CK Comm ch 5 alarm assignments

Question 1

__________ is a Geographic Information System (GIS) based software application for automating the building of alarm box assignments. By utilizing information about the road network from NYC’s maps

Answer 1

BOX-AREA AUTOMATED RUN-CARD BUILDER (BARB)

Question 2

Presently, Staten Island is being dispatched using BARB, with plans for additional Boroughs to be added in the future.
Other boroughs are still utilizing the ____________ information maintained by the Bureau of Communications. This assignment procedure will be phased out as BARB is implemented in all boroughs.

Answer 2

CADS computerized unit alarm assignment

Question 3

What is the PC based program developed to augment the manual system when star fire is off line?

a. color coded unit alarm assignment cards
b. Computerized Manual Operations (CMO)
c. voice alarm
d. PCATS

Answer 3

b

color coded cards no longer used

Question 4

When the CMO is being used to process alarms tickets must be hand written and CIDS looked up manually.

t/f

Answer 4

false

Question 5

____________ is a specific location where no actual alarm box exists, such as on highways on bridges or in tunnels.

Answer 5

CL3D or Dummy Box

Question 6

The Alarm Assignment Unit (AAU) is responsible for updating alarm assignments. Initially, as the BARB is implemented in each Borough, there will be a period of time in which box discrepancies will be addressed, and if necessary, changed. After this initial period, the only reason for changes, are as follows: [which is incorrect?]

a. The company commander deems it necessary
b. A unit is disbanded.
c. A new unit is established.
d. Street, bridge, tunnel or highway openings or closings create a need to alter assignments.

Answer 6

a

A unit is temporarily relocated

Question 7

All recommendations for unit alarm assignment changes shall be submitted through the chain of command to the Chief of Department for final endorsement. BC and DC endorsements are required. If the change is approved, it will be forwarded to the Alarm Assignment Unit.

t/f

Answer 7

true

Format of Report Subject: Recommended Changes in Computer Alarm Assignment
A. Borough and Box No.
B. Problem
C. Reason
D. Suggested Solution