Illinois Security Contractor Licensing
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**Q1. The Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security,
Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004 is codified as:**
a) 720 ILCS 5
b) 20 ILCS 2605
c) 225 ILCS 447
d) 430 ILCS 65
**A1. c) 225 ILCS 447.** This is the primary licensing statute for
security contractors in Illinois .
**Q2. Which state agency is primarily responsible for licensing and
regulating security contractors in Illinois?**
a) Illinois State Police (ISP)
b) Illinois Department of Labor
c) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
,d) Illinois Commerce Commission
**A2. c) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
(IDFPR).** The IDFPR oversees the licensing of security contractors,
guards, and agencies under the Act .
**Q3. Who appoints the Director of the IDFPR?**
a) The Illinois State Senate
b) The Attorney General
c) The Governor
d) The Legislature
**A3. c) The Governor.** The Director of IDFPR serves at the pleasure
of the Governor .
**Q4. An applicant for a security contractor license must submit
fingerprints to:**
a) IDFPR directly
b) Illinois State Police and FBI via an approved vendor
c) Local police department where the business is located
d) County sheriff's office
,**A4. b) Illinois State Police and FBI via an approved vendor.** Live
scan fingerprints must be processed through ISP for state and FBI
criminal history checks .
**Q5. How many days before the examination date must a complete
application be on file with IDFPR?**
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 45 days
d) 60 days
**A5. d) 60 days.** According to 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1240.200(a),
applications must be on file at least 60 days prior to the exam date .
**Q6. What is the minimum age requirement for an individual applying
for a security contractor license in Illinois?**
a) 18 years old
b) 19 years old
c) 21 years old
d) 25 years old
**A6. c) 21 years old.** The Act (225 ILCS 447) requires applicants to
be at least 21 years old .
, **Q7. What is the required amount of general liability insurance a
security contractor must maintain?**
a) $100,000
b) $500,000
c) $1,000,000
d) $2,000,000
**A7. c) $1,000,000.** Proof of at least $1,000,000 of general liability
insurance is required per occurrence .
**Q8. A security contractor license is typically valid for how long?**
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
**A8. b) 2 years.** Licenses are issued for a two-year term (biennial
renewal) .
**Q9. What is the passing grade for the Illinois Security Contractor
Licensing Examination?**
a) 65%
b) 70%
Actual Exam And Practice Tests Newest
With Complete Questions And Correct
Detailed Answers.
**Q1. The Illinois Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security,
Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004 is codified as:**
a) 720 ILCS 5
b) 20 ILCS 2605
c) 225 ILCS 447
d) 430 ILCS 65
**A1. c) 225 ILCS 447.** This is the primary licensing statute for
security contractors in Illinois .
**Q2. Which state agency is primarily responsible for licensing and
regulating security contractors in Illinois?**
a) Illinois State Police (ISP)
b) Illinois Department of Labor
c) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
,d) Illinois Commerce Commission
**A2. c) Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
(IDFPR).** The IDFPR oversees the licensing of security contractors,
guards, and agencies under the Act .
**Q3. Who appoints the Director of the IDFPR?**
a) The Illinois State Senate
b) The Attorney General
c) The Governor
d) The Legislature
**A3. c) The Governor.** The Director of IDFPR serves at the pleasure
of the Governor .
**Q4. An applicant for a security contractor license must submit
fingerprints to:**
a) IDFPR directly
b) Illinois State Police and FBI via an approved vendor
c) Local police department where the business is located
d) County sheriff's office
,**A4. b) Illinois State Police and FBI via an approved vendor.** Live
scan fingerprints must be processed through ISP for state and FBI
criminal history checks .
**Q5. How many days before the examination date must a complete
application be on file with IDFPR?**
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 45 days
d) 60 days
**A5. d) 60 days.** According to 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1240.200(a),
applications must be on file at least 60 days prior to the exam date .
**Q6. What is the minimum age requirement for an individual applying
for a security contractor license in Illinois?**
a) 18 years old
b) 19 years old
c) 21 years old
d) 25 years old
**A6. c) 21 years old.** The Act (225 ILCS 447) requires applicants to
be at least 21 years old .
, **Q7. What is the required amount of general liability insurance a
security contractor must maintain?**
a) $100,000
b) $500,000
c) $1,000,000
d) $2,000,000
**A7. c) $1,000,000.** Proof of at least $1,000,000 of general liability
insurance is required per occurrence .
**Q8. A security contractor license is typically valid for how long?**
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
**A8. b) 2 years.** Licenses are issued for a two-year term (biennial
renewal) .
**Q9. What is the passing grade for the Illinois Security Contractor
Licensing Examination?**
a) 65%
b) 70%
