Private Investigator Practice Exam Flashcards
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Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which type of PI report requires the subject's written consent before it can be used for employment purposes?
Answer: Consumer credit reports
The FCRA requires written consent from the subject before a consumer credit report can be obtained and used for employment screening.
A PI is following a vehicle during surveillance and the subject parks and enters a private residence. The BEST next step is to:
Answer: Maintain a stationary observation post nearby on public property
Maintaining observation from public property respects privacy laws while allowing continued lawful surveillance.
What does the term 'due diligence' mean in the context of a PI conducting an investigation?
Answer: Taking all reasonable and lawful steps to gather complete and accurate information
Due diligence means taking all reasonable and lawful steps to ensure the investigation is thorough and the information gathered is accurate.
A PI suspects that a subject is committing insurance fraud. The PI should FIRST:
Answer: Gather evidence through lawful means and report findings to the client
A PI's primary obligation is to gather evidence lawfully and report findings to the client, who can then decide on reporting to authorities.
Which of the following correctly describes 'tailing' or mobile surveillance?
Answer: Monitoring a subject's movements across various locations while remaining undetected
Mobile surveillance involves following a subject across multiple locations while maintaining cover to avoid detection.
A PI is working on a domestic case and discovers evidence of child abuse. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Immediately report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities as required by mandatory reporting laws
Most states have mandatory reporting laws that require anyone who suspects child abuse to report it to authorities, overriding client confidentiality.
What is 'skip tracing' in private investigation?
Answer: The process of locating a person who has left without providing a forwarding address
Skip tracing is the process of locating a person who has 'skipped' town or become difficult to find, using public records, databases, and investigative techniques.