,What minimum age is required to apply for an Alarm Company Qualified Manager license
in California?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
Answer: A. 18
California law requires applicants to be at least 18 years old to be licensed by the Bureau of
Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).
How long is an Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license valid in California?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C. 3 years
An ACO license is issued for a three-year period and must be renewed before expiration.
Which California code governs Alarm Company Operators?
A. Penal Code
B. Business and Professions Code
C. Civil Code
D. Public Utilities Code
Answer: B. Business and Professions Code
,Alarm company licensing and regulation fall under the Business and Professions Code, enforced
by BSIS.
A Qualified Manager must pass a written examination administered by which agency?
A. California Highway Patrol
B. California Department of Justice
C. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
D. Department of Insurance
Answer: C. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
BSIS is the regulatory body responsible for administering and overseeing the examination
process.
Which of the following duties can a Qualified Manager perform?
A. Supervise installation and monitoring
B. Issue citations
C. Carry a firearm
D. Monitor police radio frequencies
Answer: A. Supervise installation and monitoring
A Qualified Manager oversees the daily operations and compliance of the alarm company.
What is required before an alarm company may operate legally in California?
A. Business license only
B. Only a city permit
C. Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license
D. Insurance bond only
Answer: C. Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license
An ACO license is mandatory to legally operate an alarm company in the state.
, What is the minimum experience required to qualify for the Alarm Company Qualified
Manager (ACQM) exam?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Answer: D. 4 years
Applicants must document four years of qualifying alarm-related experience to sit for the exam.
Which document proves compliance with the Workers’ Compensation Insurance
requirement?
A. Articles of Incorporation
B. Tax Identification Number
C. Certificate of Insurance
D. Alarm Permit
Answer: C. Certificate of Insurance
This document verifies that the business carries the required workers’ compensation coverage.
How many days does an Alarm Company Operator (ACO) licensee have to notify BSIS of a
change of address?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 60
Answer: A. 10
BSIS regulations require written notification of any address change within 10 days.
in California?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
Answer: A. 18
California law requires applicants to be at least 18 years old to be licensed by the Bureau of
Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).
How long is an Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license valid in California?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C. 3 years
An ACO license is issued for a three-year period and must be renewed before expiration.
Which California code governs Alarm Company Operators?
A. Penal Code
B. Business and Professions Code
C. Civil Code
D. Public Utilities Code
Answer: B. Business and Professions Code
,Alarm company licensing and regulation fall under the Business and Professions Code, enforced
by BSIS.
A Qualified Manager must pass a written examination administered by which agency?
A. California Highway Patrol
B. California Department of Justice
C. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
D. Department of Insurance
Answer: C. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
BSIS is the regulatory body responsible for administering and overseeing the examination
process.
Which of the following duties can a Qualified Manager perform?
A. Supervise installation and monitoring
B. Issue citations
C. Carry a firearm
D. Monitor police radio frequencies
Answer: A. Supervise installation and monitoring
A Qualified Manager oversees the daily operations and compliance of the alarm company.
What is required before an alarm company may operate legally in California?
A. Business license only
B. Only a city permit
C. Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license
D. Insurance bond only
Answer: C. Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license
An ACO license is mandatory to legally operate an alarm company in the state.
, What is the minimum experience required to qualify for the Alarm Company Qualified
Manager (ACQM) exam?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Answer: D. 4 years
Applicants must document four years of qualifying alarm-related experience to sit for the exam.
Which document proves compliance with the Workers’ Compensation Insurance
requirement?
A. Articles of Incorporation
B. Tax Identification Number
C. Certificate of Insurance
D. Alarm Permit
Answer: C. Certificate of Insurance
This document verifies that the business carries the required workers’ compensation coverage.
How many days does an Alarm Company Operator (ACO) licensee have to notify BSIS of a
change of address?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 60
Answer: A. 10
BSIS regulations require written notification of any address change within 10 days.
