Illinois Private Detective — Exam Prep
Pass the Illinois Private Detective exam.
PassPath Prep provides statute-cited study materials and full-length practice exams for the Illinois Private Detective (PD) licensure exam, administered by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) through Continental Testing Services.
About the exam
The Illinois PD licensure exam is a 75-question, 90-minute multiple-choice test (70% to pass) covering three main areas:
- Federal & State Law — 23 questions
- Licensing & Practice Requirements — 12 questions
- Detective Practices — 40 questions (Gathering Information, Case Management, and Analysis, Reporting & Presentation)
What PassPath includes for Illinois
- 5 full-length practice exams — 375 unique statute-cited questions, balanced to match the official blueprint
- Comprehensive Study Guide — every blueprint section explained in plain language with statutory citations
- Answer Explanations — rationale plus authority for every question across all five exams
- Glossary & Statute Index — defined terms plus a numbered lookup of every cited statute and rule
- Test-Taking Strategy Guide — pacing, item-attack tactics, and exam-day logistics
- Study Schedule & Planner — a four-week day-by-day plan
- Free Exam Cheat Sheet — the highest-yield distilled facts, one compact reference
- Printed Flashcards Deck — 200 statute-cited cards, available separately
Everything for Illinois Private Detective →
How it works
- Study with the Guide, Flashcards, and Cheat Sheet.
- Practice with five full-length exams under timed conditions.
- Review using the Answer Explanations to close any gaps.
- Sit the exam with confidence.
Format
All Illinois Private Detective materials are available as instant digital downloads (PDF), and most are also available in printed editions through Lulu. Digital files are delivered immediately after checkout; printed books ship separately.
Disclaimer
PassPath Prep is an independent study aid. We are not affiliated with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Continental Testing Services, or any other government agency or testing service. Materials are based on publicly available Illinois statutes, administrative code, and the published exam blueprint.