SOUTH CAROLINA (SC) BURGLAR ALARM LICENSE
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
(MOST RECENT!!) (BRAND NEW!!)
1. Which South Carolina agency issues contractor licenses for burglar alarm
installations?
A) South Carolina Department of Revenue
B) South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board
C) South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
D) South Carolina Department of Public Safety
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The SC Contractor's Licensing Board (within the Department of Labor,
Licensing and Regulation) is the statutory authority that grants and regulates alarm
contractor licenses .
2. What is the minimum age required to apply for a South Carolina alarm
contractor license?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for licensure .
3. What is the primary qualifying party requirement for an alarm business license?
A) Must be a part-time contractor
B) Must own at least 25% of the business
,C) Must be a full-time employee in a management position
D) Must have a background in electrical engineering only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Primary Qualifying Party must be a full-time employee holding a
management role, ensuring accountability and oversight of the alarm business .
4. How often must a South Carolina alarm contractor renew their license?
A) Annually
B) Biennially (every 2 years)
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Licenses are renewed every two years (biennial renewal) .
5. Which of the following is considered a prohibited act under SC alarm
regulations?
A) Submitting a bid for a project
B) Practicing without a valid license
C) Attending a continuing education course
D) Registering an entity name
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Practicing without a license is expressly prohibited and subject to disciplinary
action .
6. Under the South Carolina Alarm System Business Act, which of the following
best defines a "burglar alarm system"?
A) A system that detects fire and smoke only
B) A system designed to detect unauthorized entry or intrusion
C) A system that monitors environmental conditions such as temperature
D) A system that provides only video surveillance
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Act defines a burglar alarm system as equipment used to detect and
deter unauthorized entry, distinguishing it from fire or environmental monitoring
systems .
7. Which document must be provided to a homeowner before signing an alarm
contract in SC?
A) A copy of the contractor's personal tax return
B) A detailed disclosure of contract terms and cancellation policy
C) A list of all subcontractors used in the past year
D) The contractor's driver's license copy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consumer protection law requires clear disclosures of contract terms, fees,
and cancellation rights .
8. What is the minimum liability insurance required for alarm companies in South
Carolina?
A) $100,000
B) $250,000
C) $500,000
D) $1,000,000
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The law sets the floor at $100,000 for general liability coverage for burglar
alarm contractors .
9. Which entity is responsible for issuing alarm system business licenses in South
Carolina?
A) South Carolina Department of Public Safety
B) Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)
C) South Carolina Fire Marshal's Office
D) Federal Communications Commission
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The LLR administers the licensing process for alarm businesses, handling
applications, renewals, and enforcement .
10. How many hours of continuing education are required for license renewal in
South Carolina?
A) 4 hours annually
B) 6 hours annually
C) 8 hours biennially
D) 12 hours biennially
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 8 hours of continuing education are required every 2 years for license
renewal .
11. What training is required for burglar alarm license applicants?
A) NICET Level II certification
B) NTS Level I training course certificate
C) Electrical journeyman license
D) Fire safety certification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For burglar alarms, applicants must take the Level I training course and
receive a certificate of completion from the National Training School .
12. Which background check is required for licensure?
A) No felony convictions
B) No traffic violations
C) High school diploma only
D) SLED criminal background check
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applicants must pass a fingerprint-based background check administered by
SLED .
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
(MOST RECENT!!) (BRAND NEW!!)
1. Which South Carolina agency issues contractor licenses for burglar alarm
installations?
A) South Carolina Department of Revenue
B) South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board
C) South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
D) South Carolina Department of Public Safety
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The SC Contractor's Licensing Board (within the Department of Labor,
Licensing and Regulation) is the statutory authority that grants and regulates alarm
contractor licenses .
2. What is the minimum age required to apply for a South Carolina alarm
contractor license?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for licensure .
3. What is the primary qualifying party requirement for an alarm business license?
A) Must be a part-time contractor
B) Must own at least 25% of the business
,C) Must be a full-time employee in a management position
D) Must have a background in electrical engineering only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Primary Qualifying Party must be a full-time employee holding a
management role, ensuring accountability and oversight of the alarm business .
4. How often must a South Carolina alarm contractor renew their license?
A) Annually
B) Biennially (every 2 years)
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Licenses are renewed every two years (biennial renewal) .
5. Which of the following is considered a prohibited act under SC alarm
regulations?
A) Submitting a bid for a project
B) Practicing without a valid license
C) Attending a continuing education course
D) Registering an entity name
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Practicing without a license is expressly prohibited and subject to disciplinary
action .
6. Under the South Carolina Alarm System Business Act, which of the following
best defines a "burglar alarm system"?
A) A system that detects fire and smoke only
B) A system designed to detect unauthorized entry or intrusion
C) A system that monitors environmental conditions such as temperature
D) A system that provides only video surveillance
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Act defines a burglar alarm system as equipment used to detect and
deter unauthorized entry, distinguishing it from fire or environmental monitoring
systems .
7. Which document must be provided to a homeowner before signing an alarm
contract in SC?
A) A copy of the contractor's personal tax return
B) A detailed disclosure of contract terms and cancellation policy
C) A list of all subcontractors used in the past year
D) The contractor's driver's license copy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consumer protection law requires clear disclosures of contract terms, fees,
and cancellation rights .
8. What is the minimum liability insurance required for alarm companies in South
Carolina?
A) $100,000
B) $250,000
C) $500,000
D) $1,000,000
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The law sets the floor at $100,000 for general liability coverage for burglar
alarm contractors .
9. Which entity is responsible for issuing alarm system business licenses in South
Carolina?
A) South Carolina Department of Public Safety
B) Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)
C) South Carolina Fire Marshal's Office
D) Federal Communications Commission
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The LLR administers the licensing process for alarm businesses, handling
applications, renewals, and enforcement .
10. How many hours of continuing education are required for license renewal in
South Carolina?
A) 4 hours annually
B) 6 hours annually
C) 8 hours biennially
D) 12 hours biennially
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 8 hours of continuing education are required every 2 years for license
renewal .
11. What training is required for burglar alarm license applicants?
A) NICET Level II certification
B) NTS Level I training course certificate
C) Electrical journeyman license
D) Fire safety certification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For burglar alarms, applicants must take the Level I training course and
receive a certificate of completion from the National Training School .
12. Which background check is required for licensure?
A) No felony convictions
B) No traffic violations
C) High school diploma only
D) SLED criminal background check
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applicants must pass a fingerprint-based background check administered by
SLED .
