ILLINOIS PRIVATE DETECTIVE
LICENSING EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
1. According to the Illinois Private Detective Act, what is the minimum duration of experience
required in a qualified investigative capacity for an applicant to be eligible for licensure?
A. 3 years out of the last 5 years
B. 2 years out of the last 5 years
C. 1 year out of the last 3 years
D. 5 years out of the last 10 years
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Section 15-10 of the Act specifies that an applicant must have a
minimum of 3 years experience out of the 5 years immediately preceding the application.
2. What is the minimum amount of general liability insurance a licensed Private Detective
Agency must maintain?
A. $100,000
B. $500,000
C. $1,000,000
,D. $2,000,000
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Licensed agencies are required to maintain a minimum of
$1,000,000 in general liability insurance as per Section 15-35.
3. On what date do Private Detective licenses expire in Illinois?
A. May 31st of even-numbered years
B. December 31st of every year
C. September 30th of odd-numbered years
D. June 30th of even-numbered years
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Licenses issued under the Act expire on May 31 of even-
numbered years.
4. How many members serve on the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security,
Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Board?
A. 7
B. 13
C. 11
D. 9
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Board consists of 13 members appointed by the Secretary of
the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
5. An applicant for a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) must be at least how
many years of age?
A. 16
B. 21
C. 18
D. 25
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: General applicants for a PERC must be at least 18 years of age,
though those seeking armed status must be at least 21.
6. A licensee must notify the Department of any change of address within how many days?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 60 days
D. 30 days
Answer: D
LICENSING EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
1. According to the Illinois Private Detective Act, what is the minimum duration of experience
required in a qualified investigative capacity for an applicant to be eligible for licensure?
A. 3 years out of the last 5 years
B. 2 years out of the last 5 years
C. 1 year out of the last 3 years
D. 5 years out of the last 10 years
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Section 15-10 of the Act specifies that an applicant must have a
minimum of 3 years experience out of the 5 years immediately preceding the application.
2. What is the minimum amount of general liability insurance a licensed Private Detective
Agency must maintain?
A. $100,000
B. $500,000
C. $1,000,000
,D. $2,000,000
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Licensed agencies are required to maintain a minimum of
$1,000,000 in general liability insurance as per Section 15-35.
3. On what date do Private Detective licenses expire in Illinois?
A. May 31st of even-numbered years
B. December 31st of every year
C. September 30th of odd-numbered years
D. June 30th of even-numbered years
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Licenses issued under the Act expire on May 31 of even-
numbered years.
4. How many members serve on the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security,
Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Board?
A. 7
B. 13
C. 11
D. 9
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Board consists of 13 members appointed by the Secretary of
the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
5. An applicant for a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) must be at least how
many years of age?
A. 16
B. 21
C. 18
D. 25
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: General applicants for a PERC must be at least 18 years of age,
though those seeking armed status must be at least 21.
6. A licensee must notify the Department of any change of address within how many days?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 60 days
D. 30 days
Answer: D
