TN BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE EXAM] QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY
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Core Domains
1. Tennessee Alarm Contractors Licensing Act (T.C.A. § 62-32-301 et seq.)
2. Board Rules and Regulations (Title 0090)
3. Qualifying Agent Requirements and Responsibilities
4. General Knowledge and Theory of Alarm Systems
5. Requirements for Electrical Installation (NEC)
6. Wiring Methods and Materials
7. Application of Burglar Alarms
8. Monitoring Operations and Central Station Protocols
9. Ethics, Consumer Protection, and Business Practices
Introduction
This comprehensive practice examination is designed to rigorously assess the knowledge and practical skills
required of a Tennessee Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent. It evaluates a candidate's understanding of the
foundational regulatory framework, including the Alarm Contractors Licensing Act and the rules of the Tennessee
Alarm Systems Contractors Board, as well as the essential technical principles of alarm system installation, wiring,
and operation. The exam utilizes a diverse range of multiple-choice questions, including scenario-based problems,
to test your ability to apply professional knowledge in real-world security system deployment and management
situations. This assessment serves as a vital tool for gauging readiness for state licensure, ensuring that Qualifying
Agents are equipped to oversee and supervise alarm contractor operations with the highest level of
professionalism, safety, and legal compliance.
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1 – 100
1. According to Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-32-301, what is the short title of the law regulating alarm
systems contractors in Tennessee?
A. The Tennessee Fire Protection Act of 1985
B. The Security Systems Regulatory Act of 1995
C. The Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991
D. The Electronic Surveillance Control Act of 2000
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: T.C.A. § 62-32-301 explicitly states that the part shall be known and may be cited as the "Alarm
Contractors Licensing Act of 1991" . This is the foundational short title for the entire regulatory framework.
2. Under T.C.A. § 62-32-303, which of the following best defines an "Alarm Systems Contractor"?
A. Only the installation of fire alarm systems
B. Only employee monitoring of security cameras
C. The sale, installation, service, or monitoring of burglar alarms, fire alarms, or CCTV systems
D. The manufacturing of alarm system components only
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: T.C.A. § 62-32-303 broadly defines an alarm systems contractor as any person who sells, installs,
services, or monitors alarm systems, including burglar alarms, fire alarms, and CCTV systems for compensation .
3. What is the minimum age requirement for an individual to be licensed as a Qualifying Agent in Tennessee?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
,C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Tennessee law requires a Qualifying Agent to be at least eighteen (18) years of age . Registered
employees also must meet this minimum age requirement.
4. According to T.C.A. § 62-32-303, which of the following is prima facie evidence that an individual does NOT
have good moral character?
A. A single minor traffic violation
B. Conviction of a crime involving felonious assault
C. A dismissed accusation with no conviction
D. An arrest that did not lead to a conviction
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(9)(B)(i) lists as prima facie evidence of lack of good moral character: "(b)
Conviction of a crime involving felonious assault; (c) Conviction of a crime involving unlawful breaking or
entering, burglary, larceny or arson; (d) Conviction as an habitual criminal; or (e) An addiction to alcohol or a
narcotic drug" .
5. How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board?
A. 3 members
B. 4 members
C. 5 members
D. 6 members
, 🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: The board is composed of five (5) members appointed by the governor: four (4) alarm systems
contractors and one (1) public member .
6. If a Qualifying Agent ceases to be affiliated with a licensed alarm company, the company must notify the
Board within how many days?
A. 5 business days
B. 10 business days
C. 15 business days
D. 30 business days
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: The company must notify the Board within 10 business days of the QA's departure. The
company then typically has 30 days to designate a new QA .
7. An applicant for a Qualifying Agent license must have how many years of working experience in the alarm
industry if they do not hold a post-high-school degree?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: If an applicant does not hold a post-high-school degree, they must hold a current certification
by a national training program approved by the commissioner AND have at least three (3) years of working
experience in the alarm industry covering the actual installation of alarm systems .
GRADED A+. 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | UPDATED PER LATEST GUIDELINES | GRADED A+....
Core Domains
1. Tennessee Alarm Contractors Licensing Act (T.C.A. § 62-32-301 et seq.)
2. Board Rules and Regulations (Title 0090)
3. Qualifying Agent Requirements and Responsibilities
4. General Knowledge and Theory of Alarm Systems
5. Requirements for Electrical Installation (NEC)
6. Wiring Methods and Materials
7. Application of Burglar Alarms
8. Monitoring Operations and Central Station Protocols
9. Ethics, Consumer Protection, and Business Practices
Introduction
This comprehensive practice examination is designed to rigorously assess the knowledge and practical skills
required of a Tennessee Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent. It evaluates a candidate's understanding of the
foundational regulatory framework, including the Alarm Contractors Licensing Act and the rules of the Tennessee
Alarm Systems Contractors Board, as well as the essential technical principles of alarm system installation, wiring,
and operation. The exam utilizes a diverse range of multiple-choice questions, including scenario-based problems,
to test your ability to apply professional knowledge in real-world security system deployment and management
situations. This assessment serves as a vital tool for gauging readiness for state licensure, ensuring that Qualifying
Agents are equipped to oversee and supervise alarm contractor operations with the highest level of
professionalism, safety, and legal compliance.
,SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1 – 100
1. According to Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-32-301, what is the short title of the law regulating alarm
systems contractors in Tennessee?
A. The Tennessee Fire Protection Act of 1985
B. The Security Systems Regulatory Act of 1995
C. The Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991
D. The Electronic Surveillance Control Act of 2000
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: T.C.A. § 62-32-301 explicitly states that the part shall be known and may be cited as the "Alarm
Contractors Licensing Act of 1991" . This is the foundational short title for the entire regulatory framework.
2. Under T.C.A. § 62-32-303, which of the following best defines an "Alarm Systems Contractor"?
A. Only the installation of fire alarm systems
B. Only employee monitoring of security cameras
C. The sale, installation, service, or monitoring of burglar alarms, fire alarms, or CCTV systems
D. The manufacturing of alarm system components only
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: T.C.A. § 62-32-303 broadly defines an alarm systems contractor as any person who sells, installs,
services, or monitors alarm systems, including burglar alarms, fire alarms, and CCTV systems for compensation .
3. What is the minimum age requirement for an individual to be licensed as a Qualifying Agent in Tennessee?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
,C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Tennessee law requires a Qualifying Agent to be at least eighteen (18) years of age . Registered
employees also must meet this minimum age requirement.
4. According to T.C.A. § 62-32-303, which of the following is prima facie evidence that an individual does NOT
have good moral character?
A. A single minor traffic violation
B. Conviction of a crime involving felonious assault
C. A dismissed accusation with no conviction
D. An arrest that did not lead to a conviction
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(9)(B)(i) lists as prima facie evidence of lack of good moral character: "(b)
Conviction of a crime involving felonious assault; (c) Conviction of a crime involving unlawful breaking or
entering, burglary, larceny or arson; (d) Conviction as an habitual criminal; or (e) An addiction to alcohol or a
narcotic drug" .
5. How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board?
A. 3 members
B. 4 members
C. 5 members
D. 6 members
, 🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: The board is composed of five (5) members appointed by the governor: four (4) alarm systems
contractors and one (1) public member .
6. If a Qualifying Agent ceases to be affiliated with a licensed alarm company, the company must notify the
Board within how many days?
A. 5 business days
B. 10 business days
C. 15 business days
D. 30 business days
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: The company must notify the Board within 10 business days of the QA's departure. The
company then typically has 30 days to designate a new QA .
7. An applicant for a Qualifying Agent license must have how many years of working experience in the alarm
industry if they do not hold a post-high-school degree?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: If an applicant does not hold a post-high-school degree, they must hold a current certification
by a national training program approved by the commissioner AND have at least three (3) years of working
experience in the alarm industry covering the actual installation of alarm systems .
