4. an attorney at law in good standing and licensed to practice law
5. an employee of an attorney who is acting within the scope of the attorney or law form
6. a consultant retained by an attorney or appointed by the courts
7. an insurance company, licensed insurance agent or staff or independent adjuster performing
investigative duties in connection with insurance business
8. private business employee conducting investigations relating to the internal affairs of the
business
9. any indiv. conducting investigations for the repossession of a vehicle
10. individual conducting undercover work
11. any student working as an intern to the public defender's or DA's office who is directly
supervised by an attorney
Continuing Education - CORRECT ANSWER - Must have 12 hours of professional
education every 2 years - at least 1 hour EACH YEAR must be devoted to ethics
Qualifications for a Trainer/Instructor - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. 21 years of age
2. at least 3 years of supervisory experience satisfactory to the commission
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Branch Office - CORRECT ANSWER - any office of an investigation company within the
state other than its principal place of business within the state
Commission - CORRECT ANSWER - the private investigation and polygraph commission
Investigation Company - CORRECT ANSWER - any person who engages in the business
or accepts employment to obtain or furnish information with reference to:
1. crime or wrong doings
2. the identity, habits, conduct, etc. of any person
3. the location, disposition, or recovery of lost or stolen property
4. the cause or responsibility for fires, libel, losses, accidents, damages or injuries to persons or
property
5. the securing of evidence to be used before any court, board, commission, officer, or
investigating committee
Private Investigator - CORRECT ANSWER - any person who performs one or more
services described in the "investigation company" definition
TRUE - CORRECT ANSWER - it is unlawful for any person to act as an investigations
company or PI without first obtaining a license from the commission
PI APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS (62-26-207) - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Must be at
least 21-years of age
2. Be a citizen of the US or a resident alien
3. Not have been declared by the court as incompetent by any reason of mental defect or disease
4. Not be suffering habitual drunkenness or narcotics addiction or dependence
5. Be of good moral character
,6. Pass an examination
How many apprentices can a sponsor have at one time? - CORRECT ANSWER -6
When does the commission provide a renewal application? - CORRECT ANSWER - 60
days before the expiration of the license
FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER - A renewal application CAN be accepted after 30 days
after the expiration date of the license
A licensee shall notify the commission within 30 days for: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. any
change in the qualifying agent identified in the application
2. any material change in info previously furnished to the commission
3. any occurrence that could affect the licensee's right such as criminal charges placed against
any licensee. (30 days to report any criminal charges to the commission)
4. any judgement received for punitive damages against the licensee
FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER - A PI license is transferable and assignable
Revocation of license - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. practiced fraud, deceit, or
misrepresentation
2. knowingly or willfully made a material misstatement in connection with an application for
license or renewal
3. been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor
4. committed any act that would have caused refusal of the license had it been known at the time
of issuance
TRUE - CORRECT ANSWER - A license is subject to expiration and renewal during any
period that it is suspended.
, NO licensed PI or investigation company shall: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. knowingly
make a material misrepresentation in order to obtain employment
2. make unsubstantiated monetary charges to a client for services
3. knowingly make a false report to a client
4. continue an investigation for a client when it is obvious that a successful completion is
unlikely
5. reveal information obtained for a client during an investigation to another individual except as
required by law
Exemptions (SUPER important) -62-26-223 - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. public accountant
or agent of such accountant performing duties relating to public accountancy.
2. a governmental officer or employee performing official duties
3. a person engaged exclusively in the business of obtaining info regarding the financial rating or
standing and credit of persons
4. an attorney at law in good standing and licensed to practice law
5. an employee of an attorney who is acting within the scope of the attorney or law form
6. a consultant retained by an attorney or appointed by the courts
7. an insurance company, licensed insurance agent or staff or independent adjuster performing
investigative duties in connection with insurance business
8. private business employee conducting investigations relating to the internal affairs of the
business
9. any indiv. conducting investigations for the repossession of a vehicle
10. individual conducting undercover work
11. any student working as an intern to the public defender's or DA's office who is directly
supervised by an attorney
Continuing Education - CORRECT ANSWER - Must have 12 hours of professional
education every 2 years - at least 1 hour EACH YEAR must be devoted to ethics
Qualifications for a Trainer/Instructor - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. 21 years of age
2. at least 3 years of supervisory experience satisfactory to the commission
