TN PI EXAM CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS|| 2025 LATEST UPDATE
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
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
Common routes leading to PI work - ANSWER 1. Insurance adjuster - doing
investigative work for an insurance adjuster provides good background for the insurance
side of PI work
2. Military intelligence - time spent in uniform can lead you directly to PI work
3. On-the-job training - working for another PI agency
Skills and experience - ANSWER 1. experience in digital photography -> SLR and video
2. knowledge of computer programs -> Word, Excel, and Apple operating systems
3. excellent keyboarding skills
4. knowledge or internet search engines
5. knowledge or local and county courthouses
Privacy general Rule - ANSWER if the activity can be seen from a public place, the
subject does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy (fourth amendment )
Cameras are a PI's best friend - ANSWER 1. provide a visual of the subject
2. documenting injuries
3. providing evidence of an affair or suspicious behavior
4. documenting crime scenes and locations
ANSWERS|| 2025 LATEST UPDATE
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
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
Common routes leading to PI work - ANSWER 1. Insurance adjuster - doing
investigative work for an insurance adjuster provides good background for the insurance
side of PI work
2. Military intelligence - time spent in uniform can lead you directly to PI work
3. On-the-job training - working for another PI agency
Skills and experience - ANSWER 1. experience in digital photography -> SLR and video
2. knowledge of computer programs -> Word, Excel, and Apple operating systems
3. excellent keyboarding skills
4. knowledge or internet search engines
5. knowledge or local and county courthouses
Privacy general Rule - ANSWER if the activity can be seen from a public place, the
subject does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy (fourth amendment )
Cameras are a PI's best friend - ANSWER 1. provide a visual of the subject
2. documenting injuries
3. providing evidence of an affair or suspicious behavior
4. documenting crime scenes and locations
