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CAT Level I Certified Alarm Technician VIP Practice Exam
CAT — The CAT Level I (Certified Alarm Technician Level I) is a foundational certification exam administered by the Electronic Security Association (ESA); it is a written, multiple-choice exam of approximately 100 questions covering electrical fundamentals, alarm system components, installation practices, codes and standards, and communication systems, with a 70% passing threshold.
29
Questions
120m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 29👑 VIP
A technician measures 12.6 VDC at the transformer secondary output but only 10.2 VDC at the control panel terminals 30 feet away. The wire run uses 22 AWG stranded wire carrying 350 mA. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this voltage drop, and what is the correct corrective action?
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