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ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR EXAM
PREP WITH COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ / 2026/
LATEST VERSION
Exam Coverage
• Licensing Jurisdiction and Regulatory Authority
• Eligibility Requirements
• Application and Examination Procedures
• Criminal History and Good Moral Character
• Insurance and Financial Requirements
• Licensee-in-Charge Requirements
• Agency Licensing and Business Structure
• Temporary Certificates and Renewals
• Fingerprinting and Background Checks
• Statutory Framework and Legal Compliance
Questions 1-100
1. An individual seeking to apply for a private security contractor license in Illinois must meet
several eligibility criteria to demonstrate their readiness for the role. Which of the following
accurately lists the correct minimum age requirement and a condition related to a prior felony
conviction?
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A. The applicant must be at least 18 years old and must have had no felony convictions in the
last 5 years.
B. The applicant must be at least 19 years old and must have had no felony convictions in the last
7 years.
C. The applicant must be at least 21 years old and must have had no felony convictions in the last
10 years. ✓
D. The applicant must be at least 25 years old and must have had no felony convictions ever.
Rationale: Illinois law requires private security contractor applicants to be at least 21 years of
age and mandates that they have no felony convictions within the last 10 years, or that at least 10
years have lapsed since the completion of their sentence.
2. To operate legally in the state, a private security contractor must carry a significant amount of
liability insurance to cover potential claims. What is the minimum amount of general liability
insurance required for licensure under the Illinois Administrative Code?
A. 500,000ingeneralliabilityinsurance
B.750,000 in general liability insurance
C. 1,000,000ingeneralliabilityinsurance✓
D.2,000,000 in general liability insurance
Rationale: Section 1240.200(d)(2) of the Illinois Administrative Code explicitly requires proof of
at least $1,000,000 of general liability insurance held by the applicant, as evidenced by a
certificate of insurance from the insurer.
3. All aspects of the licensing process are governed by specific regulations, including the
timeline for submitting the initial application relative to the exam date. How many days prior to
the examination date must a completed application and all supporting documentation be on file
with the Division?
A. 30 days prior to the examination date
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B. 45 days prior to the examination date
C. 60 days prior to the examination date ✓
D. 90 days prior to the examination date
Rationale: Section 1240.200(a) of the Illinois Administrative Code states that applications for
licensure by examination, along with all supporting documentation and verification of work
experience, must be on file at least 60 days prior to the date of the examination.
4. A security firm is required by law to assign a specific individual who will be the primary point
of contact and responsible for compliance with all regulations. What is the official title of the
person who must be designated as a continuing requirement for every private security contractor
agency in Illinois?
A. The Chief Security Officer
B. The Licensee-in-Charge ✓
C. The Compliance Director
D. The Operations Manager
Rationale: Section 1240.501(a) mandates that every private security contractor agency shall
designate a licensee-in-charge, and maintaining a licensee-in-charge is a continuing requirement
for agency licensure.
5. The governing law for the industry is a comprehensive state act that outlines all rules and
responsibilities for private security professionals. Which Illinois Act specifically governs the
licensing and conduct of private security contractors?
A. The Illinois Private Detective Act of 1975
B. The Illinois Business Licensing and Regulations Act
C. The Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act
of 2004 ✓
D. The Illinois Criminal Code of 2012
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Rationale: The Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and
Locksmith Act of 2004 (225 ILCS 447) is the primary statute regulating the licensing and
conduct of private security contractors in Illinois.
6. After passing the exam, the applicant has a limited window to submit the final application and
obtain the actual license before the test score expires. How long is a successful examination
score considered valid before it becomes void and requires the applicant to retake the exam?
A. 1 year from the date of the examination
B. 2 years from the date of the examination
C. 3 years from the date of the examination ✓
D. 5 years from the date of the examination
Rationale: Section 1240.200(e) of the Illinois Administrative Code provides that a successful
examination score shall be valid for 3 years, after which the score will be void and a new
application and examination will be required.
7. To ensure public safety, the state requires a background check that includes both state and
federal criminal history records. To complete the criminal background check requirement, an
applicant must submit their fingerprints to which two specific entities?
A. The Illinois Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Justice
B. The Illinois State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) via an approved
vendor ✓
C. The local county sheriff and the Illinois State Police
D. The Illinois Secretary of State and the Illinois Attorney General
ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR EXAM
PREP WITH COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ / 2026/
LATEST VERSION
Exam Coverage
• Licensing Jurisdiction and Regulatory Authority
• Eligibility Requirements
• Application and Examination Procedures
• Criminal History and Good Moral Character
• Insurance and Financial Requirements
• Licensee-in-Charge Requirements
• Agency Licensing and Business Structure
• Temporary Certificates and Renewals
• Fingerprinting and Background Checks
• Statutory Framework and Legal Compliance
Questions 1-100
1. An individual seeking to apply for a private security contractor license in Illinois must meet
several eligibility criteria to demonstrate their readiness for the role. Which of the following
accurately lists the correct minimum age requirement and a condition related to a prior felony
conviction?
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A. The applicant must be at least 18 years old and must have had no felony convictions in the
last 5 years.
B. The applicant must be at least 19 years old and must have had no felony convictions in the last
7 years.
C. The applicant must be at least 21 years old and must have had no felony convictions in the last
10 years. ✓
D. The applicant must be at least 25 years old and must have had no felony convictions ever.
Rationale: Illinois law requires private security contractor applicants to be at least 21 years of
age and mandates that they have no felony convictions within the last 10 years, or that at least 10
years have lapsed since the completion of their sentence.
2. To operate legally in the state, a private security contractor must carry a significant amount of
liability insurance to cover potential claims. What is the minimum amount of general liability
insurance required for licensure under the Illinois Administrative Code?
A. 500,000ingeneralliabilityinsurance
B.750,000 in general liability insurance
C. 1,000,000ingeneralliabilityinsurance✓
D.2,000,000 in general liability insurance
Rationale: Section 1240.200(d)(2) of the Illinois Administrative Code explicitly requires proof of
at least $1,000,000 of general liability insurance held by the applicant, as evidenced by a
certificate of insurance from the insurer.
3. All aspects of the licensing process are governed by specific regulations, including the
timeline for submitting the initial application relative to the exam date. How many days prior to
the examination date must a completed application and all supporting documentation be on file
with the Division?
A. 30 days prior to the examination date
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B. 45 days prior to the examination date
C. 60 days prior to the examination date ✓
D. 90 days prior to the examination date
Rationale: Section 1240.200(a) of the Illinois Administrative Code states that applications for
licensure by examination, along with all supporting documentation and verification of work
experience, must be on file at least 60 days prior to the date of the examination.
4. A security firm is required by law to assign a specific individual who will be the primary point
of contact and responsible for compliance with all regulations. What is the official title of the
person who must be designated as a continuing requirement for every private security contractor
agency in Illinois?
A. The Chief Security Officer
B. The Licensee-in-Charge ✓
C. The Compliance Director
D. The Operations Manager
Rationale: Section 1240.501(a) mandates that every private security contractor agency shall
designate a licensee-in-charge, and maintaining a licensee-in-charge is a continuing requirement
for agency licensure.
5. The governing law for the industry is a comprehensive state act that outlines all rules and
responsibilities for private security professionals. Which Illinois Act specifically governs the
licensing and conduct of private security contractors?
A. The Illinois Private Detective Act of 1975
B. The Illinois Business Licensing and Regulations Act
C. The Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act
of 2004 ✓
D. The Illinois Criminal Code of 2012
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Rationale: The Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and
Locksmith Act of 2004 (225 ILCS 447) is the primary statute regulating the licensing and
conduct of private security contractors in Illinois.
6. After passing the exam, the applicant has a limited window to submit the final application and
obtain the actual license before the test score expires. How long is a successful examination
score considered valid before it becomes void and requires the applicant to retake the exam?
A. 1 year from the date of the examination
B. 2 years from the date of the examination
C. 3 years from the date of the examination ✓
D. 5 years from the date of the examination
Rationale: Section 1240.200(e) of the Illinois Administrative Code provides that a successful
examination score shall be valid for 3 years, after which the score will be void and a new
application and examination will be required.
7. To ensure public safety, the state requires a background check that includes both state and
federal criminal history records. To complete the criminal background check requirement, an
applicant must submit their fingerprints to which two specific entities?
A. The Illinois Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Justice
B. The Illinois State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) via an approved
vendor ✓
C. The local county sheriff and the Illinois State Police
D. The Illinois Secretary of State and the Illinois Attorney General
