PI MOCK TEST

Q.1) Which of the following statements is correct with regards to private investigators
A. A Private Investigator has special authority to break laws for the purpose of investigating criminal activity
B. A Private Investigator must follow all laws Federal, Provincial and Municipal
C. Since a Private Investigator is considered a Peace Officer he can do anything the police do
D. None of the above

Q.2) Upon a person's arrest or detention section 10 (b) of the Charter Of Rights And Freedoms requires a person
A. To be informed of the right to retain and instruct council without delay
B. to be tried within a reasonable time
C. not to be denied reasonable bail
D. None of the above

Q.3) In a mobile surveillance if the Investigator is not careful what most likely could draw suspicion from your
“target”
A. Staying a safe distance behind the target vehicle
B. Driving the speed limit
C. Erratic driving
D. None of the above

Q.4) PIPEDA enables electronic signatures

A. True
B. False

Q.5) If an employee’s employment ends, the employer shall pay any wages to which the employee is entitled to the
employee not later
A. Within 30 days after the last work day
B. Than the later of 7 days after the employment ends or the next payday
C. The employer must provide payment within 3 business days from termination date
D. None of the above

Q.6) Which of the following is an exception to the hearsay rule

A. Ex-parte testimony
B. Dying declaration
C. Best evidence rule
D. All of the above

Q.7) Which of the following specific requirements must be met before a Judge can be satisfied that an Anton Piller
Order ought to be made
A. The plaintiff must demonstrate a strong prima facie case 2
B. The damage to the plaintiff, potential or actual, must be very serious
C. There must be convincing evidence that the defendant has in its possession incriminating documents or things
D. It must be shown that there is a real possibility that the defendant may destroy such material before the
discovery process can do its work
E. All of the above

Q.8) The Occupational Health and Safety Act is Federal law

A. True
B. False

Q.9)
PSISA stands for Private Security Investigative Services Act. This act regulates the conduct of Private Investigators
A. True
B. False

Q.10) As a Private Investigator which of the following investigations would you be prohibited from conducting
A. Missing person
B. Theft by employees in a warehouse
C. Locate a person who is in the witness protection
D. None of the above

Q.11) A person walking up to the front door of a house to ring the doorbell, which is not fenced and is accessible
from the street is trespassing
A. True
B. False

Q.12) Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act who’s responsibility is workplace safety
A. Employer
B. Employee
C. All of the above

Q.13) A landlord can enter a tenants unit with 24 hours notice however the landlord is limited to specific times of
entry
A. 7 am - 10 am
B. 8 am - 6 pm
C. 7 am - 9 pm
D. 8 am - 8 pm

Q.14) Under the Residential Tenancies Act, during a tenants occupancy a landlord cannot alter or change the
locking mechanism to the unit without
A. Giving the tenant replacement keys
B. Allowing the tenant the option of buying his own lock
C. Notifying the tenant at least 48 hours in advance
D. Compensating the tenant for loss of use

Q.15) The maximum fine under the Trespass To Property Act is

A. $4000
B. $25,000 3
C. $2000
D. $100

Q.16) Which of the following would not be an example of a physical disability

A. Poor vision
B. Nerve damage
C. Dyslexia
D. Poor Engish language skills

Q.17) When defense council wishes to question a crown witness on the stand this is called
A. Examination in chief
B. Cross examination
C. Direct examination
D. Re-direct

Q.18) In a Hybrid offence, the Crown prosecutor has the choice to proceed by summary conviction or by indictment
A. True
B. False

Q.19) Under the Canada Evidence Act a person under fourteen years of age is presumed to have the capacity to
testify
A. True
B. False

Q.20) If a Private Investigator suspects someone of a crime he can detain the person for only as long as it takes to
gain evidence
A. True
B. False

Q.21) While searching a prisoner you could potentially encounter a needle that could be a threat to your life if
pricked
A. True
B. False

Q.22) Sometimes making a false statement in court is ok providing you have the best interests of the victim in mind
A. True
B. False

Q.23) What purpose is your notebook?

A. To add information on potential suspects collected during your shift
B. To keep track of people, stolen property, details of persons you believe could be possible future suspects
C. A daily record of arrests, covert activities, during a shift
D. A daily record of factual information relating to investigations , surveillance activities, and other related activities

Q.24) An Anton Piller Order does not authorize entry. Rather, it commands a defendant to permit entry
A. True
B. False 4

Q.25) If an accused is acquitted of a criminal offence this means

A. He has been found not guilty of the offence
B. Sentenced to probation
C. A new trial date must be set
D. None of the above

Q.26) Under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 no employer shall require an employee to work more than
_____ hours consecutively before getting a 30 minute meal break
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 7
Q.27) When a Private Investigator is working undercover what would be the best time he should update his notes
A. Working undercover you wouldn't need to make notes because you are not making an arrest
B. Every 5 days you must make notes as a court requirement
C. As soon as practical
D. None of the above

Q.28) The Criminal Code is

A. Municipal Law
B. Provincial Law
C. Federal Law
D. All of the above

Q.29) Under 494(2) of the Criminal Code Of Canada Any one who is

· (a) the owner or a person in lawful possession of property, or

· (b) a person authorized by the owner or by a person in lawful possession of property,
may arrest without warrant a person whom he finds committing a criminal offence on or in relation to that
property. What is a "Criminal Offence" as referred to in this section

A. An indictable offence
B. A summary conviction offence
C. A hybrid offence
D. All of the above

Q.30) What Is An Arraignment

A. Bail hearing
B. Reading of charges
C. Show cause hearing
D. None of the above

Q.31) By making a false statement in Court as a Private Investigator you would violate provisions under (select
below)
A. The Criminal Code
B. The PSISA Code of Conduct 5
C. The Ontario Human Rights Code
D. The Police Act

Q.32) The word "stereotype" refers to a commonly held public belief about specific social groups, or types of
individuals
A. True
B. False

Q.33) Two investigators participate in the tail; "A" is in front of the subject and "B" is far enough behind the subject
that they remain undetected. "A" radios to "B" to tell them when the subject turns or parks. After a while, or if "A"
loses the subject, "B" closes the gap. When "A" drops in position behind "B", then "B" passes the subject and takes
over "A" 's original position. Of course, "A" then assumes the rear position. What would be a common term for this
type of surveillance

A. Fall back surveillance

B. Leap frog or Sandwich tailing
C. Proactive surveillance
D. None of the above
Q.34) When defence council wishes to question a crown witness on the stand this is called
A. Examination in chief
B. Cross examination
C. Direct examination
D. Re-direct

Q.35) Which of the following statements are true?

A. Exhibits are physical evidence presented at trial along with oral evidence
B. Unless a particular legal exception applies, all exhibits are only admissible after they have been authenticated by
oral evidence and established as material and relevant.
C. One requirement of admissibility under the Canada Evidence Act is that the record is relevant
D. All of the above

Q.36) PSISA stands for Private Security Investigative Services Act. This act regulates the conduct of Private
Investigators and Security Guards
A. True
B. False

Q.37) Employers who are aware that domestic violence may occur in the workplace must take every precaution
reasonable in the circumstances to protect a worker at risk of physical injury
A. True
B. False

Q.38) Canadian law relating with respect to a refusal by the party or witness to answer a question or to produce a
writing or document is called
A. Contempt of court
B. Hostile witness
C. Adverse witness
D. Obstruction of justice 6

Q.39) What gives citizens the authority to search for weapons and evidence relating to the arrest after making a
lawful arrest
A. Common Law
B. The Criminal Code
C. The Provincial Court
D. No citizen can search anyone for any reason

Q.40) Under the Criminal Code of Canada the statute of limitations for a Summary Conviction from the date of the
offence is
A. 3 months
B. 1 year
C. 6 months
D. unlimited

Q.41) Under the Trespass To Property Act there are three offences under section 2. Which of the following is NOT
an offence under section 2 of the act
A. Enters on premises when entry is prohibited
B. A person is asked to leave a house party by the owner of the property but refuses to do so
C. engages in an activity on premises when the activity is prohibited
D. None of the above

Q.42) No person shall disclose to an employer that an employee has taken a lie detector test or disclose to an
employer the results of a lie detector test taken by an employee
A. True
B. False

Q.43) Photography is a common form of surveillance in investigational work. Investigators take photos of targets
from hidden locations or by following the target on foot. When observing a target, the investigator must stay close
enough to observe the subject's movements but far enough to remain undetected. This would be also a form of
A. Overt Surveillance
B. Covert Surveillance
C. Harassment
D. None of the above

Q.44) The Company you are working for has asked you to monitor the employee’s activity on the company
computers. As a Private Investigator would you have an obligation to notify all the employees that their activities
will be monitored
A. Yes
B. No

Q.45) You discover that a threatening email was sent from a work computer by an employee to another employee.
As a Private Investigator you are asked to investigate what is the first thing you are going to do
A. Arrest the employee who sent the e-mail
B. Secure and isolate the offending computer
C. Call the police 7
D. You have no authority to do anything

Q.46) People on certain drugs can be unpredictable and feel little or no pain in a physical confrontation.
A. True
B. False

Q.47) Demonstrative Evidence include photos, x-rays, videotapes, movies, sound recordings, diagrams, forensic
animation, maps, drawings, graphs, animation, simulations, and models
A. True
B. False

Q.48) What is the minimum age to be licensed in Ontario as a Private Investigator

A. 16
B. 18
C. 19
D. 21

Q.49) Without a contract in place, an employer is not required to pay an employee for a meal break
A. True
B. False

Q.50) Using tactical communications can prevent situations where force may have to be used
A. True
B. False

Q.51) A complaint against a Private Investigator can be reported by

A. Your supervisor
B. The client
C. People who you are investigating
D. Anyone

Q.52) The highest court in Canada is called

A. Court of Queen's bench
B. Supreme Court of Canada
C. Superior Court
D. None of the above

Q.53) A Criminal Search warrant can be executed by

A. A police officer
B. A private investigator
C. Anyone
D. A and B

Q.54) The six core steps to containing evidence are

A. Collect, Secure, Preserve, Identify, Ensure Continuity, Log
B. Collect, Secure, Preserve, Store , Ensure Continuity, Log 8
C. Collect, Secure, Preserve, Identify, Ensure Continuity, Court
D. Collect, Package, Preserve, Identify, Ensure Continuity, Log

Q.55) Which best describes Chain of Custody

A. Destruction of evidence
B. Continuity of evidence
C. Storing of old evidence
D. A suspect taken into custody

Q.56) What could be a result of, after collecting and storing evidence, the " Chain Of Custody" being broken
A. Evidence may no longer be admissible in court
B. The accused could walk free
C. Professionalism would be in question
D. All of the above

Q.57) A police officer, or the occupier of a premises, or a person authorized by the occupier may arrest without
warrant any person he or she believes on reasonable and probable grounds to be on the premises in contravention
of section 2 of the Trespass To Property Act
A. True
B. False

Q.58) When giving testimony in court a Private Investigator may with permission from the court
A. Read details directly from his incident report for accuracy
B. Refer to his notes only to refresh his memory
C. Read from his notebook directly to make sure nothing is missed
D. None of the above

Q.59) Under the Trespass To Property Act which of the following reasons can you remove a person off private
property as a property owner, agent or occupier
A. Failing to leave when asked to do so
B. Unauthorized activity
C. Entering the property when prohibited
D. You can't remove anyone only arrest

Q.60) A trial at which the defendant is not physically present is referred to as a trial
A. In absentia
B. Of Habeas corpus
C. In Common law
D. Not To Appear

Q.61) Section 494 (1) of the Criminal Code deals with:

A. Citizen arrest authority
B. Trespass on private property
C. Regulates conduct of a security guard
D. None of the above

Q.62) Real evidence is

A. physical evidence 9
B. a baseball bat
C. a gun
D. All of the above

Q.63) The PSISA prohibits Private Investigators in assisting a Landlord in evicting tenants from an apartment
A. True
B. False

Q.64) You are hired by a client who tells you he is looking for an old friend he once knew years ago. A preliminary
investigation reveals that the “old friend” was an old drug associate and testified against him in a drug trial several
years ago. As it turns out your client admits to serving 4 years in jail due to the “friends “ testimony and admits his
“friend” was placed in the Witness Protection Program. The client claims that he has forgiven the man and would
like to just rekindle their friendship, so he asks you locate his whereabouts. What would be the best course of action
to take
A. Ask for more money due to the potential danger in the case
B. Locate the “friend” in the witness protection program through your connections in the Police Department and
then warn the witness
C. Call the Police and advise them of the request and refund your clients money as you are prohibited under the
Private Security and Investigative Services Act to search for or provide information regarding anyone in a witness
protection program
D. Begin an investigation on your client to determine if he is still involved in the drug world and forward the
intelligence to the Police to follow-up

Q.65)
Who determines what evidence will or will not be admitted in court
A. Judge
B. Prosecutor
C. Defence Council
D. The accused

Q.66) When you make a mistake in your notebook how should you correct it?

A. Tear the page out and start over

B. Use a pen and scribble out the error until it can't be seen
C. Draw one line through the mistake and initial it
D. Get a new notebook from the company

Q.67) A person is not trespassing under the Trespass to Property Act if the owner or occupier cannot give a valid
reason why they should leave
A.True
B. False

Q.68) In court, the person that usually hears bail applications, arraignments, traffic court is called a
A. Prosecutor
B. Court reporter
C. Justice Of The Peace
D. Judge

Q.69) An Injunction is an order of the court requiring a party to perform some act or refrain from some conduct
A. True 10
B. False

Q.70) Private Investigators should be aware of how to handle, preserve and store evidence
A. To maintain integrity of the evidence
B. To maintain the chain of custody
C. To maintain credibility in court
D. All of the above

Q.71) A witness who is giving testimony is giving what type of evidence

A. Direct
B. Trace
C. Similar fact
D. Circumstantial

Q.72) Section 8 of the Charter Of Rights And Freedoms deals with

A. Detention
B. Search or seizure
C. Arrest
D. Freedom of the press

Q.73) Positional asphyxia may occur when a person is being physically restrained. This condition can lead to
A. Injury
B. Death
C. Violent behavior
D. All of the above

Q.74) A private investigator witnesses a man running down the street chasing a second man shouting "He stole my
money." The Private Investigator decides to intervene assisting the pursuer and arrests the thief. As it turns out,
there was no money taken and it was a misunderstanding. What would most likely happen to the private
investigator?
A. The Private Investigator would have authority to arrest the man on Reasonable and Probable grounds to believe
the man was in fresh pursuit and had lawful authority to arrest
B. The Private Investigator did not see the offence occur so he would be criminally and civilly liable
C. The Private Investigator should have minded his own business and focused on the work he was hired to do
D. The Private Investigator could be charged with Assault and Unlawful Confinement under the Criminal Code Of
Canada
E. The Private Investigator would have his license revoked under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act

Q.75) What does a suspects "Modus Operandi" refer to (also known as a suspects [M.O.])
A. The suspects method of operation
B. A suspect’s mental state
C. A suspect’s intent
D. None of the above

Q.76) Which of the following is not a fundamental freedom as stated Under Section 2 of the Charter Of Rights And
Freedoms
A. freedom of conscience and religion
B. freedom of thought
C. freedom of association
D. freedom to travel 11

Q.77) A private investigator is a person who performs work, for remuneration, that consists primarily of conducting
investigations in order to provide information
A. True
B. False

Q.78) Exculpatory evidence is

A. The evidence favorable to the defendant in a criminal trial
B. The evidence favorable to the prosecution in a Criminal Trial
C. Non admissible evidence
D. None of the above

Q.79) The offence of Theft under the Criminal Code is a Hybrid offence
A. True
B. False

Q.80) Business records are admissible under common and statutory law. Under common law, the record is
admissible by the testimony
A. Of any person who is designated as an employee of the Company and has some knowledge of what was recorded
B. Of a person who is a record keeper, who has a duty to make the entry, and has personal knowledge of the record's
creation
C. Of a Manager who has some knowledge of entries and is responsible for overall operations
D. None of the above

Q.81) No husband is compellable to disclose any communication made to him by his wife during their marriage, and
no wife is compellable to disclose any communication made to her by her husband during their marriage.
A. True
B. False

Q.82) A provincially funded service for those who need assistance from a lawyer is called
A. Welfare
B. Legal aid
C. Social Funding
D. Legal fund of lawyers

Q.83) A Private Investigator is investigating a case which requires the Investigator to install a monitoring device on
a computer the “target” is using. What would be a circumstance in which the Investigator could install such a device
A. The “target” is not aware of the device
B. The device is an approved device under the PSISA
C. The owner of the computer is the “targets” brother and he gives permission
D. None of the above

Q.84) Section 494(1) Criminal Code Of Canada states anyone may arrest without warrant a person whom he finds
A. committing an Indictable offence
B. committing an Criminal offence
C. Only police can arrest
D. None of the above 12

Q.85) What is a Tort ?

A. Bad evidence in a criminal proceeding
B. Non-contractual civil wrong
C. Hair and fiber evidence
D. None of the above

Q.86) Which of the following are common surveillance techniques?

A. Situational awareness
B. Attending to environmental details of the area
C. Making observation of the physical environment you are in.
D. All of the above

Q.87) A pregnant employee is entitled to a leave of absence without pay unless her due date falls fewer than ____
weeks after she commenced employment
A. 10
B. 15
C. 13
D. 18

Q.88) Under the P.S.I.S.A. when does a Private Investigator not have to have his license available to display?
A. When the Private Investigator decides it is reasonable to do so
B. When the Private Investigator is working undercover
C. When the Private Investigator has lost his license and is planning to report it
D. None of the above

Q.89) Any citizen can arrest on a " Found Committing " criminal offence
A. True
B. False

Q.90) Evidence that relates to a series of facts other than the particular fact sought to be proved
A. Circumstantial evidence
B. Similar fact evidence
C. Documentary evidence
D. None of the above

Q.91) Standing on a sidewalk observing the movements of a “target” from across the street taking photos while
acting as a tourist would be what type of surveillance.
A. Overt
B. Covert
C. Rolling
D. None of the above

Q.92) Upon a person's arrest or detention section 10 (a) of the Charter Of Rights And Freedoms requires a person
A. to be informed promptly of the reasons
B. to retain and instruct counsel without delay and to be informed of that right
C. not to be compelled to be a witness
D. to be presumed innocent until proven guilty 13
Q.93) "ex parte" means a legal proceeding brought by one person in the absence of and without representation or
notification of other parties
A. True
B. False

Q.94) What Provincial Law in Ontario gives everyone equal rights and opportunities
A. Human Rights Code
B. Trespass To Property Act
C. Charter of Rights
D. Criminal Code Of Canada

Q.95) A Justice Of The Peace is referred to as

A. Your Greatness
B. Your Worship
C. Your Honor
D. Your Worthiness

Q.96) The purpose of a bail hearing is to

A. To decide guilt or innocence
B. to determine if conditions exist for a prisoner’s conditional release pending trial
C. To determin sentence
D. None of the above

Q.97) Which of the following would not be a "Peace Officer"

A. Police
B. Customs Officer
C. Special Constable
D. Private Investigator

Q.98) A witness who is giving testimony is giving what type of evidence

A. Direct
B. Trace
C. Similar fact
D. Circumstantial

Q.99) When can a landlord enter a person's residence under the Residential Tenancies Act
A. By giving 24 hours notice in writing
B. If there is an emergency
C. All of the above

Q.100) "Anyone" can make an arrest if they find someone committing a CRIMINAL OFFENCE
A. True
B. False

Q.101) Which of the following is Provincial Legislation

A. PIPEDA Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
B. FIPPA Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy
C. MFIPPA Municipal Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act 14
D. IFIPPA International Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act

Q.102) The OPP are

A. Provincial Police
B. Federal Police
C. Regional Police
D. Municipal Police

Q.103) Anton Piller orders granted against unidentified (or "John Doe") defendants in a Federal Court action are
referred to as
A. rolling" Anton Piller orders
B. "returnable" Anton Piller orders
C. "enforcable" Anton Piller orders
D. None of the above

Q.104) An honestly held belief in entitlement to property is called

A. Color Of Right
B. Land title
C. Land owner
D. Property rights

Q.105) A Private Investigators duties can include the collection of unpaid accounts for clients
A. True
B. False

Q.106) The Trespass To Property Act is

A. Federal
B. Municipal
C. Provincial
D. None of the above

Q.107) An Anton Piller Order is almost always sought

A. Without notice to the Defendant
B. Without notice to the Plaintive
C. Without complete evidence collected
D. None of the above

Q.108) Under the Canada Evidence Act If a proposed witness is a person of fourteen years of age or older whose
mental capacity is challenged, the court shall, before permitting the person to give evidence, conduct an inquiry to
A. whether the person understands the nature of an oath or a solemn affirmation
B. whether the person is able to communicate the evidence
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above

Q.109) Which best describes Chain of Custody

A. Destruction of evidence
B. Continuity of evidence
C. Storing of old evidence 15
D. A suspect taken into custody

Q.110) Under the Criminal Code Of Canada, when a fire is deliberately set, what is the name of the offence called
A. Theft
B. Mischief
C. Arson
D. None of the above
Q.111) What is the best definition of the word "prejudice"?
A. A preconceived belief, opinion, or judgment made without ascertaining the facts of a case
B. Calling someone names
C. Making up lies about a person not knowing what they are really like
D. None of the above

Q.112) Which of the following is NOT a Code Of Conduct violation under the PSISA
A. using profane, abusive or insulting language
B. exercising unnecessary force
C. behaviour that is either prohibited or not authorized bylaw
D. Commmitting a Criminal Offence
E. None of the above

Q.113) Under the Criminal Code of Canada, to justify the Use of Force what would be required
A. You must decide if the person may escape
B. You must be acting on reasonable grounds and use as much force as necessary
C. A person making the arrest can decide
D. None of the above

Q.114) A Private Investigator can also be called a Private Detective

A. True
B. False

Q.115) The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms came into force on April 17 what year
A. 1967
B. 1979
C. 1982
D. 1983

Q.116) Evidence of prior bad acts by the accused is called

A. Similar fact evidence
B. Circumstantial evidence
C. Bad luck evidence
D. None of the above

Q.117) As well as conducting investigations a Private Investigator can also collect unpaid accounts for clients
A. True
B. False 16

Q.118) Section 70(2) of the Employment Standards Act states that “no one can disclose to an employer whether an
employee has taken a lie detector or the result of a lie detector test” A lie detector can also be known as a polygraph
examination
A. True
B. False

Q.119) Section 26 of the Criminal Code deals with

A. Trespass
B. Theft
C. Excessive force
D. Breach of the peace

Q.120) The main purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is
A. Protect workers
B. Establish procedures for identifying and dealing with workplace hazards
C. Enforcement for non-compliance
D. All of the above

Q.121) Impact factors are the considerations we must identify when dealing with any conflict
A. True
B. False

Q.122) A Private Investigator has the same powers as the Police

A. True
B. False

Q.123) Section 9 (1) of the Trespass To Property Act allows the occupier of premises, or a person authorized by the
occupier to arrest without warrant any person he or she believes to be on the premises in contravention of section 2.
A. Found committing
B. Reasonable and probable grounds
C. Can not arrest only police can arrest
D. None of the above

Q.124) As a Private Investigator at what point would you make the decision to involve the Police
A. When the investigation gets too complicated
B. When the client gives instructions to
C. When you need to execute a search warrant
D. If its a Criminal Investigation you should call the Police and notify them and get permission

Q.125) The highest court in Canada is called

A. Court of queens bench
B. Supreme court of Canada
C. Superior court
D. None of the above

Q.126) In court, a trial within a trial is called

A. Mens rea 17
B. Voir Dire
C. Actus reus
D. None of the above

Q.127) What would be the minimum number of cars used In a static surveillance
A. 4
B. 2
C. 1
D. 8

Q.128) A licensed bar must comply with the Liquor License Act of Ontario. ( Check off below which would be
violations under that act relating to the premises)
A. Selling liquor to a person under the age of 19 yrs
B. Security not wearing proper uniform
C. Serve intoxicated persons while on the premises

Q.129) The use of wiretaps or listening devices, where the investigator does not participate in the private
communication is illegal under the Criminal Code Of Canada except under the following circumstance
A. As stated under section 183.1 Criminal Code Of Canada
B. As stated under the Telecommunications Act
C. Where the target being recorded has no knowledge of the hidden recording devise
D. Under no circumstance can a person be recorded

Q.130) The six core steps to containing evidence are

A. Collect, Secure, Preserve, Identify, Ensure Continuity, Log
B. Collect, Secure, Preserve, Store , Ensure Continuity, Log
C. Collect, Secure, Preserve, Identify, Ensure Continuity, Court
D. Collect, Package, Preserve, Identify, Ensure Continuity, Log

Q.131) Who determines what evidence will or will not be admitted in court
A. Judge
B. Prosecutor
C. Defence Council
D. The accused

Q.132) As a Private Investigator you are working for a client who asks you to assist him in the eviction of a tenant in
his appartment building which he owns. Do you have authority to assist him?
A. Yes
B. No

Q.133) There are several common problems that an Investigator may face while working in undercover roles.
A. Maintenance of identity
B. Maintaining a cover profile
C. Bothe A & B
D. None of the above

Q.134) Which of the following would not be a level of Court in Ontario

A. Ontario Court of Justice 18
B. Provincial/territorial Superior Courts
C. Ontario Court of Appeal
D. Court of Queen's Bench

Q.135) Historical legal precedents is the basis of Common Law

A. True
B. False

Q.136) Under the Trespass To Property Act an "Occupier" includes

A. a person who is in physical possession of premises
B. a person who has responsibility for and control over the condition of premises or the activities there carried on
C. A person who has control over persons allowed to enter the premises
D. All of the above

Q.137) What provincial act deals with discrimination in the work place
A. Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms
B. Human Rights Code
C. Occupational Health And Safety
D. None Of The Above

Q.138) An Injunction is an order of the court requiring a party to perform some act or refrain from some conduct
A. True
B. False

Q.139) Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act a "Young Person" can be charged with a Criminal Offence from the
ages of
A. 12-17 years old
B. 11-16 years old
C. 7-18 years old
D. 32-47 years old
E. None of the above

Q.140) If you were charged with an indictable offense in Canada you would be entitled to
A. Be heard by a Judge sitting alone
B. Be heard by a Judge and Jury
C. A preliminary hearing
D. All of the above

Q.141) A landlord cannot at any time during a tenant’s occupancy of a rental unit interfere with the tenants
reasonable enjoyment of the unit
A. True
B. False

Q.142) Upon an arrest of an individual a Private Investigator or a Citizen must

A. Take a cautioned statement
B. Handcuff the individual
C. Search the individual for weapons
D. Turn the individual over to police 19

Q.143) Uncorroborated evidence is

A. Is untruthful evidence given by a witness
B. Evidence given by a hostile witness
C. Evidence given by a witness where there is no confirmation of the evidence
D. None of the above

Q.144) Canada has two federal Privacy laws

A. PIPEDA and The Privacy Act
B. PIPEDA and FIPPA
C. PIPEDA and The Human Rights
D. None of the above

Q.145) What is the best definition of "admissible evidence"?

A. Relevant evidence to a proceeding that has not been excluded by a judge
B. Evidence that the defence wishes to have tossed
C. Best evidence rule
D. None of the above

Q.146) " The Best Evidence Rule" refers to the best evidence available such as an original document over a copy
A. True
B. False

Q.147) Work place safety is the responsibility of

A. Employees
B. Employers
C. All of the above

Q.148) Section 7 of the Charter Of Rights And Freedoms deals with

A. Search or Seizure
B. Life liberty and security of person
C. Detention or imprisonment
D. Arrest or detention

Q.149) A witness who testifies as to the habits and reputation of another person is giving what type of evidence
A. Circumstantial evidence
B. Character evidence
C. Trace evidence
D. Conscripted evidence

Q.150) In Provincial Court a Judge is called

A. Your Worship
B. Your Highness
C. Your Honor
D. Your Majesty

Q.151) An " Information" is the name of a document used 20

A. To formally charge an offender
B. Is used to make notes about an incident
C. To compile intelligence
D. None of the above

Q.152) When collecting evidence, to ensure continuity, a Private Investigator should

A. Keep the evidence in a place only he knows about
B. Complete a “Chain of Custody” report and store the evidence in a safe locked place only the Private Investigator
has access to or an evidence custodian who can testify to its continuity
C. Contact the local police to take custody of the evidence as they have more experience and a more advanced
system in place
D. None of the above

Q.153) By making a false statement in Court as a Private Investigator you would be committing an offence under the
Criminal Code of Canada but you would also be committing an offence under
A. The Charter Of Rights And Freedoms
B. The PSISA Code of Conduct
C. The Ontario Human Rights Code
D. The Police Act

Q.154) What would NOT be an example of "Stereotyping"

A. All homeless people are dangerous
B. Kids in school on the lunch program are poor
C. People that get into financial trouble do so because they are irresponsible people
D. People that drive over the speed limit are more likely to cause an accident

Q.155) There are the only 3 provinces with laws recognized as substantially similar to PIPEDA
A. British Columbia
B. Alberta
C. Saskatchewan
D. Manitoba
E. Ontario
F. Quebec
G. PEI

Q.156) A Federal Act that protects the privacy of individuals with respect to personal information about themselves
held by a government institution and that provide individuals with a right of access to that information
A. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
B. Privacy Act
C. Access To Information Act
D. International Privacy Documents Act

Q.157) Fingerprints, hair, cosmetics, plant fibers, blood, mineral fibers are considered what type of evidence in
A. Conscripted evidence
B. Trace evidence
C. Hearsay evidence
D. None of the above

Q.158) If a Private Investigator wishes to lay a charge against a person he believes has committed the Criminal
Offence of theft he can do so by 21
A. Contacting the police giving them the information and having them investigate and lay the charge
B. Swear out an information before a Justice of the Peace on reasonable and probable grounds
C. All the above

Q.159) What is Documentary evidence

A. Phone records
B. any document which is presented and allowed as evidence
C. An NSF cheque
D. All of the above

Q.160) A Private Investigator should never take photos in a place where a person has an "expectation of privacy".
Which of the following would be a place where someone would NOT have an "expectation of privacy"
A. A bathroom
B. A moving vehicle
C. A locker room
D. A store dressing room

Q.161) Conditional Discharge is when the conditions set by the court are satisfied, the discharge becomes absolute
A. True
B. False

Q.162) Lay Opinion Evidence is an opinion evidence given by someone who is not a qualified expert and it relates to
a matter of common experience such as testifying to " How angry a person appeared" or "visual identification of
vehicles"
A. True
B. False

Q.163) If convicted under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act the maximum fine a Private
Investigator may receive is
A. $2000
B. $10,000
C. $25,000
D. $350,000
Q.164) As a Private Investigator if you are rude to members of the public you are in violation of
A. PSISA Code Of Conduct
B. Police Act
C. Human Rights Code
D. Criminal Code

Q.165) Certain workers who protect public safety cannot refuse work If the refusal would endanger the life, health
or safety of another person
A. True
B. False

Q.166) What could be a result of, after collecting and storing evidence, the " Chain Of Custody" being broken
A. Evidence may no longer be admissible in court 22
B. The accused could walk free
C. Professionalism would be in question
D. All of the above

Q.167) Opinion evidence is given by court certified expert witnesses

A. True
B. False

Q.168) An employer shall pay an employee’s wages

A. By cash
B. By cheque payable only to the employee
C. By direct deposit
D. All of the above

Q.169) It is an employee's responsibility to report violations of workplace safety

A. True
B. False

Q.170) A Summary Offence under the Criminal Code is considered a less serious criminal offence
A. True
B. False

Q.171) In Canada Criminal Law is

A. Municipal
B. Provincial
C. Federal

Q.172) Principles of procedural fairness in the Canadian legal system is referred to as

A. Due process
B. Legal rights
C. Men's Rea
D. High treason

Q.173) An Indictable offence under the Criminal Code is a serious criminal offence
A. True
B. False

Q.174) PIPEDA Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

A. Protects Personal information
B. Protects sensitive information
C. Is Federal legislation
D. All of the above

Q.175) Conditional Discharge is when the conditions set by the court are satisfied, the discharge becomes absolute
A. True
B. False 23

Q.176) If payment is made by cash or cheque, the employer shall ensure that the cash or cheque is given to the
employee at his or her workplace or at some other place agreeable to the employee
A. True
B. False

Q.177) Under what section of the Charter Of Rights gives a person the right to join an organization
A. Section 10 (a)
B. Section 2 (d)
C. Section 494(1)
D. Section 9

Q.178) Which of the following would be an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada where a person could be
charged with loitering on private property near a dwelling house ?
A. Cause a Disturbance by loitering Section 175 (1) (c) CCC
B. Trespassing at night Section 177 CCC
C. Trespass to Property Act Section 2 TPA
D. None of the above

Q.179) Toronto Metro Police are

A. Federal Police
B. Provincial Police
C. Municipal Police
D. Regional Police

Q.180) Some causes of breakdown in communication could be

A. language differences
B. background noise
C. stress
D. alcohol
E. All of the Above

Q.181) The physical acts by which a criminal offence is committed

A. Mens Rea
B. Actus Reus
C. Res Judicata
D. None of the above

Q.182) Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act protects

A. Healthcare information for Provincial Employees
B. International government information
C. A persons Sensitive and Private information
D. Corporate information

Q.183) Under section 2 of the Charter Of Rights and Freedoms ( freedom of the press ) the press have the right to go
where they wish as long as they are doing their job
A. True
B. False 24

Q.184) Which below would be considered Covert surveillance

A. Conducting surveillance from a place hidden from view
B. Openly following someone in plain view
C. Sitting outside a house on the street in plain view
D. None of the above

Q.185) When a Private Investigator appears in court to testify he / she must

A. Always tell the truth
B. Dress professionally
C. Bring notes and any evidence relating to the case
D. All of the above

Q.186) Which of the following is a Provincial Statutes

A. Criminal Code
B. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
C. Firearms Act
D. None of the above

Q.187) Subject to section71 of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (a police Investigation), an employee has a
right not to
A. take a lie detector test
B. be asked to take a lie detector test
C. be required to take a lie detector test
D. All of the above

Q.188) Which of the following are examples of the types of information a Private Investigator may be hired to
investigate
A. the character or actions of a person
B. the business or occupation of a person
C. the whereabouts of persons or property
D. All of the above

Q.189) A Hybrid offence is a criminal offence that has the option of being indictable or summary
A. True
B. False

Q.190) As a private investigator you are conducting an interview with a suspect. During the interview the suspect
constantly looks up towards the ceiling after incriminating questions and answers with hesitation, plus he seems to
repeat back most questions. It is very probable that the suspect may
A. Be having a seizure
B. Be having a mental break down due to the stress of the interview
C. NOT be providing truthful answers
D. Possibly be the wrong suspect

Q.191) Workplace Violence Policy Requires: If ______or more workers are regularly employed at a workplace, this
policy must be in writing and posted in a conspicuous place in the workplace
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6 25
D. 10

Q.192) Under the Criminal Code Of Canada everyone commits an offence who, surreptitiously, observes —
including by mechanical or electronic means — or makes a visual recording of a person who is in circumstances that
give rise to a reasonable expectation of privacy. This offence is commonly referred to as
A. Voyeurism
B. Breach of Privacy
C. Assault
D. None of the above

Q.193) Minor criminal offences are heard in

A. Superior court
B. Provincial court
C. Court Of Queens Bench
D. None of the above

Q.194) In Ontario under the Provincial Offences Act when could a citizen be authorized to arrest someone on
reasonable and probablegrounds?

A. A citizen can never arrest a person on reasonable and probable grounds only found committing an indictable
offence
B. may arrest without warrant a person who he or she has reasonable and probable grounds to believe has
committed an offence and is escaping from and freshly pursued by a police officer or a person who has lawful
authority to arrest
C. A citizen can only arrest someone who is found trespassing on property under the Trespass to Property Act
D. A citizen could arrest anyone on reasonable and probable grounds that they believe is committing a criminal
offence as long as the information they receive is from a credible source

Q.195) What is the legal drinking age in Ontario

A. 16
B. 22
C. 19
D. 18

Q.196) The RCMP are

A. Provincial Police
B. Federal Police
C. Municipal Police
D. Regional Police

Q.197) FIPPA Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy is

A. Federal
B. Provincial
C. Municipal
D. International

Q.198) Conditional Discharge is when the conditions set by the court are satisfied, the discharge becomes absolute
A. True
B. False 26

Q.199) If you as a Private Investigator are parked in a residential neighborhood conducting a surveillance and a
resident from the area happened to walk by the car and observe the Private Investigator looking towards a
particular house , the Private Investigator should
A. Get out of the vehicle and begin walking down the street
B. Leave the area
C. Tell the person to mind their own business
D. Tell the person you are a Private Investigator

Q.200) The physical acts by which a criminal offence is committed

A. Mens Rea
B. Actus Reus
C. Res Judicata
D. None of the above

Q.201) When a Private Investigator sees a theft occur and makes an arrest, what federal law gives them the
authority to make this arrest
A. The Charter Of rights and Freedoms
B. The Liquor Control Act
C. The Criminal Code Of Canada
D. Section 9 of the Trespass To Property Act

Q.202)
An employer is required to record the information with respect to each employee, including an employee who is a
home worker. Which of the following is NOT information an Employer must record ?
A. The employee’s name and address
B. Health insurance information in the event the employee is injured
C. The employee’s date of birth, if the employee is a student and under 18 years of age
D. The number of hours the employee worked in each day and each week

Q.203) Non-compliance to a lawful request or direction using verbal defiance would be defined as
A. Passive resistance
B. Combative
C. Cooperative
D. Passive

Q.204) Every province and territory has privacy legislation governing the collection, use and disclosure of personal
information held by government agencies
A. True
B. False

Q.205) Evidence given about an accused's history of similar bad acts is called
A. Best Evidence Rule
B. Similar fact evidence C. Bad luck defence
D. Character evidence

Q.206) What types of investigations may be performed by a Private Investigator?

A. Insurance fraud investigations
B. Missing person’s investigations 27
C. Employment background investigations
D. All of the above

Q.207) An " Information" is the name of a document used

A. To formally charge an offender
B. Is used to make notes about an incident
C. To compile intelligence
D. None of the above

Q.208) The court shall, before permitting a proposed witness under fourteen years of age to give evidence, require
them to promise to tell the truth.
A. True
B. False

Q.209) A property owner, occupier or agent of a property owner may arrest without warrant “found committing “ a
criminal offence
A. True
B. False

Q.210) Proper evidence packaging and handling procedures of live ammunition suggest that it should be packaged
in soft paper bags or in a soft container to prevent fiction, shifting and contact while in transit. It should be placed
in a wooden box. The tag or label placed on the outside of the container should show
A. Only the date and where it was obtained
B. The type of material, date obtained, Investigators initials, case number, amount enclosed
C. The receiving forensic lab will get the investigator to complete all paperwork required
D. There should be no tag placed on live ammunition

Q.211) Everyone who is authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess thereof. What section
of the Criminal Code deals with "Excess of Force"
A. Section 26 Criminal Code
B. Section 34 Criminal Code
C. Section 41 Criminal Code
D. None Of The Above

Q.212 What would be the purpose of reconstructing the event during an investigation?
A. It enables an investigator to observe the scene from the offender's perspective
B. To test a witness account of events for accuracy and truthfulness
C. It allows the investigator to analyze the case to see if further investigation is necessary
D. All of the above

Q.213) Section 10 (a) of the Charter Of Rights and Freedoms (arrest or detention) relates to
A. A person needs to be advised of their right to council
B. A person has the right to be informed promptly of the reasons for the arrest or detention
C. Search or Seizure
D. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security

Q.214) Where the contents of a document are material to a case the "Best Evidence Rule" requires
A. that the party submit the original unless the party is unable to do so 28
B. Six separate copies of the document be submitted to the court instead of the original
C. That the original must be produced or the evidence will not be admitted
D. None of the above

Q.215) Under section 5 (1) of the Trespass To Property Act which of the following would NOT be a method of giving
notice
A. Posted sign
B. In writing
C. Verbally
D. Markers
E. None of the above

Q.216) Under Occupational Health and Safety workers now have the right to refuse work if they have a reason to
believe they are in danger from workplace violence
A. True
B. False

Q.217) Para-verbal communication and body language play a very minor role in communication
A. True
B. False

Q.218) Under section 7 of the Trespass To Property Act specifies two colors of markings for the purpose of giving
notice. They are
A. Red and Orange
B. Blue and Red
C. Red and Yellow
D. Yellow and Pink

Q.219) Evidence that would, if uncontested, establish a fact or raise a presumption of a fact
A. Conscripted evidence
B. Circumstantial evidence
C. Prima facie evidence
D. None of the above

Q.220) Under the Canada Evidence Act a person under the age of _____ is presumed to have the capacity to testify.
A. 16
B. 18
C. 10
D. 14

Q.221) Which of the following is NOT an offence under section 2 of the Trespass To Property Act
A. enters on premises when entry is prohibited
B. engages in an activity on premises when the activity is prohibited
C. does not leave the premises within 10 minutes after he or she is directed to do so by the occupier of the premises
or a person authorized by the occupier

Q.222) Which of the following would NOT be a way to protect yourself from allegations of Excessive Use Of Force
A. Keep good notes 29
B. Maintain a high level of professionalism
C. When questioning persons always stand in their personal space
D. Use techniques that are authorized by law

Q.223) If a Private Investigator is conducting a covert surveillance this would mean

A. That the Private Investigator is operating in public view
B. That the Private Investigator is NOT operating in public view
C. Is working in an undercover vehicle
D. Is working in a specially equipped surveillance van

Answer Key:
1) B
2) A
3) C
4) A
5) B
6) B
7) E
8) B
9) A
10) C
11) B
12) C
13) D
14) A
15) C
16) D
17) B
18) A
19) A
20) B
21) A
22) B
23) D
24) A
25) A
26) C
27) C
28) C
29) D
30) B
31) B
32) A
33) B
34) B
35) D
36) A
30

37) A
38) A
39) A
40) C
41) D
42) A
43) B
44) B
45) B
46) A
47) A
48) B
49) A
50) A
51) D
52) B
53) A
54) A
55) B
56) D
57) A
58) B
59) D
60) A
61) A
62) D
63) A
64) C
65) A
66) C
67) B
68) C
69) A
70) D
71) A
72) B
73) D
74) A
75) A
76) D
77) A
78) A
79) A
80) B
81) A
82) B
83) C
84) A
85) B
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86) D
87) C
88) B
89) B
90) A
91) A
92) A, B
93) A
94) A
95) B
96) B
97) D
98) A
99) C
100) B
101) B
102) A
103) A
104) A
105) B
106) C
107) A
108) C
109) B
110) C
111) A
112) E
113) B
114) B
115) C
116) A
117) B
118) A
119) C
120) D
121) A
122) B
123) B
124) B
125) B
126) B
127) B
128) A, C
129) A
130) A
131) A
132) B
133) C
134) D
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135) A
136) D
137) B
138) A
139) A
140) D
141) A
142) D
143) C
144) B
145) A
146) A
147) C
148) B
149) B
150) C
151) A
152) B
153) B
154) D
155) A, B, F
156) B, C
157) B
158) C
159) D
160) B
161) A
162) A
163) C
164) A
165) A
166) D
167) A
168) D
169) A
170) A
171) C
172) A
173) A
174) D
175) A
176) A
177) B
178) B
179) C
180) E
181) B
182) C
183) B
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184) A
185) D
186) D
187) D
188) D
189) A
190) C
191) C
192) A
193) B
194) C
195) C
196) B
197) B
198) A
199) B
200) B
201) C
202) B
203) A
204) A
205) B
206) D
207) A
208) A
209) A
210) B
211) A
212) D
213) B
214) A
215) E
216) A
217) B
218) C
219) C
220) D
221) C
222) C
223) B