TENNESSEE ALARM SYSTEMS CONTRACTOR EXAM
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According to Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-32-301, what is the
short title of the law regulating alarm systems contractors in
Tennessee?
A) The Tennessee Fire Protection Act of 1985
B) The Security Systems Regulatory Act of 1995
C) The Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991
D) The Electronic Surveillance Control Act of 2000
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-301 explicitly states that the part shall be
known and may be cited as the "Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of
1991." This is the foundational short title for the regulatory
framework governing alarm system contractors in Tennessee .
,Under the Alarm Contractors Licensing Act, which entity has the
primary responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the
Act?
A) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
B) The Tennessee Detection Services Board
C) The State Fire Marshal's Office
D) The Department of Safety and Homeland Security
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Tennessee Detection Services Board, operating under
the Department of Commerce and Insurance, is the regulatory body
established to oversee the licensing, regulation, and enforcement of
the Alarm Contractors Licensing Act for all qualifying agents and
employees .
How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems
Contractors Board?
A) 3 members
B) 5 members
C) 7 members
D) 9 members
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-32-306 establishes that
the board shall be composed of five (5) members appointed by the
,governor, comprising both licensed alarm systems contractors and
public representatives .
Under T.C.A. § 62-32-303, which of the following best defines an
"Alarm Systems Contractor"?
A) Only the installation of fire alarm systems
B) Only employee monitoring of security cameras
C) The sale, installation, service, or monitoring of burglar alarms,
fire alarms, or CCTV systems
D) The manufacturing of alarm system components only
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(2) defines an "Alarm systems
contractor" as any person, firm, or corporation that sells, installs,
services, or monitors alarm systems, signal devices, fire alarms,
burglar alarms, or television cameras used to detect fire, burglary,
intrusion, or theft. This broad definition ensures all related electronic
security activities are regulated .
Which of the following best describes a "burglar alarm system" under
Tennessee law?
A) A system to detect fire
B) A system to detect unauthorized entry
C) A system to detect carbon monoxide
D) A system for surveillance recording only
, CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: Under Tennessee law, specifically T.C.A. § 62-32-303, a
"Burglar alarm system" is defined as an alarm or monitoring system
that has the primary function of detecting or responding to
emergencies other than fire, such as unauthorized entry or intrusion .
How many hours of continuing education (CE) must a Qualifying
Agent complete during each two-year renewal cycle?
A) 8 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Board Rule 1175-04-.01 and state law require Qualifying
Agents to complete sixteen (16) hours of Board-approved continuing
professional education during each biennial licensing period to
maintain their license and stay current with codes and regulations .
What is the expiration term of a Qualifying Agent license under
Tennessee law?
A) 12 months (annually)
B) 24 months (biennially)
C) 36 months (triennially)
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|JUST RELEASED
According to Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-32-301, what is the
short title of the law regulating alarm systems contractors in
Tennessee?
A) The Tennessee Fire Protection Act of 1985
B) The Security Systems Regulatory Act of 1995
C) The Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991
D) The Electronic Surveillance Control Act of 2000
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-301 explicitly states that the part shall be
known and may be cited as the "Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of
1991." This is the foundational short title for the regulatory
framework governing alarm system contractors in Tennessee .
,Under the Alarm Contractors Licensing Act, which entity has the
primary responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the
Act?
A) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
B) The Tennessee Detection Services Board
C) The State Fire Marshal's Office
D) The Department of Safety and Homeland Security
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Tennessee Detection Services Board, operating under
the Department of Commerce and Insurance, is the regulatory body
established to oversee the licensing, regulation, and enforcement of
the Alarm Contractors Licensing Act for all qualifying agents and
employees .
How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems
Contractors Board?
A) 3 members
B) 5 members
C) 7 members
D) 9 members
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-32-306 establishes that
the board shall be composed of five (5) members appointed by the
,governor, comprising both licensed alarm systems contractors and
public representatives .
Under T.C.A. § 62-32-303, which of the following best defines an
"Alarm Systems Contractor"?
A) Only the installation of fire alarm systems
B) Only employee monitoring of security cameras
C) The sale, installation, service, or monitoring of burglar alarms,
fire alarms, or CCTV systems
D) The manufacturing of alarm system components only
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(2) defines an "Alarm systems
contractor" as any person, firm, or corporation that sells, installs,
services, or monitors alarm systems, signal devices, fire alarms,
burglar alarms, or television cameras used to detect fire, burglary,
intrusion, or theft. This broad definition ensures all related electronic
security activities are regulated .
Which of the following best describes a "burglar alarm system" under
Tennessee law?
A) A system to detect fire
B) A system to detect unauthorized entry
C) A system to detect carbon monoxide
D) A system for surveillance recording only
, CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: Under Tennessee law, specifically T.C.A. § 62-32-303, a
"Burglar alarm system" is defined as an alarm or monitoring system
that has the primary function of detecting or responding to
emergencies other than fire, such as unauthorized entry or intrusion .
How many hours of continuing education (CE) must a Qualifying
Agent complete during each two-year renewal cycle?
A) 8 hours
B) 12 hours
C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: Board Rule 1175-04-.01 and state law require Qualifying
Agents to complete sixteen (16) hours of Board-approved continuing
professional education during each biennial licensing period to
maintain their license and stay current with codes and regulations .
What is the expiration term of a Qualifying Agent license under
Tennessee law?
A) 12 months (annually)
B) 24 months (biennially)
C) 36 months (triennially)
