ESA - Certified Alarm Technician
To prevent false alarms a PIR should:
Be pointed away from an outside window
The ADA has set several requirements for visual signaling devices. Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements?
Be red or amber
Setting a particular zone in a system to be inactive while the rest of the system is active is known as what?
Bypass
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of accidents?
Familiarity
Which is the most frequently used area of entry by burglars?
First Floor
Which stage of fire exhibits a detectable rise in heat? (choose all that apply)
Flame, Heat
When mounted on glass piezoelectric shock sensors should be mounted _____________________.
In the corner of the window
What are the four stages of fire (in order)?
Incipient, Smoldering, Flame and High Heat
What is the term for a magnetic field setup around a conductor while current flows through it?
Induction
Per the ESA's Minimum Installation Standards, how long after activation must all intrusion alarm audible devices automatically silence?
No more than 30 minutes
When performing a panel check during troubleshooting, which of the following lists include all possible conditions?
Normal, open, shorted, circuit with high resistance, circuit with ground fault, circuit with foreign potential
Which of the following tools, covered in this module, MUST be operated by a licensed person?
Power actuated tools
Letting the customer know that you will arrive on time, bringing the necessary tools, arriving early, and planning to dress appropriately are all examples of things you should do during which opportunity time frame?
Preinstall
In what three stages do opportunities exist to build a relationship with your customers?
Preinstall, install, and post install
Although considered old technology and not often used, _______________________ can fit a specific or difficult intrusion alarm design challenge.
Pressure mat
There are 2 categories of power sources: ___________ and ___________.
Primary and Secondary
Choose the word(s) that correctly completes the following sentence as it relates to interior sensors. A passive infrared sensor looks for a pattern of ____________ .
Radiating energy
It is the employers responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all employees. Which of the following responsibilities does NOT belong?
Require employees to carry safety manuals at all times.
Which statement is TRUE about residential fire alarm communicators?
Requires only one communication path
Which of the following is an example of an insulating material?
Rubber
If something is ____________, it means that it is believed to satisfy a requirement or standard.
Accepted
In a series connection, voltage is _______________.
Accumulative
A(n) ___________ is any device that is not immediately connected to voltage.
Dry closure contact
______________ glass break detectors monitor frequency and amplitude.
Dual frequency
__________ wire offers a low cost and highly reliable hard wire method of transmission.
Twisted pair
_________________ allows the operator to listen in to the alarm site and speak to the occupant.
Two way voice
___________________ are widely used in building automation lighting control, leak detection, and distance measuring devices.
Ultrasonic detectors
Which of the following is NOT a type of wiring?
Unsheilded
When working with an extension cord, which of the following is NOT a requirement?
Use a constant pressure switch
Smoke alarms must be tested at least _________ time(s) per month.
1
When working with ladders, make sure they are ________ from the wall for every __________ of height.
1 foot, 4 feet
If a smoke detector is side wall mounted some portion of the detector must be at or above the point ______ inches below the ceiling level.
12 Inches
The majority of the batteries used in the alarm industry will be at or close to _____ volts.
12 v
How many types of technologies are generally used in video surveillance?
2
NEC 725.127 ['11] and 760.127 ['11] states: Protect the transformer or other devices supplying power to the alarm control panel with overcurrent protection rated not over _______ amperes.
20 amps
Conductor size is calculated based on load _________.
20%
The ESA recommends what minimum wire gauge is to be used for detection circuit?
22 AWG
When testing for proper PIR detection you should do the walk test. How many steps should you do for the walk test?
3
Ceiling mount smoke detectors need to be __________ from the tips of the ceiling fan blades.
36 inches
No portion of a detector may be located within _________ of the side wall if ceiling mounted.
4 inches
The use of CP-01 control panels and programming is estimated to reduce user error alarms by as much as__________ .
40%
NFPA 70 article 250.118 ['11] sets the minimum length of a ground rod at ____________.
6 feet
What is required for current flow?
A source A load Interconnecting wiring
What is the minimum decibel level and range for all commercial sounding devices?
75 dB at 10 feet
According to this course, what is the maximum recommended distance if installing RG 59-U cable?
750 ft
What is the decibel level and range for audible devices set by UL Standard 464?
85 db at 10 feet
At what level could you be exposed to electrical current with no sensation to alert you?
<1/2 ma
What type of alarm system allows a customer to follow an intruder's instructions while he or she presses a button or trips a switch to generate an alarm to the central station?
A Holdup, Panic, Duress System
Which of the following statements is true in reference to Codes?
A code is a set of rules regulating construction or installation.
Which of the following statements regarding a Fire system is TRUE?
A system designed to detect smoke, heat and flames while ignoring authorized tests and environment.
What simple concept should you keep in mind when you choose to build your video surveillance system?
A system is only as good as its weakest component.
Electrical transformers only work with ____________.
AC
Who first required that a Xenon type strobe or equivalent must be provided in restrooms, meeting rooms, hallways, lobbies and other areas of public use?
ADA
What agency is permitted to modify or supplement the published requirements?
AHJ
In a fire alarm system, cabling shall not be smaller than __________.
AWG #18
A feature of some digital communicators that discontinues the transmission of an alarm signal if the alarm system is turned off.
Abort
For accuracy, a dB Meter must be ____________________.
Aimed facing the sound source
Choose the occupation or entity that might serve as an AHJ
All of the Above
The perimeter is:
All of the above
What is considered a good ground?
All of the above
Which of the following is a common objective of an Intrusion Detection System?
All of the above
Which of the following items should always be taken to an installation or service call?
All of the above
Which of the following rules is NOT one of the Ten Commandments of Wiring?
All splices must be isolated and contained.
Current is measured in _____________.
Amperes
What type of system is used to grant or deny an individual entry or exit to a specific area based upon their possession of an item, code, or physical characteristic?
An access control system
________________ is a series of images broken down into a series of lines.
Analog Video
What color must a strobe be?
Anny color based on purpose
_____________ are primarily used to control traffic flow and not in high security areas.
Barrier Gates
The most widely-installed cable category is:
CAT 5e
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a VSS camera?
CRT
Choose all the tools that are used specifically for VSS.
Camera analyzer, Hand held monitor
A PIR sensor is designed to detect which of the following environmental factors?
Changes in infrared energy
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of a power supply?
Circuit Breaker
Normally Open switches are used for _________ __________ circuits.
Closed loop
__________ cable is widely used in video surveillance systems.
Coaxial
Which of the following specifies the circumstances under which a given type of device or system is required?
Codes
Which of the following would you attach a bonding jumper? (select all that apply)
Cold water pipe, individual grounding rod
What type of standards require the publishing of internal documentation, detailing how they are to achieve the detection specified by the code.
Company Standards
_____________ makes us feel safe, which is a threat.
Complacency
A material with many free electrons is called a(n) ______________.
Conductor
Which of the following is NOT a method of glass break detection?
Contact Gap
To ensure pets are not the cause of a false alarm you should: (choose all that apply)
Create a pet alley, Pet Immunity, & Mount the PIR sensor upside down
What process would you use to convert milliamps to amps?
Divide by 1,000
What is the formula for calculating your company's false alarm factor?
Divide your annual dispatches by the number of monitored alarm systems.
High temperatures ____________________.
Decrease battery life
_____________ senses events and reports them.
Detection
Magnetic door contacts, glass break detectors and photoelectric beams are all examples of what?
Detection Devices
According to Code, there are 5 types of commercial fire alarm systems. Which of the following is NOT a commercial system?
Detection System
Which of the following is important for a successful technician to remember:
Dig until you find a smoking gun
In regards to the location of smoke detectors, the code requires that a smoke detector shall be located outside of which area of the house?
Each sleeping area
Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of gates?
Egress gates
Proximity readers, biometric readers, magstrip readers, and keypad devices identify what group of access control components?
Entry Devices
Which type of signal can be used to help avoid false alarms?
Entry-exit delays
What type of signal indicates an alarm that is detected shortly after arming the system.
Exit signal
What organization develops standards and tests submitted equipment against these standards?
Factory Mutual
PIR detectors are limited to wall mounting only.
False
Which of the following are considered sub classifications of burglary? (choose all that apply)
Forcible Entry, Unlawful Entry where no force is used.
A ____________ is an outlet that has a small breaker.
GFCI
Grounding to ___________ is a violation of code and may create a fire or explosion.
Gas pipe
What is the final step you must complete before leaving the work site?
Have the customer sign off in writing that everything was acceptable.
Which type of audible can be polarized or non-polarized and usually are the continuous vibrating type?
Horns
Choose the words that correctly complete the statement. In a series electrical circuit, electrons flow from the negative pole of the battery towards the positive pole _______________.
In a single path
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
In any standard the word "shall" indicates a mandatory requirement while the word "should" indicates a recommendation or something that is advised but not required.
Presenting your customer with the appropriate credentials, being polite, and using drop cloths and other items, are all examples of things you should do during which opportunity time frame?
Install
Which of the following is NOT a Pyro-electric sensor type?
Interlocking Element
What type of standard is typically used to enhance trade?
International Standards
___________ are the main problem in false alarms.
Intrusion alarms
What type of wiring is the most common type of wiring used?
Jacketed
A tone signal generated to a digital communicator by a central station receiver that its transmission was received. (choose the term that applies)
Kiss-off
____________ includes any device or system that controls an appliance or device in the home.
Lifestyle Convenience Systems
What type of photoelectric smoke detector uses the reflective properties of smoke to detect smoke?
Light scattering detectors
Which of the following is a typical feature of a Lifestyle convenience system?
Lightning Control, Energy Management, Thermostatic Control
_____________ systems use the existing electrical wiring at the premise to transmit data between system components.
Line carrier
If something is ____________, it indicates that something shares certain qualities and meets certain tests.
Listed
Which of the following are commonly used devices in access control? (choose all that apply)
Locking hardware, Entry Devices, Exit Devices
What type of switch encloses the working parts in a hermetically sealed tube to protect the contacts?
Magnetic Reed Switch
________________ implies that you and your company are taking on the responsibility of ensuring that the system is continuously working properly.
Maintenance
Which of the following are some common causes of short circuits? (choose all that apply)
Moisture, improper splices
Flush mounted devices are:
Mounted in a fixed position
What type of standards usually define a method of manufacture or design?
National Standard
The _______________ governs all wiring.
National electric code
Which of the following is NOT a reason that a digital communicator will fail to get a connection.
Network connectivity
The pattern the PIR see's is determined by the properties of the
Optics
The pattern the PIR sees is determined by the properties of the ________________.
Optics
Choose the list that accurately describes the four basic parts of a PIR.
Optics, infrared transducer, electronic amplifier, signal processing circuitry
According to the text, by what percentage has enhanced call verification been shown to reduce false alarms?
Over 50%
What type of sensor looks at changes in the environment?
Passive sensors
Elderly people and disabled people who live alone commonly have ________.
Personal emergency response system
To create a _____________, the PIR sensor is mounted upside down or in such a way to create a dead zone.
Pet alley
An image using squares/rectangles called picture elements or _____________ instead of lines.
Pixels
Which of the following is NOT a step in measuring voltage?
Set the meter to the lowest voltage
Which of the following is part of the code defined in NFPA 72 regarding the placement of smoke detectors in a residential home?
Shall be installed in every bedroom
The objective of a fire alarm is to detect signs of a fire. Which of the following is NOT a sign of fire?
Sparks
____________ Detection provides detection on a particular object.
Spot
Choose the 2 types of digital communicators.
Standalone, integrated
Which of the following can be used by digital communicators to send information?
Standard dial tones, cellular service, TCP/IP, and TCP-UDP.
Which statement BEST describes how standards coordinate team activity?
Standards help teams follow the same procedures on each and every job making it easier for individuals to follow up after each other.
Magnetic switches are categorized by the contact gap. What determines the contact gap?
Strength of magnet
Which of the following is NOT a type of Active Sensor?
Stress sensor
According to ADA requirements, what type of device should be located by restrooms, meeting rooms, hallways, lobbies, and other general or common use areas?
Strobes
Three-dimensional, rectangular shaped devices designed to be installed with fasteners or adhesive to the surface of a door or window are called _______________.
Surface mounted contacts
What is the definition of voltage?
The force that causes that charge to move.
Which statement is true regarding how line seizure works?
The communicator activates the seizure relay.
Which of the following is a cause of resistance in a circuit?
The connections
What is the purpose of a Lineman's test set?
To test for dial tone and to verify signal transmission.
Never share a _________________ unless specifically indicated to do so by the manufacturer's instructions.
Transformer
Wiring should be done so that removing the device causes __________.
Trouble signal
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding user interfaces?
User interfaces can only be used as a standalone device and cannot be integrated into multiple systems.
__________________ is the most important tool that a technician has for troubleshooting.
VOM Meter
This type of lens can change focal lengths within a set range.
Varifocal
_______________ is a method of transmitting voice communications through and Internet connection.
VoIP
_____________ is the force, that causes a charge to move.
Voltage
___________________ provides a wide or broad detection in a defined area.
Volumetric detection
Alarms are designed to ___________ (choose all that apply)
Warn occupants, summon appropriate aid, deter and event from happening
Which of the following measurements is NOT calculated using the Ohm's Law formula?
Watts
A(n) ___________ is an output that uses power from the panel to power the external device.
Wet output device
OSHA is a federal agency in charge of _____________.
Workplace safety
When working with tagged circuits if you remove another employees tag what will probably happen?
You could face possible disciplinary action or termination.
_______________ is a wireless technology developed as an open global standard to address the unique needs of low-cost, low-power wireless mesh to mesh networks.
Zigbee
When testing a digital communicator your first test should be:
a non-emergency code
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 ratings used to describe resistors?
dB ability
A transformer works by the use of _________________.
electromagnetic induction
Confusion and disoriented, with rapid breathing, a dangerously high pulse rate and dry skin are symptoms of ______________.
heat stroke
The Quad Element PIR refines the Dual Element concept by _________.
improving the crosswalk catch and allowing additional checks and balances by stacking one dual element on top of another.
Wire breaks, bad splices, cold solder joints, and loose connections are all causes of what?
open circuit
You are more likely to see current induced on a line that is run ___________.
parallel to AC lines.
