South Carolina - Alarm Code of Laws Practice Exam
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Questions per topic, out of 20This practice exam follows the official content outline for the South Carolina - Alarm Code of Laws exam: South Carolina Code of Laws regulating alarm contractors.
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South Carolina Code of Laws regulating alarm contractors 20 items
Our study plan for this topic: Definitions of alarm business roles and entity types; License application requirements and qualifying party certification; Branch office requirements and registration procedures; Grounds for disciplinary action against licensees and registered employees; License fees, renewal procedures, and late renewal penalties; Grounds for license denial and criminal background check requirements; Liability insurance requirements for alarm businesses; Exemptions from chapter applicability and enforcement by building officials.
Sample 1 — South Carolina Code of Laws regulating alarm contractors
Question: In the statutes governing South Carolina alarm businesses, the term "contractor" is defined as which of the following?
- A. A natural person who installs or services alarm systems
- B. An individual registered as a primary qualifying party
- C. Any person who submits a bid for alarm system work
- D. An entity licensed to engage in the alarm system business
Correct Answer: D
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-79-20(7) defines "contractor" as an entity licensed to engage in the burglar or fire alarm system business. Note that § 40-79-20(13) defines "individual" separately as a natural person, and the qualifying party (§ 40-79-20(17)-(18)) is the person who qualifies the licensed entity — not the contractor itself.
Reference: South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 40, Chapter 79, Sections 40-79-20(7) and 40-79-20(13)
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| Questions | 20 questions |
| Time limit | 1 hour |
| Passing score | 14 correct answers out of 20 scored questions |
| Books in the exam room | Open book |
| Exam fee | $60 |
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Source: Commercial Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin, Updated 8/27/2026. Check the bulletin before test day: fees and rules can change.