PILB - Private Investigators Licensing Board NRS and NAC Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to NRS Chapter 648, what is the minimum general liability insurance a private investigator licensee must maintain?

Accepted Answer

$200,000

Answer

$100,000

Answer

$500,000

Answer

$1,000,000

Question 2

A licensed private investigator in Nevada is convicted of a misdemeanor crime involving moral turpitude. Under NRS 648.150, which of the following is a potential disciplinary action the PILB can take?

Accepted Answer

Suspension or revocation of the license.

Answer

A mandatory public apology.

Answer

A requirement to complete 100 hours of community service.

Answer

No action, as it was not a felony.

Question 3

A private investigator's license in Nevada expires annually on what date?

Accepted Answer

June 30th

Answer

December 31st

Answer

The licensee's birthday

Answer

January 1st

Question 4

Which of the following must be included in all advertisements for a private investigation business, according to NAC 648.525?

Accepted Answer

The business's license number.

Answer

The owner's full legal name.

Answer

The business's physical address.

Answer

The years of experience of the lead investigator.

Question 5

A private investigator is hired to conduct a background check on a potential employee. The client asks the investigator to access the applicant's sealed criminal records. According to NRS, what should the investigator do?

Accepted Answer

Inform the client that accessing sealed records for pre-employment screening is prohibited.

Answer

Access the records, as it is for employment purposes.

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Request special permission from the PILB to access the records.

Answer

Only access the records if the applicant provides written consent.

Question 6

To qualify for a private investigator's license in Nevada, an applicant must have at least how many years of experience as an investigator or its equivalent?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

2 years

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3 years

Answer

10 years