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Alarm Technician Security Protocols Flashcards

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  1. What does a 'shunt' mean in the context of alarm security protocols?

    Answer: A temporary bypass of a specific zone or device

    Shunting bypasses a specific zone so it does not cause an alarm while the area is occupied or under maintenance.

  2. Which authentication method is considered MOST secure for a dual-credential alarm system?

    Answer: PIN plus biometric verification

    A PIN combined with biometric verification (something you know plus something you are) provides the highest two-factor security.

  3. When wiring a control panel to a telephone communicator, which precaution is most important?

    Answer: Ensure the line seizure terminal captures the line before dialing

    Line seizure ensures the communicator takes control of the phone line before dialing, preventing a busy signal from blocking transmission.

  4. A central station operator reports receiving partial signals from a panel. The technician's FIRST diagnostic step should be:

    Answer: Check the phone line or network path for integrity and signal strength

    Verifying the communication path (phone line, IP, or cellular) ensures the issue is the medium before replacing hardware.

  5. Under UL 2050, which action must a monitoring center take when a hold-up alarm is received from a commercial account?

    Answer: Dispatch law enforcement immediately without calling the premise

    UL 2050 requires immediate police dispatch on hold-up signals without a premise call to protect individuals who may be in danger.

  6. What is the significance of a supervisory signal in a fire alarm system?

    Answer: It indicates a trouble condition with a system component that needs attention

    A supervisory signal indicates an off-normal condition (e.g., a sprinkler valve closed) that requires attention but is not yet an alarm.

  7. Which encryption standard is recommended for IP-based alarm communicators to protect signal data?

    Answer: AES-128 or AES-256

    AES-128 or AES-256 are the industry-standard encryption levels used to secure IP alarm communications against interception.