Private Investigator Exam Private Investigator Practice Exam 3

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Consumer credit reports

Answer

The FCRA requires written consent from the subject before a consumer credit report can be obtained and used for employment screening.

Question 2

A PI is following a vehicle during surveillance and the subject parks and enters a private residence. The BEST next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain a stationary observation post nearby on public property

Answer

Maintaining observation from public property respects privacy laws while allowing continued lawful surveillance.

Question 3

What does the term 'due diligence' mean in the context of a PI conducting an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Taking all reasonable and lawful steps to gather complete and accurate information

Answer

Due diligence means taking all reasonable and lawful steps to ensure the investigation is thorough and the information gathered is accurate.

Question 4

A PI suspects that a subject is committing insurance fraud. The PI should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Gather evidence through lawful means and report findings to the client

Answer

A PI's primary obligation is to gather evidence lawfully and report findings to the client, who can then decide on reporting to authorities.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes 'tailing' or mobile surveillance?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring a subject's movements across various locations while remaining undetected

Answer

Mobile surveillance involves following a subject across multiple locations while maintaining cover to avoid detection.

Private Investigator Exam Practice Test

Private Investigator Exam Practice Test

Private Investigator Exam Private Investigator Practice Exam 3