TN BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS
QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE
EXAM 2026 | 300+ REAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS &
RATIONALES PDF
UL Standard for intrusion detectors - answer- 639
UL Standard for connectors and switches - answer- 634
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
What does the ANSI/SIA OSIPS DVI standard cover? - answer- Video and ip related
interface
TIA/EIA 568 standard relates to: - answer- Structured wiring
Who has final say on fire alarm system installation? - answer- AHJ
T or F? Since ADA is a law, it has no effect on Codes. - answer- False
T or F? Codes and Standards both have the same meaning. - answer- False
Which standard is referred to as the Control Panel Standard, Features for False Alarm
Reduction? - answer- ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007
T or F? ANSI is a leading standards developer in the United States. - answer- False
T or F? ISO is the worlds largest developer and publisher of international standards. -
answer- True
T or F? ISO 9000 describes the fundamentals of quality management systems. -
answer- True
Which standard is referred to as the Digital Communication Standard, Internet Protocol
Event Reporting? - answer- ANSI/SIA DC-09-2007
Which UL Standard is for Central Station Automation Systems? - answer- 1981
Which UL Standard covers Police Station Connected Burglar Alarm Units and Systems?
- answer- 365
Which UL Standard covers Central-Station Burglar-Alarm Systems? - answer- 611
QUALIFYING AGENT PRACTICE
EXAM 2026 | 300+ REAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS &
RATIONALES PDF
UL Standard for intrusion detectors - answer- 639
UL Standard for connectors and switches - answer- 634
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
What does the ANSI/SIA OSIPS DVI standard cover? - answer- Video and ip related
interface
TIA/EIA 568 standard relates to: - answer- Structured wiring
Who has final say on fire alarm system installation? - answer- AHJ
T or F? Since ADA is a law, it has no effect on Codes. - answer- False
T or F? Codes and Standards both have the same meaning. - answer- False
Which standard is referred to as the Control Panel Standard, Features for False Alarm
Reduction? - answer- ANSI/SIA CP-01-2007
T or F? ANSI is a leading standards developer in the United States. - answer- False
T or F? ISO is the worlds largest developer and publisher of international standards. -
answer- True
T or F? ISO 9000 describes the fundamentals of quality management systems. -
answer- True
Which standard is referred to as the Digital Communication Standard, Internet Protocol
Event Reporting? - answer- ANSI/SIA DC-09-2007
Which UL Standard is for Central Station Automation Systems? - answer- 1981
Which UL Standard covers Police Station Connected Burglar Alarm Units and Systems?
- answer- 365
Which UL Standard covers Central-Station Burglar-Alarm Systems? - answer- 611
