TN BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS
QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!) (BRAND NEW!!)
EXAM OVERVIEW
The Tennessee Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent (QA) Exam is
administered by PSI Services under the authority of the Tennessee Alarm
Systems Contractors Board within the Department of Commerce & Insurance.
Feature Detail
License Type Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent
Governing Body Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board (T.C.A. § 62-32-307)
Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991 (T.C.A. § 62-32-301 through § 6
Legal Authority
32-325)
Exam Format 100 Multiple-choice questions, OPEN BOOK
,Feature Detail
Passing Score 70% (70 correct answers out of 100)
Time Limit 5 Hours
Reference
NFPA 72, NEC, Tennessee Code permitted
Materials
Minimum Age 18 years old
Experience
2 years of responsible experience OR degree + experience
Required
Core Exam Domains
1. Tennessee Licensing Law & Board Rules (T.C.A. § 62-32 & Rule Chapter
0090)
2. Technical Proficiency — Circuit theory, sensor technologies, grounding
protocols
3. Alarm System Design & Installation — Zoning, wiring methods, NEC Article
725
4. Life Safety & Egress — ADA mounting heights, fail-safe lock requirements
5. Monitoring Operations — Line Seizure (RJ-31X), Central Station protocols
6. False Alarm Reduction — SIA CP-01 standards, cross zoning, verified
response
SECTION 1: TENNESSEE LICENSING LAW & BOARD RULES (Questions 1–35)
,1. The Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991 is codified in which part of the
Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.)?
A. Title 68, Chapter 2, Part 4
B. Title 50, Chapter 6, Part 12
C. Title 62, Chapter 32, Part 3
D. Title 4, Chapter 5, Part 30
Answer: C. Title 62, Chapter 32, Part 3
Rationale: The Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991 is codified in T.C.A. § 62-
32-301 through § 62-32-325. This statute establishes the licensing framework for
alarm systems contractors and qualifying agents in Tennessee.
2. Which entity is responsible for administering and enforcing the alarm
systems contractor licensing law in Tennessee?
A. Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office
B. Alarm Systems Contractors Board (within the Department of Commerce &
Insurance)
C. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
D. Local city police departments
Answer: B. Alarm Systems Contractors Board (within the Department of
Commerce & Insurance)
Rationale: The Alarm Systems Contractors Board is established under T.C.A. § 62-
32-307 and is part of the Department of Commerce and Insurance.
, 3. How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors
Board?
A. 3 members
B. 5 members
C. 7 members
D. 9 members
Answer: B. 5 members
Rationale: Per T.C.A. § 62-32-307, the board consists of five members: four
licensed alarm contractors and one public member. Board members serve
staggered three-year terms.
4. What is the term length for a board member appointed by the governor?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Answer: B. 3 years
Rationale: Board members serve staggered three-year terms as established by
T.C.A. § 62-32-307.
5. Which of the following activities is considered "alarm systems contracting"
under T.C.A. § 62-32-303?
QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST
RECENT!!) (BRAND NEW!!)
EXAM OVERVIEW
The Tennessee Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent (QA) Exam is
administered by PSI Services under the authority of the Tennessee Alarm
Systems Contractors Board within the Department of Commerce & Insurance.
Feature Detail
License Type Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent
Governing Body Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board (T.C.A. § 62-32-307)
Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991 (T.C.A. § 62-32-301 through § 6
Legal Authority
32-325)
Exam Format 100 Multiple-choice questions, OPEN BOOK
,Feature Detail
Passing Score 70% (70 correct answers out of 100)
Time Limit 5 Hours
Reference
NFPA 72, NEC, Tennessee Code permitted
Materials
Minimum Age 18 years old
Experience
2 years of responsible experience OR degree + experience
Required
Core Exam Domains
1. Tennessee Licensing Law & Board Rules (T.C.A. § 62-32 & Rule Chapter
0090)
2. Technical Proficiency — Circuit theory, sensor technologies, grounding
protocols
3. Alarm System Design & Installation — Zoning, wiring methods, NEC Article
725
4. Life Safety & Egress — ADA mounting heights, fail-safe lock requirements
5. Monitoring Operations — Line Seizure (RJ-31X), Central Station protocols
6. False Alarm Reduction — SIA CP-01 standards, cross zoning, verified
response
SECTION 1: TENNESSEE LICENSING LAW & BOARD RULES (Questions 1–35)
,1. The Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991 is codified in which part of the
Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.)?
A. Title 68, Chapter 2, Part 4
B. Title 50, Chapter 6, Part 12
C. Title 62, Chapter 32, Part 3
D. Title 4, Chapter 5, Part 30
Answer: C. Title 62, Chapter 32, Part 3
Rationale: The Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991 is codified in T.C.A. § 62-
32-301 through § 62-32-325. This statute establishes the licensing framework for
alarm systems contractors and qualifying agents in Tennessee.
2. Which entity is responsible for administering and enforcing the alarm
systems contractor licensing law in Tennessee?
A. Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office
B. Alarm Systems Contractors Board (within the Department of Commerce &
Insurance)
C. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
D. Local city police departments
Answer: B. Alarm Systems Contractors Board (within the Department of
Commerce & Insurance)
Rationale: The Alarm Systems Contractors Board is established under T.C.A. § 62-
32-307 and is part of the Department of Commerce and Insurance.
, 3. How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors
Board?
A. 3 members
B. 5 members
C. 7 members
D. 9 members
Answer: B. 5 members
Rationale: Per T.C.A. § 62-32-307, the board consists of five members: four
licensed alarm contractors and one public member. Board members serve
staggered three-year terms.
4. What is the term length for a board member appointed by the governor?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
Answer: B. 3 years
Rationale: Board members serve staggered three-year terms as established by
T.C.A. § 62-32-307.
5. Which of the following activities is considered "alarm systems contracting"
under T.C.A. § 62-32-303?
