1. What minimum age is required to apply for an Alarm Company
Qualified Manager license in California?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
Answer: A. 18
Explanation: California law requires that applicants be at least 18 years old for
licensing by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).
2. How long is an Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license valid in
California?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C. 3 years
Explanation: ACO licenses are issued for a 3-year period and must be renewed
prior to expiration.
3. Which California code governs Alarm Company Operators?
A. Penal Code
B. Business and Professions Code
C. Civil Code
D. Public Utilities Code
Answer: B. Business and Professions Code
Explanation: The BSIS operates under the Business and Professions Code,
Division 3, Chapter 11.6.
,4. A Qualified Manager must pass a written examination administered by
which agency?
A. California Highway Patrol
B. California Department of Justice
C. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
D. Department of Insurance
Answer: C. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
Explanation: BSIS administers and regulates exams for Qualified Managers.
5. Which of the following duties can a Qualified Manager perform?
A. Supervise installation and monitoring
B. Issue citations
C. Carry a firearm
D. Monitor police radio frequencies
Answer: A. Supervise installation and monitoring
Explanation: A Qualified Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day
activities of the alarm business.
6. What is required before an alarm company may operate legally in
California?
A. Business license only
B. Only a city permit
C. Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license
D. Insurance bond only
Answer: C. Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license
Explanation: An ACO license is mandatory for operating any alarm company
in California.
7. What is the minimum experience required to qualify for the ACQM
exam?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Answer: D. 4 years
,Explanation: Applicants must show four years of experience in alarm-related
work to qualify for the exam.
8. Which document proves compliance with the Workers’ Compensation
Insurance requirement?
A. Articles of Incorporation
B. Tax Identification Number
C. Certificate of Insurance
D. Alarm Permit
Answer: C. Certificate of Insurance
Explanation: This certificate confirms that the business carries required
Workers' Compensation Insurance.
9. How many days does an ACO licensee have to notify BSIS of a change of
address?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 60
Answer: A. 10
Explanation: BSIS requires written notification of an address change within 10
days.
10. What is the penalty for operating an alarm company without a license
in California?
A. A warning
B. Misdemeanor charge
C. Civil infraction
D. Small claims suit
Answer: B. Misdemeanor charge
Explanation: Unlicensed operation is a misdemeanor and may include fines
and imprisonment.
11. How often must alarm agents renew their registration?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years
, C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Answer: C. Every 3 years
Explanation: Alarm agent registrations are valid for three years.
12. Which agency must conduct a criminal background check for all
applicants?
A. FBI
B. BSIS
C. Local Police
D. California Department of Justice
Answer: D. California Department of Justice
Explanation: The DOJ conducts background checks for BSIS applicants.
13. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be an ACQM?
A. U.S. citizenship
B. 18 years of age
C. No felony convictions
D. Pass ACQM exam
Answer: A. U.S. citizenship
Explanation: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., but not
necessarily citizens.
14. What must an ACO do before using a fictitious business name?
A. Obtain approval from local police
B. Register with the Secretary of State
C. File a Fictitious Business Name Statement
D. Publish in a national newspaper
Answer: C. File a Fictitious Business Name Statement
Explanation: California requires this filing before using a fictitious name for a
business.
15. Who may act as an Alarm Agent in California?
A. Any employee
B. Registered agent with BSIS
C. Only the ACO
Qualified Manager license in California?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
Answer: A. 18
Explanation: California law requires that applicants be at least 18 years old for
licensing by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).
2. How long is an Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license valid in
California?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C. 3 years
Explanation: ACO licenses are issued for a 3-year period and must be renewed
prior to expiration.
3. Which California code governs Alarm Company Operators?
A. Penal Code
B. Business and Professions Code
C. Civil Code
D. Public Utilities Code
Answer: B. Business and Professions Code
Explanation: The BSIS operates under the Business and Professions Code,
Division 3, Chapter 11.6.
,4. A Qualified Manager must pass a written examination administered by
which agency?
A. California Highway Patrol
B. California Department of Justice
C. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
D. Department of Insurance
Answer: C. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
Explanation: BSIS administers and regulates exams for Qualified Managers.
5. Which of the following duties can a Qualified Manager perform?
A. Supervise installation and monitoring
B. Issue citations
C. Carry a firearm
D. Monitor police radio frequencies
Answer: A. Supervise installation and monitoring
Explanation: A Qualified Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day
activities of the alarm business.
6. What is required before an alarm company may operate legally in
California?
A. Business license only
B. Only a city permit
C. Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license
D. Insurance bond only
Answer: C. Alarm Company Operator (ACO) license
Explanation: An ACO license is mandatory for operating any alarm company
in California.
7. What is the minimum experience required to qualify for the ACQM
exam?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Answer: D. 4 years
,Explanation: Applicants must show four years of experience in alarm-related
work to qualify for the exam.
8. Which document proves compliance with the Workers’ Compensation
Insurance requirement?
A. Articles of Incorporation
B. Tax Identification Number
C. Certificate of Insurance
D. Alarm Permit
Answer: C. Certificate of Insurance
Explanation: This certificate confirms that the business carries required
Workers' Compensation Insurance.
9. How many days does an ACO licensee have to notify BSIS of a change of
address?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 60
Answer: A. 10
Explanation: BSIS requires written notification of an address change within 10
days.
10. What is the penalty for operating an alarm company without a license
in California?
A. A warning
B. Misdemeanor charge
C. Civil infraction
D. Small claims suit
Answer: B. Misdemeanor charge
Explanation: Unlicensed operation is a misdemeanor and may include fines
and imprisonment.
11. How often must alarm agents renew their registration?
A. Annually
B. Every 2 years
, C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
Answer: C. Every 3 years
Explanation: Alarm agent registrations are valid for three years.
12. Which agency must conduct a criminal background check for all
applicants?
A. FBI
B. BSIS
C. Local Police
D. California Department of Justice
Answer: D. California Department of Justice
Explanation: The DOJ conducts background checks for BSIS applicants.
13. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be an ACQM?
A. U.S. citizenship
B. 18 years of age
C. No felony convictions
D. Pass ACQM exam
Answer: A. U.S. citizenship
Explanation: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., but not
necessarily citizens.
14. What must an ACO do before using a fictitious business name?
A. Obtain approval from local police
B. Register with the Secretary of State
C. File a Fictitious Business Name Statement
D. Publish in a national newspaper
Answer: C. File a Fictitious Business Name Statement
Explanation: California requires this filing before using a fictitious name for a
business.
15. Who may act as an Alarm Agent in California?
A. Any employee
B. Registered agent with BSIS
C. Only the ACO
