CAT Tools & Equipment Operation 2

Question 1

Which tool is used to measure the resistance of a wire run in an alarm system circuit?

Accepted Answer

Multimeter set to ohms

Answer

A multimeter set to the resistance (ohms) function measures wire resistance to verify loop integrity.

Question 2

When using a fish tape to route cable through conduit, the fish tape should be:

Accepted Answer

Lubricated and fed slowly to avoid kinking

Answer

Lubricating the fish tape and feeding it slowly prevents kinking and eases cable pulling through conduit.

Question 3

A tone generator and inductive amplifier (probe) set is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify and trace wire pairs in a bundle

Answer

The tone generator applies a signal to a wire and the inductive probe is used to trace and identify that wire among others.

Question 4

What is the correct drill bit type to use when drilling through masonry or concrete for alarm system wire penetrations?

Accepted Answer

Carbide-tipped masonry bit

Answer

Carbide-tipped masonry bits are specifically designed to drill through concrete and masonry without dulling rapidly.

Question 5

When using a voltage tester to verify a circuit is de-energized before working on it, the technician should:

Accepted Answer

Test at each point of work and verify the tester works on a known live circuit first

Answer

A non-contact voltage tester should first be verified on a known live source, then tested at each work point to confirm de-energization.

(CAT) Certified Alarm Technician Level I Practice Test