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Level 1 – Security Alarm Systems

Level 1 – Security Alarm Systems

Module 1 – Security Alarm Systems Sample Lesson

Wireless Alarm Devices

Not All Fire Systems are the Same

Do It Right the First Time

Always Follow Directions

Module 1 Summary

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Module 2 – Security Alarm Systems

Handling a False Alarm

Reducing False Alarms

Legal Requirements

Keeping Our Reputations Intact

Module 2 Summary

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Module 3 – Security Alarm Systems

Lynx Stand-Alone Alarm System

Burglary Alarm vs. Fire Alarm Installations

Fire Alarm Installation

(FACP) Fire Alarm Control Panels

Fire Alarm Circuit Types

Commercial Smoke Detector

Types of Smoke Detectors

Other Fire Alarm Initiating Devices

Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC)

Troubleshooting Alarm Systems

Conditions that Could cause a False Alarm

Installation Error

Customer Training

Help your customers avoid false alarms.

Module 3 Summary

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Module 4 – Security Alarm Systems

The Meter – Troubleshooting

The Volt-Meter – A/C Voltage

The Volt-Meter – Amperage

The Volt-Meter – Resistance and Continuity

The Volt-Meter – DC Voltage

Troubleshooting Power

Panel Limitations

Hard Wired Zones

Troubleshooting Zones

Troubleshooting Powered Devices

Troubleshooting a Door Contact (DPS)

Troubleshooting – Loose Screws

Module 4 Summary

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Level 1 – Security Alarm Systems
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Question 1 of 10

1. Question
1. What does a control panel in an alarm system do?
a) Detects motion and breaks
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b) Acts as the central hub for receiving and sending signals
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c) Monitors weather conditions
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d) Automatically locks doors
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2. What is the purpose of a backup battery in an alarm system?

a) To keep the system operational during a power outage
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b) To provide extra power to sensors
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c) To ensure the alarm sounds louder
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d) To extend the system’s wireless range
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3. What is the main difference between a local alarm and a monitored alarm system?

a) Local alarms require professional installation, while monitored alarms do not
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b) Local alarms alert only onsite, while monitored alarms notify external security services
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c) Local alarms are more expensive than monitored systems
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d) Monitored alarms do not sound onsite
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4. What is the purpose of a zone in an alarm system?

a) To limit the number of connected devices
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b) To divide the premises into separate areas for targeted monitoring
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c) To adjust the range of motion sensors
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d) To regulate the sound level of alarms
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5. Question
1. What action should be taken if an alarm system frequently triggers false alarms?
a) Increase the system’s sensitivity
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b) Disable the system
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c) Troubleshoot the sensors and adjust settings
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d) Replace the entire system
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6. Question

6. A wireless alarm system communicates using:

a) Fiber optic cables
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b) Infrared signals only
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c) Radio frequencies or Wi-Fi
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d) Landline connections
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7. How do glass break detectors typically work?

a) By sensing vibrations or specific sound frequencies of breaking glass
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b) By detecting changes in temperature near windows
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c) By monitoring the humidity around the glass
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d) By emitting laser beams to detect breaks
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8. Question

8. Which of these choices is often integrated with alarm systems for added human protection?

a) Lighting control
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b) Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
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c) HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems
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d) All of the above
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Question 9 of 10

9. Question

9. Which of the following is considered an alarm output device?

a) Keypad
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b) Siren
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c) PIR Sensor
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d) Control panel
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Question 10 of 10

10. Question

10. What is an “entry delay” in an alarm system?

a) A system error caused by late maintenance
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b) The time given to disarm the alarm after entering the property
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c) A delay in signal transmission to the monitoring service
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d) The time it takes for sensors to activate after installation
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