Illinois Security Contractor Licensing Exam
Version 3 Official Practice Exam Actual
Exam 2026/2027 with Detailed Rationales |
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SECTION 1: LICENSING & QUALIFICATIONS Q1 – Q10
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Question 1 of 50
A 28-year-old applicant with five years of private security experience wants to sit for the
Illinois Security Contractor license examination. The applicant asks the training instructor
what the minimum age requirement is for obtaining the license.
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old ✓ CORRECT
C. 25 years old
D. 30 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under 225 ILCS 447/25-10, an applicant for a security contractor license must be at
least 21 years of age. The 18-year minimum applies to PERC card holders, not contractors.
Exam candidates frequently confuse the age thresholds for licensees versus employees.
Question 2 of 50
An applicant has worked as a shift supervisor for a licensed security agency for two years
and as a proprietary security manager for a force of 35 officers for one additional year within
the last five years. The applicant asks whether this experience satisfies the IDFPR
requirement.
A. One year of full-time supervisory experience
B. Two years of full-time supervisory experience
C. Four years of full-time supervisory experience
D. Three years of full-time supervisory experience ✓ CORRECT
,Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Section 25-10 of 225 ILCS 447 requires three years of full-time experience within
the last five years in a qualifying supervisory capacity. Two years is insufficient, and four
years exceeds but does not replace the statutory minimum. Candidates should verify their
experience documentation covers the required timeframe.
Question 3 of 50
An applicant holds an associate degree in police science from an accredited community
college and has two years of full-time experience as a corporate security supervisor
overseeing 120 employees. The applicant wants to know how much credit the college degree
provides toward the experience requirement.
A. One year ✓ CORRECT
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. No credit is given
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pursuant to 225 ILCS 447/25-10, an associate degree in police science or a related
field may be credited as one year toward the three-year experience requirement. A bachelor's
degree is not required to receive this credit, and no credit is given for certificates of
completion. This provision helps candidates with relevant academic backgrounds advance
toward licensure.
Question 4 of 50
An applicant was convicted of a felony eight years ago and received a sentence of three
years. The applicant was fully discharged from the sentence five years ago. The applicant
asks whether the felony conviction permanently bars licensure.
A. The applicant is never eligible for licensure
B. Five years from the date of conviction
C. Ten years from full discharge of the sentence ✓ CORRECT
D. Fifteen years from the date of arrest
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under 225 ILCS 447/25-10, an applicant is disqualified if convicted of a felony
unless at least 10 years have elapsed since full discharge from the sentence imposed. Five
years is insufficient under the statute, and the clock begins at full discharge, not conviction
date. This is one of the most commonly missed questions on the exam.
Question 5 of 50
, A candidate takes the Illinois Security Contractor examination and scores 68 percent. The
candidate asks the proctor whether this score is sufficient to pass.
A. 65 percent
B. 70 percent ✓ CORRECT
C. 75 percent
D. 80 percent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per 68 Ill. Admin. Code 1240.200(c), the passing grade for the security contractor
examination is 70 percent. This standard is established by IDFPR to ensure licensees
demonstrate adequate knowledge of Illinois security laws. Scores below 70 percent require
re-examination.
Question 6 of 50
An applicant plans to take the examination scheduled for March 15. The applicant wants to
know the latest date the complete application can be submitted to IDFPR to be eligible for
that exam date.
A. 15 days prior to the examination
B. 30 days prior to the examination
C. 45 days prior to the examination
D. 60 days prior to the examination ✓ CORRECT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Under IDFPR administrative rules, an application must be on file at least 60 days
prior to the examination date. Thirty days is insufficient and will result in deferral to the next
available exam. Candidates should plan their application timeline well in advance.
Question 7 of 50
A security agency owner is reviewing the insurance policy before submitting a renewal
application. The owner wants to confirm the minimum general liability coverage required by
IDFPR.
A. $1,000,000 ✓ CORRECT
B. $500,000
C. $2,000,000
D. $250,000
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 225 ILCS 447/25-10 and 68 Ill. Admin. Code 1240.200 require security contractors
to maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. Lower coverage amounts
Version 3 Official Practice Exam Actual
Exam 2026/2027 with Detailed Rationales |
Complete Exam-Style Questions | Pass
Guaranteed – A+ Graded
══════════════════════════════════════
SECTION 1: LICENSING & QUALIFICATIONS Q1 – Q10
══════════════════════════════════════
Question 1 of 50
A 28-year-old applicant with five years of private security experience wants to sit for the
Illinois Security Contractor license examination. The applicant asks the training instructor
what the minimum age requirement is for obtaining the license.
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old ✓ CORRECT
C. 25 years old
D. 30 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under 225 ILCS 447/25-10, an applicant for a security contractor license must be at
least 21 years of age. The 18-year minimum applies to PERC card holders, not contractors.
Exam candidates frequently confuse the age thresholds for licensees versus employees.
Question 2 of 50
An applicant has worked as a shift supervisor for a licensed security agency for two years
and as a proprietary security manager for a force of 35 officers for one additional year within
the last five years. The applicant asks whether this experience satisfies the IDFPR
requirement.
A. One year of full-time supervisory experience
B. Two years of full-time supervisory experience
C. Four years of full-time supervisory experience
D. Three years of full-time supervisory experience ✓ CORRECT
,Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Section 25-10 of 225 ILCS 447 requires three years of full-time experience within
the last five years in a qualifying supervisory capacity. Two years is insufficient, and four
years exceeds but does not replace the statutory minimum. Candidates should verify their
experience documentation covers the required timeframe.
Question 3 of 50
An applicant holds an associate degree in police science from an accredited community
college and has two years of full-time experience as a corporate security supervisor
overseeing 120 employees. The applicant wants to know how much credit the college degree
provides toward the experience requirement.
A. One year ✓ CORRECT
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. No credit is given
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pursuant to 225 ILCS 447/25-10, an associate degree in police science or a related
field may be credited as one year toward the three-year experience requirement. A bachelor's
degree is not required to receive this credit, and no credit is given for certificates of
completion. This provision helps candidates with relevant academic backgrounds advance
toward licensure.
Question 4 of 50
An applicant was convicted of a felony eight years ago and received a sentence of three
years. The applicant was fully discharged from the sentence five years ago. The applicant
asks whether the felony conviction permanently bars licensure.
A. The applicant is never eligible for licensure
B. Five years from the date of conviction
C. Ten years from full discharge of the sentence ✓ CORRECT
D. Fifteen years from the date of arrest
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under 225 ILCS 447/25-10, an applicant is disqualified if convicted of a felony
unless at least 10 years have elapsed since full discharge from the sentence imposed. Five
years is insufficient under the statute, and the clock begins at full discharge, not conviction
date. This is one of the most commonly missed questions on the exam.
Question 5 of 50
, A candidate takes the Illinois Security Contractor examination and scores 68 percent. The
candidate asks the proctor whether this score is sufficient to pass.
A. 65 percent
B. 70 percent ✓ CORRECT
C. 75 percent
D. 80 percent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per 68 Ill. Admin. Code 1240.200(c), the passing grade for the security contractor
examination is 70 percent. This standard is established by IDFPR to ensure licensees
demonstrate adequate knowledge of Illinois security laws. Scores below 70 percent require
re-examination.
Question 6 of 50
An applicant plans to take the examination scheduled for March 15. The applicant wants to
know the latest date the complete application can be submitted to IDFPR to be eligible for
that exam date.
A. 15 days prior to the examination
B. 30 days prior to the examination
C. 45 days prior to the examination
D. 60 days prior to the examination ✓ CORRECT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Under IDFPR administrative rules, an application must be on file at least 60 days
prior to the examination date. Thirty days is insufficient and will result in deferral to the next
available exam. Candidates should plan their application timeline well in advance.
Question 7 of 50
A security agency owner is reviewing the insurance policy before submitting a renewal
application. The owner wants to confirm the minimum general liability coverage required by
IDFPR.
A. $1,000,000 ✓ CORRECT
B. $500,000
C. $2,000,000
D. $250,000
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 225 ILCS 447/25-10 and 68 Ill. Admin. Code 1240.200 require security contractors
to maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. Lower coverage amounts
