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New Jersey Burglar / Security Alarm Contractor Exam
Actual EXAM Questions and Correct Answers with
EXPLANATIONS LATEST THIS YEAR
New Jersey Burglar / Security Alarm Contractor Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The New Jersey Burglar Alarm Contractor license is administered by the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and
Locksmith Advisory Committee under the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs . Candidates must
be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and meet specific experience requirements.
Experience Requirements :
• 4 years hands-on experience (6,720 hours) + 80 hours of technical courses, OR
• 3 years experience (5,040 hours) + 1 year of technical school study, OR
• 1 year experience (1,680 hours) + Bachelor's degree in engineering
Required 10 Hours of Specific Training (included in the 80 hours) :
• 2 hours: Barrier Free Subcode, N.J.A.C. 5:23-7
• 2 hours: NJ Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23
• 2 hours: Americans with Disabilities Act Code, 36 C.F.R. 1191
• 2 hours: Industrial safety
• 2 hours: NJ law and rules governing burglar/fire alarms
Three Required Exams (must be taken the same day for first-time applicants) :
1. Burglar Alarm Exam – 50 questions, 165 minutes, open-book
2. Electronic Security Systems Exam – 50 questions, 165 minutes, open-book
3. Business & Law Exam – 50 questions, 130 minutes, open-book
Passing score for each exam: 70% .
Question 1
Which agency regulates burglar alarm contractors in New Jersey?
A) FBI
B) NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
C) OSHA
D) FCC
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, through the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and
Locksmith Advisory Committee, oversees alarm contractor licensing and enforcement .
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Question 2
A Qualifying Technical Manager (QTM) is responsible for:
A) Sales operations
B) Technical compliance of installations
C) Advertising
D) Billing customers
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The QTM ensures all alarm installations meet technical and regulatory standards .
Question 3
A burglar alarm business license requires:
A) No experience
B) A designated QTM
C) Federal certification
D) Police approval
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Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: NJ law requires every alarm business to have a qualified technical manager .
Question 4
Why are background checks required for alarm contractors?
A) Marketing purposes
B) Access to secure properties
C) Insurance discounts
D) Equipment purchasing
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Contractors enter homes and businesses, requiring trust and security screening .
Question 5
Liability insurance is required to:
A) Increase revenue
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B) Cover damages or accidents
C) Replace training
D) Reduce licensing fees
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Insurance protects both clients and contractors from financial loss .
Question 6
Who issues NJ alarm contractor licenses?
A) Local police
B) NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
C) Federal government
D) Private companies
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Licensing is handled by the state regulatory agency through the Division of
Consumer Affairs .
New Jersey Burglar / Security Alarm Contractor Exam
Actual EXAM Questions and Correct Answers with
EXPLANATIONS LATEST THIS YEAR
New Jersey Burglar / Security Alarm Contractor Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The New Jersey Burglar Alarm Contractor license is administered by the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and
Locksmith Advisory Committee under the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs . Candidates must
be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and meet specific experience requirements.
Experience Requirements :
• 4 years hands-on experience (6,720 hours) + 80 hours of technical courses, OR
• 3 years experience (5,040 hours) + 1 year of technical school study, OR
• 1 year experience (1,680 hours) + Bachelor's degree in engineering
Required 10 Hours of Specific Training (included in the 80 hours) :
• 2 hours: Barrier Free Subcode, N.J.A.C. 5:23-7
• 2 hours: NJ Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23
• 2 hours: Americans with Disabilities Act Code, 36 C.F.R. 1191
• 2 hours: Industrial safety
• 2 hours: NJ law and rules governing burglar/fire alarms
Three Required Exams (must be taken the same day for first-time applicants) :
1. Burglar Alarm Exam – 50 questions, 165 minutes, open-book
2. Electronic Security Systems Exam – 50 questions, 165 minutes, open-book
3. Business & Law Exam – 50 questions, 130 minutes, open-book
Passing score for each exam: 70% .
Question 1
Which agency regulates burglar alarm contractors in New Jersey?
A) FBI
B) NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
C) OSHA
D) FCC
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, through the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and
Locksmith Advisory Committee, oversees alarm contractor licensing and enforcement .
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Question 2
A Qualifying Technical Manager (QTM) is responsible for:
A) Sales operations
B) Technical compliance of installations
C) Advertising
D) Billing customers
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The QTM ensures all alarm installations meet technical and regulatory standards .
Question 3
A burglar alarm business license requires:
A) No experience
B) A designated QTM
C) Federal certification
D) Police approval
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Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: NJ law requires every alarm business to have a qualified technical manager .
Question 4
Why are background checks required for alarm contractors?
A) Marketing purposes
B) Access to secure properties
C) Insurance discounts
D) Equipment purchasing
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Contractors enter homes and businesses, requiring trust and security screening .
Question 5
Liability insurance is required to:
A) Increase revenue
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B) Cover damages or accidents
C) Replace training
D) Reduce licensing fees
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Insurance protects both clients and contractors from financial loss .
Question 6
Who issues NJ alarm contractor licenses?
A) Local police
B) NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
C) Federal government
D) Private companies
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: Licensing is handled by the state regulatory agency through the Division of
Consumer Affairs .
