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South Carolina (SC) Burglar Alarm Practice
Exam Questions & Rationales VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
South Carolina (SC) Burglar Alarm Practice Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
• Licensing & Regulatory Authority – Licenses are issued by the South Carolina
Contractors' Licensing Board (SC CLB), a division of the Department of Labor, Licensing
and Regulation (LLR) . Practicing without a license is illegal and subject to fines . The
alarm license covers both burglar and fire alarm business .
• Exam Administration & Structure – The exam is administered by PSI Examination
Services . It consists of 100 questions with a 5-hour time limit, requiring a 70% passing
score . The exam covers general electrical knowledge, application of burglar alarms (30
questions), and South Carolina-specific laws and rules (40 questions) .
• Qualifying Party Requirements – Each licensed entity must designate a Primary
Qualifying Party (PQP) who is a full-time employee in a managerial position and has
passed the required exams . A qualifying party cannot serve as the PQP for more than
one business location . When a qualifying party leaves, the licensee has 90 days to
replace them if properly notified .
• Required Certifications – Burglar alarm applicants must hold an NTS (National Training
School) Level I certificate . Fire alarm applicants may use NTS Level I OR NICET Level II .
• License Renewal – Licenses must be renewed biennially by July 31 of even-numbered
years . Main office renewal fee is $200; branch office is $50 . Late fees escalate from
$100 to $175, and licenses not renewed by October 29 are cancelled .
• Branch Offices – Each branch office requires a separate license with its own Primary
Qualifying Party exclusively assigned to that location .
• Insurance Requirements – Minimum $100,000 comprehensive general liability
insurance is required, listing the SC Contractors' Licensing Board as certificate holder .
• Criminal Background Checks – Required for principal officers, all qualifying parties, and
registered employees, covering the past 10 years for each state of residence . All
individuals must be at least 18 years old .
• Registered Employees – Individuals employed more than 30 days with access to client
property or records must be registered . Registered employees must be at least 18 years
old .
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• Electrical & Alarm Fundamentals – Ohm's Law (V = I × R), series vs. parallel circuits, PIR
motion detection (heat/infrared energy), normally closed loops with End-of-Line (EOL)
resistors for tamper supervision, transformer outputs (12VAC or 16.5VAC), backup
battery voltage (12VDC) .
• NEC & Installation Standards – Class 2 circuits are power-limited to 30 VA, Class 3
circuits are limited to 50V (or 60V DC) . Low-voltage wiring must be separated 6-12
inches from high-voltage wiring . Plenum-rated cable (CM-X) is required in air-handling
spaces .
• Disclosure & Consumer Protection – Consumers must receive clear disclosure of
contract terms, fees, and cancellation policies .
QUESTIONS 1-150
Question 1
Which South Carolina agency is primarily responsible for licensing burglar alarm system
contractors?
A) South Carolina Department of Revenue
B) South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) – Contractors' Licensing
Board
C) South Carolina Department of Public Safety
D) South Carolina Secretary of State
Answer: B
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The South Carolina Contractors' Licensing Board, under the Department of Labor, Licensing and
Regulation (LLR), issues licenses for burglar and fire alarm system businesses ..
Question 2
According to SC law, what is the minimum age requirement for individuals covered by criminal
background checks for alarm licensure?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: B
The background check must indicate that these individuals are at least eighteen years of age .
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Question 3
What is the minimum liability insurance coverage required for a South Carolina burglar alarm
contractor license?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $200,000
D) $500,000
Answer: B
The South Carolina Contractors' Licensing Board requires a Certificate of Comprehensive General
Liability Insurance providing a minimum coverage of $100,000 due to bodily injury, death, or
destruction of property .
Question 4
Which certification is mandatory for burglar alarm examinees in South Carolina?
South Carolina (SC) Burglar Alarm Practice
Exam Questions & Rationales VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
South Carolina (SC) Burglar Alarm Practice Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
• Licensing & Regulatory Authority – Licenses are issued by the South Carolina
Contractors' Licensing Board (SC CLB), a division of the Department of Labor, Licensing
and Regulation (LLR) . Practicing without a license is illegal and subject to fines . The
alarm license covers both burglar and fire alarm business .
• Exam Administration & Structure – The exam is administered by PSI Examination
Services . It consists of 100 questions with a 5-hour time limit, requiring a 70% passing
score . The exam covers general electrical knowledge, application of burglar alarms (30
questions), and South Carolina-specific laws and rules (40 questions) .
• Qualifying Party Requirements – Each licensed entity must designate a Primary
Qualifying Party (PQP) who is a full-time employee in a managerial position and has
passed the required exams . A qualifying party cannot serve as the PQP for more than
one business location . When a qualifying party leaves, the licensee has 90 days to
replace them if properly notified .
• Required Certifications – Burglar alarm applicants must hold an NTS (National Training
School) Level I certificate . Fire alarm applicants may use NTS Level I OR NICET Level II .
• License Renewal – Licenses must be renewed biennially by July 31 of even-numbered
years . Main office renewal fee is $200; branch office is $50 . Late fees escalate from
$100 to $175, and licenses not renewed by October 29 are cancelled .
• Branch Offices – Each branch office requires a separate license with its own Primary
Qualifying Party exclusively assigned to that location .
• Insurance Requirements – Minimum $100,000 comprehensive general liability
insurance is required, listing the SC Contractors' Licensing Board as certificate holder .
• Criminal Background Checks – Required for principal officers, all qualifying parties, and
registered employees, covering the past 10 years for each state of residence . All
individuals must be at least 18 years old .
• Registered Employees – Individuals employed more than 30 days with access to client
property or records must be registered . Registered employees must be at least 18 years
old .
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• Electrical & Alarm Fundamentals – Ohm's Law (V = I × R), series vs. parallel circuits, PIR
motion detection (heat/infrared energy), normally closed loops with End-of-Line (EOL)
resistors for tamper supervision, transformer outputs (12VAC or 16.5VAC), backup
battery voltage (12VDC) .
• NEC & Installation Standards – Class 2 circuits are power-limited to 30 VA, Class 3
circuits are limited to 50V (or 60V DC) . Low-voltage wiring must be separated 6-12
inches from high-voltage wiring . Plenum-rated cable (CM-X) is required in air-handling
spaces .
• Disclosure & Consumer Protection – Consumers must receive clear disclosure of
contract terms, fees, and cancellation policies .
QUESTIONS 1-150
Question 1
Which South Carolina agency is primarily responsible for licensing burglar alarm system
contractors?
A) South Carolina Department of Revenue
B) South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) – Contractors' Licensing
Board
C) South Carolina Department of Public Safety
D) South Carolina Secretary of State
Answer: B
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The South Carolina Contractors' Licensing Board, under the Department of Labor, Licensing and
Regulation (LLR), issues licenses for burglar and fire alarm system businesses ..
Question 2
According to SC law, what is the minimum age requirement for individuals covered by criminal
background checks for alarm licensure?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: B
The background check must indicate that these individuals are at least eighteen years of age .
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Question 3
What is the minimum liability insurance coverage required for a South Carolina burglar alarm
contractor license?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $200,000
D) $500,000
Answer: B
The South Carolina Contractors' Licensing Board requires a Certificate of Comprehensive General
Liability Insurance providing a minimum coverage of $100,000 due to bodily injury, death, or
destruction of property .
Question 4
Which certification is mandatory for burglar alarm examinees in South Carolina?
