LOUISIANA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSING EXAM
2025/2026 / ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM 2 VERSIONS
WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH A
STUDY GUIDE
Question 1
Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator
Examiners (LSBPIE) is authorized to issue which types of license(s)?
A) Trainee, Independent, Corporate, Senior
B) Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
C) Provisional, Licensed, Certified, Master
D) Associate, Sole Proprietor, Partnership, Corporation
E) Cadet, Investigator, Firm, Expert
Correct Answer: B) Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
Rationale: The LSBPIE issues specific categories of licenses that define the scope and
level of practice within the private investigative industry in Louisiana.
Question 2
Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete investigative educational
instruction requirements must submit what to the LSBPIE 30 days prior to the license renewal
date?
A) A verbal request to the board secretary.
B) An email to the executive director.
C) A form provided on the LSBPIE website.
D) A signed written request setting forth the reasons for the extension request to the
executive director.
E) A formal petition to the board members.
,Correct Answer: D) a signed written request setting forth the reasons for the
extension request to the executive director.
Rationale: Specific procedural requirements, including a written and signed request
with stated reasons, are necessary for official extension requests to be considered
by the LSBPIE's executive director.
Question 3
As part of a "pre-text," a licensed private investigator who is working for defense counsel may
contact and interview opposing parties (plaintiffs) who are represented by an attorney in a
pending litigation without consent from the plaintiff's attorney.
A) True
B) False
C) Only if the investigator has court approval.
D) Only if the plaintiff initiates contact.
E) Only if the investigator notifies the LSBPIE first.
Correct Answer: B) False
Rationale: Ethical and legal guidelines, particularly rules of professional conduct for
attorneys (which extend to their agents like private investigators), prohibit
contacting a represented party without the consent of their attorney.
Question 4
Which license types listed below must meet the minimum requirements by statute, complete
the 40-hour training course, and pass the exam prior to licensing?
A) Apprentice and Journeyman
B) Individual and Agency
,C) Apprentice and Agency
D) Individual and Journeyman
E) All license types
Correct Answer: B) Individual and Agency
Rationale: These license types typically require initial foundational training and
demonstrated competence through an exam, reflecting a higher level of direct
responsibility.
Question 5
According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only this type of license holder may
conduct work directly for the general public.
A) Agency
B) Individual
C) Journeyman
D) Apprentice
E) Provisional
Correct Answer: A) Agency
Rationale: An agency license holder is authorized to operate a business and offer
investigative services directly to the public, while other license types (e.g.,
individual, journeyman, apprentice) typically work under an agency.
Question 6
An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the Louisiana State
Board of Private Investigators with a copy of their ______ and ____________.
A) Application [and] fee
, B) Experience [and] references
C) Certificate [and] certification number
D) Resume [and] business license
E) Training records [and] professional ID
Correct Answer: C) certificate [and] certification number
Rationale: To prevent misrepresentation, any advertised certifications must be
verifiable by the LSBPIE through official documentation and identification
numbers.
Question 7
If an applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the following
requirements:
A) Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete the 40-hour course and pass exam.
B) Must have three years of investigative experience within the last ten years either working as
a private investigator or in an investigative capacity, and satisfies all other requirements for
licensing.
C) Only needs to demonstrate financial solvency.
D) Only needs a high school diploma.
E) Both a and b.
Correct Answer: E) Both a and b
Rationale: An agency license typically requires both the foundational licensing
requirements (training, exam) and a demonstration of substantial practical
experience to ensure competent leadership.
2025/2026 / ACCURATE CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM 2 VERSIONS
WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH A
STUDY GUIDE
Question 1
Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator
Examiners (LSBPIE) is authorized to issue which types of license(s)?
A) Trainee, Independent, Corporate, Senior
B) Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
C) Provisional, Licensed, Certified, Master
D) Associate, Sole Proprietor, Partnership, Corporation
E) Cadet, Investigator, Firm, Expert
Correct Answer: B) Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
Rationale: The LSBPIE issues specific categories of licenses that define the scope and
level of practice within the private investigative industry in Louisiana.
Question 2
Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete investigative educational
instruction requirements must submit what to the LSBPIE 30 days prior to the license renewal
date?
A) A verbal request to the board secretary.
B) An email to the executive director.
C) A form provided on the LSBPIE website.
D) A signed written request setting forth the reasons for the extension request to the
executive director.
E) A formal petition to the board members.
,Correct Answer: D) a signed written request setting forth the reasons for the
extension request to the executive director.
Rationale: Specific procedural requirements, including a written and signed request
with stated reasons, are necessary for official extension requests to be considered
by the LSBPIE's executive director.
Question 3
As part of a "pre-text," a licensed private investigator who is working for defense counsel may
contact and interview opposing parties (plaintiffs) who are represented by an attorney in a
pending litigation without consent from the plaintiff's attorney.
A) True
B) False
C) Only if the investigator has court approval.
D) Only if the plaintiff initiates contact.
E) Only if the investigator notifies the LSBPIE first.
Correct Answer: B) False
Rationale: Ethical and legal guidelines, particularly rules of professional conduct for
attorneys (which extend to their agents like private investigators), prohibit
contacting a represented party without the consent of their attorney.
Question 4
Which license types listed below must meet the minimum requirements by statute, complete
the 40-hour training course, and pass the exam prior to licensing?
A) Apprentice and Journeyman
B) Individual and Agency
,C) Apprentice and Agency
D) Individual and Journeyman
E) All license types
Correct Answer: B) Individual and Agency
Rationale: These license types typically require initial foundational training and
demonstrated competence through an exam, reflecting a higher level of direct
responsibility.
Question 5
According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only this type of license holder may
conduct work directly for the general public.
A) Agency
B) Individual
C) Journeyman
D) Apprentice
E) Provisional
Correct Answer: A) Agency
Rationale: An agency license holder is authorized to operate a business and offer
investigative services directly to the public, while other license types (e.g.,
individual, journeyman, apprentice) typically work under an agency.
Question 6
An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the Louisiana State
Board of Private Investigators with a copy of their ______ and ____________.
A) Application [and] fee
, B) Experience [and] references
C) Certificate [and] certification number
D) Resume [and] business license
E) Training records [and] professional ID
Correct Answer: C) certificate [and] certification number
Rationale: To prevent misrepresentation, any advertised certifications must be
verifiable by the LSBPIE through official documentation and identification
numbers.
Question 7
If an applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the following
requirements:
A) Minimum qualifications of licensing, complete the 40-hour course and pass exam.
B) Must have three years of investigative experience within the last ten years either working as
a private investigator or in an investigative capacity, and satisfies all other requirements for
licensing.
C) Only needs to demonstrate financial solvency.
D) Only needs a high school diploma.
E) Both a and b.
Correct Answer: E) Both a and b
Rationale: An agency license typically requires both the foundational licensing
requirements (training, exam) and a demonstration of substantial practical
experience to ensure competent leadership.
