CA ALARM COMPANY OPERATOR LICENSING
CA Alarm Company Operator Licensingination
1. What California code section governs alarm companies?
• A) Penal Code Section 7590
• B) Business and Professions Code Division 3, Chapter 11.6
• C) Civil Code Section 1800
• D) Health and Safety Code Section 7500
ANSWER : B - Business and Professions Code Division 3, Chapter 11.6
2. Who administers the Alarm Company Operator license in California?
• A) California Highway Patrol
• B) Department of Consumer Affairs
• C) Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
• D) Local Police Department
ANSWER : C - Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
3. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an alarm company
operator license?
• A) 16 years
• B) 18 years
• C) 21 years
• D) 25 years
ANSWER : B - 18 years
4. How long is an alarm company operator license valid?
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
, • C) 3 years
• D) 5 years
ANSWER : B - 2 years
5. What is the definition of an "alarm system" under California law?
• A) Any electronic device only
• B) A system that signals presence of hazard requiring urgent attention
• C) Only burglar alarm systems
• D) Only fire alarm systems
ANSWER : B - A system that signals presence of hazard requiring urgent
attention
6. When must an alarm company operator license be renewed?
• A) Before the expiration date
• B) Within 30 days after expiration
• C) Within 60 days after expiration
• D) Within 90 days after expiration
ANSWER : A - Before the expiration date
7. What happens if you operate without a valid alarm company license?
• A) Warning only
• B) Fine up to $500
• C) Misdemeanor punishable by fine and/or imprisonment
• D) Civil penalty only
ANSWER : C - Misdemeanor punishable by fine and/or imprisonment
8. Can a qualified manager work for multiple alarm companies?
• A) Yes, unlimited
• B) Yes, up to two companies
• C) Yes, up to three companies
• D) No, only one company
ANSWER : D - No, only one company
,9. What must be included on all alarm company advertising?
• A) Owner's name
• B) Company license number
• C) Insurance information
• D) Number of employees
ANSWER : B - Company license number
10. How many days do you have to notify BSIS of a change of address?
• A) 7 days
• B) 10 days
• C) 15 days
• D) 30 days
ANSWER : A - 7 days
11. What is required for a qualified manager position?
• A) High school diploma only
• B) Two years of alarm experience or equivalent
• C) Engineering degree
• D) No specific requirements
ANSWER : B - Two years of alarm experience or equivalent
12. Can a convicted felon obtain an alarm company operator license?
• A) Never
• B) Yes, after 10 years
• C) May be denied, but rehabilitation can be considered
• D) Yes, with no restrictions
ANSWER : C - May be denied, but rehabilitation can be considered
13. What must alarm companies maintain for inspection by BSIS?
• A) Financial records only
• B) Records of all alarm installations and service calls
, • C) Employee personal information only
• D) Marketing materials
ANSWER : B - Records of all alarm installations and service calls
14. How long must alarm company records be retained?
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 5 years
ANSWER : C - 3 years
15. What is the fee range for an alarm company operator license
application?
• A) $100-$200
• B) $200-$400
• C) $400-$600
• D) Varies by BSIS regulation
ANSWER : D - Varies by BSIS regulation
16. Who can perform alarm installation work?
• A) Anyone
• B) Only licensed electricians
• C) Licensed alarm company employees or qualified certificate holders
• D) Only the company owner
ANSWER : C - Licensed alarm company employees or qualified certificate
holders
17. What type of insurance must alarm companies maintain?
• A) Health insurance only
• B) General liability insurance
• C) No insurance required
• D) Life insurance
CA Alarm Company Operator Licensingination
1. What California code section governs alarm companies?
• A) Penal Code Section 7590
• B) Business and Professions Code Division 3, Chapter 11.6
• C) Civil Code Section 1800
• D) Health and Safety Code Section 7500
ANSWER : B - Business and Professions Code Division 3, Chapter 11.6
2. Who administers the Alarm Company Operator license in California?
• A) California Highway Patrol
• B) Department of Consumer Affairs
• C) Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
• D) Local Police Department
ANSWER : C - Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
3. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain an alarm company
operator license?
• A) 16 years
• B) 18 years
• C) 21 years
• D) 25 years
ANSWER : B - 18 years
4. How long is an alarm company operator license valid?
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
, • C) 3 years
• D) 5 years
ANSWER : B - 2 years
5. What is the definition of an "alarm system" under California law?
• A) Any electronic device only
• B) A system that signals presence of hazard requiring urgent attention
• C) Only burglar alarm systems
• D) Only fire alarm systems
ANSWER : B - A system that signals presence of hazard requiring urgent
attention
6. When must an alarm company operator license be renewed?
• A) Before the expiration date
• B) Within 30 days after expiration
• C) Within 60 days after expiration
• D) Within 90 days after expiration
ANSWER : A - Before the expiration date
7. What happens if you operate without a valid alarm company license?
• A) Warning only
• B) Fine up to $500
• C) Misdemeanor punishable by fine and/or imprisonment
• D) Civil penalty only
ANSWER : C - Misdemeanor punishable by fine and/or imprisonment
8. Can a qualified manager work for multiple alarm companies?
• A) Yes, unlimited
• B) Yes, up to two companies
• C) Yes, up to three companies
• D) No, only one company
ANSWER : D - No, only one company
,9. What must be included on all alarm company advertising?
• A) Owner's name
• B) Company license number
• C) Insurance information
• D) Number of employees
ANSWER : B - Company license number
10. How many days do you have to notify BSIS of a change of address?
• A) 7 days
• B) 10 days
• C) 15 days
• D) 30 days
ANSWER : A - 7 days
11. What is required for a qualified manager position?
• A) High school diploma only
• B) Two years of alarm experience or equivalent
• C) Engineering degree
• D) No specific requirements
ANSWER : B - Two years of alarm experience or equivalent
12. Can a convicted felon obtain an alarm company operator license?
• A) Never
• B) Yes, after 10 years
• C) May be denied, but rehabilitation can be considered
• D) Yes, with no restrictions
ANSWER : C - May be denied, but rehabilitation can be considered
13. What must alarm companies maintain for inspection by BSIS?
• A) Financial records only
• B) Records of all alarm installations and service calls
, • C) Employee personal information only
• D) Marketing materials
ANSWER : B - Records of all alarm installations and service calls
14. How long must alarm company records be retained?
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 5 years
ANSWER : C - 3 years
15. What is the fee range for an alarm company operator license
application?
• A) $100-$200
• B) $200-$400
• C) $400-$600
• D) Varies by BSIS regulation
ANSWER : D - Varies by BSIS regulation
16. Who can perform alarm installation work?
• A) Anyone
• B) Only licensed electricians
• C) Licensed alarm company employees or qualified certificate holders
• D) Only the company owner
ANSWER : C - Licensed alarm company employees or qualified certificate
holders
17. What type of insurance must alarm companies maintain?
• A) Health insurance only
• B) General liability insurance
• C) No insurance required
• D) Life insurance