FREE PILB Ethics and Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to private investigators?

Accepted Answer

A Private Investigator must follow all laws Federal, Provincial and Municipal.

Answer

Explanation:
Private investigators are professionals who conduct investigations on behalf of individuals or organizations. They are not exempt from the law and must adhere to all applicable laws at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. This means that they cannot break laws or engage in any illegal activities during the course of their investigations. Their authority is limited to gathering information within the boundaries of the law, and they do not have the same powers as law enforcement officers. Therefore, the correct statement is that a private investigator must follow all laws at all levels of government.

Question 2

In mobile surveillance if the Investigator is not careful what most likely could draw suspicion from your “target”?

Accepted Answer

Erratic driving

Answer

Explanation:
Erratic driving is the most likely behavior to draw suspicion from the target in mobile surveillance. This is because erratic driving can attract attention, raise suspicion, and potentially alert the target to the fact that they are being followed or monitored. Staying a safe distance behind the target vehicle and driving the speed limit are cautious and inconspicuous behaviors that would not typically raise suspicion. Therefore, the correct answer is erratic driving.

Question 3

Private Investigator Mary is hired by attorney Sam to help prove his client is innocent of a crime he is accused of. Mary goes out to interview neighbors near the crime scene and runs into a sex offender who attacks her in his garage. Mary sprays him with a tear gas weapon she carries openly on her belt at all times and thus escapes unharmed. Mary has not taken any training courses for such a simple weapon because it works so easily. Which of the following is the best answer?

Accepted Answer

Mary has violated the B&P Code and the Penal Code and may have her PI license suspended immediately by the Dept. of Consumer Affairs/BSIS.

Answer

Explanation:
Mary has violated the B&P Code and the Penal Code because she has not taken any training courses for the tear gas weapon she carries openly on her belt. This violation may result in the suspension of her PI license by the Department of Consumer Affairs/BSIS.

Question 4

A popular tabloid is known as “Extreme Press” hires a well-known Private Investigator named “Robert.” Extreme Press requests Robert to locate a popular vocal artist named Janet Star. Extreme Press also requests Robert to take close-up photographs of Janet’s face. Sources say Janet was recently beat by a former lover.  Robert is able to locate Janet shopping in a clothing store. Robert approached Janet and asked her for an interview. Janet declines, mentioning “Not now.” When Janet begins to walk out of the store, Robert uses his body to block the exit. Robert says, “Hold on,” and snaps several photographs of Janet. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Robert is liable for up to three times the amount of any general and special damages, disgorgement, subject to punitive damages, and a fine of not less than $5,000, but no more than $50,000.

Answer

Explanation:
Robert's actions violate Janet's right to privacy. Even though Janet is a public figure, she still retains a reasonable expectation of privacy in certain situations, such as when she is in a private setting like a clothing store. By blocking Janet's exit and taking close-up photographs against her wishes, Robert intrudes upon her privacy rights. This can lead to legal consequences, including potential civil penalties such as damages and fines. Additionally, such actions may result in the suspension or revocation of Robert's Private Investigator license by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

Question 5

If you have any outstanding tax obligations due to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) or the State Board of Equalization (BOE) and appears on either the FTB or BOE's certified lists of top 500 tax delinquencies over $100,000, BSIS is required to _________________.

Accepted Answer

Suspend the license/certificate/registration of any applicant or licensee.

Answer

Explanation:
If an individual has outstanding tax obligations and appears on the certified lists of top 500 tax delinquencies over $100,000 from either the FTB or BOE, BSIS is required to suspend the license/certificate/registration of any applicant or licensee.

PILB - Private Investigators Licensing Board Practice Test

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FREE PILB Ethics and Regulations Questions and Answers