CAT Alarm Technician System Installation 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Acoustic glassbreak detector

Answer

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.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

PIR and microwave

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Enter the premises and disarm the system before an alarm sounds

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

NFPA 72

Answer

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

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CAT Alarm Technician System Installation 3