TN Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent
Practice Exam 2026 – 300 Verified Questions
with Detailed Rationales for Guaranteed Pass
Section 1: Tennessee State Laws and Regulations
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17. 1. According to Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) 62-32-101, who is required to
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hold a license to install, service, or maintain burglar alarm systems?
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A) Any person who installs a system in their own home.
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B) Any person who sells alarm systems over the counter at a retail store.
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C) Any person who engages in the business of alarm contracting for a fee.
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D) Any employee of a licensed contractor who performs installations under supervision.
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18. 2. Under the rules of the Tennessee Alarm Contractors Board, how often must a
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Qualifying Agent renew their license? n n n n
A) Every year
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B) Every two years
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C) Every three years
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D) Every five years
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19. 3. What is the minimum required continuing education (CE) hours for a Qualifying
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Agent to renew their license in Tennessee?
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A) 4 hours
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B) 8 hours
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C) 12 hours
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D) No CE is required
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20. 4. Which of the following is a valid reason for the Alarm Contractors Board to deny,
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suspend, or revoke a license? n n n n
A) Failing to maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by law.
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B) Advertising services that are not yet available in a specific county.
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C) Charging a customer a fee for a false alarm dispatch.
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D) Subcontracting work to an unlicensed individual without the customer's knowledge.
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21. 5. In Tennessee, what is the maximum civil penalty the Alarm Contractors Board can
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impose per violation? n n
A) $500
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B) $1,000
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C) $5,000
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D) $10,000
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, 22. 6. According to TCA 62-32-305, an alarm contractor is generally NOT liable for
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damages resulting from which of the following?
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A) Negligent installation of the alarm system.
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B) Failure of the alarm system to operate due to a power outage.
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C) Failure of the monitoring service to notify emergency services.
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D) Theft of property from the premises.
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23. 7. A Qualifying Agent is changing their employing company. How long does the
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agent have to notify the Board of this change?
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A) Immediately, before starting work with the new company.
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B) Within 10 days of the change.
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C) Within 30 days of the change.
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D) Only when the current license is up for renewal.
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24. 8. The Tennessee Alarm Contractors Board is comprised of how many members?
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A) 5 n
B) 7n
C) 9 n
D) 11 n
25. 9. What type of insurance is specifically required for a licensed alarm contractor in
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Tennessee?
A) General Liability Insurance
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B) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance
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C) Commercial Property Insurance
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D) Surety Bond
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26. 10. A Qualifying Agent is responsible for all work performed by the company. This
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is known as:
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A) Vicarious Liability
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B) Strict Liability
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C) Corporate Fiduciary Duty
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D) The "Responsible Managing Employee" doctrine
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Section 2: Business Practices & Ethics
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27. 11. Which of the following is an example of an unfair or deceptive trade practice?
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A) Offering a "free" security system but requiring a long-term monitoring contract.
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B) Using high-pressure sales tactics to sell an alarm system.
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C) Failing to provide a written contract for a residential installation.
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D) All of the above.
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, 28. 12. A salesperson tells a customer that their home is "virtually burglar-proof" with
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the new system. This statement is:
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A) Acceptable, as it is a common sales technique.
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B) A violation of trade practice rules because it is misleading.
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C) Only acceptable if the system includes 24/7 monitoring.
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D) Acceptable if the customer signs a waiver.
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29. 13. A customer cancels a contract within three business days of signing it, as
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allowed by the "Cooling-Off Rule" (Federal Trade Commission). The contractor
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must:
A) Refund any deposits or payments made.
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B) Keep the deposit to cover administrative costs.
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C) Only refund the money if the equipment has not been ordered.
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D) Offer to renegotiate the contract.
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30. 14. A Qualifying Agent is managing a project and sees an installer making a
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dangerous electrical connection. The agent’s primary responsibility is to:
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A) Report the installer to the Board immediately.
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B) Stop the work and ensure safety protocols are followed.
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C) Document the event and report it to the owner.
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D) Allow the work to continue but note it for future training.
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31. 15. A customer is not satisfied with the quality of an installation but refuses to pay
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the final invoice. The contractor should:
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A) Immediately file a lien on the property.
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B) Disconnect the alarm system remotely.
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C) Attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith and utilize the contract’s dispute
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resolution clause. n
D) Report the customer to the credit bureau.
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32. 16. Which of the following is the most important factor in determining the
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placement of a motion detector? n n n n
A) Aesthetics and interior design.
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B) Ease of installation for the technician.
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C) Coverage of the primary entry points and high-value areas.
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D) Proximity to a power outlet.
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Section 3: Technical Knowledge & Standards (NFPA & General)
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33. 17. The primary standard that governs the installation of burglar alarm systems,
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and is often referenced by Tennessee regulations, is:
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A) NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
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, B) NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code)
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C) NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)
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D) NFPA 731 (Standard for Installation of Premises Security Systems)
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34. 18. According to NFPA 70 (NEC), Class 2 power-limited circuits must be installed in
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a manner that:
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A) Uses only solid copper wiring.
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B) Is in conduit for the entire length of the run.
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C) Is separated from Class 1 and power circuits to prevent damage.
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D) Uses a minimum gauge of 14 AWG.
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35. 19. A standard "closed-loop" burglar alarm circuit is considered "secure" when:
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A) The circuit is open.
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B) The circuit is closed.
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C) The circuit is shorted to ground.
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D) The circuit is in a state of high resistance.
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36. 20. What is the primary purpose of an "End-of-Line" (EOL) resistor?
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A) To boost the signal strength.
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B) To reduce power consumption of the panel.
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C) To allow the panel to supervise the wiring for cuts or shorts.
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D) To act as a fuse to protect the panel.
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37. 21. A "PIR" (Passive Infrared) motion detector is triggered by:
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A) A change in ultrasonic frequency.
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B) The reflection of a microwave signal.
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C) A sudden change in the infrared energy (heat) in its field of view.
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D) The physical pressure of a weight on a floor mat.
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38. 22. What is a primary advantage of using a wireless (RF) alarm system over a
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hardwired system? n
A) It is more reliable in all conditions.
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B) It requires less labor for installation in finished structures.
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C) It has a longer lifespan.
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D) It is not susceptible to interference.
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39. 23. A dual-technology motion detector combines PIR with which other technology
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to reduce false alarms?
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A) Ultrasonic
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B) Microwave
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C) Photo-sensor
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D) Tilt switch
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Practice Exam 2026 – 300 Verified Questions
with Detailed Rationales for Guaranteed Pass
Section 1: Tennessee State Laws and Regulations
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17. 1. According to Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) 62-32-101, who is required to
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hold a license to install, service, or maintain burglar alarm systems?
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A) Any person who installs a system in their own home.
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B) Any person who sells alarm systems over the counter at a retail store.
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C) Any person who engages in the business of alarm contracting for a fee.
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D) Any employee of a licensed contractor who performs installations under supervision.
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18. 2. Under the rules of the Tennessee Alarm Contractors Board, how often must a
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Qualifying Agent renew their license? n n n n
A) Every year
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B) Every two years
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C) Every three years
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D) Every five years
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19. 3. What is the minimum required continuing education (CE) hours for a Qualifying
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Agent to renew their license in Tennessee?
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A) 4 hours
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B) 8 hours
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C) 12 hours
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D) No CE is required
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20. 4. Which of the following is a valid reason for the Alarm Contractors Board to deny,
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suspend, or revoke a license? n n n n
A) Failing to maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by law.
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B) Advertising services that are not yet available in a specific county.
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C) Charging a customer a fee for a false alarm dispatch.
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D) Subcontracting work to an unlicensed individual without the customer's knowledge.
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21. 5. In Tennessee, what is the maximum civil penalty the Alarm Contractors Board can
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impose per violation? n n
A) $500
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B) $1,000
n
C) $5,000
n
D) $10,000
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, 22. 6. According to TCA 62-32-305, an alarm contractor is generally NOT liable for
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damages resulting from which of the following?
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A) Negligent installation of the alarm system.
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B) Failure of the alarm system to operate due to a power outage.
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C) Failure of the monitoring service to notify emergency services.
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D) Theft of property from the premises.
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23. 7. A Qualifying Agent is changing their employing company. How long does the
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agent have to notify the Board of this change?
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A) Immediately, before starting work with the new company.
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B) Within 10 days of the change.
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C) Within 30 days of the change.
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D) Only when the current license is up for renewal.
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24. 8. The Tennessee Alarm Contractors Board is comprised of how many members?
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A) 5 n
B) 7n
C) 9 n
D) 11 n
25. 9. What type of insurance is specifically required for a licensed alarm contractor in
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Tennessee?
A) General Liability Insurance
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B) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance
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C) Commercial Property Insurance
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D) Surety Bond
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26. 10. A Qualifying Agent is responsible for all work performed by the company. This
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is known as:
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A) Vicarious Liability
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B) Strict Liability
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C) Corporate Fiduciary Duty
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D) The "Responsible Managing Employee" doctrine
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Section 2: Business Practices & Ethics
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27. 11. Which of the following is an example of an unfair or deceptive trade practice?
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A) Offering a "free" security system but requiring a long-term monitoring contract.
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B) Using high-pressure sales tactics to sell an alarm system.
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C) Failing to provide a written contract for a residential installation.
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D) All of the above.
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, 28. 12. A salesperson tells a customer that their home is "virtually burglar-proof" with
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the new system. This statement is:
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A) Acceptable, as it is a common sales technique.
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B) A violation of trade practice rules because it is misleading.
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C) Only acceptable if the system includes 24/7 monitoring.
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D) Acceptable if the customer signs a waiver.
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29. 13. A customer cancels a contract within three business days of signing it, as
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allowed by the "Cooling-Off Rule" (Federal Trade Commission). The contractor
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must:
A) Refund any deposits or payments made.
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B) Keep the deposit to cover administrative costs.
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C) Only refund the money if the equipment has not been ordered.
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D) Offer to renegotiate the contract.
n n n n n
30. 14. A Qualifying Agent is managing a project and sees an installer making a
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dangerous electrical connection. The agent’s primary responsibility is to:
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A) Report the installer to the Board immediately.
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B) Stop the work and ensure safety protocols are followed.
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C) Document the event and report it to the owner.
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D) Allow the work to continue but note it for future training.
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31. 15. A customer is not satisfied with the quality of an installation but refuses to pay
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the final invoice. The contractor should:
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A) Immediately file a lien on the property.
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B) Disconnect the alarm system remotely.
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C) Attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith and utilize the contract’s dispute
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resolution clause. n
D) Report the customer to the credit bureau.
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32. 16. Which of the following is the most important factor in determining the
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placement of a motion detector? n n n n
A) Aesthetics and interior design.
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B) Ease of installation for the technician.
n n n n n n
C) Coverage of the primary entry points and high-value areas.
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D) Proximity to a power outlet.
n n n n n
Section 3: Technical Knowledge & Standards (NFPA & General)
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33. 17. The primary standard that governs the installation of burglar alarm systems,
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and is often referenced by Tennessee regulations, is:
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A) NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
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, B) NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code)
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C) NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)
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D) NFPA 731 (Standard for Installation of Premises Security Systems)
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34. 18. According to NFPA 70 (NEC), Class 2 power-limited circuits must be installed in
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a manner that:
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A) Uses only solid copper wiring.
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B) Is in conduit for the entire length of the run.
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C) Is separated from Class 1 and power circuits to prevent damage.
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D) Uses a minimum gauge of 14 AWG.
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35. 19. A standard "closed-loop" burglar alarm circuit is considered "secure" when:
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A) The circuit is open.
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B) The circuit is closed.
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C) The circuit is shorted to ground.
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D) The circuit is in a state of high resistance.
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36. 20. What is the primary purpose of an "End-of-Line" (EOL) resistor?
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A) To boost the signal strength.
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B) To reduce power consumption of the panel.
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C) To allow the panel to supervise the wiring for cuts or shorts.
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D) To act as a fuse to protect the panel.
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37. 21. A "PIR" (Passive Infrared) motion detector is triggered by:
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A) A change in ultrasonic frequency.
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B) The reflection of a microwave signal.
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C) A sudden change in the infrared energy (heat) in its field of view.
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D) The physical pressure of a weight on a floor mat.
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38. 22. What is a primary advantage of using a wireless (RF) alarm system over a
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hardwired system? n
A) It is more reliable in all conditions.
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B) It requires less labor for installation in finished structures.
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C) It has a longer lifespan.
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D) It is not susceptible to interference.
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39. 23. A dual-technology motion detector combines PIR with which other technology
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to reduce false alarms?
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A) Ultrasonic
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B) Microwave
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C) Photo-sensor
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D) Tilt switch
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