Utah burglar alarm Qualifying Agent

UL Standard for intrusion detectors

639

UL Standard for connectors and switches

634

When installing NC door contacts (open on alarm), the EOL resistor should be placed

In series at device

When installing NO door contacts (short on alarm), the EOL resistor should be placed

In parallel at device

A motion detector that uses a transmit frequency of 20 to 40 KHz is referred to as a:

Ultrasonic detector

A motion detector that uses a transmit frequency of 10-20 GHz is referred to as a:

Microwave detector

PIRs transmit on a frequency of 100-200 KHz. T or F

False

T or F? PIRs are most sensitive to motion toward and away from the detector.

False

T or F? Microwave detectors are most sensitive to motion toward and away from the detector.

True

Biased magnetic contacts are used for

High security applications

T or F? Microwave detectors can penetrate glass, wood paneling and Sheetrock.

True

T or F? Dual technology motion detectors are used to reduce false alarms.

True

T or F? PIRs utilize the Doppler shift principle to detect motion.

False

Why are reed contacts are plated with rhodium or similar materials?

To prevent welding

What is the National Electric Code?

NFPA 70

What is the National Fire Alarm Code?

NFPA 72

Which UL standard covers the installation of burglar alarms?

681

What does the ANSI/SIA OSIPS DVI standard cover?

Video and ip related interface

TIA/EIA 568 standard relates to:

Structured wiring

Who has final say on fire alarm system installation?

AHJ

T or F? Since ADA is a law, it has no effect on Codes.

False

T or F? Codes and Standards both have the same meaning.

False

Which standard is referred to as the Control Panel Standard, Features for False Alarm Reduction?

ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007

T or F? ANSI is a leading standards developer in the United States.

False

T or F? ISO is the worlds largest developer and publisher of international standards.

True

T or F? ISO 9000 describes the fundamentals of quality management systems.

True

Which standard is referred to as the Digital Communication Standard, Internet Protocol Event Reporting?

ANSI/SIA DC-09-2007

Which UL Standard is for Central Station Automation Systems?

1981

Which UL Standard covers Police Station Connected Burglar Alarm Units and Systems?

365

Which UL Standard covers Central-Station Burglar-Alarm Systems?

611

What is the National Life Safety Code?

NFPA 101

A technique for allocating IP addresses dynamically so that the addresses can be reused when the host no longer needs them is called

DHCP

CDPD is a type of

Cellular communicator

1400 Hz, 2300 Hz, and Dual tone are used as..

Digital communicator handshake

The hardware address of a device connected to a network is called its

MAC address

Is a broadband connection required for internet monitoring?

Yes

Can long range radio systems meet UL requirements for line security?

Yes

DSL, Cable modems, and Satellite modems can be used to provide:

Internet monitoring

Can 2-way voice monitoring be used to reduce false alarms?

Yes

Does VOIP have an effect on digital Alarm communicators?

Yes

Which type of jack should be used to connect a digital communicator?

Rj-31x

Which type of jack should be used to connect an internet communicator?

Rj-45

T or F? In order to use the internet for monitoring, the control panel must be designed specifically for data communications.

False

4/2, SIA, and Contact ID are examples of:

Digital communicator format

T or F? Remote video can be used to reduce false alarm dispatches.

True

T or F? A burglar alarm system with a UL central station certificate requires 2 telephone lines.

False

According to UL standards, you must have 1 spare digital receiver for how many active digital receivers?

5

Which connection method provides the highest data transfer rate?

Cable modem

If an applicant for the qualifying exam has failed 3 tests, how long must they wait to retake the test?

6 months

How long must an applicant wait to retake a qualifying exam?

30 days

How many hours can be claimed per year as qualifying work experience?

2000

How many total hours of experience must you have to become a qualifying agent?

6000

For an alarm company license application, fingerprint cards are required for anyone owning what percent or more of the company?

5 percent

How much general liability insurance coverage is required per incident

300000

When do DUI's disqualify a person from obtaining or holding a burglar alarm company or burglar alarm company agent's license?

2 in the last 3 years

What is the minimum TOTAL general liability insurance coverage required for licensure?

1 million

Who performs criminal background checks for renewals or reinstatement's of alarm company or alarm company agents licenses?

The division

What false alarm rate will be considered unprofessional conduct for an alarm company?

100 percent above the average

How long must an alarm business keep the training records for a system on file?

3 years from the training

A type of security system that restricts access to unauthorized users at certain times

Access control

A type of alarm verification that requires a central station operator to place two phone calls before dispatching the proper authorities

Enhanced call verification

Which type of ladder is most recommended for alarm technicians?

Fiberglass

Is fall protection required by OSHA for employees climbing or working on portable ladders?

No

How is a panic button most usually wired?

Normally open

When do burglar alarm company licenses expire?

March 31 of odd years

The transformer should only need what percent of its output to cover the needs of the alarm panel, devices, and battery charging?

80 percent

If you wire(2) 12 volt 7 amp batteries in series, what is the voltage/amperage?

24 volts 7 amps

If you wire (2) 12 volt 7 amp batteries in parallel, what is the voltage/amperage

12 volts 14 amps

A "man-sized opening" is at least how many square inches?

96

What is the proper way to test an alarm system's back up battery?

Do a load test

What type of branch circuit should be used for a Fire Alarm Panel?

Individual

What is the maximum distance you should run for IP cameras?

100 meters

What is the advantage of using single-ended beam smoke detectors vs. dual-ended bean type?

Easier and cheaper

If you have 4 devices wired in series together in a single zone, what happens to the amperage?

Nothing

What is the minimum required spacing between Class 2 circuit wires and Class 3 circuit wires of no separating barriers?

2 inches

If a transformer's internal fuse is blown, what will the meter read when testing it?

Open

Occupancy Classification- Group A means..

Assembly

Occupancy Classification- Group B means..

Business

Occupancy Classification- Group E means

Education

Occupancy Classification- Group F means..

Factory and industrial

Occupancy Classification- Group H means..

High Hazard

Occupancy Classification- Group I means..

Institutional

Occupancy Classification- Group M means

Mercantile

Occupancy Classification- Group R means..

Residential

Occupancy Classification- Group S means

Storage

Occupancy Classification- Group U means

Utility

What room improvement does NOT have an adverse effect on the use of an audio discriminator?

New paint

What wire should be used to ground a burglar alarm panel?

18/1

How long should a fire alarm's back up battery last during power failure?

24 hours plus 5 minutes in alarm state

Per ADA, what is the maximum height to install an annunciator or an alarm keypad?

48 inches

What is the maximum distance between staples in a wire run?

54 inches

What distance from an outlet, switch or junction box is required to secure wire with a staple

Within 12 inches

Detectors for humidity, low temp, water, freezing, gas, and carbon monoxide are considered what type of sensor?

Environmental

Is a motion detector considered an environmental sensor?

No

How do you configure environmental alarm zones?

24 hour zones

What is the recommended distance between smoke detectors?

30 feet

What distance must a smoke detector be installed from an air supply or return vent?

3 feet

Smoke detectors should be mounted at least how far from a wall?

4 inches

If you have (4) 100-ohm resistors in parallel, what is the load?

25 ohms

How often must sealed lead-acid batteries be visually inspected?

Twice per year