FLORIDA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAM 2025/2026
WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. If a student wishes to become a licensed private investigator in Florida, what
initial step must they take regarding a Class CC license?
They must apply for a Class C license directly.
They must complete a full private investigator training course.
They must pass a state examination without any internship.
They must find a designated sponsoring class C licensee or agency
manager to oversee their internship.
2. Interpret the implications of Section 493.6120 (4) regarding the
responsibilities of individuals in leadership positions within licensed
agencies.
Only the agency itself is responsible for activities leading to
revocation.
Leadership positions are exempt from knowledge of agency
activities.
Individuals in leadership positions must be aware of activities that
could lead to license revocation, or they risk personal license
suspension.
Suspension applies only to those who directly commit violations.
3. Interpret the implications of the Department's authority to investigate both
licensed and unlicensed individuals as stated in Section 493.6121 (1).
The Department's investigations are limited to complaints from the
public.
, The Department cannot investigate unless a violation is reported.
The Department only focuses on licensed individuals, ignoring
unlicensed ones.
The Department's authority to investigate both licensed and
unlicensed individuals ensures compliance with regulations and
protects public interest.
4. If an applicant has a felony conviction, what implications might this have on
their ability to obtain a private investigation license in Florida?
The felony conviction only affects their internship sponsorship.
The felony conviction may disqualify them from obtaining the
license.
The felony conviction will have no impact on their application.
The felony conviction will expedite the licensing process.
5. If a private investigation agency operates without a license in Florida, which
department would be responsible for taking regulatory action?
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Department of Consumer Affairs
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Justice
6. Interpret the significance of requiring approval and registration for fictitious
or assumed names in private investigation agencies.
It prevents agencies from using any names they choose.
It ensures transparency and accountability in the operations of
private investigation agencies.
, It simplifies the process of starting a private investigation agency.
It allows agencies to operate without any regulations.
7. What does a plea of nolo contendere imply according to Section 493.6118
(1) (c)?
It automatically grants the individual a license.
It allows the individual to avoid any criminal charges.
It guarantees the individual will not face any disciplinary action.
It creates a rebuttable presumption of guilt to the underlying
criminal charges.
8. What personal information must an applicant provide according to Section
493.6105 (3) and (4)?
Date of birth, place of birth, and criminal history
Name, address, and employment history
Full face color photo and fingerprints
Name, date of birth, and social security number
9. An inactive license, without being renewed or reinstated, may remain
inactive for a MAXIMUM of:
3 years
4 years
4 1/2 years
1 1/2 years
, 10. What is the time period after which a person can be eligible for a private
investigation license in Florida if they have been found guilty of a felony?
5 years
1 year
2 years
3 years
11. What is considered a prohibited act under Section 493.6118 (1) (d) regarding
private investigation licenses in Florida?
A false statement by the licensee that any individual is or has been
in his or her employ.
Advertising without a valid license.
Failing to maintain proper records of investigations.
Hiring individuals with felony convictions.
12. A plea of nolo contendre:
Creates a rebuttable presumption of guilt to the criminal charges
Is a plea of innocence, because of unusual circumstances
Is a plea of guilty, but with a justified excuse
Allows the board to decrease the usual fine
13. Interpret the implications of Section 493.6118 (1) (o) for licensed private
investigators in Florida.
Licensed private investigators are exempt from cooperating if they
are busy.
WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. If a student wishes to become a licensed private investigator in Florida, what
initial step must they take regarding a Class CC license?
They must apply for a Class C license directly.
They must complete a full private investigator training course.
They must pass a state examination without any internship.
They must find a designated sponsoring class C licensee or agency
manager to oversee their internship.
2. Interpret the implications of Section 493.6120 (4) regarding the
responsibilities of individuals in leadership positions within licensed
agencies.
Only the agency itself is responsible for activities leading to
revocation.
Leadership positions are exempt from knowledge of agency
activities.
Individuals in leadership positions must be aware of activities that
could lead to license revocation, or they risk personal license
suspension.
Suspension applies only to those who directly commit violations.
3. Interpret the implications of the Department's authority to investigate both
licensed and unlicensed individuals as stated in Section 493.6121 (1).
The Department's investigations are limited to complaints from the
public.
, The Department cannot investigate unless a violation is reported.
The Department only focuses on licensed individuals, ignoring
unlicensed ones.
The Department's authority to investigate both licensed and
unlicensed individuals ensures compliance with regulations and
protects public interest.
4. If an applicant has a felony conviction, what implications might this have on
their ability to obtain a private investigation license in Florida?
The felony conviction only affects their internship sponsorship.
The felony conviction may disqualify them from obtaining the
license.
The felony conviction will have no impact on their application.
The felony conviction will expedite the licensing process.
5. If a private investigation agency operates without a license in Florida, which
department would be responsible for taking regulatory action?
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Department of Consumer Affairs
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Justice
6. Interpret the significance of requiring approval and registration for fictitious
or assumed names in private investigation agencies.
It prevents agencies from using any names they choose.
It ensures transparency and accountability in the operations of
private investigation agencies.
, It simplifies the process of starting a private investigation agency.
It allows agencies to operate without any regulations.
7. What does a plea of nolo contendere imply according to Section 493.6118
(1) (c)?
It automatically grants the individual a license.
It allows the individual to avoid any criminal charges.
It guarantees the individual will not face any disciplinary action.
It creates a rebuttable presumption of guilt to the underlying
criminal charges.
8. What personal information must an applicant provide according to Section
493.6105 (3) and (4)?
Date of birth, place of birth, and criminal history
Name, address, and employment history
Full face color photo and fingerprints
Name, date of birth, and social security number
9. An inactive license, without being renewed or reinstated, may remain
inactive for a MAXIMUM of:
3 years
4 years
4 1/2 years
1 1/2 years
, 10. What is the time period after which a person can be eligible for a private
investigation license in Florida if they have been found guilty of a felony?
5 years
1 year
2 years
3 years
11. What is considered a prohibited act under Section 493.6118 (1) (d) regarding
private investigation licenses in Florida?
A false statement by the licensee that any individual is or has been
in his or her employ.
Advertising without a valid license.
Failing to maintain proper records of investigations.
Hiring individuals with felony convictions.
12. A plea of nolo contendre:
Creates a rebuttable presumption of guilt to the criminal charges
Is a plea of innocence, because of unusual circumstances
Is a plea of guilty, but with a justified excuse
Allows the board to decrease the usual fine
13. Interpret the implications of Section 493.6118 (1) (o) for licensed private
investigators in Florida.
Licensed private investigators are exempt from cooperating if they
are busy.
