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TN Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Tennessee Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent Exam – Coverage Summary (Point Form)
• Tennessee Licensing Laws (25%) – Alarm Systems Contractors Licensing Act (T.C.A. 62-32),
Board composition, Qualifying Agent requirements, prohibited acts, renewal, continuing
education, and penalties .
• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (20%) – Wiring methods, power-limited circuits (Article 725),
grounding, conductor sizing, and low-voltage installation standards .
• Alarm System Components and Design (25%) – Control panels, sensors (PIR, glass break,
contacts), zones, backup batteries, keypads, and siren/strobe annunciation .
• Monitoring and Communication (15%) – Central station operations, line seizure (RJ31X), cellular
vs. landline, UL standards, and signal transmission methods .
• Safety and Professional Responsibilities (15%) – General liability insurance ($300,000
minimum), employee registration, record-keeping, false alarm reduction, and ethical conduct .
1. Under Tennessee Code Annotated 62-32-303, an "Alarm Systems Contractor" is any person who sells,
installs, or services which of the following?
A) Only fire alarms
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B) Only security cameras
C) Electrical burglar alarm systems, fire alarm systems, or television closed circuit systems
D) Only door locks
*Answer: C – The statutory definition in T.C.A. 62-32-303 explicitly includes burglar alarm systems, fire
alarm systems, and CCTV systems under the scope of alarm contracting. Door locks alone are not
included unless part of an integrated alarm system .*
2. How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board?
A) 3 members
B) 5 members
C) 6 members
D) 9 members
*Answer: C – Per T.C.A. 62-32-306, the Alarm Systems Contractors Board consists of six members
appointed by the Governor. This board oversees licensing and disciplinary matters for the alarm
industry .*
3. What is the minimum age requirement for an individual to be licensed as a Qualifying Agent in
Tennessee?
A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 25 years old
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D) 30 years old
Answer: A – Tennessee law requires a Qualifying Agent to be at least 18 years of age. This is explicitly
stated in the licensing requirements published by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and
Insurance .
4. A licensed alarm contractor must notify the Board within how many days of a change in business
address?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: B – Board rules require updated contact information to be filed within 30 days of any change in
business address for the qualifying agent, the contractor, or registered employees .
5. What is the maximum civil penalty the Board can assess for a single violation of the Alarm Systems
Contractors Act?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
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Answer: C – The Alarm Systems Contractors Board has statutory authority to levy civil penalties up to
$5,000 per violation of the licensing act or board rules .
6. Which NFPA code is the primary standard for the National Electrical Code (NEC) used in alarm wiring?
A) NFPA 10
B) NFPA 70
C) NFPA 101
D) NFPA 1600
*Answer: B – NFPA 70 is the National Electrical Code, which governs the safe installation of electrical
wiring and equipment, including low-voltage alarm circuits. Article 725 specifically addresses Class 2 and
Class 3 power-limited circuits .*
7. In Tennessee, an "Employee Registration" application must be submitted to the Board within how
many days of employment?
A) 30 days
B) 10 days
C) 5 days
D) 60 days
Answer: A – New employees of an alarm contracting company must be registered with the state within
30 days of their start date. The Qualifying Agent is responsible for ensuring this registration is
completed .
TN Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
Tennessee Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent Exam – Coverage Summary (Point Form)
• Tennessee Licensing Laws (25%) – Alarm Systems Contractors Licensing Act (T.C.A. 62-32),
Board composition, Qualifying Agent requirements, prohibited acts, renewal, continuing
education, and penalties .
• NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (20%) – Wiring methods, power-limited circuits (Article 725),
grounding, conductor sizing, and low-voltage installation standards .
• Alarm System Components and Design (25%) – Control panels, sensors (PIR, glass break,
contacts), zones, backup batteries, keypads, and siren/strobe annunciation .
• Monitoring and Communication (15%) – Central station operations, line seizure (RJ31X), cellular
vs. landline, UL standards, and signal transmission methods .
• Safety and Professional Responsibilities (15%) – General liability insurance ($300,000
minimum), employee registration, record-keeping, false alarm reduction, and ethical conduct .
1. Under Tennessee Code Annotated 62-32-303, an "Alarm Systems Contractor" is any person who sells,
installs, or services which of the following?
A) Only fire alarms
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B) Only security cameras
C) Electrical burglar alarm systems, fire alarm systems, or television closed circuit systems
D) Only door locks
*Answer: C – The statutory definition in T.C.A. 62-32-303 explicitly includes burglar alarm systems, fire
alarm systems, and CCTV systems under the scope of alarm contracting. Door locks alone are not
included unless part of an integrated alarm system .*
2. How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board?
A) 3 members
B) 5 members
C) 6 members
D) 9 members
*Answer: C – Per T.C.A. 62-32-306, the Alarm Systems Contractors Board consists of six members
appointed by the Governor. This board oversees licensing and disciplinary matters for the alarm
industry .*
3. What is the minimum age requirement for an individual to be licensed as a Qualifying Agent in
Tennessee?
A) 18 years old
B) 21 years old
C) 25 years old
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D) 30 years old
Answer: A – Tennessee law requires a Qualifying Agent to be at least 18 years of age. This is explicitly
stated in the licensing requirements published by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and
Insurance .
4. A licensed alarm contractor must notify the Board within how many days of a change in business
address?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: B – Board rules require updated contact information to be filed within 30 days of any change in
business address for the qualifying agent, the contractor, or registered employees .
5. What is the maximum civil penalty the Board can assess for a single violation of the Alarm Systems
Contractors Act?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $5,000
D) $10,000
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Answer: C – The Alarm Systems Contractors Board has statutory authority to levy civil penalties up to
$5,000 per violation of the licensing act or board rules .
6. Which NFPA code is the primary standard for the National Electrical Code (NEC) used in alarm wiring?
A) NFPA 10
B) NFPA 70
C) NFPA 101
D) NFPA 1600
*Answer: B – NFPA 70 is the National Electrical Code, which governs the safe installation of electrical
wiring and equipment, including low-voltage alarm circuits. Article 725 specifically addresses Class 2 and
Class 3 power-limited circuits .*
7. In Tennessee, an "Employee Registration" application must be submitted to the Board within how
many days of employment?
A) 30 days
B) 10 days
C) 5 days
D) 60 days
Answer: A – New employees of an alarm contracting company must be registered with the state within
30 days of their start date. The Qualifying Agent is responsible for ensuring this registration is
completed .
