ABAT ABAT Communication Systems & Central Station Monitoring

Question 1

Which communication pathway is considered the most reliable primary signaling method for burglar alarm systems to a central station?

Accepted Answer

Dedicated leased line

Answer

Dedicated leased lines provide the highest reliability for alarm signaling because they are exclusively reserved for the alarm system and not shared with other traffic.

Question 2

In the Contact ID protocol, what does the event code '130' represent?

Accepted Answer

Burglary alarm

Answer

Contact ID event code 130 is the standard code for a burglary (intrusion) alarm signal transmitted to the central station.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a dual-path communicator in a modern alarm system?

Accepted Answer

To provide redundancy if one communication path fails

Answer

Dual-path communicators use two separate communication channels (e.g., cellular + IP) so that if one path goes down, the backup path automatically transmits signals.

Question 4

Under UL 2050, what is the maximum allowable response time for a central station to respond to a burglar alarm signal?

Accepted Answer

180 seconds

Answer

UL 2050 requires central stations to respond to burglar alarm signals within 180 seconds (3 minutes) of receipt of the signal.

Question 5

Which format is the most widely used digital communicator protocol between alarm panels and central stations in the US?

Accepted Answer

Contact ID (CID/DTMF)

Answer

Contact ID (also known as CID or DTMF tone format) is the most universally adopted protocol for transmitting alarm event data from panels to central stations.

ABAT - Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician Certified Practice Test

ABAT - Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician Certified Practice Test

ABAT ABAT Communication Systems & Central Station Monitoring