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Part I contains general information about testing procedures. Part II describes the content of each examination and recommends study materials. Part III includes sample questions to help you prepare for these examinations.  \nPart I General Information  \nPURPOSE OF THE  \nEXAMINATIONS These examinations are required for professional licensure of Private Detectivesand Private Security Contractors by the Private Detective, Private Alarm and Private Security Act. Refer to the Act for a legal description of these professionsand to determine which license(s) you need to obtain. Copies of the Act are available from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) . You must pass the test for each profession in which you want to be licensed. If you wish to be licensed as a Private Alarm Contractor, consult the study guide for that examination.  \nTEST VALIDITY &  \nTEST LENGTH The Private Detective, Private Security Contractor and Private Alarm Contractor  \ntests are each 90 minutes in length. A combined version that includes all of the items on the Private Detective and Private Security Contractor tests is administered with a two-hour time limit for candidates who register for both examinations. These examinations have been developed under the jurisdiction of IDFPR. Test items have been subjected to strict psychometric controls and reflect standards and practices as described by professionals in the fields of security, detection, investigation, enforcement and law.  \nCANDIDATE  \nELIGIBILITY As mandated by Illinois statute, qualifications include verifiable experience in  \nspecified areas of employment and education as well as good moral character. If you wish to receive eligibility information, contact IDFPR for details.  \nAPPLICATION  \nFOR CANDIDACY Obtain the proper application packet(s) from IDFPR. Complete the packet as instructed. You will be notified of your candidacy status (Accepted or Denied) . If accepted, you will be notified of the date, time and site of the examination approximately 10 days prior to the date of the test. If you wish to take more than one of these examinations, you must file separate applications, qualify for each test, and pay the fees for each test. All three tests are given on the same day.  \nREFERENCES References for these examinations can be purchased directly from the publishers  \nidentified in Part II, from bookstores such as Barnes and Noble or Borders, their websites, or from other online sources [such as Amazon.com](such as Amazon.com).  \nMISSING AN  \nEXAMINATION There are no \"make-up\" examinations. You may re-register for the next  \nexamination date. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.  \nSUCCESS/  \nLICENSURE Candidates who score 70 or higher will receive a PASS notice and an application  \nfor licensure.  \nFAILURE/  \nRE-EXAMINATION Candidates who score below 70 will receive a FAILURE notice and an application for re-examination. As long as your employment, educational experience and application remain valid, there is no limit to the number of times you can take these tests. Requalification may be necessary in some cases. Candidates are encouraged to retake the examination; many candidates who initially failed such an exam pass on subsequent attempts.  \nPart II Test Content and Recommended Study Materials  \nBy statute, private detectives and private security contractors must be familiar with federal and state laws, legal authority and limits, and practices and procedures in their profession. The first two sections of each examination are identical; each test also includes a section on practices and procedures for a total of 75 questions. 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