Quiz, Alarm Technician

Question 1

Devices such as PIR's, Glass Break detectors and keypads are most commonly wired with which of the following cables?

	4 conductor - 22 AWG-stranded
	2 conductor - 22 AWG-stranded
	4 conductor - 18 AWG-stranded
	2 conductor - 18 AWG-stranded

Question 2

Which of the below is the most ideal mounting location for PIR devices?

	As high as possible to increase the area of coverage
	On a wall facing the windows to detect intruders as they pass the outside of the facility
	Between 6'-8' AFF, in the corner of the intended "trap zone."
	Between 4'-6' AFF (above finished floor) to prevent intruders from crawling to avoid detection

Question 3

Which one of the following statements is true?

	Glass break detectors monitor vibrations on a protected window
	Window curtains, floor coverings, and furniture do not effect a glass break detectors' abilities to monitor an area
	Glass break detectors are triggered by specific frequencies generated by breaking glass
	A single glass break detector can monitor multiple windows regardless of barrier walls

Question 4

Alarm contacts such as door/window contacts are composed of two pieces - the contact and the...

	auxiliary sensor
	magnet
	double-sided tape
	EOL resistor

Question 5

What is the name of the device that allows four surveillance camera images to be viewed on a monitor at the same time?

	A video splitter
	A modulator
	A quad switcher
	A photoelectric sensor

Question 6

Alarm panels use EOL resistors to __________?

	Make it harder for other companies to replace the control panel
	Monitor line integrity of the zone wire
	Reduce voltage to power devices for proper functionality
	Complicate wiring schemes for potential intruders

Question 7

A common use of a "Delay Zone” would be?

	Zones that require additional time to call Central Station
	Zones that operate independent to the alarm panel
	Zones that provide a time delay before the panel goes into intrusion alarm
	Zones that trigger alarms but never communicate to the Central Station

Question 8

Which types of cable are used when installing video surveillance components?

	RG-6 and RG-58
	RG-8 and RG-59
	RG-59 and RG-6
	RG-59 and RG-58

Question 9

A system has a 7Ah battery for backup power and has a non-alarm operational power draw of 500ma. Utilizing battery power only, the system in a non-alarm state will have sufficient power for how long?

	7 hours
	14 hours
	28 hours
	35 hours

Question 10

Some alarm panels are capable of utilizing "Zone Doubling". This basically means that...

	EOL resistor values are "doubled” within the panel circuitry to provide greater tolerance.
	Zones are capable of handling twice the normal number of devices.
	Each zone is capable of handling multiple alarms simultaneously.
	Zones have the ability to distinguish between two different device circuits based on EOL resistor values.

Question 11

On the auxiliary power terminals of most alarm panels, what is the typical output voltage?

	6 VDC
	12 VDC
	12 VAC
	24 VAC

Question 12

It is recommended that alarm notification devices, such as sirens and speakers, be cabled with which of the following cables?

	4 conductor - 22 AWG-stranded
	2 conductor - 18 AWG-stranded
	2 conductor - 22 AWG-stranded
	4 conductor - 22 AWG-solid with sheild

Question 13

Which type of sensor is used for door installations?

	PIR
	Contact sensor
	Active
	Magnetic switch

Question 14

How many wires are normally required for connecting a passive sensor to the control panel?

	1
	4
	2
	3

Question 15

Most residential and small commercial alarm systems are powered by?

	120 VAC plug in transformer
	14-18 VDC plug in transformer
	14-18 VAC plug in transformer
	120 VAC directly from 15A breaker

Question 16

Wire typically used for Door/Window contacts is?

	2 conductor - 22 AWG stranded
	2 conductor - 18 AWG solid
	4 conductor - 18 AWG stranded
	4 conductor - 22 AWG solid with shield

Question 17

Industry terminology uses EOL to refer to:

	Exceeding Ohm Limit
	Existing Open Line
	End of Line
	Entry Only Line

Question 18

Multiple intrusion devices can be connected to zone 1 on the alarm panel but they must be ___________?

	Connected to a Zone Expander board
	Connected in series from the alarm zone out
	Home ran to the zone terminal
	Connected in parallel from the alarm zone out

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