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Illinois Security Contractor Licensing Exam ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Exam Content Overview: Illinois Security Contractor Licensing
This comprehensive review covers the following legal and operational domains required for the
2026 Examination:
Category Coverage Key Statutory References
225 ILCS 447/25-10; Section 1240.510 (Experience
I. Licensing & Qualifications 30%
& Age)
225 ILCS 447/25-15; Insurance, Record-keeping, &
II. Agency Operations 25%
Advertising
III. Employee Registration 225 ILCS 447/35-30; Training requirements (20/40
25%
(PERC/FCC) Hour)
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Category Coverage Key Statutory References
IV. Disciplinary & Legal 225 ILCS 447/40; Violations, Use of Force, & Civil
20%
Authority Liability
Batch 1: Questions 1–100
Question 1: Which Illinois statute is the primary governing law for the licensing and regulation
of private security contractors?
• A) Illinois Professional Services Act
• B) Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith
Act of 2004
• C) Illinois Security and Privacy Act
• D) Professional Regulation and Safety Act
• Rationale: B is correct. 225 ILCS 447, known formally as the Act of 2004, is the specific
statute that consolidated the regulation of these five professions under the IDFPR.
Question 2: To be eligible for a Private Security Contractor license in Illinois, an applicant must
have a minimum of how many years of qualifying experience?
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• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 5 years
• Rationale: C is correct. The Act requires at least 3 years of experience out of the 5 years
immediately preceding the application, typically in a full-time security or law
enforcement capacity.
Question 3: What is the minimum age requirement for an individual to obtain a Private Security
Contractor license?
• A) 18
• B) 21
• C) 25
• D) 30
• Rationale: B is correct. While a PERC card can be obtained at 18, the Contractor license
(which allows one to own/operate an agency) requires the applicant to be at least 21
years old.
Question 4: A licensed security agency must maintain general liability insurance in what
minimum amount?
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• A) $\$250,000$
• B) $\$500,000$
• C) $\$1,000,000$
• D) $\$2,000,000$
• Rationale: C is correct. Per 225 ILCS 447/25-15, the licensee must maintain a certificate
of insurance for no less than $\$1,000,000$.
Question 5: How many hours of "Basic Classroom Training" must a new security employee
complete within 30 days of employment?
• A) 8 hours
• B) 20 hours
• C) 40 hours
• D) 12 hours
• Rationale: B is correct. The "20-Hour Basic" is the mandatory foundation for all
registered employees (PERC holders) in the state of Illinois.
Question 6: Which document must a security guard possess to legally carry a firearm while on
duty?
• A) FOID Card only
Illinois Security Contractor Licensing Exam ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Exam Content Overview: Illinois Security Contractor Licensing
This comprehensive review covers the following legal and operational domains required for the
2026 Examination:
Category Coverage Key Statutory References
225 ILCS 447/25-10; Section 1240.510 (Experience
I. Licensing & Qualifications 30%
& Age)
225 ILCS 447/25-15; Insurance, Record-keeping, &
II. Agency Operations 25%
Advertising
III. Employee Registration 225 ILCS 447/35-30; Training requirements (20/40
25%
(PERC/FCC) Hour)
,Page 2 of 86
Category Coverage Key Statutory References
IV. Disciplinary & Legal 225 ILCS 447/40; Violations, Use of Force, & Civil
20%
Authority Liability
Batch 1: Questions 1–100
Question 1: Which Illinois statute is the primary governing law for the licensing and regulation
of private security contractors?
• A) Illinois Professional Services Act
• B) Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith
Act of 2004
• C) Illinois Security and Privacy Act
• D) Professional Regulation and Safety Act
• Rationale: B is correct. 225 ILCS 447, known formally as the Act of 2004, is the specific
statute that consolidated the regulation of these five professions under the IDFPR.
Question 2: To be eligible for a Private Security Contractor license in Illinois, an applicant must
have a minimum of how many years of qualifying experience?
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• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 5 years
• Rationale: C is correct. The Act requires at least 3 years of experience out of the 5 years
immediately preceding the application, typically in a full-time security or law
enforcement capacity.
Question 3: What is the minimum age requirement for an individual to obtain a Private Security
Contractor license?
• A) 18
• B) 21
• C) 25
• D) 30
• Rationale: B is correct. While a PERC card can be obtained at 18, the Contractor license
(which allows one to own/operate an agency) requires the applicant to be at least 21
years old.
Question 4: A licensed security agency must maintain general liability insurance in what
minimum amount?
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• A) $\$250,000$
• B) $\$500,000$
• C) $\$1,000,000$
• D) $\$2,000,000$
• Rationale: C is correct. Per 225 ILCS 447/25-15, the licensee must maintain a certificate
of insurance for no less than $\$1,000,000$.
Question 5: How many hours of "Basic Classroom Training" must a new security employee
complete within 30 days of employment?
• A) 8 hours
• B) 20 hours
• C) 40 hours
• D) 12 hours
• Rationale: B is correct. The "20-Hour Basic" is the mandatory foundation for all
registered employees (PERC holders) in the state of Illinois.
Question 6: Which document must a security guard possess to legally carry a firearm while on
duty?
• A) FOID Card only
