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Alarm Systems Contractor Exam (2021-06-01)

An Alarm Systems Contractor may contract to install, repair, maintain, place, and connect equipment and wiring for fire detection and alarm and intrusion alarm systems. Connection to the power source shall be by cord and plug only, to receptacles installed by the holder of the appropriate license.

Number of Questions 50
Percentage Required to Pass 70
Time Allowed 165 Minutes

The reference material listed below was used to prepare the questions for this examination.  The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available.  For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.

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