ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING TEST 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
200 QUESTIONS | MULTIPLE-CHOICES | DETAILED RATIONALES | detailed
rationales | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM – GRADED A+
SECTION 1: LICENSING & QUALIFICATIONS (30%)
Questions 1-60
Question 1
Which Illinois statute is the primary governing law for the licensing and regulation of private security
contractors?
A) Illinois Professional Services Act
B) Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004
C) Illinois Security and Privacy Act
D) Professional Regulation and Safety Act
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 225 ILCS 447, known formally as the Act of 2004, is the specific statute that consolidated the
regulation of these five professions under the IDFPR .
Question 2
Which state agency is responsible for licensing security contractors in Illinois?
A) Illinois State Police
B) Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
C) Local county clerk
D) Illinois Attorney General
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 225 ILCS 447 vests licensing authority in IDFPR. The Illinois State Police handle only background
checks and PERC cards .
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Question 3
To be eligible for a Private Security Contractor license in Illinois, an applicant must have a minimum of how
many years of qualifying experience?
A) 1 year within the last 3 years
B) 2 years within the last 4 years
C) 3 years within the last 5 years
D) 5 years within the last 10 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Private Security Contractor license requires that the applicant possess a minimum of 3 years (out
of the last 5 years) of qualifying full-time experience .
Question 4
What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Private Security Contractor license in Illinois?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 21
D) 25
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security Act requires applicants to be at least 21 years
of age .
Question 5
How many days prior to the examination date must an application for licensure be filed?
,ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING TEST 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
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A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applications for licensure by examination must be on file with supporting documentation at least
60 days before the examination date .
Question 6
What is the passing grade required for the Illinois Security Contractor Examination?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passing grade on the examination is 70 or above .
Question 7
How many years is a successful examination score valid for licensure?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
, ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING TEST 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
200 QUESTIONS | MULTIPLE-CHOICES | DETAILED RATIONALES | detailed
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A successful examination score is valid for 3 years. After that, it becomes void, requiring a new
application and re-examination .
Question 8
How many years is a security contractor license valid before renewal is required?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Illinois security contractor licenses are issued for a two-year term. License renewal must be
completed during the month preceding the expiration date .
Question 9
After a felony conviction, how many years must lapse from the time of full discharge before an applicant can
be licensed?
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 10 years
D) 15 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An applicant must not have been convicted of any felony, or at least 10 years must have lapsed
since the time of full discharge from a sentence imposed for a felony conviction .
200 QUESTIONS | MULTIPLE-CHOICES | DETAILED RATIONALES | detailed
rationales | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM – GRADED A+
SECTION 1: LICENSING & QUALIFICATIONS (30%)
Questions 1-60
Question 1
Which Illinois statute is the primary governing law for the licensing and regulation of private security
contractors?
A) Illinois Professional Services Act
B) Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004
C) Illinois Security and Privacy Act
D) Professional Regulation and Safety Act
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 225 ILCS 447, known formally as the Act of 2004, is the specific statute that consolidated the
regulation of these five professions under the IDFPR .
Question 2
Which state agency is responsible for licensing security contractors in Illinois?
A) Illinois State Police
B) Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
C) Local county clerk
D) Illinois Attorney General
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 225 ILCS 447 vests licensing authority in IDFPR. The Illinois State Police handle only background
checks and PERC cards .
,ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING TEST 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
200 QUESTIONS | MULTIPLE-CHOICES | DETAILED RATIONALES | detailed
rationales | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM – GRADED A+
Question 3
To be eligible for a Private Security Contractor license in Illinois, an applicant must have a minimum of how
many years of qualifying experience?
A) 1 year within the last 3 years
B) 2 years within the last 4 years
C) 3 years within the last 5 years
D) 5 years within the last 10 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Private Security Contractor license requires that the applicant possess a minimum of 3 years (out
of the last 5 years) of qualifying full-time experience .
Question 4
What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Private Security Contractor license in Illinois?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 21
D) 25
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security Act requires applicants to be at least 21 years
of age .
Question 5
How many days prior to the examination date must an application for licensure be filed?
,ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING TEST 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
200 QUESTIONS | MULTIPLE-CHOICES | DETAILED RATIONALES | detailed
rationales | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM – GRADED A+
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applications for licensure by examination must be on file with supporting documentation at least
60 days before the examination date .
Question 6
What is the passing grade required for the Illinois Security Contractor Examination?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passing grade on the examination is 70 or above .
Question 7
How many years is a successful examination score valid for licensure?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
, ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING TEST 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
200 QUESTIONS | MULTIPLE-CHOICES | DETAILED RATIONALES | detailed
rationales | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM – GRADED A+
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A successful examination score is valid for 3 years. After that, it becomes void, requiring a new
application and re-examination .
Question 8
How many years is a security contractor license valid before renewal is required?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Illinois security contractor licenses are issued for a two-year term. License renewal must be
completed during the month preceding the expiration date .
Question 9
After a felony conviction, how many years must lapse from the time of full discharge before an applicant can
be licensed?
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 10 years
D) 15 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An applicant must not have been convicted of any felony, or at least 10 years must have lapsed
since the time of full discharge from a sentence imposed for a felony conviction .
