Burglar-Residential Fire Alarm Test
Latest 2026-2027. Questions and
Answers. Graded A
"Low voltage wiring" means? - ANSnone of the above
(low power levels)
A ____ is used to properly terminate Cat5e wiring into its jacket. -
ANSpunchdown tool
A _____ UL mark applies to products such as fire and life safety alarms -
ANSSignaling
A burglar alarm system in which alarm initiating circuits and devices are
installed at a property and are connected directly or indirectly to constantly
monitored receiving equipment at a central supervising station located at
the protected property is called a ____ burglar alarm system. -
ANSProprietary
A cable type that is suitable for running in air ducts and spaces between
the floor and ceiling uses a fire coating that must comply with building
codes is - ANSriser cable
1
,A characteristic of alternating current is that it: - ANSchanges polarity 60x
per second
A coworker is pale, confused sweating and says that he feels "shaky".
What is the likely cause of his symptoms? - ANSLow blood sugar
A coworker sustained a high voltage shock during an installation and is
unconscious. What is the first action to take? - ANSShut off power to the
structure
A door protected with a contact cannot be opened more than ____ without
initiating an alarm. - ANS2 inches
A general safety rule to follow when working with power tools is to: -
ANSdisconnect tools from power when not in use or when changing
accessories
A ladder extended 20' shall be how many feet from the wall at its base? -
ANS5
A licensee who moves or changes employers shall notify the Oklahoma
Department of Labor within how many days? - ANS14
A power tool has a 3-pronged plug but the only available outlets are 2
pronged. What should the technician do? - ANSLocate a 3-pronged outlet
2
,A programmable sounding control unit shall be programmed to activate the
sounding device of a mercantile burglar alarm system at normal power for
not less than ____ upon alarm. - ANS15mins
A rate of rise heat detector should go off if it detects a ____ degree rise in
temperature within one min. - ANS15
A smoke or heat detector may be recessed in the mounting surface if it is -
ANSlisted and tested for that purpose
A technician can determine if an alarm system is causing a problem with
the phone lines by disconnecting the: - ANSRJ31X jack
A technician experiences sudden weakness on the right side of her body
and is having trouble speaking understanding simple statements, What is
the likely cause of her symptoms? - ANSStroke
A technician fell off a ladder and injured his wrist. In order to be covered by
workers comp, the injury must be reported to his employer within - ANS30
days
A technician is allowed to perform work within - ANSthe alarm industry
area(s) for which he is licensed
A technician is weak having chills and cannot seem to get enough to drink.
What is the likely cause the tecnicians symptoms? - ANSHigh blood sugar
3
, A zone must show a trouble indication when - ANSa circuit wire is shorted
AC stands for - ANSalternating current
Acceptable audible notification appliances used in security system include -
ANSself-contained sirens
According the NFPA a "zone" defined area within the? - ANSProtected
premises
According to NFPA 70, direct buried cables must be: - ANSarranged so as
to prevent damage when the ground settles
According to NFPA 70, what is used to determine the number and size of
conductors used in a raceway? - ANSRaceway size
According to NFPA 70, which device typically requires the largest gauge of
wire? - ANSSiren
According to NFPA 72, a complete unalterable record of the tests and
operations of each fire alarm system shall be kept? - ANSuntil the next test
and for 1 year thereafter
According to NFPA 72, batteries may be used to maintain an access
control system during a power failure provided that the doors unlock with
how many minutes of loss of primary power to the alarm system? - ANS10
4
Latest 2026-2027. Questions and
Answers. Graded A
"Low voltage wiring" means? - ANSnone of the above
(low power levels)
A ____ is used to properly terminate Cat5e wiring into its jacket. -
ANSpunchdown tool
A _____ UL mark applies to products such as fire and life safety alarms -
ANSSignaling
A burglar alarm system in which alarm initiating circuits and devices are
installed at a property and are connected directly or indirectly to constantly
monitored receiving equipment at a central supervising station located at
the protected property is called a ____ burglar alarm system. -
ANSProprietary
A cable type that is suitable for running in air ducts and spaces between
the floor and ceiling uses a fire coating that must comply with building
codes is - ANSriser cable
1
,A characteristic of alternating current is that it: - ANSchanges polarity 60x
per second
A coworker is pale, confused sweating and says that he feels "shaky".
What is the likely cause of his symptoms? - ANSLow blood sugar
A coworker sustained a high voltage shock during an installation and is
unconscious. What is the first action to take? - ANSShut off power to the
structure
A door protected with a contact cannot be opened more than ____ without
initiating an alarm. - ANS2 inches
A general safety rule to follow when working with power tools is to: -
ANSdisconnect tools from power when not in use or when changing
accessories
A ladder extended 20' shall be how many feet from the wall at its base? -
ANS5
A licensee who moves or changes employers shall notify the Oklahoma
Department of Labor within how many days? - ANS14
A power tool has a 3-pronged plug but the only available outlets are 2
pronged. What should the technician do? - ANSLocate a 3-pronged outlet
2
,A programmable sounding control unit shall be programmed to activate the
sounding device of a mercantile burglar alarm system at normal power for
not less than ____ upon alarm. - ANS15mins
A rate of rise heat detector should go off if it detects a ____ degree rise in
temperature within one min. - ANS15
A smoke or heat detector may be recessed in the mounting surface if it is -
ANSlisted and tested for that purpose
A technician can determine if an alarm system is causing a problem with
the phone lines by disconnecting the: - ANSRJ31X jack
A technician experiences sudden weakness on the right side of her body
and is having trouble speaking understanding simple statements, What is
the likely cause of her symptoms? - ANSStroke
A technician fell off a ladder and injured his wrist. In order to be covered by
workers comp, the injury must be reported to his employer within - ANS30
days
A technician is allowed to perform work within - ANSthe alarm industry
area(s) for which he is licensed
A technician is weak having chills and cannot seem to get enough to drink.
What is the likely cause the tecnicians symptoms? - ANSHigh blood sugar
3
, A zone must show a trouble indication when - ANSa circuit wire is shorted
AC stands for - ANSalternating current
Acceptable audible notification appliances used in security system include -
ANSself-contained sirens
According the NFPA a "zone" defined area within the? - ANSProtected
premises
According to NFPA 70, direct buried cables must be: - ANSarranged so as
to prevent damage when the ground settles
According to NFPA 70, what is used to determine the number and size of
conductors used in a raceway? - ANSRaceway size
According to NFPA 70, which device typically requires the largest gauge of
wire? - ANSSiren
According to NFPA 72, a complete unalterable record of the tests and
operations of each fire alarm system shall be kept? - ANSuntil the next test
and for 1 year thereafter
According to NFPA 72, batteries may be used to maintain an access
control system during a power failure provided that the doors unlock with
how many minutes of loss of primary power to the alarm system? - ANS10
4
