LOUISIANA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSING EXAM 2025/2026 / ACCURATE
CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM 2 VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH A STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GURANTEED
PASS / LATEST UPDATE.
1-1 Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana State Board of Private
Investigator Examiners (LSBPIE) is authorized to issue the following types of license(s):
- ANSWER/b. Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
1-2 Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete investigative
educational instruction requirements must submit________ of the LSBPIE 30 days prior
to the license renewal date. - ANSWER/d. a signed written request setting forth the
reasons for the extension request to the executive director.
1-3 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. -
ANSWER/b. False
1-4 What license types listed below must meet the minimum requirements by statute,
complete the 40 hour training course and pass the exam prior to licensing? -
ANSWER/b. Individual and Agency
1-5 According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only this type of license holder
may conduct work directly for the general public. - ANSWER/a. Agency
1-6 An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the
Louisiana State Board of Private Investigators with a copy of their ______ and
____________. - ANSWER/c. certificate [and] certification number
1-7 If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the following
requirements: - ANSWER/e. Both a and b
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.
1-8 A private investigator must renew his license every _____ and complete _____
hours of continuing education every two years. - ANSWER/b. every year; 8 hours
When advertising years of experience in the private investigative industry, the ad must
indicate if it is a total number of years for one certain investigator or a combined total of
all investigators. - ANSWER/a. True
,1-10 Each agency employing the services of a journeyman shall supervise the activities
of the Journeyman in the same manner as an apprentice or individual license holder
and _____. - ANSWER/d. maintain and provide upon request of the journeyman or
board, the total number of hours worked each year.
1-11 The board may refuse to issue or may suspend, revoke or impose a probationary
period on any license issued by LSBPIE for good cause shown which shall include the
following? - ANSWER/e. Both a and b
a. Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contender to a felony charge
under the laws of the United States or of any state.
b. Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the P. I. Law.
1-12 The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners is composed of
_______ members. - ANSWER/c. Seven members appointed by the governor
1-13 When the LSBPIE board meets, _____ members constitute a quorum for all
purposes including the granting or issuance of licenses and the rulemaking and
adjudicative functions of the board. - ANSWER/b. Four
1-14 ______________ means the chief administrative officer of the board, according to
RS 37:3503. - ANSWER/a. Executive Director
1-15 Within _____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the licensee shall cause
the license certification to be posted and to be displayed at all times in a conspicuous
place in the principal office of the licensee within the state. - ANSWER/b. 72 hours
1-16 The licensee shall notify the board within _____ days of any changes in its officers,
directors, or material change in information previously furnished or required to be
furnished to the board, or of any occurrence which could reasonably be expected to
affect the licensee's right to a license under this Chapter. - ANSWER/e. 30 days
1-17 Under RS 37:3515, the board shall approve all training programs and all training
required by the Louisiana Laws shall be administered by a licensee who: (1) is
approved by the board; (2) meets the requirements of an applicant under RS 37:3507;
and (3) _________________. - ANSWER/c. has a minimum of three years supervisory
experience with a contract investigator company or propriety investigator organization.
1-18 Under RS 37:3508, within ______ days after receipt of an application, the board
shall either issue a license to the applicant or notify him of a denial of the license
application. - ANSWER/d. 60 days
1-19 If the person or firm to whom a cease and desist order does not cease and desist
the prohibited, activity, conduct or practice prohibited by the Louisiana Private
Investigator laws within _____ days from service of cease and desist order by certified
mail, the board may seek, in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue, a
, writ of injunction enjoining the person or firm from engaging in the activity, conduct or
practice. - ANSWER/a. 2 days
1-20 Any complaint to the board must be: - ANSWER/c. made in writing, signed by the
individual making said complaint and include an appropriate means by which to contact
said individual for investigative purposes.
1-21 The individual having prima facie responsibility and liability for a branch office is
called the _____ . - ANSWER/a. branch manager
1-22 In addition to the requirements for licensing renewal set forth in RS 37:3517,
applicants for licensing shall be required to submit certification to the board that the
applicant for license renewal as not been ___________. The fee notice sent out for
licensing shall contain this certification. - ANSWER/e. convicted of a felony during the
past year
1-23 An investigator shall not reveal information relating to representation of a client
unless the client consents after consultation, except for disclosures that are impliedly
authorized in order to carry out the representation and except as stated in Subsection B
of Section 709. - ANSWER/a. True
1-24 The Private Investigator Rules and Regulation authorized by RS 37:3524 must be
adopted by the Board in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and must be
passed by a majority vote of the Louisiana Legislature. - ANSWER/b. False
House Commerce Committee, Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and
International Affairs Committee.
1-25 An investigator who has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not
thereafter: - ANSWER/d. Both b and c
b. represent another person in the same or a substantially related matter in which that
person's interest are materially adverse to the interests of the former client unless the
former client consents after consultation.
c. use information relating to the representation of the disadvantage of the former client
except when the information derived from independent sources has become generally
known.
1-26 Any licensed private investigator may voluntarily inform the board by mail of a
substance abuse problem without adverse action taken by the board but the private
investigator is subject to the board's recommendation to enter a substance abuse
facility. - ANSWER/a. True
1-27 Upon initial contact from a private citizen, a contract must be offered on all matters
by the private investigator. - ANSWER/b. False
a contract MAY be offered on all matters
CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM 2 VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH A STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GURANTEED
PASS / LATEST UPDATE.
1-1 Under the Louisiana Private Investigator Law, the Louisiana State Board of Private
Investigator Examiners (LSBPIE) is authorized to issue the following types of license(s):
- ANSWER/b. Apprentice, Individual, Agency, Journeyman
1-2 Any licensee who wishes to apply for an extension of time to complete investigative
educational instruction requirements must submit________ of the LSBPIE 30 days prior
to the license renewal date. - ANSWER/d. a signed written request setting forth the
reasons for the extension request to the executive director.
1-3 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. -
ANSWER/b. False
1-4 What license types listed below must meet the minimum requirements by statute,
complete the 40 hour training course and pass the exam prior to licensing? -
ANSWER/b. Individual and Agency
1-5 According to the Louisiana Private Investigator law, only this type of license holder
may conduct work directly for the general public. - ANSWER/a. Agency
1-6 An investigator shall, prior to advertising a certification designation, furnish the
Louisiana State Board of Private Investigators with a copy of their ______ and
____________. - ANSWER/c. certificate [and] certification number
1-7 If applicant is applying for an agency license, the applicant shall meet the following
requirements: - ANSWER/e. Both a and b
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.
1-8 A private investigator must renew his license every _____ and complete _____
hours of continuing education every two years. - ANSWER/b. every year; 8 hours
When advertising years of experience in the private investigative industry, the ad must
indicate if it is a total number of years for one certain investigator or a combined total of
all investigators. - ANSWER/a. True
,1-10 Each agency employing the services of a journeyman shall supervise the activities
of the Journeyman in the same manner as an apprentice or individual license holder
and _____. - ANSWER/d. maintain and provide upon request of the journeyman or
board, the total number of hours worked each year.
1-11 The board may refuse to issue or may suspend, revoke or impose a probationary
period on any license issued by LSBPIE for good cause shown which shall include the
following? - ANSWER/e. Both a and b
a. Conviction of a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contender to a felony charge
under the laws of the United States or of any state.
b. Deceit or perjury in obtaining any certificate or license under the P. I. Law.
1-12 The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners is composed of
_______ members. - ANSWER/c. Seven members appointed by the governor
1-13 When the LSBPIE board meets, _____ members constitute a quorum for all
purposes including the granting or issuance of licenses and the rulemaking and
adjudicative functions of the board. - ANSWER/b. Four
1-14 ______________ means the chief administrative officer of the board, according to
RS 37:3503. - ANSWER/a. Executive Director
1-15 Within _____ hours after receipt of the license certificate, the licensee shall cause
the license certification to be posted and to be displayed at all times in a conspicuous
place in the principal office of the licensee within the state. - ANSWER/b. 72 hours
1-16 The licensee shall notify the board within _____ days of any changes in its officers,
directors, or material change in information previously furnished or required to be
furnished to the board, or of any occurrence which could reasonably be expected to
affect the licensee's right to a license under this Chapter. - ANSWER/e. 30 days
1-17 Under RS 37:3515, the board shall approve all training programs and all training
required by the Louisiana Laws shall be administered by a licensee who: (1) is
approved by the board; (2) meets the requirements of an applicant under RS 37:3507;
and (3) _________________. - ANSWER/c. has a minimum of three years supervisory
experience with a contract investigator company or propriety investigator organization.
1-18 Under RS 37:3508, within ______ days after receipt of an application, the board
shall either issue a license to the applicant or notify him of a denial of the license
application. - ANSWER/d. 60 days
1-19 If the person or firm to whom a cease and desist order does not cease and desist
the prohibited, activity, conduct or practice prohibited by the Louisiana Private
Investigator laws within _____ days from service of cease and desist order by certified
mail, the board may seek, in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue, a
, writ of injunction enjoining the person or firm from engaging in the activity, conduct or
practice. - ANSWER/a. 2 days
1-20 Any complaint to the board must be: - ANSWER/c. made in writing, signed by the
individual making said complaint and include an appropriate means by which to contact
said individual for investigative purposes.
1-21 The individual having prima facie responsibility and liability for a branch office is
called the _____ . - ANSWER/a. branch manager
1-22 In addition to the requirements for licensing renewal set forth in RS 37:3517,
applicants for licensing shall be required to submit certification to the board that the
applicant for license renewal as not been ___________. The fee notice sent out for
licensing shall contain this certification. - ANSWER/e. convicted of a felony during the
past year
1-23 An investigator shall not reveal information relating to representation of a client
unless the client consents after consultation, except for disclosures that are impliedly
authorized in order to carry out the representation and except as stated in Subsection B
of Section 709. - ANSWER/a. True
1-24 The Private Investigator Rules and Regulation authorized by RS 37:3524 must be
adopted by the Board in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and must be
passed by a majority vote of the Louisiana Legislature. - ANSWER/b. False
House Commerce Committee, Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, and
International Affairs Committee.
1-25 An investigator who has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not
thereafter: - ANSWER/d. Both b and c
b. represent another person in the same or a substantially related matter in which that
person's interest are materially adverse to the interests of the former client unless the
former client consents after consultation.
c. use information relating to the representation of the disadvantage of the former client
except when the information derived from independent sources has become generally
known.
1-26 Any licensed private investigator may voluntarily inform the board by mail of a
substance abuse problem without adverse action taken by the board but the private
investigator is subject to the board's recommendation to enter a substance abuse
facility. - ANSWER/a. True
1-27 Upon initial contact from a private citizen, a contract must be offered on all matters
by the private investigator. - ANSWER/b. False
a contract MAY be offered on all matters
