CAT Alarm Communication Systems & Signal Transmission

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a digital communicator in an alarm system?

Accepted Answer

Transmit alarm signals to a central monitoring station

Answer

A digital communicator sends alarm event data from the control panel to the central monitoring station so operators can respond to the alarm.

Question 2

What does PSTN stand for in the context of alarm system communications?

Accepted Answer

Public Switched Telephone Network

Answer

PSTN stands for Public Switched Telephone Network, the traditional landline infrastructure historically used for alarm signal transmission to central stations.

Question 3

Which communication method transmits alarm signals over a broadband internet connection?

Accepted Answer

IP/Ethernet communication

Answer

IP/Ethernet communication uses internet protocol over broadband connections to send alarm signals to the central station receiver.

Question 4

What is a dual-path communication system in alarm monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A system using two independent channels so if one fails the other still transmits

Answer

A dual-path system uses two independent communication channels, such as cellular and IP, providing redundancy if one path fails.

Question 5

Which contact format is most widely used as the industry standard for transmitting alarm event data to central stations?

Accepted Answer

Contact ID

Answer

Contact ID, developed by Ademco (now Honeywell), is the dominant industry-standard format for transmitting alarm event codes digitally to central station receivers.

(CAT) Certified Alarm Technician Level I Practice Test

(CAT) Certified Alarm Technician Level I Practice Test

CAT Alarm Communication Systems & Signal Transmission