TN BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS
QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE EXAM
2026 300 Verified Questions with Detailed
Rationales for Guaranteed Pass
PART 1: DEFINITIONS, SHORT TITLE & SCOPE OF THE ALARM CONTRACTORS
LICENSING ACT (T.C.A. §§ 62-32-301 through 62-32-303)
Questions 1–60
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: “This 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 governing alarm system contractors in Tennessee.
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(2) defines an “Alarm systems contractor” as “any person,
firm, association or corporation that sells or attempts to sell, installs, services or monitors
alarm systems, signal devices, fire alarms, burglar alarms, television cameras or still
cameras used to detect fire, burglary, breaking or entering, intrusion, shoplifting,
pilferage or theft.” This broad definition ensures all related electronic security activities
are regulated.
3. According to T.C.A. § 62-32-303, what is the definition of an "Alarm system"?
A) Any mechanical, electrical or electronic system that records, views, monitors or
protects against property loss
B) Only systems that detect fire and smoke
C) Only systems that monitor entry and exit doors
D) Systems that only provide video surveillance without alarms
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(1) defines an “Alarm system” as “any mechanical, electrical
or electronic system, or any combination of those systems, designed to: (A) Record, view,
monitor, protect against, avoid or reduce the probability of personal or property loss or
injury resulting from fire, smoke, heat, burglary, theft, shoplifting, pilferage or other
losses of that type; (B) Monitor, detect or prevent intrusion; or (C) Detect and summon
aid for other emergencies.”
4. How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board?
,A) 3 members
B) 5 members
C) 6 members
D) 9 members
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per T.C.A. § 62-32-306, the board consists of 6 members appointed by the
Governor. The membership includes licensed alarm systems contractors and public
representatives.
5. According to T.C.A. § 62-32-303, what does “Alarm verification” require of monitoring
companies?
A) A single phone call to the alarm user
B) An attempt to contact the burglar alarm location or user, plus a second call to a
different number if the first attempt fails
C) Immediate dispatch of law enforcement without any verification attempt
D) Only email notification to the alarm user
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(3) defines “Alarm verification” as “an attempt by a
monitoring company or its representative to contact a burglar alarm location or a burglar
alarm user by telephone or other electronic means… [and] at least a second call shall be
made to a different number if the first attempt fails.”
6. Under T.C.A. § 62-32-303, what is the definition of a “Burglar alarm system”?
A) A system that responds primarily to fire, heat or smoke
B) An alarm or monitoring system that has the primary function of detecting or
responding to emergencies other than fire
, C) A system that only monitors video cameras
D) A system that only detects carbon monoxide
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(5) defines a “Burglar alarm system” as “an alarm or
monitoring system that has the primary function of detecting or responding to
emergencies other than fire.”
7. According to T.C.A. § 62-32-303, what is a “Fire alarm system”?
A) A system that only monitors carbon monoxide
B) An alarm or monitoring system that is intended to respond to or detect fire, heat,
smoke or other byproducts of combustion
C) A system that only detects water leaks
D) A system that monitors entry and exit doors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(8) defines a “Fire alarm system” as “an alarm or monitoring
system that is intended to respond to or detect fire, heat, smoke or other byproducts of
combustion.”
8. Under T.C.A. § 62-32-303, what does “Good moral character” mean for purposes of
licensing?
A) The individual has never received a traffic ticket
B) The individual has high legal, moral and ethical values
C) The individual has a college degree in ethics
D) The individual is a member of a recognized religious organization
Correct Answer: B
QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE EXAM
2026 300 Verified Questions with Detailed
Rationales for Guaranteed Pass
PART 1: DEFINITIONS, SHORT TITLE & SCOPE OF THE ALARM CONTRACTORS
LICENSING ACT (T.C.A. §§ 62-32-301 through 62-32-303)
Questions 1–60
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: “This 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 governing alarm system contractors in Tennessee.
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(2) defines an “Alarm systems contractor” as “any person,
firm, association or corporation that sells or attempts to sell, installs, services or monitors
alarm systems, signal devices, fire alarms, burglar alarms, television cameras or still
cameras used to detect fire, burglary, breaking or entering, intrusion, shoplifting,
pilferage or theft.” This broad definition ensures all related electronic security activities
are regulated.
3. According to T.C.A. § 62-32-303, what is the definition of an "Alarm system"?
A) Any mechanical, electrical or electronic system that records, views, monitors or
protects against property loss
B) Only systems that detect fire and smoke
C) Only systems that monitor entry and exit doors
D) Systems that only provide video surveillance without alarms
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(1) defines an “Alarm system” as “any mechanical, electrical
or electronic system, or any combination of those systems, designed to: (A) Record, view,
monitor, protect against, avoid or reduce the probability of personal or property loss or
injury resulting from fire, smoke, heat, burglary, theft, shoplifting, pilferage or other
losses of that type; (B) Monitor, detect or prevent intrusion; or (C) Detect and summon
aid for other emergencies.”
4. How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board?
,A) 3 members
B) 5 members
C) 6 members
D) 9 members
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per T.C.A. § 62-32-306, the board consists of 6 members appointed by the
Governor. The membership includes licensed alarm systems contractors and public
representatives.
5. According to T.C.A. § 62-32-303, what does “Alarm verification” require of monitoring
companies?
A) A single phone call to the alarm user
B) An attempt to contact the burglar alarm location or user, plus a second call to a
different number if the first attempt fails
C) Immediate dispatch of law enforcement without any verification attempt
D) Only email notification to the alarm user
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(3) defines “Alarm verification” as “an attempt by a
monitoring company or its representative to contact a burglar alarm location or a burglar
alarm user by telephone or other electronic means… [and] at least a second call shall be
made to a different number if the first attempt fails.”
6. Under T.C.A. § 62-32-303, what is the definition of a “Burglar alarm system”?
A) A system that responds primarily to fire, heat or smoke
B) An alarm or monitoring system that has the primary function of detecting or
responding to emergencies other than fire
, C) A system that only monitors video cameras
D) A system that only detects carbon monoxide
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(5) defines a “Burglar alarm system” as “an alarm or
monitoring system that has the primary function of detecting or responding to
emergencies other than fire.”
7. According to T.C.A. § 62-32-303, what is a “Fire alarm system”?
A) A system that only monitors carbon monoxide
B) An alarm or monitoring system that is intended to respond to or detect fire, heat,
smoke or other byproducts of combustion
C) A system that only detects water leaks
D) A system that monitors entry and exit doors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-303(8) defines a “Fire alarm system” as “an alarm or monitoring
system that is intended to respond to or detect fire, heat, smoke or other byproducts of
combustion.”
8. Under T.C.A. § 62-32-303, what does “Good moral character” mean for purposes of
licensing?
A) The individual has never received a traffic ticket
B) The individual has high legal, moral and ethical values
C) The individual has a college degree in ethics
D) The individual is a member of a recognized religious organization
Correct Answer: B
