CAMS Quiz

The Central Alarm Monitoring Station (CAMS) is BEST described as it

• is the primary point to protect assets.

• allows controlling and monitoring of multiple sites.

• detects intruders and notifies the appropriate parties.

• ensures only authorized person can enter a controlled area.

A highly reliable communication link used to connect an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to the CAMS in event of emergency is

• Wireless

• Internet protocol (IP) based

• Leased line

• Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

The owner accidentally sent an alarm signal from his Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to the Central Alarm Monitoring Station (CAMS). He immediately verified this false activation using his name and password. Which type of alarm signal is received at the CAMS?

• Panic alarm signal.

• Intrusion alarm signal.

• Low battery signal.

• Telephone line fault.

Which one of the following processes in the Central Alarm Monitoring Station (CAMS) involves report generation?

• Analysis.

• Archiving.

• Handling.

• Reception.

Radio frequency (RF) is an example of ___________ link to the CAMS.

Which one of the following processes in the Central Alarm Monitoring Station (CAMS) involves taking actions?

• Analysis.

• Archiving.

• Handling.

• Reception.

The first stage in the Central Alarm Monitoring Station (CAMS) process is

• Analysis.

• Archiving.

• Handling.

• Reception.

Which one of the following devices in Central Alarm Monitoring Station (CAMS) is used to take down telephone conversations?

• Printer.

• Server.

• Receiver.

• Voice recorder.

The operator at the Central Alarm Monitoring Station (CAMS) received a signal from site and immediately dispatched the police. Which one of the following signals was received at the CAMS?

• Low battery.

• Panic alarm.

• Intrusion alarm.

• Telephone line fault.

​ ​ (a)   CAMS is remotely located from the facility whereas ​ (b)   CAMS is located within the site. Commercial CAMS operates for a ​ (c)   whereas the proprietary CAMS operates to fulfil the ​ (d)   of the facility.

• Commercial
• Proprietary
• profit
• security requirement