California Alarm Company Qualified
Manager Licensing Examination ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2028 | 100 Questions | BSIS /
PSI-Aligned | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
[Domain 1: Alarm Company Operations & BSIS Regulations (B&P 7590-7599, Title 16) — Questions 1-20]
Q1: Under California Business & Professions Code Section 7599.56, a Qualified Manager for an alarm
company is personally responsible for:
A. Only the branch office where they are physically located
B. All acts of the licensed alarm company, regardless of location [CORRECT]
C. Only criminal acts committed by employees
D. Only financial mismanagement of client trust accounts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B&P 7599.56 holds the Qualified Manager personally liable for all acts of the alarm company,
including all branch offices and all employees, not just the location where the manager works. A is
incorrect because liability extends to all company operations. C is incorrect because civil violations
(unlicensed activity, contract violations) are also covered. D is incorrect because the statute covers all
company acts, not just financial matters.
Q2: An alarm company operates three branch offices in California. Each branch has a designated
Qualified Manager. Under BSIS regulations, how many total Qualified Managers must the company
maintain to remain compliant?
A. One, as long as they visit each branch monthly
B. Three, one for each branch office [CORRECT]
C. Two, with the primary manager covering two branches
D. Zero, as the corporate officer can serve as the sole qualifier
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Title 16 CCR Section 7599.56 requires a separate Qualified Manager for each branch office
location. A is incorrect because physical presence requirements do not eliminate the need for
designated managers at each location. C is incorrect because one manager cannot simultaneously serve
as the qualifier for multiple branches. D is incorrect because corporate officers must still designate
individual Qualified Managers for each location.
Q3: A Qualified Manager discovers that an unlicensed employee has been selling alarm systems to
residential customers for two weeks. Under B&P 7599.55, the Qualified Manager must report this
violation to BSIS within:
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 72 hours [CORRECT]
D. 7 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: B&P 7599.55 requires Qualified Managers to report violations of the Alarm Company Act to
BSIS within 72 hours of discovery. A is incorrect because 24 hours applies to certain security guard
violations, not alarm company violations. B is incorrect because 48 hours is not the specified timeframe
for alarm company violations. D is incorrect because waiting 7 days exceeds the statutory reporting
requirement and could result in disciplinary action against the qualifier.
Q4: Under California Business & Professions Code Section 7599.10, an alarm company license must be
displayed:
A. Only at the company's principal place of business
B. At each branch office and in every company vehicle
C. Prominently at each place of business where the alarm company operates [CORRECT]
D. Only in the Qualified Manager's office
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: B&P 7599.10 requires the alarm company license to be displayed prominently at each place
of business where the company operates, ensuring customers can verify licensure. A is incorrect
because display at the principal office alone does not satisfy the requirement for branch locations. B is
incorrect because vehicle display is not mandated by statute (though it may be required by local
ordinance). D is incorrect because the license must be publicly visible, not restricted to the manager's
private office.
,Q5: A Qualified Manager wishes to serve as the qualifier for two separate alarm companies
simultaneously. Under BSIS regulations, this is:
A. Permitted if both companies are under common ownership
B. Permitted if the companies operate in different counties
C. Prohibited under all circumstances [CORRECT]
D. Permitted with written approval from BSIS
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Title 16 CCR prohibits a Qualified Manager from simultaneously serving as the qualifier for
more than one alarm company, regardless of ownership structure or geographic separation. A is
incorrect because common ownership does not create an exception to the exclusive qualifier rule. B is
incorrect because geographic separation does not permit dual qualification. D is incorrect because BSIS
cannot approve a violation of the statutory prohibition against dual qualification.
Q6: An alarm company changes its business address from Los Angeles to San Diego. Under B&P 7590-
7599, the company must notify BSIS of this change within:
A. 10 days
B. 30 days [CORRECT]
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B&P 7599.20 requires alarm companies to report changes of address to BSIS within 30 days. A
is incorrect because 10 days is too short and not required by statute. C is incorrect because 60 days
exceeds the permitted timeframe and could result in administrative penalties. D is incorrect because 90
days significantly exceeds the statutory requirement and risks license suspension.
Q7: Under Title 16 CCR Section 7599.61, an alarm company must maintain records of each alarm system
installation for a minimum of:
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years [CORRECT]
D. Five years
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Title 16 CCR 7599.61 requires alarm companies to maintain installation records for three
years from the date of completion. A is incorrect because one year is insufficient for regulatory
compliance and potential dispute resolution. B is incorrect because two years does not meet the
minimum statutory retention period. D is incorrect because while longer retention is permitted, five
years is not the minimum requirement.
Q8: A Qualified Manager is notified that an employee has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving
dishonesty. Under B&P 7599.55, the Qualified Manager must:
A. Immediately terminate the employee
B. Report the conviction to BSIS within 72 hours [CORRECT]
C. Place the employee on administrative leave pending BSIS review
D. Obtain a waiver from the local police department
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B&P 7599.55 requires reporting of employee criminal convictions affecting fitness for alarm
industry work within 72 hours. A is incorrect because while termination may be prudent, the statute
specifically requires reporting, not automatic termination. C is incorrect because administrative leave is
not the mandated response—reporting is. D is incorrect because local police departments have no
authority to waive BSIS reporting requirements.
Q9: Under California law, an alarm company must verify that an alarm agent employee has completed
the required training before allowing the employee to:
A. Answer telephones at the monitoring station
B. Sell, install, or maintain alarm systems [CORRECT]
C. Perform administrative duties in the office
D. Drive company vehicles
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 16 CCR requires alarm agent registration and training verification before employees may
engage in regulated alarm activities (selling, installing, maintaining). A is incorrect because telephone
answering at monitoring stations may not require alarm agent registration if no regulated advice is
given. C is incorrect because pure administrative duties do not constitute alarm agent activities. D is
incorrect because commercial driving requires DMV compliance, not alarm agent registration.
Manager Licensing Examination ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2028 | 100 Questions | BSIS /
PSI-Aligned | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
[Domain 1: Alarm Company Operations & BSIS Regulations (B&P 7590-7599, Title 16) — Questions 1-20]
Q1: Under California Business & Professions Code Section 7599.56, a Qualified Manager for an alarm
company is personally responsible for:
A. Only the branch office where they are physically located
B. All acts of the licensed alarm company, regardless of location [CORRECT]
C. Only criminal acts committed by employees
D. Only financial mismanagement of client trust accounts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B&P 7599.56 holds the Qualified Manager personally liable for all acts of the alarm company,
including all branch offices and all employees, not just the location where the manager works. A is
incorrect because liability extends to all company operations. C is incorrect because civil violations
(unlicensed activity, contract violations) are also covered. D is incorrect because the statute covers all
company acts, not just financial matters.
Q2: An alarm company operates three branch offices in California. Each branch has a designated
Qualified Manager. Under BSIS regulations, how many total Qualified Managers must the company
maintain to remain compliant?
A. One, as long as they visit each branch monthly
B. Three, one for each branch office [CORRECT]
C. Two, with the primary manager covering two branches
D. Zero, as the corporate officer can serve as the sole qualifier
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: Title 16 CCR Section 7599.56 requires a separate Qualified Manager for each branch office
location. A is incorrect because physical presence requirements do not eliminate the need for
designated managers at each location. C is incorrect because one manager cannot simultaneously serve
as the qualifier for multiple branches. D is incorrect because corporate officers must still designate
individual Qualified Managers for each location.
Q3: A Qualified Manager discovers that an unlicensed employee has been selling alarm systems to
residential customers for two weeks. Under B&P 7599.55, the Qualified Manager must report this
violation to BSIS within:
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 72 hours [CORRECT]
D. 7 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: B&P 7599.55 requires Qualified Managers to report violations of the Alarm Company Act to
BSIS within 72 hours of discovery. A is incorrect because 24 hours applies to certain security guard
violations, not alarm company violations. B is incorrect because 48 hours is not the specified timeframe
for alarm company violations. D is incorrect because waiting 7 days exceeds the statutory reporting
requirement and could result in disciplinary action against the qualifier.
Q4: Under California Business & Professions Code Section 7599.10, an alarm company license must be
displayed:
A. Only at the company's principal place of business
B. At each branch office and in every company vehicle
C. Prominently at each place of business where the alarm company operates [CORRECT]
D. Only in the Qualified Manager's office
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: B&P 7599.10 requires the alarm company license to be displayed prominently at each place
of business where the company operates, ensuring customers can verify licensure. A is incorrect
because display at the principal office alone does not satisfy the requirement for branch locations. B is
incorrect because vehicle display is not mandated by statute (though it may be required by local
ordinance). D is incorrect because the license must be publicly visible, not restricted to the manager's
private office.
,Q5: A Qualified Manager wishes to serve as the qualifier for two separate alarm companies
simultaneously. Under BSIS regulations, this is:
A. Permitted if both companies are under common ownership
B. Permitted if the companies operate in different counties
C. Prohibited under all circumstances [CORRECT]
D. Permitted with written approval from BSIS
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Title 16 CCR prohibits a Qualified Manager from simultaneously serving as the qualifier for
more than one alarm company, regardless of ownership structure or geographic separation. A is
incorrect because common ownership does not create an exception to the exclusive qualifier rule. B is
incorrect because geographic separation does not permit dual qualification. D is incorrect because BSIS
cannot approve a violation of the statutory prohibition against dual qualification.
Q6: An alarm company changes its business address from Los Angeles to San Diego. Under B&P 7590-
7599, the company must notify BSIS of this change within:
A. 10 days
B. 30 days [CORRECT]
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B&P 7599.20 requires alarm companies to report changes of address to BSIS within 30 days. A
is incorrect because 10 days is too short and not required by statute. C is incorrect because 60 days
exceeds the permitted timeframe and could result in administrative penalties. D is incorrect because 90
days significantly exceeds the statutory requirement and risks license suspension.
Q7: Under Title 16 CCR Section 7599.61, an alarm company must maintain records of each alarm system
installation for a minimum of:
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years [CORRECT]
D. Five years
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Title 16 CCR 7599.61 requires alarm companies to maintain installation records for three
years from the date of completion. A is incorrect because one year is insufficient for regulatory
compliance and potential dispute resolution. B is incorrect because two years does not meet the
minimum statutory retention period. D is incorrect because while longer retention is permitted, five
years is not the minimum requirement.
Q8: A Qualified Manager is notified that an employee has been convicted of a misdemeanor involving
dishonesty. Under B&P 7599.55, the Qualified Manager must:
A. Immediately terminate the employee
B. Report the conviction to BSIS within 72 hours [CORRECT]
C. Place the employee on administrative leave pending BSIS review
D. Obtain a waiver from the local police department
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B&P 7599.55 requires reporting of employee criminal convictions affecting fitness for alarm
industry work within 72 hours. A is incorrect because while termination may be prudent, the statute
specifically requires reporting, not automatic termination. C is incorrect because administrative leave is
not the mandated response—reporting is. D is incorrect because local police departments have no
authority to waive BSIS reporting requirements.
Q9: Under California law, an alarm company must verify that an alarm agent employee has completed
the required training before allowing the employee to:
A. Answer telephones at the monitoring station
B. Sell, install, or maintain alarm systems [CORRECT]
C. Perform administrative duties in the office
D. Drive company vehicles
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Title 16 CCR requires alarm agent registration and training verification before employees may
engage in regulated alarm activities (selling, installing, maintaining). A is incorrect because telephone
answering at monitoring stations may not require alarm agent registration if no regulated advice is
given. C is incorrect because pure administrative duties do not constitute alarm agent activities. D is
incorrect because commercial driving requires DMV compliance, not alarm agent registration.
