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TN BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE EXAM
2026 | 2027 Questions 1–310 | Detailed Rationales
Question 1
Under Tennessee law, which state agency regulates burglar
alarm system contractors?
A. Tennessee Department of Health
B. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Alarm
Systems Board
C. Tennessee Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors
D. Tennessee Fire Marshal's Office
Answer: B
Rationale: The Tennessee Department of Commerce and
Insurance, through the Alarm Systems Board, regulates burglar
alarm system contractors and qualifying agents.
Question 2
A person who installs, services, or monitors burglar alarm
systems for the public in Tennessee generally must be:
A. Registered with the county clerk only
B. Licensed as an alarm contractor or hold a qualifying agent
license
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C. Certified by the local police department
D. A licensed electrician only
Answer: B
Rationale: Tennessee law requires alarm system contractors to
be licensed by the Alarm Systems Board; a qualifying agent
holds the license for the company.
Question 3
Which of the following is required for a business entity to hold a
Tennessee burglar alarm contractor license?
A. A designated qualifying agent who passes the required exam
B. Only a business plan
C. A minimum of 10 employees
D. Membership in a trade association
Answer: A
Rationale: A licensed business must designate a qualifying
agent who meets experience/testing requirements and is
responsible for compliance.
Question 4
The Tennessee Alarm Systems Board issues licenses for which of
the following categories?
A. Burglar alarm and fire alarm
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B. Only burglar alarm
C. Only CCTV
D. Only access control
Answer: A
Rationale: The Board regulates burglar alarm and fire alarm
system contractors; some licensure classifications address both.
Question 5
A qualifying agent for a burglar alarm company must:
A. Pass the required examination and meet experience
requirements
B. Simply pay a fee
C. Be a Tennessee resident for 20 years
D. Be a licensed attorney
Answer: A
Rationale: Qualifying agents must demonstrate competency
through examination and experience, and must comply with
Board rules.
Question 6
If a qualifying agent leaves a licensed alarm company, the
company must:
A. Continue operating without a qualifying agent
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B. Notify the Board and obtain a replacement qualifying agent
within a specified period
C. Immediately surrender the license
D. Close the business permanently
Answer: B
Rationale: When a qualifying agent leaves, the licensee must
notify the Board and typically has a limited time to replace the
qualifying agent to remain lawful.
Question 7
Which of the following is a prohibited act under Tennessee
alarm law?
A. Providing a written contract for alarm services
B. Installing systems without a permit where required
C. Maintaining insurance coverage
D. Displaying the license number on vehicles
Answer: B
Rationale: Installing alarm systems without required local
permits is a violation; contractors must comply with local
permitting and codes.
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TN BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE EXAM
2026 | 2027 Questions 1–310 | Detailed Rationales
Question 1
Under Tennessee law, which state agency regulates burglar
alarm system contractors?
A. Tennessee Department of Health
B. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Alarm
Systems Board
C. Tennessee Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors
D. Tennessee Fire Marshal's Office
Answer: B
Rationale: The Tennessee Department of Commerce and
Insurance, through the Alarm Systems Board, regulates burglar
alarm system contractors and qualifying agents.
Question 2
A person who installs, services, or monitors burglar alarm
systems for the public in Tennessee generally must be:
A. Registered with the county clerk only
B. Licensed as an alarm contractor or hold a qualifying agent
license
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C. Certified by the local police department
D. A licensed electrician only
Answer: B
Rationale: Tennessee law requires alarm system contractors to
be licensed by the Alarm Systems Board; a qualifying agent
holds the license for the company.
Question 3
Which of the following is required for a business entity to hold a
Tennessee burglar alarm contractor license?
A. A designated qualifying agent who passes the required exam
B. Only a business plan
C. A minimum of 10 employees
D. Membership in a trade association
Answer: A
Rationale: A licensed business must designate a qualifying
agent who meets experience/testing requirements and is
responsible for compliance.
Question 4
The Tennessee Alarm Systems Board issues licenses for which of
the following categories?
A. Burglar alarm and fire alarm
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B. Only burglar alarm
C. Only CCTV
D. Only access control
Answer: A
Rationale: The Board regulates burglar alarm and fire alarm
system contractors; some licensure classifications address both.
Question 5
A qualifying agent for a burglar alarm company must:
A. Pass the required examination and meet experience
requirements
B. Simply pay a fee
C. Be a Tennessee resident for 20 years
D. Be a licensed attorney
Answer: A
Rationale: Qualifying agents must demonstrate competency
through examination and experience, and must comply with
Board rules.
Question 6
If a qualifying agent leaves a licensed alarm company, the
company must:
A. Continue operating without a qualifying agent
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B. Notify the Board and obtain a replacement qualifying agent
within a specified period
C. Immediately surrender the license
D. Close the business permanently
Answer: B
Rationale: When a qualifying agent leaves, the licensee must
notify the Board and typically has a limited time to replace the
qualifying agent to remain lawful.
Question 7
Which of the following is a prohibited act under Tennessee
alarm law?
A. Providing a written contract for alarm services
B. Installing systems without a permit where required
C. Maintaining insurance coverage
D. Displaying the license number on vehicles
Answer: B
Rationale: Installing alarm systems without required local
permits is a violation; contractors must comply with local
permitting and codes.
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