UTAH Burglar Alarm License EXAM STUDY
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1. UL Standard for intrusion detectors - ANSWER ✔ 639
2. UL Standard for connectors and switches - ANSWER ✔ 634
3. When installing NC door contacts (open on alarm), the EOL resistor should
be placed - ANSWER ✔ In series at device
4. When installing NO door contacts (short on alarm), the EOL resistor should
be placed - ANSWER ✔ In parallel at device
5. A motion detector that uses a transmit frequency of 20 to 40 KHz is referred
to as a: - ANSWER ✔ Ultrasonic detector
6. A motion detector that uses a transmit frequency of 10-20 GHz is referred to
as a: - ANSWER ✔ Microwave detector
7. PIRs transmit on a frequency of 100-200 KHz. T or F - ANSWER ✔ False
8. T or F? PIRs are most sensitive to motion toward and away from the
detector. - ANSWER ✔ False
9. T or F? Microwave detectors are most sensitive to motion toward and away
from the detector. - ANSWER ✔ True
10.Biased magnetic contacts are used for - ANSWER ✔ High security
applications
,11.T or F? Microwave detectors can penetrate glass, wood paneling and
Sheetrock. - ANSWER ✔ True
12.T or F? Dual technology motion detectors are used to reduce false alarms. -
ANSWER ✔ True
13.T or F? PIRs utilize the Doppler shift principle to detect motion. - ANSWER
✔ False
14.Why are reed contacts are plated with rhodium or similar materials? -
ANSWER ✔ To prevent welding
15.What is the National Electric Code? - ANSWER ✔ NFPA 70
16.What is the National Fire Alarm Code? - ANSWER ✔ NFPA 72
17.Which UL standard covers the installation of burglar alarms? - ANSWER
✔ 681
18.How long must an alarm business keep the training records for a system on
file? - ANSWER ✔ 3 years from the training
19.A type of security system that restricts access to unauthorized users at
certain times - ANSWER ✔ Access control
20.A type of alarm verification that requires a central station operator to place
two phone calls before dispatching the proper authorities - ANSWER ✔
Enhanced call verification
21.Which type of ladder is most recommended for alarm technicians? -
ANSWER ✔ Fiberglass
22.Is fall protection required by OSHA for employees climbing or working on
portable ladders? - ANSWER ✔ No
23.How is a panic button most usually wired? - ANSWER ✔ Normally open
,24.When do burglar alarm company licenses expire? - ANSWER ✔ March 31
of odd years
25.The transformer should only need what percent of its output to cover the
needs of the alarm panel, devices, and battery charging? - ANSWER ✔ 80
percent
26.If you wire(2) 12 volt 7 amp batteries in series, what is the
voltage/amperage? - ANSWER ✔ 24 volts 7 amps
27.If you wire (2) 12 volt 7 amp batteries in parallel, what is the
voltage/amperage - ANSWER ✔ 12 volts 14 amps
28.A "man-sized opening" is at least how many square inches? - ANSWER ✔
96
29.What is the proper way to test an alarm system's back up battery? -
ANSWER ✔ Do a load test
30.What type of branch circuit should be used for a Fire Alarm Panel? -
ANSWER ✔ Individual
31.What is the maximum distance you should run for IP cameras? - ANSWER
✔ 100 meters
32.What is the advantage of using single-ended beam smoke detectors vs. dual-
ended bean type? - ANSWER ✔ Easier and cheaper
33.If you have 4 devices wired in series together in a single zone, what happens
to the amperage? - ANSWER ✔ Nothing
34.What is the minimum required spacing between Class 2 circuit wires and
Class 3 circuit wires of no separating barriers? - ANSWER ✔ 2 inches
35.If a transformer's internal fuse is blown, what will the meter read when
testing it? - ANSWER ✔ Open
, 36.Q1. Audible fire alarm signals used in household fire alarm systems shall
conform to the performance requirements of Section(s) ______. (Select all
that apply) - ANSWER ✔ The correct answers are: 18.4.3, 18.4.5.1, and
18.4.5.2 per NFPA 72 2016, Section 29.3.6.
37.Q2. If a household has multiple-station alarm devices: - ANSWER ✔ The
correct answer is: When one device sounds an alarm, all multiple-station
alarms sound per NFPA 72 2016, Section 29.5.2.1.1.
38.Q3. During a power outage, the secondary power source for a smoke or heat
alarm must be capable of supplying power for 7 days in the normal
condition. - ANSWER ✔ The correct answer is: True per NFPA 72 2016,
Section 29.6.1(1).
39.Q4. Smoke alarms or smoke detectors are required at what locations? (Select
all that apply) - ANSWER ✔ The correct answers are: In each sleeping
room, outside each sleeping room, and on each level, per NFPA 72 2016,
Section 29.5.1.1.
40.Q5. After operating the alarm device for 7 days during a commercial power
loss, all secondary power supplies on household alarm devices must be
capable of operating the alarm signal for at least _____ minutes. - ANSWER
✔ The correct answer is: 4 per NFPA 72 2016, Section 29.6.1(1).
41.Q6. The rechargeable battery for a secondary power supply for a smoke or
heat alarm must be able to provide an audible trouble signal for at least
_____. - ANSWER ✔ The correct answer is: 1 week (7 days) per NFPA 72
2016, Section 29.6.4(3)(e).
42.Q7. Audible alarms for a household system shall be at least _____ dBA in
the sleeping areas. - ANSWER ✔ The correct answer is: 75 per NFPA 72
2016, Section 29.3.6 which refers us to Section 18.4.5.1 for sleeping area
requirements.
43.Q8. Smoke alarms installed in one- and two-family dwellings must be
replaced within _____. - ANSWER ✔ The correct answer is: 10 years from
date of manufacture per NFPA 72 2016, Section 29.8.1.4(5)(b) and Section
14.4.7.1.
GUIDE 2026/2027 ACCURATE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. UL Standard for intrusion detectors - ANSWER ✔ 639
2. UL Standard for connectors and switches - ANSWER ✔ 634
3. When installing NC door contacts (open on alarm), the EOL resistor should
be placed - ANSWER ✔ In series at device
4. When installing NO door contacts (short on alarm), the EOL resistor should
be placed - ANSWER ✔ In parallel at device
5. A motion detector that uses a transmit frequency of 20 to 40 KHz is referred
to as a: - ANSWER ✔ Ultrasonic detector
6. A motion detector that uses a transmit frequency of 10-20 GHz is referred to
as a: - ANSWER ✔ Microwave detector
7. PIRs transmit on a frequency of 100-200 KHz. T or F - ANSWER ✔ False
8. T or F? PIRs are most sensitive to motion toward and away from the
detector. - ANSWER ✔ False
9. T or F? Microwave detectors are most sensitive to motion toward and away
from the detector. - ANSWER ✔ True
10.Biased magnetic contacts are used for - ANSWER ✔ High security
applications
,11.T or F? Microwave detectors can penetrate glass, wood paneling and
Sheetrock. - ANSWER ✔ True
12.T or F? Dual technology motion detectors are used to reduce false alarms. -
ANSWER ✔ True
13.T or F? PIRs utilize the Doppler shift principle to detect motion. - ANSWER
✔ False
14.Why are reed contacts are plated with rhodium or similar materials? -
ANSWER ✔ To prevent welding
15.What is the National Electric Code? - ANSWER ✔ NFPA 70
16.What is the National Fire Alarm Code? - ANSWER ✔ NFPA 72
17.Which UL standard covers the installation of burglar alarms? - ANSWER
✔ 681
18.How long must an alarm business keep the training records for a system on
file? - ANSWER ✔ 3 years from the training
19.A type of security system that restricts access to unauthorized users at
certain times - ANSWER ✔ Access control
20.A type of alarm verification that requires a central station operator to place
two phone calls before dispatching the proper authorities - ANSWER ✔
Enhanced call verification
21.Which type of ladder is most recommended for alarm technicians? -
ANSWER ✔ Fiberglass
22.Is fall protection required by OSHA for employees climbing or working on
portable ladders? - ANSWER ✔ No
23.How is a panic button most usually wired? - ANSWER ✔ Normally open
,24.When do burglar alarm company licenses expire? - ANSWER ✔ March 31
of odd years
25.The transformer should only need what percent of its output to cover the
needs of the alarm panel, devices, and battery charging? - ANSWER ✔ 80
percent
26.If you wire(2) 12 volt 7 amp batteries in series, what is the
voltage/amperage? - ANSWER ✔ 24 volts 7 amps
27.If you wire (2) 12 volt 7 amp batteries in parallel, what is the
voltage/amperage - ANSWER ✔ 12 volts 14 amps
28.A "man-sized opening" is at least how many square inches? - ANSWER ✔
96
29.What is the proper way to test an alarm system's back up battery? -
ANSWER ✔ Do a load test
30.What type of branch circuit should be used for a Fire Alarm Panel? -
ANSWER ✔ Individual
31.What is the maximum distance you should run for IP cameras? - ANSWER
✔ 100 meters
32.What is the advantage of using single-ended beam smoke detectors vs. dual-
ended bean type? - ANSWER ✔ Easier and cheaper
33.If you have 4 devices wired in series together in a single zone, what happens
to the amperage? - ANSWER ✔ Nothing
34.What is the minimum required spacing between Class 2 circuit wires and
Class 3 circuit wires of no separating barriers? - ANSWER ✔ 2 inches
35.If a transformer's internal fuse is blown, what will the meter read when
testing it? - ANSWER ✔ Open
, 36.Q1. Audible fire alarm signals used in household fire alarm systems shall
conform to the performance requirements of Section(s) ______. (Select all
that apply) - ANSWER ✔ The correct answers are: 18.4.3, 18.4.5.1, and
18.4.5.2 per NFPA 72 2016, Section 29.3.6.
37.Q2. If a household has multiple-station alarm devices: - ANSWER ✔ The
correct answer is: When one device sounds an alarm, all multiple-station
alarms sound per NFPA 72 2016, Section 29.5.2.1.1.
38.Q3. During a power outage, the secondary power source for a smoke or heat
alarm must be capable of supplying power for 7 days in the normal
condition. - ANSWER ✔ The correct answer is: True per NFPA 72 2016,
Section 29.6.1(1).
39.Q4. Smoke alarms or smoke detectors are required at what locations? (Select
all that apply) - ANSWER ✔ The correct answers are: In each sleeping
room, outside each sleeping room, and on each level, per NFPA 72 2016,
Section 29.5.1.1.
40.Q5. After operating the alarm device for 7 days during a commercial power
loss, all secondary power supplies on household alarm devices must be
capable of operating the alarm signal for at least _____ minutes. - ANSWER
✔ The correct answer is: 4 per NFPA 72 2016, Section 29.6.1(1).
41.Q6. The rechargeable battery for a secondary power supply for a smoke or
heat alarm must be able to provide an audible trouble signal for at least
_____. - ANSWER ✔ The correct answer is: 1 week (7 days) per NFPA 72
2016, Section 29.6.4(3)(e).
42.Q7. Audible alarms for a household system shall be at least _____ dBA in
the sleeping areas. - ANSWER ✔ The correct answer is: 75 per NFPA 72
2016, Section 29.3.6 which refers us to Section 18.4.5.1 for sleeping area
requirements.
43.Q8. Smoke alarms installed in one- and two-family dwellings must be
replaced within _____. - ANSWER ✔ The correct answer is: 10 years from
date of manufacture per NFPA 72 2016, Section 29.8.1.4(5)(b) and Section
14.4.7.1.
