Illinois (IL) Locksmith License Practice Exam LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADE A
**Q1:** Which Illinois state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating locksmiths?
**A)** Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
**B)** Illinois State Police (ISP)
**C)** Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
**D)** Local city or county government
**Answer:** A
**Q2:** What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a locksmith license in Illinois?
**A)** 18 years
**B)** 21 years
**C)** 25 years
**D)** 30 years
**Answer:** B
**Explanation:** Per the Illinois Locksmith Act, an applicant must be at least 21 years of
age.
**Q3:** Which of the following is a valid requirement for an Illinois locksmith license
application?
**A)** Passing a written examination
**B)** Submitting proof of general liability insurance
**C)** Providing a certificate of completion from an approved locksmith course or proof of
apprenticeship
**D)** All of the above
**Answer:** D
,**Q4:** How many hours of instruction from an approved locksmith school OR hours of
verified experience as an apprentice are required for licensure?
**A)** 500 hours
**B)** 1000 hours
**C)** 2000 hours
**D)** 3000 hours
**Answer:** C
**Explanation:** Applicants must complete a minimum of 2000 hours of instruction or
apprenticeship.
**Q5:** A licensed locksmith in Illinois is required to carry general liability insurance with a
minimum coverage of:
**A)** $50,000
**B)** $100,000
**C)** $250,000
**D)** $1,000,000
**Answer:** B
**Explanation:** The Locksmith Act requires proof of general liability insurance in the
amount of $100,000.
**Q6:** It is unlawful for an Illinois locksmith to advertise services unless the
advertisement includes the:
**A)** Locksmith's home address
**B)** Locksmith's license number
**C)** Price list for all services
**D)** Name of their insurance carrier
, **Answer:** B
**Explanation:** All advertisements must contain the locksmith's license number issued
by IDFPR.
**Q7:** When performing automotive locksmith services (e.g., making a car key), what
additional requirement applies under Illinois law?
**A)** The locksmith must be a licensed automotive mechanic.
**B)** The locksmith must verify proof of ownership or lawful possession of the vehicle.
**C)** The locksmith must only work on vehicles older than 10 years.
**D)** No additional requirements; automotive work is exempt.
**Answer:** B
**Explanation:** A locksmith must obtain proof that the person requesting service owns or
has lawful possession of the vehicle.
**Q8:** Which of the following actions could lead to disciplinary action against a
locksmith's license?
**A)** Practicing under an expired license
**B)** Conviction of a felony
**C)** Gross negligence in providing services
**D)** All of the above
**Answer:** D
**Q9:** The Illinois Locksmith Act requires a licensee to notify IDFPR of a change of
business address within:
**A)** 10 days
**B)** 30 days
**C)** 60 days
ANSWERS GRADE A
**Q1:** Which Illinois state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating locksmiths?
**A)** Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
**B)** Illinois State Police (ISP)
**C)** Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
**D)** Local city or county government
**Answer:** A
**Q2:** What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a locksmith license in Illinois?
**A)** 18 years
**B)** 21 years
**C)** 25 years
**D)** 30 years
**Answer:** B
**Explanation:** Per the Illinois Locksmith Act, an applicant must be at least 21 years of
age.
**Q3:** Which of the following is a valid requirement for an Illinois locksmith license
application?
**A)** Passing a written examination
**B)** Submitting proof of general liability insurance
**C)** Providing a certificate of completion from an approved locksmith course or proof of
apprenticeship
**D)** All of the above
**Answer:** D
,**Q4:** How many hours of instruction from an approved locksmith school OR hours of
verified experience as an apprentice are required for licensure?
**A)** 500 hours
**B)** 1000 hours
**C)** 2000 hours
**D)** 3000 hours
**Answer:** C
**Explanation:** Applicants must complete a minimum of 2000 hours of instruction or
apprenticeship.
**Q5:** A licensed locksmith in Illinois is required to carry general liability insurance with a
minimum coverage of:
**A)** $50,000
**B)** $100,000
**C)** $250,000
**D)** $1,000,000
**Answer:** B
**Explanation:** The Locksmith Act requires proof of general liability insurance in the
amount of $100,000.
**Q6:** It is unlawful for an Illinois locksmith to advertise services unless the
advertisement includes the:
**A)** Locksmith's home address
**B)** Locksmith's license number
**C)** Price list for all services
**D)** Name of their insurance carrier
, **Answer:** B
**Explanation:** All advertisements must contain the locksmith's license number issued
by IDFPR.
**Q7:** When performing automotive locksmith services (e.g., making a car key), what
additional requirement applies under Illinois law?
**A)** The locksmith must be a licensed automotive mechanic.
**B)** The locksmith must verify proof of ownership or lawful possession of the vehicle.
**C)** The locksmith must only work on vehicles older than 10 years.
**D)** No additional requirements; automotive work is exempt.
**Answer:** B
**Explanation:** A locksmith must obtain proof that the person requesting service owns or
has lawful possession of the vehicle.
**Q8:** Which of the following actions could lead to disciplinary action against a
locksmith's license?
**A)** Practicing under an expired license
**B)** Conviction of a felony
**C)** Gross negligence in providing services
**D)** All of the above
**Answer:** D
**Q9:** The Illinois Locksmith Act requires a licensee to notify IDFPR of a change of
business address within:
**A)** 10 days
**B)** 30 days
**C)** 60 days
