Electrical Academy Level 1 Practice Test

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• What are three common access control device types?
• A smoke alarm/smoke detector should be located a minimum of _____ from the tip of a paddle fan.
• What indicates all of the answers regarding hybrid systems are correct?
• A 9 V source powers three 2 Ω resistors in series. What is the current?
• Which of the following can monitors be?
• What can police departments experience as a result of accepting cancellation requests?
• Calculate the current for a 12 V source across a 4 Ω resistor.
• What type of end is typically terminated on the ends of a network cable?
• The "model cities" project reported that what percentage of all false dispatches are caused by what percentage of alarm systems?
• What is the SI unit for current?
• Which colors are commonly used for hot conductors in US 120/240 V circuits?
• What is the formula for electrical power in terms of resistance and current?
• What is the minimum separation required from the edge of a hole to the nearest edge of a wood member where a cable is installed?
• Which of the following is a method for ensuring reasonable fire safety?
• When installing a magnetic contact on a movable window, the _____ must be placed on the movable portion.
• Which organization sets standards for electrical safety in the workplace?
• What is the "temporal 3 or T3" pattern used to indicate?
• According to the Life Safety Code, what must locks, latches, and alarm devices not require?
• What is voltage drop and why does it matter in circuits?
• What is the basic function of a diode?
• What type of charge do electrons carry?
• Which of the following is typically NOT a characteristic of cloud computing?
• In a parallel circuit, the total resistance equals the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of the individual resistances. Which option correctly expresses this statement?
• If the current through a resistor doubles while resistance stays the same, by what factor does the power dissipated increase?
• What is the minimum battery capacity required for the security system mentioned?
• Are the stated wire current carrying capacities approximate values?
• What is the relationship between resistance and conductance?
• In a parallel circuit, if one branch becomes open (infinite resistance), what happens to the current in the remaining branches?
• Which device allows current to flow in one direction only?
• What does Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) state?
• What is an advantage of using Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
• What feature does biometrics use to identify and verify the identity of individuals?
• Choose the best answer for a 110V smoke _____.
• One application of cloud computing is _____.
• The Greek letter omega (Ω) is used to represent which electrical property?
• Using a 4-band color code, what is the color code for a 100 Ω resistor with ±5% tolerance?
• What is the formula for current when voltage and resistance are known?
• For which situation is it advisable to not move a vehicle involved in an accident?
• Is the following statement true or false? Electrical equipment must be installed according to the instructions included with the listing or labeling.
• What type of alarm cables are prohibited in buildings unless properly tagged?
• In a series circuit, what is true about current through each component?
• According to NFPA 72, what should be done with the door to the sleeping room when testing audible notification levels?
• A loose electrical connection in a circuit will increase resistance. What is another result of this condition?
• What is the function of a capacitor in an electrical system?
• What type of detector detects an opening in a ceiling door or wall?
• What is a short circuit?
• In US electrical installations, what are the typical color codes for neutral and ground?
• To convert kilo-ohms to ohms, the value must be ______ by 1,000.
• Which of the following statements about hybrid systems is true?
• What is the SI unit for voltage?
• Which statement describes how a capacitor behaves with DC and AC?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes a voltmeter from an ammeter?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a specialty CCTV tool?
• Under what condition can abandoned alarm cables be left in buildings?
• What is the difference between a voltmeter and an ammeter?
• What component receives a low current input signal and controls a higher-rated circuit?
• What is the main purpose of a transformer in a circuit?
• True or False: All device locations should meet the requirements of the Life Safety Code.
• Did the first alarm system use electromagnetic technology?
• Which statement best describes a conductor?
• What is a common use of a relay in alarm systems?
• What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?
• What is the primary function of communicators in a system?
• If two 1.5-V alkaline batteries are connected in series in a TV remote, what total voltage do they supply?
• What is the function of a ground conductor in an electrical system?
• What should you expect from an alarm panel?
• What is the SI unit for resistance?
• When drilling into brick or concrete block, what tool will you need in addition to protective equipment?
• Is it true that every control panel requires a means for the customer to submit requests for arming or disarming?
• What is an acceptable location for the placement of a heat alarm/detector?
• A smoke detector should be programmed as which zone type?
• What is a common characteristic of a smoke detector used in alarm systems?
• Which of the following items is NOT included in the three-point program for fire safety?
• What is considered fire warning equipment?
• What is a continuity test and what does a beep indicate?
• Zone type one is most often used at which location?
• In a series circuit, does the same current flow through all resistors?
• In a parallel circuit, how is the total resistance calculated?
• Which of the following describes a benefit of using collaborative applications in cloud computing?
• Which component stores energy in a magnetic field?
• What is one role of a temperature sensor in a climate control system?
• What type of reader grants access based on unique individual features?
• A thermostat is a device that _____?
• What is the primary unit of electrical resistance?
• In a series circuit, what remains constant at all points?
• What type of screws should removable covers of conduit boxes be secured with, according to UL 68(1)?
• When a standard is adopted by an agency having authority, what does it become?
• Which of the following is not a type of cloud service model?
• A 10 Ω resistor carries 2 A. What is the power dissipated?
• Which of the following is NOT a level of heat-related illness?
• What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?
• Can video be transmitted over an IP network to a PC server that runs video management software?
• What component in an alarm panel provides clean and steady electricity?
• What is the formula for the total resistance of two resistors in series?
• In a 4-band resistor code, which color indicates a tolerance of ±5%?
• Which of the following must be practiced regularly to enhance fire safety?
• What is an open circuit?
• What does resistor tolerance tell you?
• How should two 12-volt 7 amp hour batteries be connected for a 12-volt security system?
• What is a common benefit of using cloud computing?
• What is the primary function of a circuit breaker in an electrical system?
• What must be done to cables that are subject to physical damage?
• Is it true that primary power should never be unswitched?
• Did infrared cameras increase visibility for nighttime images on their own?
• If the voltage across a resistor is 12 V and its resistance is 4 Ω, what is the current?
• Before working in a particular jurisdiction, alarm technicians should consult what?
• What is one major risk associated with cloud computing?
• What does PoE stand for in networking?
• How do you determine resistance from a 4-band resistor color code?
• Which of the following is true about alarm systems?
• How should you measure resistance with a multimeter to ensure safety?
• Which color code represents a 1 kΩ resistor with ±5% tolerance in a 4-band code?
• Which statement best describes an insulator?
• True or False? A device programmed as type 24 will activate the bell/siren circuit if tripped.
• _____ should be installed in front of windows they are designed to protect.
• What is the voltage divider principle and when is it used?
• What is the property that accumulates in a series circuit?
• In a circuit, which statement about the neutral conductor is true?
• Alarm cables installed in a plenum rated ceiling must be what rating?
• Where are valence electrons found?
• What is voltage defined as in a circuit?
• True or False? A normally open contact allows potential to move through when influenced by a magnetic field.
• Which color bands indicate a 5.6 kΩ resistor with ±5% tolerance?
• Which type of data is considered sensitive and might be protected by the Fourth Amendment?
• Which tool is used for pulling wires and cables through a conduit?
• Is it true or false that the total voltage drops in a series circuit equals the supplied voltage?
• Using a 4-band color code, what is the color code for a 470 Ω resistor with ±5% tolerance?
• How do you convert 500 miliamps to amps?
• True or False? Stable atoms have their outer electron shells completely filled.
• Which fire alarm requirement is specifically important in residential buildings?
• A small subdivision into which large areas are divided to permit selective access while maintaining other zones secure defines what concept?
• What is the purpose of a circuit breaker?
• True or False? An intruder entering through a broken window would be detected if a magnetic contact is installed on the window.
• What is an essential component of a fire safety plan?
• What does Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) state?
• Which statement about doorbell intercoms is false?
• Which device trips when there is a difference between live and neutral currents?
• Is it true that the required minimum number and location of smoke detection can be satisfied through the installation of smoke alarms?
• What is the standard time for an alarm system entry delay?
• What is the equivalent resistance of 8 Ω and 4 Ω in parallel?
• In Ohm's Law, what does the 'I' stand for?
• What is the basic function of a capacitor?
• Analog cameras were primarily available in which format initially?
• Which technology allows multiple devices to connect and operate on a single network cable?
• What is a primary goal of a mass notification system?
• In a parallel circuit, is the voltage across each branch the same?
• What does a hybrid alarm system do?
• An organization's published guideline containing recommended installation practices is known as what?
• A 24 V source powers two parallel resistors 8 Ω and 4 Ω. What is the source current?
• If two resistors of 6 Ω and 3 Ω are connected in series, what is the total resistance?
• How many inputs can DVRs provide for camera connections?
• What device is connected to a circuit which connects to an alarm panel?
• Which code is not used in this fire alarm tech training module?
• What type of bit is designed with a hole at the end for wire attachment?
• Which amendment to the constitution provides some basic privacy rights in the United States?
• What type of circuit allows electrons to travel through multiple paths?
• When alarm conductors are installed between floors, what rating must the cable have?
• What type of detector is designed to respond to smoke without an increase in temperature?
• What is one key feature of an alarm panel?
• Which color bands represent a 1 kΩ resistor with ±5% tolerance using a 4-band code?
• Are smoke alarms more commonly used by home builders due to their increased sensitivity?
• In a 4-band resistor color code, which band indicates tolerance?
• What is the basic function of an inductor?
• What would likely cause multiple alarm activations in a single arming period?
• What is a critical advantage of using smoke detectors in buildings?
• If a siren is "integral" to the burglar alarm panel, what does it imply?
• Which scientific principle relates current, voltage, and resistance?
• True or False: The alarm system installer is responsible for ensuring a proper electrical grounding system in accordance with NEC Article 250.
• A general emergency mass notification system is designed to warn the public about what?
• What does 'arming' a security system typically refer to?
• Which components must be bonded to the building ground?
• What does a rectifier convert in an alarm panel?
• What device is used to reduce standard commercial supply voltage for an alarm system?
• In what year was the Fourth Amendment ratified?
• A smoke alarm/smoke detector shall be located a minimum of 3 feet from a bathroom not containing a bath or shower. True or False?
• What is a safe practice before testing any electrical circuit?
• What is a common feature of modern smart home automation systems?
• True or False? Ground fault circuit protection is intended only for overcurrent protection.
• NFPA 101 chapter 9.6 refers to NFPA T2 unless otherwise stated in NFPA 101. True or False?
• Which voltage system is primarily used for most residential security systems?
• True or False? The cost of a PoE switch is typically higher than the cost of a standalone power supply.
• What is the unit of measurement for electrical resistance?
• What does the term 'bypassing' refer to in a security system's context?
• What was created to ensure safe working conditions for men and women in construction and electrical jobs?
• Which type of alarm system component helps to isolate and control the flow of electricity?
• What is the maximum current carrying capacity for AWG 24 wire?
• True or False? A normally closed contact will open during an alarm event in a protective loop.
• What is the formula for electrical power in terms of voltage and resistance?
• Which color combination identifies a ground conductor in typical US installations?
• What should a driver parked on the roadside NOT do to signal for help?
• What do smoke detectors and smoke alarms have in common?
• According to a COPS report, how many million false alarms did police respond to in a single year of the last decade?
• If voltage doubles across a resistor while resistance stays the same, how does current change?
• Should a driver of a vehicle involved in a minor accident move the vehicle before emergency forces arrive?
• What is the main difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)?
• What distinguishes the wiring colors in the T568A and T568B standards?
• In a parallel circuit with resistors 6 Ω and 3 Ω, what is the total resistance?
• What is lockout/tagout and why is it used?
• Windows located more than 18 feet above ground are considered what?
• Is a dust mask considered a respirator for protection against airborne particles?
• Which PPE items are typically used when working on electrical equipment?
• The primary function of the Fourth Amendment is to protect citizens from _____.
• What is the function of a GFCI outlet?
• Which of the following describes a function of a hybrid alarm system?
• What is defined as an organization or individual responsible for enforcing code or standard requirements?
• True or False? The primary voltage of a step-down transformer is higher than the secondary voltage.
• What is the meaning of the term 'ground' in electrical systems?
• True or False: A zone must be defined in the system's programming for it to respond to signals?
• What does RMS stand for in AC circuits and why is it used?
• What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?
• What is the formula for electrical power in terms of voltage and current?
• What should you do if you are in need of assistance while parked on the roadside?
• Where is the most common location to install a keypad?
• An advantage of using a PoE switch in a network is _____.
• How do you calculate power dissipated by a resistor from current and resistance?
• What is a recommended safety check to verify a circuit is de-energized before work?
• A sealed lead battery is typically used for which type of power supply in most wired alarm systems?
• What is an application for Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
• What indicates a fire emergency in notification systems?
• What issue might affect the operations of a smoke alarm/smoke detector?
• An alarm system has a total current draw of 1 amp. If the control panel draws 0.4 amps, the keypad draws 0.2 amps, and the glass break detector draws 0.1 amp, what is the current draw of each motion detector?
• Why are smoke alarms important in residential settings?
• A resistor is labeled 100 ohms with 5% tolerance. What is the range of possible actual resistance?
• Which statement about PoE (Power over Ethernet) technology is true?
• Which of the following correctly lists three purposes for including a resistor in a circuit?
• Should NFPA 70 be consulted when designing electrical installations?
• What is a good device location programmed as zone type 2?
• What does a transformer do and how is the turns ratio related to voltage?
• If a transformer has more turns on the primary than on the secondary, what is the expected voltage relationship?
• Which of the following is not a component of a CPU?
• In which type of circuit would you find multiple paths for the flow of current?
• All smoke alarms are connected to a control panel. True or False?
• In a series circuit, how is the total resistance related to the individual resistances?
• True or False? The term "shall" in a code signifies something that must be done.