CAT Alarm Technician Security Protocols 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A temporary bypass of a specific zone or device

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

PIN plus biometric verification

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Ensure the line seizure terminal captures the line before dialing

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Dispatch law enforcement immediately without calling the premise

Answer

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

(CAT) Certified Alarm Technician Level I Practice Test