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Branch Office - Answer✔any office of an investigation company within the state other than its
principal place of business within the state
Commission - Answer✔the private investigation and polygraph commission
Investigation Company - 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 - Answer✔any person who performs one or more services described in the
"investigation company" definition
TRUE - 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) - 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
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How many apprentices can a sponsor have at one time? - Answer✔6
When does the commission provide a renewal application? - Answer✔60 days before the
expiration of the license
FALSE - 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: - 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 - Answer✔A PI license is transferable and assignable
Revocation of license - 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 - Answer✔A license is subject to expiration and renewal during any period that it is
suspended.
NO licensed PI or investigation company shall: - 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 - Answer✔1. public accountant or agent of such
accountant performing duties relating to public accountancy.
2. a governmental officer or employee performing official duties
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TN PI Exam Questions And Answers |Latest
2025 | Guaranteed Pass
Branch Office - Answer✔any office of an investigation company within the state other than its
principal place of business within the state
Commission - Answer✔the private investigation and polygraph commission
Investigation Company - 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 - Answer✔any person who performs one or more services described in the
"investigation company" definition
TRUE - 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) - 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
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How many apprentices can a sponsor have at one time? - Answer✔6
When does the commission provide a renewal application? - Answer✔60 days before the
expiration of the license
FALSE - 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: - 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 - Answer✔A PI license is transferable and assignable
Revocation of license - 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 - Answer✔A license is subject to expiration and renewal during any period that it is
suspended.
NO licensed PI or investigation company shall: - 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 - Answer✔1. public accountant or agent of such
accountant performing duties relating to public accountancy.
2. a governmental officer or employee performing official duties
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