Alarm and emergency systems

In an open circuit configuration, the circuit is (a)   and detection devices close to initiate an alarm condition.

• complete

• incomplete

• closed

• broken

The function of a closed circuit in alarm and emergency systems as shown in the diagram is to:

• activate the alarm when the circuit is closed

• deactivate the alarm when the circuit is closed

• maintain the alarm in standby mode

• reset the alarm system

What does a fire alarm protect?

• Only life

• Only property

• Both life and property

• Neither life nor property

When protecting property, the alarm is generally initiated by:

• a manual switch

• a motion detector

• a timer

• a remote control

The maximum distance firefighters should search into premises to determine the location of the fire is:

• 10 meters

• 20 meters

• 30 meters

• 40 meters

A break glass detector is used for what purpose in alarm and emergency systems?

• Detecting unauthorized entry

• Detecting glass breakage

• Detecting smoke

• Detecting motion

Which of the following is a feature of modern day intruder alarms?

• Wired connections

• Infrared sensor

• Manual operation

• No remote access

What type of monitoring is mentioned for modern day intruder alarms?

• Remote monitoring

• Local monitoring

• Manual monitoring

• Automated monitoring