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Alarm Technician System Installation Flashcards

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  1. Which type of glassbreak detector should be mounted on the wall or ceiling opposite the protected glass?

    Answer: Acoustic glassbreak detector

    Acoustic glassbreak detectors listen for the sound frequencies produced when glass breaks and should be mounted facing the glass, typically on an opposing wall or ceiling.

  2. What is the maximum recommended wire run length for a standard 12V DC alarm siren using 18 AWG wire before voltage drop becomes problematic?

    Answer: 100 feet

    At 18 AWG, a 100-foot run typically keeps voltage drop within acceptable limits for 12V alarm devices; longer runs may require heavier gauge wire.

  3. When installing a dual-tech motion detector, what TWO technologies must both trigger simultaneously before an alarm is generated?

    Answer: PIR and microwave

    Dual-tech detectors combine passive infrared (PIR) and microwave sensing, requiring both to detect motion simultaneously to reduce false alarms.

  4. A technician is programming a keypad entry delay. What does the entry delay allow the user to do?

    Answer: Enter the premises and disarm the system before an alarm sounds

    The entry delay gives an authorized user a timed window to reach the keypad and disarm the system after opening a designated entry door without triggering an alarm.

  5. Which NFPA standard is the primary reference for household fire warning equipment installation?

    Answer: NFPA 72

    NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, governs the installation, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm and signaling systems.

  6. When installing a control panel, how far should the panel typically be located from large electrical motors or transformers to avoid interference?

    Answer: At least 3 feet

    Alarm control panels should be installed at least 3 feet from large electrical motors, transformers, or other high-EMI sources to prevent interference with electronics.

  7. What is the correct procedure for testing a newly installed smoke detector?

    Answer: Use canned smoke aerosol or a listed smoke detector tester

    Listed canned smoke aerosol or dedicated smoke detector test products are the approved method for functionally testing smoke detectors during installation verification.