Private Investigator Exam Private Investigator Assessment 5

Question 1

A PI installs a GPS tracker on a vehicle. Which condition makes this legal in most US jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle is owned by the PI's client who consented to the tracking

Answer

In most states, GPS tracking is only legal when placed on a vehicle by or with permission of the registered owner; placing a tracker on someone else's vehicle without consent is illegal.

Question 2

What is a 'field report' in private investigation?

Accepted Answer

A written document recording observations, activities, and evidence collected during fieldwork

Answer

A field report is a detailed, objective written account of all observations, actions, and evidence gathered by the PI during active fieldwork.

Question 3

Under which circumstance would a PI be justified in making a citizen's arrest?

Accepted Answer

When witnessing a felony being actively committed and law enforcement is unavailable

Answer

Citizen's arrest authority is extremely limited; in most states it only applies when a felony is directly witnessed and law enforcement authority is not immediately available.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an 'asset search' investigation?

Accepted Answer

To identify and document a person's or company's financial holdings and property

Answer

An asset search reveals a subject's financial resources, including bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, and business interests, often used to aid in debt collection or litigation.

Question 5

A PI's client asks them to hack into the subject's email account to gather evidence. How should the PI respond?

Accepted Answer

Refuse, as this violates the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and is a federal crime

Answer

Unauthorized computer access is prohibited under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), and a PI who complies could face federal criminal charges.

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Private Investigator Exam Private Investigator Assessment 5