ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING ACTUAL EXAM AND PRACTICE TESTS NEWEST
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS| BRAND NEW VERSION!
Question 1
Under the Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and
Locksmith Act of 2004, which of the following best defines a "Private Security Contractor"?
A) Any person who provides locksmithing services to the general public.
B) Any person who provides fingerprinting services for background checks.
C) Any person who engages in the business of providing a guard, watchman, patrolman, or other
individual to protect persons or property.
D) An individual who only installs burglar alarms in residential homes.
E) A person who investigates the causes of fires for insurance companies.
Correct Answer: C) Any person who engages in the business of providing a guard,
watchman, patrolman, or other individual to protect persons or property.
Rationale: The Act specifically defines a Private Security Contractor as someone who
conducts a business that provides protection services for people or property through the
use of security personnel, such as guards or patrol officers.
Question 2
What is the primary state agency responsible for the licensure and regulation of Private Security
Contractors in Illinois?
A) The Illinois State Police (ISP)
B) The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
C) The Secretary of State
D) The Illinois Commerce Commission
E) The Department of Labor
Correct Answer: B) The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
(IDFPR)
Rationale: The IDFPR is the regulatory body tasked with overseeing the licensing,
examination, and disciplinary actions for all professions regulated under the Private
Security Act of 2004.
Question 3
In Illinois, a person who wishes to apply for a Private Security Contractor license must be at least
how many years of age?
A) 18 years old
B) 19 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
E) 30 years old
Correct Answer: C) 21 years old
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Rationale: Statutory requirements in Illinois specify that an applicant for a Private Security
Contractor license must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for licensure.
Question 4
To qualify for a Private Security Contractor license in Illinois, an applicant must have how much
experience working full-time for a licensed private security contractor agency?
A) 1 year out of the last 5
B) 2 years out of the last 5
C) 3 years out of the last 5
D) 5 years out of the last 10
E) No experience is required if the applicant has a high school diploma
Correct Answer: C) 3 years out of the last 5
Rationale: The Act requires applicants to demonstrate at least 3 years of full-time
experience as a registered employee of a licensed private security contractor agency within
the 5 years immediately preceding the application.
Question 5
An applicant for an Illinois Private Security Contractor license can substitute a 4-year degree in
law enforcement or a related field for how much of the required work experience?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
E) Degrees cannot be substituted for experience
Correct Answer: C) 2 years
Rationale: Under the Illinois Act, an applicant with a 4-year degree in law enforcement, or a
related field from an accredited college/university, may use that degree to satisfy 2 of the 3
years of required experience.
Question 6
Which of the following would automatically disqualify an applicant from receiving a Private
Security Contractor license in Illinois?
A) A misdemeanor traffic violation
B) Being honorably discharged from the military
C) A conviction of a felony in Illinois or any other jurisdiction
D) Having a credit score below 600
E) Not owning a vehicle
Correct Answer: C) A conviction of a felony in Illinois or any other jurisdiction
Rationale: The Act stipulates that applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
While some exceptions for rehabilitation exist after a significant period (usually 10 years), a
felony conviction is a primary barrier to licensure during the application process.
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Question 7
How much general liability insurance must a Private Security Contractor Agency maintain in
Illinois to remain compliant with the Act?
A) $100,000
B) $250,000
C) $500,000
D) $1,000,000
E) 5,000,000𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟: 𝐷1,000,000
Rationale: The IDFPR requires all licensed agencies to maintain a minimum of $1,000,000
in general liability insurance to protect the public and ensure the agency can cover
potential liabilities arising from security operations.
Question 8
What is a PERC card?
A) A Private Emergency Response Certificate
B) A Permanent Employee Registration Card
C) A Police Education Resource Commission card
D) A Personal Electronic Radio Communication card
E) A Professional Evidence Recovery Card
Correct Answer: B) Permanent Employee Registration Card
Rationale: A PERC card is required for almost all employees working for licensed agencies
in Illinois (guards, alarm installers, etc.) who do not hold a primary license themselves. It
indicates they have passed a criminal background check.
Question 9
How often must an Illinois PERC card be renewed?
A) Every year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
E) It never expires as long as you are employed
Correct Answer: C) Every 3 years
Rationale: PERC cards in Illinois are valid for a three-year period and must be renewed
through the IDFPR to ensure the employee remains in good standing.
Question 10
A licensed Private Security Contractor must notify the IDFPR of any change of address within
how many days?
A) 10 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS| BRAND NEW VERSION!
Question 1
Under the Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and
Locksmith Act of 2004, which of the following best defines a "Private Security Contractor"?
A) Any person who provides locksmithing services to the general public.
B) Any person who provides fingerprinting services for background checks.
C) Any person who engages in the business of providing a guard, watchman, patrolman, or other
individual to protect persons or property.
D) An individual who only installs burglar alarms in residential homes.
E) A person who investigates the causes of fires for insurance companies.
Correct Answer: C) Any person who engages in the business of providing a guard,
watchman, patrolman, or other individual to protect persons or property.
Rationale: The Act specifically defines a Private Security Contractor as someone who
conducts a business that provides protection services for people or property through the
use of security personnel, such as guards or patrol officers.
Question 2
What is the primary state agency responsible for the licensure and regulation of Private Security
Contractors in Illinois?
A) The Illinois State Police (ISP)
B) The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
C) The Secretary of State
D) The Illinois Commerce Commission
E) The Department of Labor
Correct Answer: B) The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
(IDFPR)
Rationale: The IDFPR is the regulatory body tasked with overseeing the licensing,
examination, and disciplinary actions for all professions regulated under the Private
Security Act of 2004.
Question 3
In Illinois, a person who wishes to apply for a Private Security Contractor license must be at least
how many years of age?
A) 18 years old
B) 19 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
E) 30 years old
Correct Answer: C) 21 years old
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Rationale: Statutory requirements in Illinois specify that an applicant for a Private Security
Contractor license must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for licensure.
Question 4
To qualify for a Private Security Contractor license in Illinois, an applicant must have how much
experience working full-time for a licensed private security contractor agency?
A) 1 year out of the last 5
B) 2 years out of the last 5
C) 3 years out of the last 5
D) 5 years out of the last 10
E) No experience is required if the applicant has a high school diploma
Correct Answer: C) 3 years out of the last 5
Rationale: The Act requires applicants to demonstrate at least 3 years of full-time
experience as a registered employee of a licensed private security contractor agency within
the 5 years immediately preceding the application.
Question 5
An applicant for an Illinois Private Security Contractor license can substitute a 4-year degree in
law enforcement or a related field for how much of the required work experience?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
E) Degrees cannot be substituted for experience
Correct Answer: C) 2 years
Rationale: Under the Illinois Act, an applicant with a 4-year degree in law enforcement, or a
related field from an accredited college/university, may use that degree to satisfy 2 of the 3
years of required experience.
Question 6
Which of the following would automatically disqualify an applicant from receiving a Private
Security Contractor license in Illinois?
A) A misdemeanor traffic violation
B) Being honorably discharged from the military
C) A conviction of a felony in Illinois or any other jurisdiction
D) Having a credit score below 600
E) Not owning a vehicle
Correct Answer: C) A conviction of a felony in Illinois or any other jurisdiction
Rationale: The Act stipulates that applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
While some exceptions for rehabilitation exist after a significant period (usually 10 years), a
felony conviction is a primary barrier to licensure during the application process.
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Question 7
How much general liability insurance must a Private Security Contractor Agency maintain in
Illinois to remain compliant with the Act?
A) $100,000
B) $250,000
C) $500,000
D) $1,000,000
E) 5,000,000𝐶𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟: 𝐷1,000,000
Rationale: The IDFPR requires all licensed agencies to maintain a minimum of $1,000,000
in general liability insurance to protect the public and ensure the agency can cover
potential liabilities arising from security operations.
Question 8
What is a PERC card?
A) A Private Emergency Response Certificate
B) A Permanent Employee Registration Card
C) A Police Education Resource Commission card
D) A Personal Electronic Radio Communication card
E) A Professional Evidence Recovery Card
Correct Answer: B) Permanent Employee Registration Card
Rationale: A PERC card is required for almost all employees working for licensed agencies
in Illinois (guards, alarm installers, etc.) who do not hold a primary license themselves. It
indicates they have passed a criminal background check.
Question 9
How often must an Illinois PERC card be renewed?
A) Every year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
E) It never expires as long as you are employed
Correct Answer: C) Every 3 years
Rationale: PERC cards in Illinois are valid for a three-year period and must be renewed
through the IDFPR to ensure the employee remains in good standing.
Question 10
A licensed Private Security Contractor must notify the IDFPR of any change of address within
how many days?
A) 10 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
