CH. 1 - Terms, Licensee, Formalities, & Equipment Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the term for the unlawful practice when an investigator induces a subject to commit an act that the subject wouldn’t ordinarily commit, specifically in the private sector?
a) Entrapment
b) Fraud
c) Embezzlement
d) Roping
Roping
Who is considered a “Licensee” in a private investigator business?
a) An employee of the agency
b) The person, corporation, or partnership who owns the PI business
c) The Qualified Manager
d) Any contractor hired by the agency
b) The person, corporation, or partnership who owns the PI business
What is a “Qualified Manager” (QM) in the context of a private investigator agency, according to the document?
a) The owner of the business
b) The person who handles the finances
c) The person who operates the day-to-day activities of the PI business
d) A legal advisor to the agency
c) The person who operates the day-to-day activities of the PI business
What is the minimum age requirement to become a licensed private investigator in California?
a) 16 years old
b) 18 years old
c) 21 years old
d) 25 years old
b) 18 years old
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an “approved” category for investigative work experience in the document?
a) Sworn law enforcement officer
b) Insurance adjuster
c) Public records researcher
d) Military police officer
c) Public records researcher
What is the “Certificate in Support of Experience” used for in the private investigator licensing process?
a) To prove financial stability
b) To certify or attest to the applicant’s investigative experience
c) To request a background check
d) To apply for a business loan
b) To certify or attest to the applicant’s investigative experience
What website can be used to download the investigator license application?
a) www.california.gov
b) www.bsis.ca.gov
c) www.doj.ca.gov
d) www.dca.ca.gov
b) www.bsis.ca.gov
Which of the following is NOT listed as the type of ownership an applicant can choose from when applying for a private investigator license?
a) Corporation
b) Partnership
c) Sole Proprietorship
d) Franchise
d) Franchise
What is the minimum percentage required to pass the private investigator exam, as mentioned in the document?
a) 60%
b) 70%
c) 71%
d) 80%
c) 71%
What is one of the “bare minimum” equipment recommendations for a generalist private investigator?
a) Drone with camera
b) Subscription to an investigator-restricted database
c) High-end binoculars
d) Thermal imaging device
b) Subscription to an investigator-restricted database
What is the primary difference between “entrapment” and “roping”?
a) Entrapment is legal, while roping is illegal.
b) Entrapment applies to the private sector, and roping applies to government agents.
c) Entrapment applies to the government or government agents, and roping applies to the private sector.
d) There is no difference between the two terms.
Entrapment applies to the government or government agents, and
What is the responsibility of a “Contractor” who works for a private investigator agency, as stated in the document?
a) To receive training and instructions from the agency.
b) To have payroll taxes deducted from their compensation.
c) To pay their own self-employment and income taxes.
d) To be supervised by the Qualified Manager.
To pay their own self-employment and income taxes.
What is the main role of a “Qualified Manager” (QM) in a private investigator business?
a) To own the business.
b) To handle the financial matters of the business.
c) To operate the day-to-day activities of the business.
d) To serve as a legal advisor to the business.
c) To operate the day-to-day activities of the business.
How many hours of compensated investigative work experience are generally required to become a licensed private investigator in California, according to the document?
a) 2,000 hours
b) 4,000 hours
c) 5,000 hours
d) 6,000 hours
d) 6,000 hours
Which of the following work experiences is explicitly stated as NOT counting towards investigative experience for licensing purposes in the document?
a) Sworn law enforcement officer
b) Insurance adjuster
c) Independent contractor
d) Military police officer
c) Independent contractor
What is the potential problem with using an older version of the BSIS private investigator license application?
a) It may cost more to process.
b) It may be denied by BSIS.
c) It may take longer to process.
d) It may require additional interviews.
b) It may be denied by BSIS.
What is the “Certificate in Support of Experience” primarily used for in the licensing process?
a) To prove financial stability
b) To certify the applicant’s investigative experience
c) To request a criminal background check
d) To list personal references
b) To certify the applicant’s investigative experience
In 2017, what specific requirement did BSIS begin enforcing regarding the “Certificate in Support of Experience”?
a) It must be notarized.
b) It must be signed by the applicant’s attorney.
c) It must be signed by the qualified manager or owner of the company.
d) It must be signed by a law enforcement official.
c) It must be signed by the qualified manager or owner of the company.
What type of alternative proof of investigative experience does BSIS sometimes accept if the qualified manager or owner won’t sign the Certificate?
a) Letters of recommendation
b) W-2 forms showing a period of employment
c) Personal affidavits
d) Copies of case files.
b) W-2 forms showing a period of employment
