Private Investigator Exam Private Investigator Assessment 3

Question 1

A PI discovers that their client is actually using the investigation to harass an ex-partner. What is the ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Withdraw from the case and potentially report the situation to authorities

Answer

A PI must not knowingly participate in illegal or unethical activities, including facilitating harassment, and should withdraw and may have a duty to report.

Question 2

What is 'skip tracing' in private investigation?

Accepted Answer

Locating a person who has left without a forwarding address

Answer

Skip tracing is the process of locating a person who has 'skipped' (left) their known location, often used in debt collection and missing persons cases.

Question 3

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), when can a PI legally obtain a consumer credit report?

Accepted Answer

Only for permissible purposes such as employment screening or court orders

Answer

The FCRA strictly limits access to consumer credit reports to specific permissible purposes defined by law, regardless of a PI's professional status.

Question 4

A PI is hired to locate a biological parent for an adoptee. Which database is NOT typically accessible to private investigators?

Accepted Answer

National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

Answer

NCIC is a restricted law enforcement database that private investigators cannot legally access without law enforcement authorization.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) between a PI and a client?

Accepted Answer

To protect confidential information shared during the investigation

Answer

An NDA ensures that sensitive information exchanged between the PI and client remains confidential and is not disclosed to unauthorized parties.

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Private Investigator Exam Private Investigator Assessment 3