UTAH BURGLAR ALARM QUALIFYING AGENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM 2026

Alarm Alarm UTAH BURGLAR ALARM QUALIFYING AGENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM 2026 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 Alarm Alarm 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 What is the National Life Safety Code? - ANSWER-NFPA 101 A technique for allocating IP addresses dynamically so that the addresses can be reused when the host no longer needs them is called - ANSWER-DHCP CDPD is a type of - ANSWER-Cellular communicator 1400 Hz, 2300 Hz, and Dual tone are used as.. - ANSWER-Digital communicator handshake Alarm Alarm The hardware address of a device connected to a network is called its - ANSWER-MAC address Is a broadband connection required for internet monitoring? - ANSWER-Yes Can long range radio systems meet UL requirements for line security? - ANSWER-Yes DSL, Cable modems, and Satellite modems can be used to provide: - ANSWER Internet monitoring Can 2-way voice monitoring be used to reduce false alarms? - ANSWER-Yes Does VOIP have an effect on digital Alarm communicators? - ANSWER-Yes Which type of jack should be used to connect a digital communicator? - ANSWER-Rj 31x Which type of jack should be used to connect an internet communicator? - ANSWER Rj-45 T or F? In order to use the internet for monitoring, the control panel must be designed specifically for data communications. - ANSWER-False 4/2, SIA, and Contact ID are examples of: - ANSWER-Digital communicator format T or F? Remote video can be used to reduce false alarm dispatches. - ANSWER-True T or F? A burglar alarm system with a UL central station certificate requires 2 telephone lines. - ANSWER-False According to UL standards, you must have 1 spare digital receiver for how many active digital receivers? - ANSWER-5 Which connection method provides the highest data transfer rate? - ANSWER-Cable modem If an applicant for the qualifying exam has failed 3 tests, how long must they wait to retake the test? - ANSWER-6 months How long must an applicant wait to retake a qualifying exam? - ANSWER-30 days How many hours can be claimed per year as qualifying work experience? - ANSWER 2000 Alarm Alarm How many total hours of experience must you have to become a qualifying agent? - ANSWER-6000 For an alarm company license application, fingerprint cards are required for anyone owning what percent or more of the company? - ANSWER-5 percent How much general liability insurance coverage is required per incident - ANSWER 300000 When do DUI's disqualify a person from obtaining or holding a burglar alarm company or burglar alarm company agent's license? - ANSWER-2 in the last 3 years What is the minimum TOTAL general liability insurance coverage required for licensure? - ANSWER-1 million Who performs criminal background checks for renewals or reinstatement's of alarm company or alarm company agents licenses? - ANSWER-The division What false alarm rate will be considered unprofessional conduct for an alarm company? - ANSWER-100 percent above the average How long must an alarm business keep the training records for a system on file? - ANSWER-3 years from the training A type of security system that restricts access to unauthorized users at certain times - ANSWER-Access control A type of alarm verification that requires a central station operator to place two phone calls before dispatching the proper authorities - ANSWER-Enhanced call verification Which type of ladder is most recommended for alarm technicians? - ANSWER Fiberglass Is fall protection required by OSHA for employees climbing or working on portable ladders? - ANSWER-No How is a panic button most usually wired? - ANSWER-Normally open When do burglar alarm company licenses expire? - ANSWER-March 31 of odd years 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 If you wire(2) 12 volt 7 amp batteries in series, what is the voltage/amperage? - ANSWER-24 volts 7 amps Alarm Alarm If you wire (2) 12 volt 7 amp batteries in parallel, what is the voltage/amperage - ANSWER-12 volts 14 amps A "man-sized opening" is at least how many square inches? - ANSWER-96 What is the proper way to test an alarm system's back up battery? - ANSWER-Do a load test What type of branch circuit should be used for a Fire Alarm Panel? - ANSWER Individual What is the maximum distance you should run for IP cameras? - ANSWER-100 meters What is the advantage of using single-ended beam smoke detectors vs. dual-ended bean type? - ANSWER-Easier and cheaper If you have 4 devices wired in series together in a single zone, what happens to the amperage? - ANSWER-Nothing What is the minimum required spacing between Class 2 circuit wires and Class 3 circuit wires of no separating barriers? - ANSWER-2 inches If a transformer's internal fuse is blown, what will the meter read when testing it? - ANSWER-Open Occupancy Classification- Group A means.. - ANSWER-Assembly Occupancy Classification- Group B means.. - ANSWER-Business Occupancy Classification- Group E means - ANSWER-Education Occupancy Classification- Group F means.. - ANSWER-Factory and industrial Occupancy Classification- Group H means.. - ANSWER-High Hazard Occupancy Classification- Group I means.. - ANSWER-Institutional Occupancy Classification- Group M means - ANSWER-Mercantile Occupancy Classification- Group R means.. - ANSWER-Residential Occupancy Classification- Group S means - ANSWER-Storage Occupancy Classification- Group U means - ANSWER-Utility Alarm Alarm What room improvement does NOT have an adverse effect on the use of an audio discriminator? - ANSWER-New paint What wire should be used to ground a burglar alarm panel? - ANSWER-18/1 How long should a fire alarm's back up battery last during power failure? - ANSWER-24 hours plus 5 minutes in alarm state Per ADA, what is the maximum height to install an annunciator or an alarm keypad? - ANSWER-48 inches What is the maximum distance between staples in a wire run? - ANSWER-54 inches What distance from an outlet, switch or junction box is required to secure wire with a staple - ANSWER-Within 12 inches Detectors for humidity, low temp, water, freezing, gas, and carbon monoxide are considered what type of sensor? - ANSWER-Environmental Is a motion detector considered an environmental sensor? - ANSWER-No How do you configure environmental alarm zones? - ANSWER-24 hour zones What is the recommended distance between smoke detectors? - ANSWER-30 feet What distance must a smoke detector be installed from an air supply or return vent? - ANSWER-3 feet Smoke detectors should be mounted at least how far from a wall? - ANSWER-4 inches If you have (4) 100-ohm resistors in parallel, what is the load? - ANSWER-25 ohms How often must sealed lead-acid batteries be visually inspected? - ANSWER-Twice per year How soon is a backup battery required to be fully recharged after power is restored to the panel? - ANSWER-48 hours Does the state of Utah have overtime-pay statutes? - ANSWER-No On a job site, this is the most hazardous classification: - ANSWER-Class 1, division 1 According to UL 681, an opening is considered inaccessible if it is what distance above either the ground or the roof of an adjoining building? - ANSWER-18 feet What does a potential transformer measure? - ANSWER-High voltage Alarm When 2 sirens are wired in series, what happens to the voltage? - ANSWER-It drops If after a theft occurs there are cameras installed, what type of security planning is that? - ANSWER-Reactive What form is used by an employer to verify an employee's identity and establish that the worker is eligible to accept employment in the United States? - ANSWER-I-9 How many power supplies must a residential fire alarm have? - ANSWER-2 What is the best way to prevent false alarms? - ANSWER-Client education NFPA 72- In a room of typical height, the lens of a strobe should be mounted how high above the finished floor? - ANSWER-80-96 inches Are Class B SLCs allowed to be T-tapped? - ANSWER-Yes Fire alarm pull stations must be how close to the exit door? - ANSWER-5 feet What is the maximum coverage area for a single fire protection zone? - ANSWER 20000 square feet Securing cable to a wall without conduit is only allowed if above what height? - ANSWER-10 feet Maximum distance a strobe can be from the end of a hallway or corridor - ANSWER-15 feet Hardest to troubleshoot in an alarm system? - ANSWER-Moisture A device for storing charge - ANSWER-Capacitor Alarm