UTAH BURGLAR ALARM QUALIFYING
AGENT ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
⩥ When installing NC door contacts (open on alarm), the EOL resistor
should be placed. Answer: In series at device
⩥ When installing NO door contacts (short on alarm), the EOL resistor
should be placed. Answer: In parallel at device
⩥ A motion detector that uses a transmit frequency of 20 to 40 KHz is
referred to as a:. Answer: Ultrasonic detector
⩥ A motion detector that uses a transmit frequency of 10-20 GHz is
referred to as a:. Answer: Microwave detector
⩥ PIRs transmit on a frequency of 100-200 KHz. T or F. Answer: False
⩥ T or F? PIRs are most sensitive to motion toward and away from the
detector.. Answer: False
, ⩥ T or F? Microwave detectors are most sensitive to motion toward and
away from the detector.. Answer: True
⩥ Biased magnetic contacts are used for. Answer: High security
applications
⩥ T or F? Microwave detectors can penetrate glass, wood paneling and
Sheetrock.. Answer: True
⩥ T or F? Dual technology motion detectors are used to reduce false
alarms.. Answer: True
⩥ T or F? PIRs utilize the Doppler shift principle to detect motion..
Answer: False
⩥ Why are reed contacts are plated with rhodium or similar materials?.
Answer: To prevent welding
⩥ What is the National Electric Code?. Answer: NFPA 70
⩥ What is the National Fire Alarm Code?. Answer: NFPA 72
⩥ Which UL standard covers the installation of burglar alarms?. Answer:
681
AGENT ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
⩥ When installing NC door contacts (open on alarm), the EOL resistor
should be placed. Answer: In series at device
⩥ When installing NO door contacts (short on alarm), the EOL resistor
should be placed. Answer: In parallel at device
⩥ A motion detector that uses a transmit frequency of 20 to 40 KHz is
referred to as a:. Answer: Ultrasonic detector
⩥ A motion detector that uses a transmit frequency of 10-20 GHz is
referred to as a:. Answer: Microwave detector
⩥ PIRs transmit on a frequency of 100-200 KHz. T or F. Answer: False
⩥ T or F? PIRs are most sensitive to motion toward and away from the
detector.. Answer: False
, ⩥ T or F? Microwave detectors are most sensitive to motion toward and
away from the detector.. Answer: True
⩥ Biased magnetic contacts are used for. Answer: High security
applications
⩥ T or F? Microwave detectors can penetrate glass, wood paneling and
Sheetrock.. Answer: True
⩥ T or F? Dual technology motion detectors are used to reduce false
alarms.. Answer: True
⩥ T or F? PIRs utilize the Doppler shift principle to detect motion..
Answer: False
⩥ Why are reed contacts are plated with rhodium or similar materials?.
Answer: To prevent welding
⩥ What is the National Electric Code?. Answer: NFPA 70
⩥ What is the National Fire Alarm Code?. Answer: NFPA 72
⩥ Which UL standard covers the installation of burglar alarms?. Answer:
681
