ILLINOIS PRIVATE DETECTIVE
LICENSING FINAL EXAM PREP
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. According to the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and
Locksmith Act of 2004, what is the minimum required experience for an applicant to be
licensed as a private detective?
A. One year of full-time experience working for a licensed agency.
B. Two years of part-time experience in a law enforcement role.
C. Five years of experience in any security-related field.
D. Three years out of the last five years of full-time experience.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Illinois Act requires 3 years out of the preceding 5 years of
full-time experience working for a licensed private detective agency or in a law
enforcement capacity as defined by the Department.
2. What is the minimum amount of general liability insurance a private detective agency must
maintain to hold a license in Illinois?
A. $100,000
,B. $500,000
C. $1,000,000
D. $2,000,000
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Licensed agencies must maintain a minimum of $1 million in
general liability insurance to protect the public and the business.
3. Which state department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the
Private Detective Act in Illinois?
A. Illinois State Police (ISP)
B. Secretary of State
C. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
D. Department of Justice
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The IDFPR oversees the licensing and regulation of various
professional trades in Illinois, including private detectives.
4. A Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) must be renewed every how many years?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
, C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Under the current Illinois regulations, PERC cards expire on May
31st every three years.
5. An individual must be at least how old to apply for a PERC in Illinois?
A. 17
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The minimum age for an employee to obtain a PERC to work for
an agency is 18 years old.
6. If an agency licensee changes their business address, they must notify the Department
within how many days?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 30 days
LICENSING FINAL EXAM PREP
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. According to the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and
Locksmith Act of 2004, what is the minimum required experience for an applicant to be
licensed as a private detective?
A. One year of full-time experience working for a licensed agency.
B. Two years of part-time experience in a law enforcement role.
C. Five years of experience in any security-related field.
D. Three years out of the last five years of full-time experience.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Illinois Act requires 3 years out of the preceding 5 years of
full-time experience working for a licensed private detective agency or in a law
enforcement capacity as defined by the Department.
2. What is the minimum amount of general liability insurance a private detective agency must
maintain to hold a license in Illinois?
A. $100,000
,B. $500,000
C. $1,000,000
D. $2,000,000
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Licensed agencies must maintain a minimum of $1 million in
general liability insurance to protect the public and the business.
3. Which state department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the
Private Detective Act in Illinois?
A. Illinois State Police (ISP)
B. Secretary of State
C. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
D. Department of Justice
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The IDFPR oversees the licensing and regulation of various
professional trades in Illinois, including private detectives.
4. A Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) must be renewed every how many years?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
, C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Under the current Illinois regulations, PERC cards expire on May
31st every three years.
5. An individual must be at least how old to apply for a PERC in Illinois?
A. 17
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The minimum age for an employee to obtain a PERC to work for
an agency is 18 years old.
6. If an agency licensee changes their business address, they must notify the Department
within how many days?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 30 days
