Ontario Private Investigator Exam
ONTARIO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAM INCLUDES ACCURATE AND
VERIFIED QUESTIONS COVERING SURVEILLANCE TECHNIQUES, REPORT
WRITING, LEGAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS, EVIDENCE HANDLING,
INTERVIEWING SKILLS, AND STATE-SPECIFIC LICENSING LAWS.
Persons in violation of section 2 of the Trespass to Property Act may be arrested with or without
a warrant - ANSWER-without
A person who arrests someone under the authority of the Trespass to Property Act must
contact - ANSWER-the police as soon as possible and deliver the individual to a police officer
What does section 494 of the Criminal Code describe - ANSWER-when it is appropriate for a
member of the public to make an arrest
Any person can make a citizen's arrest without warrant if they witness an - ANSWER-indictable
offence being committed
section 25 of the criminal code allows a private investigator to use as much force as is necessary
as long as they act on - ANSWER-reasonable grounds
section 26 of the criminal code states that individuals who use force are - ANSWER-criminally
responsible for any excess of force
section 27 of the Criminal Code authorizes individuals to use - ANSWER-as much force as
necessary to prevent the commission of an offence for which the perpetrator could be arrested
without a warrant, and which could cause serious injury to a person or damage to property.
During a criminal trial, the Crown Attorney would need to prove - ANSWER-beyond a reasonable
doubt that the accused has committed the offence
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the burden of proof in a civil matter is less than in a - ANSWER-criminal matter
in a civil matter, the obligation is for the plaintiff to prove the accused is guilty on - ANSWER-
balance of probabilities.
The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 regulate - ANSWER-investigative
services and private security industry
Is PSISA federal, provincial or municipal - ANSWER-provincial
Under PSISA loss prevention specialists are considered to be - ANSWER-security guards and do
not require a PI license
What does Section 34 and 40 of the PSISA outline - ANSWER-Rules and standards for PI's day to
day activitys
PI's must carry their license when working, and shall identify themselves when requested by a
member of the public. (True or False) - ANSWER-True
During an undercover investigation, PI's do not have to carry or show their licence. (True or
False) - ANSWER-True
PI's are prohibited from carrying any symbol of authority other than ________________ -
ANSWER-There license
The Code of Conduct states "private investigators must avoid using __________ " - ANSWER-
Excessive force
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What does PIPEDA stand for? - ANSWER-Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act
Is PIPEDA a federal, provincial or municipal - ANSWER-Federal
What does PIPEDA govern? - ANSWER-the collection, use and disclosure of personal information
by organizations engaged in commercial activities
PIPEDA is a consent based statute (True or False) - ANSWER-True
According to PIPEDA, credit check can be conducted only with - ANSWER-the consent of the
subject
Regulation SOR/2001-7 was enacted pursuant to - ANSWER-PIPEDA
What is SOR/2001-7 used for? - ANSWER-it lists publicly available records, such as judicial
records
According to regulation SOR/2001-6 - ANSWER-licened business entites may recieve or disclose
personal information without knowledge or consent of the individual to whom it belongs to
When does SOR/2001-6 come into play - ANSWER-for the purposes of investigating a breach of
an agreement or the contravention of a law if they are a corporation or other body with a
Model Code
FIPPA stands for - ANSWER-Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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ONTARIO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAM INCLUDES ACCURATE AND
VERIFIED QUESTIONS COVERING SURVEILLANCE TECHNIQUES, REPORT
WRITING, LEGAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS, EVIDENCE HANDLING,
INTERVIEWING SKILLS, AND STATE-SPECIFIC LICENSING LAWS.
Persons in violation of section 2 of the Trespass to Property Act may be arrested with or without
a warrant - ANSWER-without
A person who arrests someone under the authority of the Trespass to Property Act must
contact - ANSWER-the police as soon as possible and deliver the individual to a police officer
What does section 494 of the Criminal Code describe - ANSWER-when it is appropriate for a
member of the public to make an arrest
Any person can make a citizen's arrest without warrant if they witness an - ANSWER-indictable
offence being committed
section 25 of the criminal code allows a private investigator to use as much force as is necessary
as long as they act on - ANSWER-reasonable grounds
section 26 of the criminal code states that individuals who use force are - ANSWER-criminally
responsible for any excess of force
section 27 of the Criminal Code authorizes individuals to use - ANSWER-as much force as
necessary to prevent the commission of an offence for which the perpetrator could be arrested
without a warrant, and which could cause serious injury to a person or damage to property.
During a criminal trial, the Crown Attorney would need to prove - ANSWER-beyond a reasonable
doubt that the accused has committed the offence
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the burden of proof in a civil matter is less than in a - ANSWER-criminal matter
in a civil matter, the obligation is for the plaintiff to prove the accused is guilty on - ANSWER-
balance of probabilities.
The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 regulate - ANSWER-investigative
services and private security industry
Is PSISA federal, provincial or municipal - ANSWER-provincial
Under PSISA loss prevention specialists are considered to be - ANSWER-security guards and do
not require a PI license
What does Section 34 and 40 of the PSISA outline - ANSWER-Rules and standards for PI's day to
day activitys
PI's must carry their license when working, and shall identify themselves when requested by a
member of the public. (True or False) - ANSWER-True
During an undercover investigation, PI's do not have to carry or show their licence. (True or
False) - ANSWER-True
PI's are prohibited from carrying any symbol of authority other than ________________ -
ANSWER-There license
The Code of Conduct states "private investigators must avoid using __________ " - ANSWER-
Excessive force
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What does PIPEDA stand for? - ANSWER-Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act
Is PIPEDA a federal, provincial or municipal - ANSWER-Federal
What does PIPEDA govern? - ANSWER-the collection, use and disclosure of personal information
by organizations engaged in commercial activities
PIPEDA is a consent based statute (True or False) - ANSWER-True
According to PIPEDA, credit check can be conducted only with - ANSWER-the consent of the
subject
Regulation SOR/2001-7 was enacted pursuant to - ANSWER-PIPEDA
What is SOR/2001-7 used for? - ANSWER-it lists publicly available records, such as judicial
records
According to regulation SOR/2001-6 - ANSWER-licened business entites may recieve or disclose
personal information without knowledge or consent of the individual to whom it belongs to
When does SOR/2001-6 come into play - ANSWER-for the purposes of investigating a breach of
an agreement or the contravention of a law if they are a corporation or other body with a
Model Code
FIPPA stands for - ANSWER-Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
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