Alabama Private Investigator Exam
ALABAMA 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.
Any person who, with knowledge that a statement is false or with reckless disregard of whether
the statement is false or not, publishes or otherwise disseminates any accusation against a
private citizen, not currently holding or running for public office, which falsely and maliciously
imports the commission by such person of a felony or any other indictable offense involving
moral turpitude shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. What crime is this under Alabama
Law?
Defamation
Conducting surveillance while trespassing in a private place is what offence?
Criminal Surveillance which is a class B misdemeanor
T/F Aggravated criminal surveillance, is criminal surveillance conducted for the purpose of
sexual gratification.
True
If a declarant mistakenly believes a falsification to be immaterial, is this a defense against a
charge of Perjury?
No
T/F Perjury in the 1st degree is a class C felony.
Yes
T/F A person commits the crime of perjury in the second degree when he swears with intent to
mislead a public servant in the performance of his duty and his false statement is material to
the action, proceeding or matter involved. Example - lying to a police officer who is acting in the
performance of his duties.
True, it is a class A misdemeanor
T/F In any prosecution for perjury, except a prosecution based upon inconsistent statements
pursuant to Section 13A-10-104, the falsity of a statement may not be established by the
uncorroborated testimony of a single witness.
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True
T/F A person commits the crime of unsworn falsification to authorities if, with an intent to
mislead a public servant in the performance of his duty, he makes or submits any written
statement, which he does not believe to be true, in an application for pecuniary or other
benefit, or a record or report required by law to be submitted to any governmental agency.
True
Section 17 of the Alabama Private Investigation Act covers what?
Expiration and renewal of license
How long is an Alabama LPI license valid once issued?
2 years
How many days does a renewal of license application have to be submitted prior to expiration of
license?
60 days
T/F Section 22 of the Alabama Private Investigation Act pertains to violations of the act and
consequences.
True
Are many violations of the 34-25b of the APIA class A misdemeanors?
Yes
Does a LPI have a duty to report instances of child neglect and abuse to appropriate authorities?
Yes
Is someone who is part of a company, and involved in an internal investigation within that
company, required to be a LPI?
No
Does an LPI have a continuing professional education requirement to be eligible for license
renewal?
Yes, 8 hours per year or 16 hours over 2 years
Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act
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Law section defines what a private investigator is in the state of Alabama.
How many years of experience as a PI are required to sit on the APIB
Five Years
How many people sit on the APIB and how long are the terms?
8 and the terms are 4 years.
Who appoints members to the APIB
The governor (3), the Lt. Governor (1), the Speaker of the House (1), the AG (1), The state bar
association (1) and the Alabama Private Investigators Association (1)
What level of a criminal offence is it to act as a PI without a license?
A Class A misdemeanor
LPI stands for Licensed Private Investigator (T/F)
T
T/F An LPI has to provide an address to the APIB where his/her records are maintained.
True
APIB is an acronym for Alabama Private Investigations Board (T/F)
T
What is the penalty for making a false statement to the APIB during application?
A fine up to $1000 and assessment of the maximum application fee.
Where can the list of states that have PI reciprocity agreements with Alabama be found?
APIB website
If a friend, who is not a LPI, helps you conduct surveillance, are you in violation of the APIA?
Yes, you are in violation of the Alabama Private Investigation Act.
Unlawfully entering or remaining in a dwelling is what level of offence under 13A-7-4?
Class A Misdemeanor
Criminal Trespass in the first Degree is a class C felony, T/F
False, it is a class A misdemeanor
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ALABAMA 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.
Any person who, with knowledge that a statement is false or with reckless disregard of whether
the statement is false or not, publishes or otherwise disseminates any accusation against a
private citizen, not currently holding or running for public office, which falsely and maliciously
imports the commission by such person of a felony or any other indictable offense involving
moral turpitude shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. What crime is this under Alabama
Law?
Defamation
Conducting surveillance while trespassing in a private place is what offence?
Criminal Surveillance which is a class B misdemeanor
T/F Aggravated criminal surveillance, is criminal surveillance conducted for the purpose of
sexual gratification.
True
If a declarant mistakenly believes a falsification to be immaterial, is this a defense against a
charge of Perjury?
No
T/F Perjury in the 1st degree is a class C felony.
Yes
T/F A person commits the crime of perjury in the second degree when he swears with intent to
mislead a public servant in the performance of his duty and his false statement is material to
the action, proceeding or matter involved. Example - lying to a police officer who is acting in the
performance of his duties.
True, it is a class A misdemeanor
T/F In any prosecution for perjury, except a prosecution based upon inconsistent statements
pursuant to Section 13A-10-104, the falsity of a statement may not be established by the
uncorroborated testimony of a single witness.
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True
T/F A person commits the crime of unsworn falsification to authorities if, with an intent to
mislead a public servant in the performance of his duty, he makes or submits any written
statement, which he does not believe to be true, in an application for pecuniary or other
benefit, or a record or report required by law to be submitted to any governmental agency.
True
Section 17 of the Alabama Private Investigation Act covers what?
Expiration and renewal of license
How long is an Alabama LPI license valid once issued?
2 years
How many days does a renewal of license application have to be submitted prior to expiration of
license?
60 days
T/F Section 22 of the Alabama Private Investigation Act pertains to violations of the act and
consequences.
True
Are many violations of the 34-25b of the APIA class A misdemeanors?
Yes
Does a LPI have a duty to report instances of child neglect and abuse to appropriate authorities?
Yes
Is someone who is part of a company, and involved in an internal investigation within that
company, required to be a LPI?
No
Does an LPI have a continuing professional education requirement to be eligible for license
renewal?
Yes, 8 hours per year or 16 hours over 2 years
Alabama Private Investigation Regulatory Act
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, Alabama Private Investigator Exam
Law section defines what a private investigator is in the state of Alabama.
How many years of experience as a PI are required to sit on the APIB
Five Years
How many people sit on the APIB and how long are the terms?
8 and the terms are 4 years.
Who appoints members to the APIB
The governor (3), the Lt. Governor (1), the Speaker of the House (1), the AG (1), The state bar
association (1) and the Alabama Private Investigators Association (1)
What level of a criminal offence is it to act as a PI without a license?
A Class A misdemeanor
LPI stands for Licensed Private Investigator (T/F)
T
T/F An LPI has to provide an address to the APIB where his/her records are maintained.
True
APIB is an acronym for Alabama Private Investigations Board (T/F)
T
What is the penalty for making a false statement to the APIB during application?
A fine up to $1000 and assessment of the maximum application fee.
Where can the list of states that have PI reciprocity agreements with Alabama be found?
APIB website
If a friend, who is not a LPI, helps you conduct surveillance, are you in violation of the APIA?
Yes, you are in violation of the Alabama Private Investigation Act.
Unlawfully entering or remaining in a dwelling is what level of offence under 13A-7-4?
Class A Misdemeanor
Criminal Trespass in the first Degree is a class C felony, T/F
False, it is a class A misdemeanor
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