Tennessee Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent Exam Latest Version 2026–2027 Questions with Correct Solutions All with Detailed Rationales Just Released This Year | Security Systems & Contractor Licensing Prepare effectively for the Tennessee Burglar

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Tennessee Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying Agent
EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS ALL WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR

A full 250-question randomized exam for the Tennessee Burglar Alarm Systems Qualifying
Agent Exam, based on Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62, Chapter 32 (Alarm Contractors
Licensing Act of 1991), Tennessee Administrative Code (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0090), NFPA 70
(NEC Articles 725, 760, 800), and industry standards for burglar alarm systems. No subtopics are
named. Each question is ≥15 words. Rationales are in italics.




QUESTION 1



According to Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-32-301, what is the short title of the law


regulating alarm systems contractors?


A) The Tennessee Fire Protection Act


B) The Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991


C) The Security Systems Regulatory Act


D) The Electronic Surveillance Control Act


Answer: B *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'."*




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QUESTION 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 the 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


Answer: C *T.C.A. § 62-32-303 defines an alarm systems contractor as any person who sells,


installs, services, or monitors alarm systems, including burglar alarms, fire alarms, and CCTV


systems.*



QUESTION 3



What is the minimum age requirement for an individual to be licensed as a Qualifying Agent in


Tennessee?


A) 18 years old


B) 21 years old


C) 25 years old


D) No minimum age




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Answer: A Tennessee law requires a Qualifying Agent to be at least eighteen (18) years of age,


as stated in the licensing statute.



QUESTION 4



How many members serve on the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board?


A) 7 members


B) 9 members


C) 11 members


D) 13 members


Answer: A The Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board is composed of seven (7) members


appointed by the Commissioner, representing various sectors of the alarm industry and the


public.



QUESTION 5



According to T.C.A. § 62-32-304, what is prohibited regarding alarm systems contracting?


A) A business entity employing a licensed qualifying agent


B) Engaging in the business of an alarm systems contractor without first being certified


C) Subcontracting to a certified alarm systems contractor




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D) Selling alarm systems through a licensed contractor


Answer: B *T.C.A. § 62-32-304 explicitly states: "No person shall engage in or hold out as


engaging in the business of an alarm systems contractor without first being certified in


accordance with this part."*



QUESTION 6



Under the Alarm Contractors Licensing Act of 1991, who must be in a management position


within an alarm systems contractor business?


A) The business owner only


B) The qualifying agent


C) All installers


D) The office manager


Answer: B The qualifying agent must be in a management position and be responsible for


overseeing the quality of operations of the alarm systems contractor.



QUESTION 7



What is the maximum civil penalty the Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board can assess


for a single violation of the Alarm Systems Contractors Act?




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