CALIFORNIA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EXAM
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
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If you falsely impersonate a licensed investigator, then you were guilty of a
felony. True or false - ANSWER-False, misdemeanor that is punishable by a
fine of $10,000 or by imprisonment in county jail not more than one year (or
both)
Where's the best place to get a copy of a birth certificate? - ANSWER-County
Recorder
What part inside of a county recorders office would you go to if you need a
copy of a death certificate? - ANSWER-VITAL RECORDS Department
A mortgage is recorded at the county register. True or false? - ANSWER-False:
COUNTY RECORDER. A mortgage is a debt instrument secured by a special
real estate property.
What are the elements for a private person's arrest? - ANSWER-A public
offense committed or attempted in his presence when the person arrested has
committed a felony, although not in his presence when a felony has been in
fact, committed, and he has reasonable cause for believing the person arrested
to have committed it
,Do private investigators have qualified immunity? - ANSWER-Negative. Only
applies to peace officers in the state of California.
When process serving, does a summoned or subpoena party need to sign the
proof of service? - ANSWER-No, just the PI
If a witness resides 155 miles from the courthouse, are they obligated to appear
(criminal subpoena)? - ANSWER-Typically, no. The radius is 150 miles from
the courthouse.
When is the service complete In process serving? - ANSWER-When the process
server completes an affidavit
Can you serve a corporate officer a summons by leaving a copy at their office? -
ANSWER-Yes
What is the difference between arresting somebody for a misdemeanor versus
arresting somebody for a felony? - ANSWER-For a felony, the crime does not
have to have occurred in your presence as long as you have a reasonable cause.
For a misdemeanor, requires the offense be committed or attempted in your
presence. PC 837
Should you continue audio recording someone after they move to a objectively
reasonable private area? - ANSWER-No, do not continue to record someone if
they are no longer in a public or open area.
Can you video record or capture images in public places? - ANSWER-Yes, no
expectation of privacy in public
According to the civil code, if you knowingly, enter onto somebody's property
and photograph or video them, would this be an invasion of privacy? -
, ANSWER-Yes, and possibly trespassing as well (PC 602). Invasion of privacy
for the test, though.
Can you photograph somebody on private property, if they are visible through a
chain-link fence? - ANSWER-Visible to the outside via the chain-link fence is
OK to photograph or video
As a private investigator, you are not permitted to protect people, places, and
property, unless: - ANSWER-You have to possess a private patrol operator
license (PPO), or it is incidental to an investigation
What do you need in order to qualify for a basic DMC commercial account? -
ANSWER-Show a legitimate business need and pay a $50 filing fee every other
year
With a basic DMV commercial account, DMV will provide: - ANSWER-
Traffic citation
Drafting an invoice should include the date of service, rate of pay, time,
reimbursable expenses, and most importantly: - ANSWER-Type/nature of work
performed
The limit of number of licenses under a qualified manager is no more than three.
True or false? - ANSWER-False, correct answer is five (5)
Chain of custody refers to the CHRONOLOGICAL documentation, showing the
seizure custody control transfer analysis and disposition of evidence. True or
false. - ANSWER-True
Is the description of evidence important for a good evidence tag? -
ANSWERYes
WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS || GUARANTEED PASS || ALREDY
GRADED A+ || NEW VERSION!!!
If you falsely impersonate a licensed investigator, then you were guilty of a
felony. True or false - ANSWER-False, misdemeanor that is punishable by a
fine of $10,000 or by imprisonment in county jail not more than one year (or
both)
Where's the best place to get a copy of a birth certificate? - ANSWER-County
Recorder
What part inside of a county recorders office would you go to if you need a
copy of a death certificate? - ANSWER-VITAL RECORDS Department
A mortgage is recorded at the county register. True or false? - ANSWER-False:
COUNTY RECORDER. A mortgage is a debt instrument secured by a special
real estate property.
What are the elements for a private person's arrest? - ANSWER-A public
offense committed or attempted in his presence when the person arrested has
committed a felony, although not in his presence when a felony has been in
fact, committed, and he has reasonable cause for believing the person arrested
to have committed it
,Do private investigators have qualified immunity? - ANSWER-Negative. Only
applies to peace officers in the state of California.
When process serving, does a summoned or subpoena party need to sign the
proof of service? - ANSWER-No, just the PI
If a witness resides 155 miles from the courthouse, are they obligated to appear
(criminal subpoena)? - ANSWER-Typically, no. The radius is 150 miles from
the courthouse.
When is the service complete In process serving? - ANSWER-When the process
server completes an affidavit
Can you serve a corporate officer a summons by leaving a copy at their office? -
ANSWER-Yes
What is the difference between arresting somebody for a misdemeanor versus
arresting somebody for a felony? - ANSWER-For a felony, the crime does not
have to have occurred in your presence as long as you have a reasonable cause.
For a misdemeanor, requires the offense be committed or attempted in your
presence. PC 837
Should you continue audio recording someone after they move to a objectively
reasonable private area? - ANSWER-No, do not continue to record someone if
they are no longer in a public or open area.
Can you video record or capture images in public places? - ANSWER-Yes, no
expectation of privacy in public
According to the civil code, if you knowingly, enter onto somebody's property
and photograph or video them, would this be an invasion of privacy? -
, ANSWER-Yes, and possibly trespassing as well (PC 602). Invasion of privacy
for the test, though.
Can you photograph somebody on private property, if they are visible through a
chain-link fence? - ANSWER-Visible to the outside via the chain-link fence is
OK to photograph or video
As a private investigator, you are not permitted to protect people, places, and
property, unless: - ANSWER-You have to possess a private patrol operator
license (PPO), or it is incidental to an investigation
What do you need in order to qualify for a basic DMC commercial account? -
ANSWER-Show a legitimate business need and pay a $50 filing fee every other
year
With a basic DMV commercial account, DMV will provide: - ANSWER-
Traffic citation
Drafting an invoice should include the date of service, rate of pay, time,
reimbursable expenses, and most importantly: - ANSWER-Type/nature of work
performed
The limit of number of licenses under a qualified manager is no more than three.
True or false? - ANSWER-False, correct answer is five (5)
Chain of custody refers to the CHRONOLOGICAL documentation, showing the
seizure custody control transfer analysis and disposition of evidence. True or
false. - ANSWER-True
Is the description of evidence important for a good evidence tag? -
ANSWERYes
