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Alabama Private Investigator Exam Includes Accurate And Verified Questions Covering Surveillance Techniques, Report Writing, Legal And Ethical Standards, Evidence Handling, Interviewing Skills, And State-Specific Licensing Laws. This Exam Is Designed To Prepare Candidates For Licensure As Private Investigators, Ensuring Competence In Investigative Practices And Compliance With Regulatory Requirements.
T/F The licensee shall perform services only in areas of his/her competence.True
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T/F A licensee shall not disclose any confidential client information without the specific consent of the client.True
T/F Appeals from decisions of the Board are to the Circuit Court in Montgomery County, Montgomery, Alabama and are to be perfected in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.True
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T/F Any record or information obtained on-line and not directly from the originating source should be considered an unverified lead and should be collaborated with other information.True
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Legally, is there a difference between an "investigative background" and a "pre-employment background" check?Yes
T/F A general background investigation is often done to determine the general character of a person or to verify information provided by a subject. In almost every state, you have to be a licensed Private Investigator to provide these services.True
T/F There is a difference between conducting "pre-employment" background investigations and conducting "investigative backgrounds". The laws dramatically differ regarding the two with those related to employment being regulated by numerous laws including the Fair Credit Reporting Act or FCRA.True
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T/F Identity theft victims and military personnel have additional rights regarding pre-employment background checks.True
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T/F Investigative databases that Private Investigators have access to strictly prohibit the Investigator from using these databases for pre-employment purposes.True
Where are bankruptcy records found?Federal Courthouse
T/F TSCM stands for Technical Surveillance Countermeasures.True
T/F By Alabama Law a Private Investigator is not required to report any suspected instances of child abuse or neglect to a local Law Enforcement agency or the department of human resources or both.False
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T/F It is not a violation if a LPI reveals information obtained for a client to another individual.False, unless required by law
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The monitored service of private investigation, which permits the private investigator to continue to provide inspection services pursuant to specified conditions as set forth by the Board.Probation
Which of these is not a requirement for licensure as an LPI?At least 18 years of age
T/F Malpractice as defined in the Administrative Code relevant to Professional Standards of Practice; includes but is not limited to recklessness, or excessive errors or omissions in the licensee's professional practice.True
T/F The licensee shall be completely objective and truthful in all professional reports, statements, or testimony. He/she shall include all relevant and pertinent information in such reports, statements, or testimony.