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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.How is a panic button most usually wired? - ANSWER ✔ Normally open
18.When do burglar alarm company licenses expire? - ANSWER ✔ March 31
of odd years
19.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
20.If you wire(2) 12 volt 7 amp batteries in series, what is the
voltage/amperage? - ANSWER ✔ 24 volts 7 amps
21.If you wire (2) 12 volt 7 amp batteries in parallel, what is the
voltage/amperage - ANSWER ✔ 12 volts 14 amps
22.A "man-sized opening" is at least how many square inches? - ANSWER ✔
96
, 23.What is the proper way to test an alarm system's back up battery? -
ANSWER ✔ Do a load test
24.What type of branch circuit should be used for a Fire Alarm Panel? -
ANSWER ✔ Individual
25.What is the maximum distance you should run for IP cameras? - ANSWER
✔ 100 meters
26.What is the advantage of using single-ended beam smoke detectors vs. dual-
ended bean type? - ANSWER ✔ Easier and cheaper
27.If you have 4 devices wired in series together in a single zone, what happens
to the amperage? - ANSWER ✔ Nothing
28.What is the minimum required spacing between Class 2 circuit wires and
Class 3 circuit wires of no separating barriers? - ANSWER ✔ 2 inches
29.If a transformer's internal fuse is blown, what will the meter read when
testing it? - ANSWER ✔ Open
30.Occupancy Classification- Group A means.. - ANSWER ✔ Assembly
31.Occupancy Classification- Group B means.. - ANSWER ✔ Business
32.Occupancy Classification- Group E means - ANSWER ✔ Education
33.Occupancy Classification- Group F means.. - ANSWER ✔ Factory and
industrial
34.Occupancy Classification- Group H means.. - ANSWER ✔ High Hazard
35.Occupancy Classification- Group I means.. - ANSWER ✔ Institutional
36.Occupancy Classification- Group M means - ANSWER ✔ Mercantile
37.Occupancy Classification- Group R means.. - ANSWER ✔ Residential