PILB - Private Investigators Licensing Board Licensing and Business Operations Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to NRS Chapter 648, what is the primary purpose of the liability insurance that a private investigator licensee must maintain?

Accepted Answer

To provide financial protection for third persons against liability.

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To cover operational expenses in case of business failure.

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To act as a form of professional errors and omissions coverage for the investigator.

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To ensure payment of state licensing fees and taxes.

Question 2

A newly licensed private investigator in Nevada creates a website and business cards to advertise their services. Which of the following pieces of information MUST be included in all advertisements according to PILB regulations?

Accepted Answer

The license number issued by the PILB.

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A list of all past clients served.

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A guarantee of confidentiality for all cases.

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The physical address of the investigator's home office.

Question 3

A licensed private investigator employs a registered employee. The employee, while conducting surveillance, commits an act that violates Nevada law. Which of the following statements best describes the licensee's responsibility in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The licensee and the employee are both held responsible for the violation by the PILB.

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The licensee is only responsible if they directly ordered the employee to commit the illegal act.

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Only the employee is responsible, as they are a registered adult who committed the act.

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The licensee is not responsible as long as the employee has signed a company policy agreement.

Question 4

A licensed Nevada private investigator moves their primary business office from one street to another within the same city. What is the investigator's obligation to the PILB regarding this change?

Accepted Answer

They must provide written notice to the PILB within 30 days.

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They have no obligation to notify the PILB as long as the move is within the same city.

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They must surrender their license and reapply for a new one for the new location.

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They must notify the PILB after the next license renewal period.

Question 5

A private investigator's corporate license is contingent upon having a qualifying agent. If the qualifying agent unexpectedly resigns, what is the maximum amount of time the corporation may continue to operate while seeking a replacement?

Accepted Answer

120 days

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30 days

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60 days

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90 days

Question 6

Which of the following is a mandatory element that must be included in a written service agreement or contract between a private investigator and a client in Nevada?

Accepted Answer

The signatures of the client and the licensee or their representative.

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A clause guaranteeing a specific outcome for the investigation.

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The client's social security number for identity verification.

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A notarized statement from a third-party witness.