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WorksheetsFire, Emergency and Security Systems Mock SE3003
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What are the commercial risks associated with the inappropriate behaviour of a representative of the installation company?
There are no risks
The detrimental outcome falls on the individual concerned and has no impact on the company
Loss of reputation and retention of business
The individual may be arrested
Which legislation states the general requirements for the segregation of waste materials on sites?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (HSWA)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations
Carrying out a risk assessment and controlling the risks identified will most likely:
Increase the likelihood of accidents and ill health
Increase the severity of injury
Reduce the amount of documentation required
Reduce the likelihood of accidents
What is the required angle for a ladder to be safely positioned against a wall?
Two metres out for every four metres up the wall
One metre out for every four metres up the wall
One metre out for every two metres up the wall
Two metres out for every six metres up the wall
To protect yourself from harm, you should:
Complete the task assigned regardless of hazards
Be aware of personal safety and avoid taking risks
Only use fire safety rules when required
Always have safety clothing nearby
Every employer has a responsibility to ensure:
That written instructions are provided for every task
All electrical equipment is tested monthly
The health, safety and welfare of all employees
That employees are qualified in health and safety
Where there is a risk of abrasion and mechanical damage, the best cables to use when circuits need to be run through a duct and into an external compound are:
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cables
Steel wire armoured cables
Fire resisting cables
Composite alarm cables
For certain types of public and commercial buildings, low smoke and fume (LSF) cables must be used, because:
they are smaller, lighter and more flexible than polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cables
they are cheaper than other cables and minimises costs for public works
they are smoke and flame retardant and will not produce poisonous gases when exposed to fire
in the event of a fire, they produce less black smoke than polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cables
What is the main purpose of system commissioning?
To satisfy the requirements of the accreditation body
To ensure the system is fully functional
So that a completion certificate can be issued
To ensure the system complies with the relevant British Standard
What is the main objective of the final handover for an alarm system?
To ensure a satisfactory understanding of the components, their locations along with the knowledge of all the operating functionality
To train the operators how to set and unset the system
To highlight the locations of the principle high risk areas
To gain the correct knowledge of what to do if the system fails
What documentation is not usually provided to the client during handover?
The logbook
Intruder alarm system component documentation
The invoice for the completed works
Contact details of your company in case of fault or activation
When preventative or corrective maintenance on a site is completed, it is most appropriate to record it in:
the company expenses
the systems logbook
a HSE accident report book
a diary for future reference
When an installation is complete, it is important to update and finalise the system layout drawing. This is also known as:
a design sample
a design drawing
an as fitted document
a system specification
Why are shielded (screened) cables, often specified for data transmission signals, used for system installation?
They offer protection against radio frequency interference
They can be earthed to metal objects for superior installation
They are of a higher quality than a standard flexible cable
They are protected against deliberate or accidental damage
What type of cables should be used in industrial applications where there is a high probability of electrical noise?
Shielded (screened) cables
Alarm cables
Multi-core cables
Low smoke halogen free (LSHF) cables
What is the correct formula for calculating current?
I = V x R
I = V / R
I = V + R
I = V - R
What is the overall resistance value of two 2KOhm resistors connected in parallel?
0.5KOhms
1KOhms
2KOhms
4KOhms
The main purpose of a system log book is to:
meet the insurance conditions for the installation
provide useful information for the maintenance engineer
record all instances of security breaches
allow the customers to identify and fix any faults
When handing over an alarm system, what documentation would the customer be supplied with?
User manual
Installation manual
Manufacturing manual
Site survey manual
When carrying out an installation, at what stage is the system programmed and tested for correct operation?
First fix
Second fix
Design
Commissioning
What is the collection of documents that would be produced prior to commencing an installation?
MAMS
RAMS
SAMS
RSAM
It is most important to follow industry and company codes of practice to:
enable companies to maximise profits
minimise risks and hazards on sites
maintain high standards of work and credibility
stay ahead of the competition with up to date technology
Which electronic device would most likely be used by a technician to allow them to communicate and control their daily work and job progress?
Personal digital assistant
Electronic calculator
Analogue watch
GPS tracker
Lawfully, personal data about customers held by a company must be:
shared with all relevant parties
kept for no longer than necessary
processed on a regular basis
detailed and informative
Which of the following is the common cloud service related to the design of secure storage, retrieval and sharing of data and information?
Microsoft Azure
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Ubuntu Linux
In which of the following would you find information on personal data retention?
Data Protection Act 2018
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Human Rights Act 1998
Care Act 2014/16
What is a NAS?
Wi-Fi provider
Telephone number storage server
Type of cable
Data storage server
When communicating with customers it is important to always use:
technical terminology
verbal communication only
non-verbal communication only
both verbal and non-verbal communication
To prevent misunderstandings between contractor and subcontractor, information should always be:
put in writing
communicated face-to-face
shared online
recorded via voice mail
The main reason for good communication in a team is to:
improve staff punctuality
meet the company's standards
ensure everyone knows what they are doing
ensure there will be no disagreements
Which of the following behaviours most suitably demonstrates active listening to a customer?
Looking at the customer directly and asking questions to clarify certain points
Pre-empting what the customer may be asking
Ensuring you take detailed notes during each interaction
Responding emotionally and carefully planning your response while the customer is speaking, to prevent conversation gaps
The best definition of commercial awareness is:
Understanding what makes a business or organisation successful
Knowing the amount of profit a business makes annually
Knowing all of the products a business sells
Understanding the company structure
The Electricity at Work Regulations require that:
All portable electrical equipment must undergo portable appliance testing (PAT) every 12 months
All portable electrical equipment must undergo portable appliance testing (PAT) by an electrician
Employers replace electrical equipment every 7 years
All electrical systems shall be maintained so as to prevent danger
Building strong and positive customer relationships will most likely lead to:
Fewer workplace accidents
An increase in conflict and disputes
An increase in profit margins
An improved reputation and repeat business
After completion of an installation job, it is most appropriate to:
Provide the customer with relevant information about their new equipment
Ask for payment immediately and ensure funds clear before leaving the premises
Move on to your next customer as soon as possible to be as efficient as possible
Attempt to sell further products and services to the customer
If you wilfully contribute to environmental harm and damage, the most serious consequence you may face is:
Prosecution
Suspension from work
Disciplinary proceedings at work
A verbal warning from the site supervisor
The importance of completing a security risk assessment is to:
Ensure that the most profit is made from the job
Comply with manual handling regulations
Ensure that the client’s requirements for security of site and systems are met
Know what tools to bring on site
What standards are applicable when completing a security intruder risk assessment?
BS EN 50131
BS EN 50132
BS EN 50133
BS EN 50172
What major consideration should be accounted for in planning a security system?
Make it expensive for a larger company to profit
The location and risk factors present
How quickly it can be installed
What tools you may need
Which type of cameras work successfully with infrared (IR) illumination?
Monochrome or cameras that switch to monochrome when IR is active
All cameras
High resolution colour cameras
Dome cameras
When selecting a passive infrared sensor for a Grade 3 system what must be incorporated?
Anti-mask and back tamper
Pet friendly sensors
LED indication
High impact plastic body
When commissioning an intruder alarm system, the main purpose of a walk test is to ensure the:
customer is happy with the installation standard
detection devices are located in the correct locations
sounders are working correctly
detection devices are communicating with the control panel correctly
The main purpose of putting a date on a standby battery is to:
make it look official
allow the customer to be informed
highlight its periodical update
ensure it does not get mixed up with others
What is meant by the term 'quiescent load'?
Total load of the system under a test condition
Power required under alarm condition
Power requirement when idle
Maximum load of the system
In accordance with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) wiring regulations, the recommended vertical spacing for metal clips should be:
10cm
20cm
30cm
40cm
A tamper circuit is designed to protect:
cables from being cut
the integrity of the system, including device lids and cable infrastructures
the lids only of the detection devices
the main panel and keypads from abuse
What would best describe a grade 3 intruder alarm?
A system that provides a low level of protection
A system offering protection against intruders with limited expertise
A medium risk system offering protection against a more experienced intruder
A DIY installation
What is the operating voltage of a door contact?
0 volts
12 volts
24 volts
240 volts
What length of standby requirement is necessary for a grade 3 system?
9 hours
12 hours
24 hours
48 hours
When commissioning the installation of an automatic gate, you must ensure that the gate starts to reverse before a crushing force of how much is exceeded in the crush area (between the gate and the post)?
400 Newtons
600 Newtons
700 Newtons
800 Newtons
Real-time recording in a CCTV system Network Video Recorder means the unit is capable of:
recording 24/7
capturing images and recording 35-45 fps
capturing images and recording 25-30 fps
capturing images and recording 20-30 fps
Which of the following is a key advantage of a zoom lens over a static lens?
The zoom lens provides a better picture quality
The zoom lens provides colour images
The zoom lens has varying degrees of views/images
The zoom lens can be used outdoors
The main difference between a passive infrared sensor (PIR) detector and a dual tech detector is that:
a PIR is a better detection device for picking up movement
dual tech has two different detection technologies within it
dual tech can be fixed on its side
a PIR only detects large objects
When installing the remote key pad on an intruder alarm system, which of the following locations is preferred?
In a public space
Outside the main entrance door
At a high level so children cannot touch it
A safe location within the protected area
Before committing to installing a detection device, you must ensure that:
the environment is appropriate for the device
the customer knows when you may be able to get the job completed by
you are only using what it says on the specification
you have added the device to the circuit list
An installation engineer can wire devices in series when they want to:
isolate a circuit
share the power source from another device
connect more than one device on the same circuit
disconnect only one device
When ordering or fitting electronic locks or keeps, it is most important to know the:
weight of the door
width of the door
thickness of the door
height of the door
An emergency release call point should always remove power to the locking device by:
sending a signal to the local controller to allow egress
disconnecting the positive wire to the lock
sending a signal to the reader to allow egress
disconnecting the 230V AC mains supply
When selecting a suitable lens size to give a wide field of view, which of the following is the most suitable?
2mm
8mm
12mm
25mm
The outcome of installing a grade 2 device onto a grade 3 intruder alarm system is that the:
system will work as normal
system will not set
level of security is reduced
customer will need to set this zone separately
