Certified Alarm Technician Knowledge and Skills

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary purpose of an end-of-line (EOL) resistor in a wired alarm system?

Accepted Answer

To complete the circuit and prevent false alarms.

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To allow for remote access to the alarm system.

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To improve the system's range and signal strength.

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To adjust the voltage level across the circuit.

Question 2

In a fire alarm system, which type of detector is best suited for detecting smoke particles from a smoldering fire?

Accepted Answer

Photoelectric smoke detector

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Heat detector

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Ionization smoke detector

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Gas detector

Question 3

When installing a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera in a high-security facility, what type of camera would best provide continuous monitoring with a wide field of view?

Accepted Answer

PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera

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Dome camera

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Bullet camera

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Box camera

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the function of a tamper switch in an alarm system?

Accepted Answer

It detects and alerts when the alarm panel is opened or tampered with.

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It allows the system to reset itself automatically after an alarm.

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It prevents the alarm from activating in low-power conditions.

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It enables wireless communication between alarm components.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Z-Wave module in modern alarm systems?

Accepted Answer

To connect the alarm system to smart home devices

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To provide video surveillance and cloud storage

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To create backup power during outages

Answer

To amplify the signal strength of Wi-Fi