Which of the following situations could result in action to a licensee by the IDFPR?

The situation regarding the licensee-in-charge's license not being displayed in the agency's branch office is significant because it touches on fundamental licensing requirements set forth by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Regulations typically require that a licensee prominently displays their license in a location where it is easily visible to the public, as this promotes transparency and accountability in the profession.

Displaying the license serves a dual purpose: it assures clients and the public of the agency's legitimacy and adherence to required regulations while also providing the IDFPR with a means to monitor compliance among licensed individuals and agencies. The lack of proper display could signal non-compliance with regulatory standards and therefore may prompt the IDFPR to take action against the licensee, such as issuing a fine, revoking the license, or taking other disciplinary measures to ensure adherence to licensing laws.

In the other scenarios, although they involve important compliance aspects, they may not directly lead to immediate disciplinary action by the IDFPR like the failure to properly display a license. For instance, while missing an Employee's Statement or failing to update an advertisement might suggest lapses in record-keeping, they are generally viewed as administrative issues rather than immediate threats to public trust or safety, which is