Nevada PILB Private Investigator Licensing Exam

Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct with regard to private investigators?

A Private Investigator must follow all laws Federal, Provincial and Municipal. A Private Investigator has special authority to break laws for the purpose of investigating criminal activity. Since a Private Investigator is considered a Peace Officer he can do anything the police do. None of the above.

Correct Answer:

A Private Investigator must follow all laws Federal, Provincial and Municipal.

Question 2

In mobile surveillance if the Investigator is not careful what most likely could draw suspicion from your “target”?

Staying a safe distance behind the target vehicle Erratic driving Driving the speed limit None of the above.

Correct Answer:

Erratic driving

Question 3

Private Investigator Mary is hired by attorney Sam to help prove his client is innocent of a crime he is accused of. Mary goes out to interview neighbors near the crime scene and runs into a sex offender who attacks her in his garage. Mary sprays him with a tear gas weapon she carries openly on her belt at all times and thus escapes unharmed. Mary has not taken any training courses for such a simple weapon because it works so easily. Which of the following is the best answer?

All Private Investigators should carry some form of self-defense weapon if they are doing any work in the field. Mary was smart to be prepared. Mary has violated the B&P Code and the Penal Code and may have her PI license suspended immediately by the Dept. of Consumer Affairs/BSIS. Mary has not violated the law because the CA Penal Code §12403.5 specifically allows Private Investigators to carry tear gas (not guns) without taking a training course, as long as it is not concealed. Mary may be issued a citation and a fine by BSIS for not taking the required BSIS teargas course in advance of carrying the weapon.

Correct Answer:

Mary has violated the B&P Code and the Penal Code and may have her PI license suspended immediately by the Dept. of Consumer Affairs/BSIS.

Question 4

A popular tabloid is known as “Extreme Press” hires a well-known Private Investigator named “Robert.” Extreme Press requests Robert to locate a popular vocal artist named Janet Star. Extreme Press also requests Robert to take close-up photographs of Janet’s face. Sources say Janet was recently beat by a former lover. Robert is able to locate Janet shopping in a clothing store. Robert approached Janet and asked her for an interview. Janet declines, mentioning “Not now.” When Janet begins to walk out of the store, Robert uses his body to block the exit. Robert says, “Hold on,” and snaps several photographs of Janet. Which of the following is true?

Robert is able to take the photographs as long as he blocks Janet’s exit for a “reasonable” amount of time. There is no crime, tort, or administrative violation since celebrities lose a “reasonable expectation of privacy” afforded to others without celebrity status. The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services may impose a $3,000 fine and/or suspend/revoke Robert’s Private Investigator license. Robert is liable for up to three times the amount of any general and special damages, disgorgement, subject to punitive damages, and a fine of not less than $5,000, but no more than $50,000.

Correct Answer:

Robert is liable for up to three times the amount of any general and special damages, disgorgement, subject to punitive damages, and a fine of not less than $5,000, but no more than $50,000.

Question 5

If you have any outstanding tax obligations due to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) or the State Board of Equalization (BOE) and appears on either the FTB or BOE's certified lists of top 500 tax delinquencies over $100,000, BSIS is required to _________________.

Suspend the license/certificate/registration of any applicant or licensee. Deny the application for an applicant for a period not to exceed 30 days or suspend the license for a period not to exceed 60 days. Administer a fine of no less than $10,000, but no more than $5,000, and require the outstanding tax obligations to be met. Administer a fine of no less than $2,500, but no more than $5,000, and require the outstanding tax obligations be met within 90 days of notice.

Correct Answer:

Suspend the license/certificate/registration of any applicant or licensee.

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