Illinois Security Contractor Licensing Examination Practice Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A

Illinois Security Contractor Licensing
Examination Practice Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant
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Based on Illinois Compiled Statutes, Administrative Code, and general
security contractor knowledge areas.




1. Which Illinois statute governs the licensing of private security
contractors?

A. Illinois Vehicle Code
B. Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor,
and Locksmith Act of 2004
C. Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Act
D. Illinois Business and Professional Regulation Act
Rationale: The Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Securit y,

,Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004 (225 ILCS 447) regulates all securit
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y contractor licensing and operations in Illinois.
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2. Who issues the Illinois Security Contractor license?
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A. Secretary of State qa qa




B. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
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C. Illinois Department of Commerce
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D. Illinois Attorney General qa qa




Rationale: The IDFPR regulates and issues all professional licenses for private
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a security contractors under 225 ILCS 447.
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3. What is the minimum age requirement for an Illinois Security Contractor lic
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ense applicant?
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D. 25 years qa




Rationale: Illinois requires applicants to be at least 21 years old to qualify for
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a Security Contractor license.
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4. What type of insurance must a licensed security contractor maintain?
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,A. Property insurance only qa qa




B. Health insurance for employees
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C. General liability insurance qa qa




D. Fire and theft insurance
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Rationale: Contractors must maintain general liability insurance to cover potenti
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al damages or liabilities arising from operations.
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5. What is the minimum required amount of general liability insurance c
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overage for a security contractor in Illinois?
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A. $50,000
B. $100,000
C. $250,000
D. $1,000,000
Rationale: The law mandates a minimum of $1,000,000 liability coverage per
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a occurrence for security contractor firms.
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6. What must each employee of a licensed security contractor hold before pe
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rforming armed duties?
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A. Firearm Owner’s ID only qa qa qa




B. Training certificate only qa qa




C. Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) qa qa qa qa




D. Driver’s license qa

, Rationale: A PERC card issued by IDFPR is required for all individuals performing s
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7. What document must be visibly displayed at each licensed business lo
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cation?

A. Tax registration certificate
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B. Building lease agreement qa qa




C. The Security Contractor license
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D. Employee roster qa




Rationale: The law requires the current license to be displayed at each busine
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ss location for public inspection.
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8. How long is a Security Contractor license valid in Illinois?
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A. 1 year
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B. 2 years
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C. 3 years
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D. 5 years
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Rationale: The license must be renewed every 3 years with IDFPR upon payment
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of fees and proof of compliance.
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9. What is required if a security contractor changes business address?
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