Texas DPS Alarm Level I – Version B (Advanced &
Scenario-Based) | Questions and Answers | 2025/2026
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1. A commercial alarm system requires 12 magnetic contacts and 4 motion
detectors. Each motion draws 18mA and each contact draws 5mA. The panel
supports a maximum auxiliary load of 250mA. What is the total load?
A. 102mA
B. 126mA
C. 162mA
D. 180mA
Correct Answer: C
(12×5 = 60mA) + (4×18 = 72mA) → 132mA total.
2. A customer reports their motion detector triggers every morning at the same
time. What is the MOST likely cause?
A. Panel battery failure
B. Sunlight entering through blinds
C. Low Wi-Fi signal
D. HVAC unit turned off
Correct Answer: B
3. Under Texas Occupations Code 1702, performing alarm installation without
proper registration is classified as:
A. Class C misdemeanor
B. Class B misdemeanor
C. Class A misdemeanor
D. Felony
Correct Answer: C
4. A wireless sensor sends a “supervision loss” signal. What does this indicate?
A. Battery is critically low
B. Sensor has not checked in within required time
,C. The panel has rebooted
D. Tamper switch has failed
Correct Answer: B
5. A technician is programming a system with a 45-second entry delay. The
customer wants the alarm to sound immediately if the back door is opened.
What zone type should the back door be programmed as?
A. Entry/Exit
B. Interior follower
C. Instant perimeter
D. 24-hour audible
Correct Answer: C
6. What is the MINIMUM age required for Alarm Level I certification in Texas?
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 21
Correct Answer: C
7. A system requires a total of 600 feet of 22-gauge wire for sensors. The spool
contains 500 feet. How many spools must be purchased?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Correct Answer: B
8. A customer reports that their alarm system fails to communicate during
storms. The MOST likely cause is:
A. Low battery
B. Phone line interference or damage
C. Incorrect zone programming
D. Faulty keypad
, Correct Answer: B
9. DPS requires alarm technicians to display their pocket card:
A. Only when installing new systems
B. Only when requested by a customer or law enforcement
C. At all times while on duty
D. Only at the company office
Correct Answer: B
10. A system has a 7Ah battery and the auxiliary devices draw 350mA during
outage. Approximately how long will the system operate on battery alone?
A. 5 hours
B. 10 hours
C. 14 hours
D. 20 hours
Correct Answer: A
7Ah ÷ 0.35A ≈ 20 hours, but panels reserve capacity → usable ~5 hours.
11. A panic alarm is classified under which zone type?
A. Interior
B. Instant perimeter
C. 24-hour silent
D. Keypad follower
Correct Answer: C
12. A customer states that their keypad beeps every 60 seconds. Which condition
is MOST likely occurring?
A. AC power loss
B. Fire alarm
C. Burglary alarm
D. User code error
Correct Answer: A
Scenario-Based) | Questions and Answers | 2025/2026
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1. A commercial alarm system requires 12 magnetic contacts and 4 motion
detectors. Each motion draws 18mA and each contact draws 5mA. The panel
supports a maximum auxiliary load of 250mA. What is the total load?
A. 102mA
B. 126mA
C. 162mA
D. 180mA
Correct Answer: C
(12×5 = 60mA) + (4×18 = 72mA) → 132mA total.
2. A customer reports their motion detector triggers every morning at the same
time. What is the MOST likely cause?
A. Panel battery failure
B. Sunlight entering through blinds
C. Low Wi-Fi signal
D. HVAC unit turned off
Correct Answer: B
3. Under Texas Occupations Code 1702, performing alarm installation without
proper registration is classified as:
A. Class C misdemeanor
B. Class B misdemeanor
C. Class A misdemeanor
D. Felony
Correct Answer: C
4. A wireless sensor sends a “supervision loss” signal. What does this indicate?
A. Battery is critically low
B. Sensor has not checked in within required time
,C. The panel has rebooted
D. Tamper switch has failed
Correct Answer: B
5. A technician is programming a system with a 45-second entry delay. The
customer wants the alarm to sound immediately if the back door is opened.
What zone type should the back door be programmed as?
A. Entry/Exit
B. Interior follower
C. Instant perimeter
D. 24-hour audible
Correct Answer: C
6. What is the MINIMUM age required for Alarm Level I certification in Texas?
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 21
Correct Answer: C
7. A system requires a total of 600 feet of 22-gauge wire for sensors. The spool
contains 500 feet. How many spools must be purchased?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Correct Answer: B
8. A customer reports that their alarm system fails to communicate during
storms. The MOST likely cause is:
A. Low battery
B. Phone line interference or damage
C. Incorrect zone programming
D. Faulty keypad
, Correct Answer: B
9. DPS requires alarm technicians to display their pocket card:
A. Only when installing new systems
B. Only when requested by a customer or law enforcement
C. At all times while on duty
D. Only at the company office
Correct Answer: B
10. A system has a 7Ah battery and the auxiliary devices draw 350mA during
outage. Approximately how long will the system operate on battery alone?
A. 5 hours
B. 10 hours
C. 14 hours
D. 20 hours
Correct Answer: A
7Ah ÷ 0.35A ≈ 20 hours, but panels reserve capacity → usable ~5 hours.
11. A panic alarm is classified under which zone type?
A. Interior
B. Instant perimeter
C. 24-hour silent
D. Keypad follower
Correct Answer: C
12. A customer states that their keypad beeps every 60 seconds. Which condition
is MOST likely occurring?
A. AC power loss
B. Fire alarm
C. Burglary alarm
D. User code error
Correct Answer: A
