CAT Alarm Communication Systems & Signal Transmission 2

Question 1

What does 'polling' mean in the context of alarm system communication?

Accepted Answer

Periodic check-in signals used to verify the communication path is active

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Surveying customers about satisfaction with their alarm system

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Counting the number of alarm events over a given time period

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Testing detection sensors for accuracy

Question 2

What is the purpose of an 'account number' programmed into an alarm communicator?

Accepted Answer

To uniquely identify the specific alarm system at the central station

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To record the customer's billing information for alarm services

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To track the total number of alarm activations at the property

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To register the panel's serial number with the manufacturer

Question 3

What does SIA stand for in the context of alarm industry communication standards?

Accepted Answer

Security Industry Association

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Signal Integration Authority

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Standard Installation Architecture

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System Interface Assembly

Question 4

In alarm communications, what is a 'handshake'?

Accepted Answer

The exchange of tones between communicator and receiver to establish a connection

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A physical inspection of all wiring connections inside the control panel

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The process of programming zone descriptions at the keypad

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The procedure for connecting two alarm panels in tandem

Question 5

What is a supervisory signal in alarm system communication?

Accepted Answer

A signal indicating a trouble or monitoring condition, distinct from an alarm

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A signal sent from the central station to arm the system remotely

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A signal that increases transmission power during poor conditions

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A signal that activates the panel's internal audible sounder

Question 6

What advantage does cellular communication provide over traditional PSTN for alarm signal transmission?

Accepted Answer

It cannot be defeated by cutting the telephone line

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It always transmits signals faster than PSTN

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It requires no power at the alarm control panel

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It is always less expensive than PSTN service

Question 7

Which signal format uses DTMF tones transmitted over a telephone line to send alarm event codes to the central station?

Accepted Answer

Contact ID

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Fiber optic pulse coding

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RF burst modulation

Answer

SIP voice protocol