ILLINOIS PRIVATE DETECTIVE
LICENSING FINAL EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. Under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and
Locksmith Act of 2004, what is the minimum number of years of experience required for an
applicant to be eligible for a Private Detective license?
A. 1 year out of the last 3
B. 5 years out of the last 10
C. 3 years out of the last 5
D. 2 years out of the last 4
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: According to Section 75-10 of the Act, an applicant must have
been lawfully employed for a minimum of 3 years out of the 5 years immediately preceding
the application as a full-time investigator for a licensed private detective agency or as a law
enforcement officer.
2. Which of the following educational achievements can be substituted for one year of the
required experience for a Private Detective license?
A. An associate degree in law enforcement or a related field
,B. A baccalaureate degree in any field
C. A high school diploma
D. A certificate in private investigation from an unaccredited school
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Act allows for the substitution of an associate degree in law
enforcement or a related field for one year of the required three years of experience.
3. How many hours of classroom training must a licensee or PERC holder complete to be
eligible for a Firearm Authorization Card (FAC)?
A. 40 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 50 hours
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A total of 40 hours is required: 20 hours of basic training as
required for all employees, plus an additional 20 hours of specialized firearm training.
4. A licensee must notify the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) of
a change of address within how many days?
A. 30 days
B. 15 days
, C. 10 days
D. 60 days
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Section 55-20 of the Act requires licensees to notify the
Department in writing within 30 days of any change of name or business address.
5. What is the minimum general liability insurance requirement for a licensed Private
Detective Agency in Illinois?
A. $100,000
B. $500,000
C. $2,000,000
D. $1,000,000
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Illinois law requires agencies to maintain a minimum of
$1,000,000 in general liability insurance to protect the public and the agency.
6. How long must an agency maintain the records of an employee after their termination?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
LICENSING FINAL EXAM ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
1. Under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and
Locksmith Act of 2004, what is the minimum number of years of experience required for an
applicant to be eligible for a Private Detective license?
A. 1 year out of the last 3
B. 5 years out of the last 10
C. 3 years out of the last 5
D. 2 years out of the last 4
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: According to Section 75-10 of the Act, an applicant must have
been lawfully employed for a minimum of 3 years out of the 5 years immediately preceding
the application as a full-time investigator for a licensed private detective agency or as a law
enforcement officer.
2. Which of the following educational achievements can be substituted for one year of the
required experience for a Private Detective license?
A. An associate degree in law enforcement or a related field
,B. A baccalaureate degree in any field
C. A high school diploma
D. A certificate in private investigation from an unaccredited school
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Act allows for the substitution of an associate degree in law
enforcement or a related field for one year of the required three years of experience.
3. How many hours of classroom training must a licensee or PERC holder complete to be
eligible for a Firearm Authorization Card (FAC)?
A. 40 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 50 hours
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A total of 40 hours is required: 20 hours of basic training as
required for all employees, plus an additional 20 hours of specialized firearm training.
4. A licensee must notify the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) of
a change of address within how many days?
A. 30 days
B. 15 days
, C. 10 days
D. 60 days
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Section 55-20 of the Act requires licensees to notify the
Department in writing within 30 days of any change of name or business address.
5. What is the minimum general liability insurance requirement for a licensed Private
Detective Agency in Illinois?
A. $100,000
B. $500,000
C. $2,000,000
D. $1,000,000
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Illinois law requires agencies to maintain a minimum of
$1,000,000 in general liability insurance to protect the public and the agency.
6. How long must an agency maintain the records of an employee after their termination?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
