ILLINOIS PRIVATE DETECTIVE
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ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. Under the Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor,
and Locksmith Act of 2004, what is the minimum age requirement for an individual to be
licensed as a Private Detective?
A. 21 years of age
B. 18 years of age
C. 25 years of age
D. 20 years of age
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Section 447/10-5 of the Act specifies that an applicant for a
private detective license must be at least 21 years of age.
2. An applicant for a Private Detective license must demonstrate how many years of
qualifying experience within the five years immediately preceding the application?
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
,C. 1 year
D. 3 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Act requires a minimum of 3 years of experience out of the 5
years immediately preceding the application working full-time for a licensed private
detective agency.
3. Which of the following insurance coverages is a licensed Private Detective Agency required
to maintain under Illinois law?
A. $500,000 in general liability insurance
B. $1,000,000 in general liability insurance
C. $250,000 in general liability insurance
D. $100,000 in general liability insurance
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Act requires agencies to maintain a minimum of $1,000,000
in comprehensive general liability insurance.
4. How long must a licensed Private Detective maintain records of their investigations after
the completion of the matter?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
, C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Administrative rules generally require the retention of
investigation records for a minimum of 3 years.
5. Which state agency is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Private
Detective Act in Illinois?
A. Illinois State Police
B. Office of the Illinois Attorney General
C. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
D. Illinois Secretary of State
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The IDFPR oversees the licensing and regulation of private
detectives and related professions in Illinois.
6. A ‘PERC’ card stands for which of the following?
A. Private Employee Registration Certificate
B. Permanent Employee Registration Card
C. Professional Evidence Retention Credential
LICENSING EXAM STUDY GUIDE
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. Under the Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor,
and Locksmith Act of 2004, what is the minimum age requirement for an individual to be
licensed as a Private Detective?
A. 21 years of age
B. 18 years of age
C. 25 years of age
D. 20 years of age
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Section 447/10-5 of the Act specifies that an applicant for a
private detective license must be at least 21 years of age.
2. An applicant for a Private Detective license must demonstrate how many years of
qualifying experience within the five years immediately preceding the application?
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
,C. 1 year
D. 3 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Act requires a minimum of 3 years of experience out of the 5
years immediately preceding the application working full-time for a licensed private
detective agency.
3. Which of the following insurance coverages is a licensed Private Detective Agency required
to maintain under Illinois law?
A. $500,000 in general liability insurance
B. $1,000,000 in general liability insurance
C. $250,000 in general liability insurance
D. $100,000 in general liability insurance
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Act requires agencies to maintain a minimum of $1,000,000
in comprehensive general liability insurance.
4. How long must a licensed Private Detective maintain records of their investigations after
the completion of the matter?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
, C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Administrative rules generally require the retention of
investigation records for a minimum of 3 years.
5. Which state agency is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Private
Detective Act in Illinois?
A. Illinois State Police
B. Office of the Illinois Attorney General
C. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
D. Illinois Secretary of State
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The IDFPR oversees the licensing and regulation of private
detectives and related professions in Illinois.
6. A ‘PERC’ card stands for which of the following?
A. Private Employee Registration Certificate
B. Permanent Employee Registration Card
C. Professional Evidence Retention Credential
