PI Accreditation and Licensing Requirements 2

Question 1

Which federal act primarily governs background investigation activities conducted by private investigators working for employers?

Accepted Answer

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Answer

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

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Privacy Act of 1974

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Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

Question 2

A PI license issued in Texas is generally NOT valid for conducting investigations in which scenario?

Accepted Answer

Conducting surveillance in New Mexico without that state's license

Answer

Interviewing witnesses by phone from Texas

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Reviewing public court records remotely

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Drafting a written report for a Texas client

Question 3

What is the typical minimum age requirement to obtain a private investigator license in most U.S. states?

Accepted Answer

21 years old

Answer

18 years old

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25 years old

Answer

No minimum age requirement

Question 4

Which of the following disqualifiers is MOST commonly found in state PI licensing statutes?

Accepted Answer

A felony conviction within the past 10 years

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Holding a real estate license

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Having a commercial driver's license

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Being self-employed

Question 5

An applicant for a PI license submits proof of three years of experience as a police detective. How is this experience typically treated?

Accepted Answer

Accepted as qualifying investigative experience

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Rejected because law enforcement is not equivalent

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Only half of the years count toward the requirement

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Accepted only if accompanied by a college degree

Question 6

Which document must a licensed PI typically carry when conducting field investigations?

Accepted Answer

State-issued PI license or pocket card

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Notarized copy of their business registration

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A letter of authorization from a court

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Proof of liability insurance only

Question 7

When a licensed PI firm hires an unlicensed employee to conduct surveillance, who bears legal liability for the unlicensed practice?

Accepted Answer

Both the licensed agency owner and the unlicensed employee

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Only the unlicensed employee

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Only the client who commissioned the work

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Neither party if the work product is accurate