Georgia Low-Voltage Contractor LV-A Exam Prep:
Alarm & General Systems Practice Questions & Code
Rationales
This specialized professional preparation resource delivers high-yield practice
questions, verified answers, and comprehensive regulatory rationales tailored
specifically for the Georgia Low-Voltage Contractor Class LV-A (Alarm and General
Systems) examination. It provides exhaustive coverage of the National Electrical Code
(NEC Article 725 and related signaling standards), Georgia Construction Industry
Licensing Board regulations under the Secretary of State, burglary/fire alarm circuit
requirements, and job-site safety compliance. Licensure candidates will master
restricted scope boundaries, power-limited system parameters, and diagnostic
troubleshooting to comfortably achieve the 70% passing threshold required for state
certification
1. Under Georgia law, the Class LV-A low-voltage contractor license is restricted to
which type of work?
A. Telecommunication systems only
B. Alarm and general system low-voltage contracting
C. High-voltage electrical distribution
D. Plumbing and HVAC systems
B. Alarm and general system low-voltage contracting
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-3-.06(1) specifies that statewide Class LV-A licenses are
restricted to alarm and general system low-voltage contracting. LV-T covers
telecommunications, LV-G covers general systems, and LV-U is unrestricted.
,2. What is the minimum passing score required for the Georgia statewide low-
voltage contractor examination?
A. 60
B. 65
C. 70
D. 75
C. 70
Georgia Administrative Code Rule 121-3-.06(3) requires a minimum score of seventy (70)
on the appropriate examination. This applies to all low-voltage classifications.
3. What is the minimum experience requirement to qualify for the Georgia LV-A
examination?
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Five years
B. One year
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-3-.06(4) states that applicants must have a minimum of one
(1) year of experience in low-voltage wiring in the license category for which they are
applying.
4. Which organization administers the Georgia low-voltage contractor
examination after Board approval?
A. OSHA
B. PSI
C. NFPA
D. IEEE
B. PSI
,The Georgia Board provides approved applicants with instructions for registering through
PSI, the testing vendor that administers the examination.
5. What is the maximum voltage for low-voltage wiring systems under Georgia
law?
A. 30 volts
B. 50 volts
C. 100 volts
D. 600 volts
B. 50 volts
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-2(10.3) defines low-voltage wiring as wiring systems of 50 volts or less,
along with associated control circuits and certain power-limited circuits.
6. Which NEC article specifically covers Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote-control,
signaling, and power-limited circuits?
A. Article 100
B. Article 210
C. Article 725
D. Article 760
C. Article 725
NEC Article 725 addresses remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits, including
the classification of Class 1, 2, and 3 circuits based on voltage and power limitations.
7. Which NEC article provides requirements for fire alarm systems and their wiring
methods?
, A. Article 700
B. Article 725
C. Article 760
D. Article 800
C. Article 760
NEC Article 760 covers fire alarm systems, including the installation, wiring methods, and
equipment requirements for fire detection and alarm systems.
8. Which NEC article addresses communications circuits and systems?
A. Article 725
B. Article 770
C. Article 800
D. Article 820
C. Article 800
NEC Article 800 contains the requirements for communications circuits and systems,
including telephone and data communications cabling.
9. Which NEC article covers optical fiber cables and raceways?
A. Article 725
B. Article 760
C. Article 770
D. Article 800
C. Article 770
NEC Article 770 provides requirements for optical fiber cables, raceways, and associated
hardware used in communications and signaling systems.
Alarm & General Systems Practice Questions & Code
Rationales
This specialized professional preparation resource delivers high-yield practice
questions, verified answers, and comprehensive regulatory rationales tailored
specifically for the Georgia Low-Voltage Contractor Class LV-A (Alarm and General
Systems) examination. It provides exhaustive coverage of the National Electrical Code
(NEC Article 725 and related signaling standards), Georgia Construction Industry
Licensing Board regulations under the Secretary of State, burglary/fire alarm circuit
requirements, and job-site safety compliance. Licensure candidates will master
restricted scope boundaries, power-limited system parameters, and diagnostic
troubleshooting to comfortably achieve the 70% passing threshold required for state
certification
1. Under Georgia law, the Class LV-A low-voltage contractor license is restricted to
which type of work?
A. Telecommunication systems only
B. Alarm and general system low-voltage contracting
C. High-voltage electrical distribution
D. Plumbing and HVAC systems
B. Alarm and general system low-voltage contracting
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-3-.06(1) specifies that statewide Class LV-A licenses are
restricted to alarm and general system low-voltage contracting. LV-T covers
telecommunications, LV-G covers general systems, and LV-U is unrestricted.
,2. What is the minimum passing score required for the Georgia statewide low-
voltage contractor examination?
A. 60
B. 65
C. 70
D. 75
C. 70
Georgia Administrative Code Rule 121-3-.06(3) requires a minimum score of seventy (70)
on the appropriate examination. This applies to all low-voltage classifications.
3. What is the minimum experience requirement to qualify for the Georgia LV-A
examination?
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Five years
B. One year
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 121-3-.06(4) states that applicants must have a minimum of one
(1) year of experience in low-voltage wiring in the license category for which they are
applying.
4. Which organization administers the Georgia low-voltage contractor
examination after Board approval?
A. OSHA
B. PSI
C. NFPA
D. IEEE
B. PSI
,The Georgia Board provides approved applicants with instructions for registering through
PSI, the testing vendor that administers the examination.
5. What is the maximum voltage for low-voltage wiring systems under Georgia
law?
A. 30 volts
B. 50 volts
C. 100 volts
D. 600 volts
B. 50 volts
O.C.G.A. § 43-14-2(10.3) defines low-voltage wiring as wiring systems of 50 volts or less,
along with associated control circuits and certain power-limited circuits.
6. Which NEC article specifically covers Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote-control,
signaling, and power-limited circuits?
A. Article 100
B. Article 210
C. Article 725
D. Article 760
C. Article 725
NEC Article 725 addresses remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits, including
the classification of Class 1, 2, and 3 circuits based on voltage and power limitations.
7. Which NEC article provides requirements for fire alarm systems and their wiring
methods?
, A. Article 700
B. Article 725
C. Article 760
D. Article 800
C. Article 760
NEC Article 760 covers fire alarm systems, including the installation, wiring methods, and
equipment requirements for fire detection and alarm systems.
8. Which NEC article addresses communications circuits and systems?
A. Article 725
B. Article 770
C. Article 800
D. Article 820
C. Article 800
NEC Article 800 contains the requirements for communications circuits and systems,
including telephone and data communications cabling.
9. Which NEC article covers optical fiber cables and raceways?
A. Article 725
B. Article 760
C. Article 770
D. Article 800
C. Article 770
NEC Article 770 provides requirements for optical fiber cables, raceways, and associated
hardware used in communications and signaling systems.
