ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING EXAM 2026/2027 UPDATE |
COMPLETE 200 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | MULTIPLE-CHOICES |
DETAILED RATIONALES | EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE
SECTION 1: LICENSING & QUALIFICATIONS (30%)
Questions 1-60
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT a required element of a security contractor license application?
A) Proof of experience
B) Proof of insurance
C) Business plan
D) Fingerprint submission
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A business plan is not required for licensure. Experience, insurance, and fingerprints are required.
Question 2
An applicant who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude is:
A) Eligible after 5 years
B) Eligible after 10 years
C) Permanently barred
D) Eligible with a waiver
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Felonies involving moral turpitude are permanent bars to licensure.
Question 3
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A security contractor licensee must maintain proof of liability insurance with a minimum coverage of:
A) $500,000 per occurrence
B) $1,000,000 per occurrence
C) $2,000,000 per occurrence
D) $5,000,000 per occurrence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The minimum required coverage is $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Question 4
The IDFPR may deny a license to an applicant who has been:
A) Convicted of a misdemeanor
B) Convicted of a felony
C) Convicted of any crime related to security duties
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Only crimes directly related to security duties are grounds for denial.
Question 5
A security contractor license is renewable:
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
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D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Licenses must be renewed every 2 years.
Question 6
The IDFPR may require an applicant to provide additional documentation if:
A) The application is incomplete
B) The application raises questions
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Additional documentation may be required in either case.
Question 7
A security contractor licensee who is convicted of a crime must report the conviction to IDFPR within:
A) 10 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Convictions must be reported within 30 days.
, ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING EXAM 2026/2027 UPDATE |
COMPLETE 200 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | MULTIPLE-CHOICES |
DETAILED RATIONALES | EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE
Question 8
The IDFPR may issue a license to an applicant who has been convicted of a felony if:
A) The felony was non-violent
B) The felony was committed more than 10 years ago
C) The applicant demonstrates rehabilitation
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All of these factors are considered.
Question 9
A security contractor licensee who fails to maintain the required insurance may:
A) Be fined
B) Have their license suspended
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both fines and suspension are possible.
Question 10
The IDFPR may issue a license to an applicant who has a criminal record if:
A) The applicant has been rehabilitated
B) The applicant has completed their sentence
COMPLETE 200 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | MULTIPLE-CHOICES |
DETAILED RATIONALES | EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE
SECTION 1: LICENSING & QUALIFICATIONS (30%)
Questions 1-60
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT a required element of a security contractor license application?
A) Proof of experience
B) Proof of insurance
C) Business plan
D) Fingerprint submission
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A business plan is not required for licensure. Experience, insurance, and fingerprints are required.
Question 2
An applicant who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude is:
A) Eligible after 5 years
B) Eligible after 10 years
C) Permanently barred
D) Eligible with a waiver
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Felonies involving moral turpitude are permanent bars to licensure.
Question 3
, ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING EXAM 2026/2027 UPDATE |
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A security contractor licensee must maintain proof of liability insurance with a minimum coverage of:
A) $500,000 per occurrence
B) $1,000,000 per occurrence
C) $2,000,000 per occurrence
D) $5,000,000 per occurrence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The minimum required coverage is $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Question 4
The IDFPR may deny a license to an applicant who has been:
A) Convicted of a misdemeanor
B) Convicted of a felony
C) Convicted of any crime related to security duties
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Only crimes directly related to security duties are grounds for denial.
Question 5
A security contractor license is renewable:
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
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D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Licenses must be renewed every 2 years.
Question 6
The IDFPR may require an applicant to provide additional documentation if:
A) The application is incomplete
B) The application raises questions
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Additional documentation may be required in either case.
Question 7
A security contractor licensee who is convicted of a crime must report the conviction to IDFPR within:
A) 10 days
B) 14 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Convictions must be reported within 30 days.
, ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING EXAM 2026/2027 UPDATE |
COMPLETE 200 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | MULTIPLE-CHOICES |
DETAILED RATIONALES | EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE
Question 8
The IDFPR may issue a license to an applicant who has been convicted of a felony if:
A) The felony was non-violent
B) The felony was committed more than 10 years ago
C) The applicant demonstrates rehabilitation
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All of these factors are considered.
Question 9
A security contractor licensee who fails to maintain the required insurance may:
A) Be fined
B) Have their license suspended
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both fines and suspension are possible.
Question 10
The IDFPR may issue a license to an applicant who has a criminal record if:
A) The applicant has been rehabilitated
B) The applicant has completed their sentence
