UTAH BURGLAR ALARM QUALIFYING AGENT
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ 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
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ 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
