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About Mississippi Alarm Systems and Equipment
Mississippi Alarm Systems and Equipment · US-MS
Key exam facts
- Provider
- Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) is the responsible state board; PSI Services LLC conducts its examination program.
- Format
- Computer-administered at PSI examination centers; open book. The current bulletin does not specify an item-type list or percentage breakdown.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 60.
- Time limit
- 2 hours of examination time. Arrive at least 30 minutes earlier for sign-in and identification; that arrival period is separate.
- Passing score
- Minimum 70% (percentage score, not a scaled score).
- Exam fee
- USD $120 for one examination portion per registration, for either first attempt or repeat. Two portions cost USD $240; the separate Law and Business Management portion is not included in this single-trade bank.
Topics covered
General Electrical and Low Voltage (16.67%)
Fire Detection and Notification (53.33%)
Intrusion Detection and Notification (30%)
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Computer-administered at PSI examination centers; open book. The current bulletin does not specify an item-type list or percentage breakdown.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 60.
How long is the exam?
2 hours of examination time. Arrive at least 30 minutes earlier for sign-in and identification; that arrival period is separate.
What is the passing score?
Minimum 70% (percentage score, not a scaled score).
How much does the exam cost?
USD $120 for one examination portion per registration, for either first attempt or repeat. Two portions cost USD $240; the separate Law and Business Management portion is not included in this single-trade bank.
Official sources and references
- Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin
Printed p. 6 (PDF p. 7), Scope of Work
- Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin
Printed p. 6 (PDF p. 7), Content Outline table
- Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin
Printed p. 6 (PDF p. 7), Reference List, code edition rule
- Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin
Printed p. 5, Taking the Examination by Computer
- Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin
Printed p. 6 (PDF p. 7), Reference List, open-book statement
- Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin
Printed p. 6 (PDF p. 7), examination facts table, Questions column
- Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin
Printed p. 6 (PDF p. 7), examination facts table, Pass column
- Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin
Printed p. 6 (PDF p. 7), examination facts table, Time Allowed column
- Mississippi Contractor Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin
Printed p. 2, Fees
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