Georgia Low-Voltage Contractor LV-A Exam Prep:
Alarm & General Systems Practice Questions & Code
Rationales 2026-2027
This specialized professional preparation resource delivers high-yield practice
questions, verified answers, and comprehensive regulatory rationales tailored
specifically for the Georgia Low-Voltage Contractor Class LV-A (Alarm and General
Systems) examination. It provides exhaustive coverage of the National Electrical Code
(NEC Article 725 and related signaling standards), Georgia Construction Industry
Licensing Board regulations under the Secretary of State, burglary/fire alarm circuit
requirements, and job-site safety compliance. Licensure candidates will master
restricted scope boundaries, power-limited system parameters, and diagnostic
troubleshooting to comfortably achieve the 70% passing threshold required for state
certification
1. A low-voltage contractor installs a nurse call system in a medical facility. Under
Georgia licensing classifications, this work is best classified as:
A. Alarm system low-voltage contracting
B. General system low-voltage contracting
C. Telecommunication low-voltage contracting
D. Unrestricted low-voltage contracting
A. Alarm system low-voltage contracting
Nurse call and patient monitoring systems are signaling systems that alert staff to patient
needs and are classified as alarm system low-voltage work. They are distinct from
telecommunications and general system work such as sound or data cabling.
2. Which of the following tasks falls outside the scope of a Georgia LV-A license?
,A. Installing a burglar alarm control panel
B. Installing a card access control system
C. Installing the premises 120/240-volt service entrance
D. Installing a nurse call system
C. Installing the premises 120/240-volt service entrance
Line-voltage service entrance work is outside the scope of low-voltage licensing and
requires an electrical contractor license. LV-A work is limited to alarm and general system
low-voltage contracting at 50 volts or less.
3. Which of the following systems is specifically included within the Georgia
definition of "alarm systems"?
A. Cable television distribution
B. Closed-circuit television systems
C. Background music systems
D. Local area network cabling
B. Closed-circuit television systems
Georgia's definition of alarm systems expressly includes detection, monitoring, and control
devices for security, surveillance, and access, encompassing CCTV systems. Sound and
data systems fall under general system or telecommunication categories.
4. In Georgia, the scope of "telecommunication systems" low-voltage contracting
includes:
A. Fire alarm initiating circuits
B. Voice, data, video, and interactive services delivered to customer premises
C. Intrusion detection circuits
D. Nurse call signaling circuits
B. Voice, data, video, and interactive services delivered to customer premises
,Telecommunication low-voltage contracting covers the installation of wiring and
equipment that delivers voice, data, video, and interactive services to the customer's
premises. Fire alarm, intrusion, and nurse call circuits are alarm system work.
5. A contractor installs an intercom system that allows apartment residents to
release the building entry door. Under Georgia rules, this installation is classified
as:
A. Alarm system contracting only
B. Telecommunication contracting only
C. General system low-voltage contracting
D. Unrestricted contracting only
C. General system low-voltage contracting
Intercom systems are expressly listed in the Georgia definition of general low-voltage
systems. The residential door-release feature does not convert the work into alarm system
contracting.
6. The Georgia Division of Low-Voltage Contractors was created for the primary
purpose of:
A. Setting electrical utility rates
B. Licensing and regulating low-voltage contractors
C. Inspecting fire sprinkler systems
D. Issuing building permits
B. Licensing and regulating low-voltage contractors
The Division of Low-Voltage Contractors was established within the State Construction
Industry Licensing Board to license and regulate low-voltage contractors in Georgia. It
does not set utility rates, inspect sprinklers, or issue building permits.
, 7. Which member of the Division of Low-Voltage Contractors represents the
unrestricted license classification?
A. A professional electrical engineer
B. A chief electrical inspector
C. An unrestricted low-voltage contractor
D. An alarm system contractor
C. An unrestricted low-voltage contractor
The five-member Division includes one unrestricted low-voltage contractor, one alarm
system contractor, one telecommunications contractor, one professional electrical
engineer, and one chief electrical inspector. Each industry seat represents a distinct
classification.
8. Which two industry seats appear on the Georgia Division of Low-Voltage
Contractors?
A. Alarm system contractor and telecommunications contractor
B. General system contractor and fire marshal
C. Utility contractor and plumber
D. HVAC contractor and engineer
A. Alarm system contractor and telecommunications contractor
The five-member Division includes one alarm system contractor and one
telecommunications contractor among its industry representatives. The other industry seat
is held by an unrestricted contractor.
9. An applicant whose license was revoked in another state applies for a Georgia
LV-A license. Under Georgia reciprocity rules, the Board may:
A. Automatically issue the license
B. Deny the license based on the prior disciplinary action
C. Ignore the prior action entirely
D. Require only an additional fee
Alarm & General Systems Practice Questions & Code
Rationales 2026-2027
This specialized professional preparation resource delivers high-yield practice
questions, verified answers, and comprehensive regulatory rationales tailored
specifically for the Georgia Low-Voltage Contractor Class LV-A (Alarm and General
Systems) examination. It provides exhaustive coverage of the National Electrical Code
(NEC Article 725 and related signaling standards), Georgia Construction Industry
Licensing Board regulations under the Secretary of State, burglary/fire alarm circuit
requirements, and job-site safety compliance. Licensure candidates will master
restricted scope boundaries, power-limited system parameters, and diagnostic
troubleshooting to comfortably achieve the 70% passing threshold required for state
certification
1. A low-voltage contractor installs a nurse call system in a medical facility. Under
Georgia licensing classifications, this work is best classified as:
A. Alarm system low-voltage contracting
B. General system low-voltage contracting
C. Telecommunication low-voltage contracting
D. Unrestricted low-voltage contracting
A. Alarm system low-voltage contracting
Nurse call and patient monitoring systems are signaling systems that alert staff to patient
needs and are classified as alarm system low-voltage work. They are distinct from
telecommunications and general system work such as sound or data cabling.
2. Which of the following tasks falls outside the scope of a Georgia LV-A license?
,A. Installing a burglar alarm control panel
B. Installing a card access control system
C. Installing the premises 120/240-volt service entrance
D. Installing a nurse call system
C. Installing the premises 120/240-volt service entrance
Line-voltage service entrance work is outside the scope of low-voltage licensing and
requires an electrical contractor license. LV-A work is limited to alarm and general system
low-voltage contracting at 50 volts or less.
3. Which of the following systems is specifically included within the Georgia
definition of "alarm systems"?
A. Cable television distribution
B. Closed-circuit television systems
C. Background music systems
D. Local area network cabling
B. Closed-circuit television systems
Georgia's definition of alarm systems expressly includes detection, monitoring, and control
devices for security, surveillance, and access, encompassing CCTV systems. Sound and
data systems fall under general system or telecommunication categories.
4. In Georgia, the scope of "telecommunication systems" low-voltage contracting
includes:
A. Fire alarm initiating circuits
B. Voice, data, video, and interactive services delivered to customer premises
C. Intrusion detection circuits
D. Nurse call signaling circuits
B. Voice, data, video, and interactive services delivered to customer premises
,Telecommunication low-voltage contracting covers the installation of wiring and
equipment that delivers voice, data, video, and interactive services to the customer's
premises. Fire alarm, intrusion, and nurse call circuits are alarm system work.
5. A contractor installs an intercom system that allows apartment residents to
release the building entry door. Under Georgia rules, this installation is classified
as:
A. Alarm system contracting only
B. Telecommunication contracting only
C. General system low-voltage contracting
D. Unrestricted contracting only
C. General system low-voltage contracting
Intercom systems are expressly listed in the Georgia definition of general low-voltage
systems. The residential door-release feature does not convert the work into alarm system
contracting.
6. The Georgia Division of Low-Voltage Contractors was created for the primary
purpose of:
A. Setting electrical utility rates
B. Licensing and regulating low-voltage contractors
C. Inspecting fire sprinkler systems
D. Issuing building permits
B. Licensing and regulating low-voltage contractors
The Division of Low-Voltage Contractors was established within the State Construction
Industry Licensing Board to license and regulate low-voltage contractors in Georgia. It
does not set utility rates, inspect sprinklers, or issue building permits.
, 7. Which member of the Division of Low-Voltage Contractors represents the
unrestricted license classification?
A. A professional electrical engineer
B. A chief electrical inspector
C. An unrestricted low-voltage contractor
D. An alarm system contractor
C. An unrestricted low-voltage contractor
The five-member Division includes one unrestricted low-voltage contractor, one alarm
system contractor, one telecommunications contractor, one professional electrical
engineer, and one chief electrical inspector. Each industry seat represents a distinct
classification.
8. Which two industry seats appear on the Georgia Division of Low-Voltage
Contractors?
A. Alarm system contractor and telecommunications contractor
B. General system contractor and fire marshal
C. Utility contractor and plumber
D. HVAC contractor and engineer
A. Alarm system contractor and telecommunications contractor
The five-member Division includes one alarm system contractor and one
telecommunications contractor among its industry representatives. The other industry seat
is held by an unrestricted contractor.
9. An applicant whose license was revoked in another state applies for a Georgia
LV-A license. Under Georgia reciprocity rules, the Board may:
A. Automatically issue the license
B. Deny the license based on the prior disciplinary action
C. Ignore the prior action entirely
D. Require only an additional fee
