QC Questions Flashcards

1
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What two basic alarm types are comprised on JBMDL?

A

Intrusion detection equipment and duress

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2
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What are the types of panels?

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Legacy (ADVplus), infraguard, access, dialup and base

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3
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What is the purpose of the ERAD?

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It is a speaker module that controls panels using a dedicated or leased telephone line

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4
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What is the definition of ERAD?

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Extended remote audio display

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5
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What application must be launched in order to open any other program?

A

Bouncer

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6
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What is INavigator?

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Primary program used for configuring facility and panel options in IDS, ACS, and other integrated systems

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7
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What 7 sections make alarm resolution?

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Menu bar, tool bar, alarm detail area, system information area, down devices, offline disabled, and status bar

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8
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What is a web report?

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Web browser based data reports and activity search utilities

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9
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What are the steps for troubleshooting a down device?

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S5 starts with a test alarm. Alarm monitor enables the panel, restarts RAD, downloads, and notifies S5R

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10
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Who establishes security on a facility with in-operational alarms?

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Owner/user

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11
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What do you do when a Board Failure/Option RAM sumcheck appears in the alarm detail area?

A

Download/S5ISR (typically during initial download)

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12
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What do the color partitions indicate?

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Green: An armed or normal alarm point
Red: Alarm acknowledged but still in alarm state
Blinking Red: Alarm in in alarm state and unacknowledged
Yellow: Alarm is disabled, disarmed, or in maintenance mode
White: Alarm is unknown state

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13
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What 15 icons are on the ASN Alarm Resolution?

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Acknowledge, Reset alarm entry (hang up), Reset alarms command (doesn’t hang up), Enable panel, Disable alarm point, Test alarm, Test status, Arm panel, Disarm panel, Arm Partition, Disarm partition, Download, Find facility, Log comment, And Camera alarm point

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14
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Definition of partition?

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A software grouping of alarm points that arm and disarm collectively (ADVplus and digital-Legacy A-H) (Infraguard 1-99)

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15
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What is the dispatch procedures for alarm activation with human error?

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Same as a normal alarm

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16
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What is the definition of a down device?

A

INOP/Cannot Communicate/Power down in a facility

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17
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How do you receive duress?

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Duress word passed over the phone (Active)/ Do not answer in 7 rings (Passive), Duress PIN, Misauthenticate, Activate duress alarm/unannounced alarm activation

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18
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What is the Work Order Form/Alarm maintenance log?

A

AF Form 3136

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19
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Who is in charge of physically ensuring alarms are in working order?

A

Owner user

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20
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What is iGraphics?

A

Enhances the operators ability to view the whole picture - map with alarms, panels, and partitions

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21
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What 9 functions are under iGraphics?

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Partition Groups, Alarm Point Placement, Alarm Activation, Camera Salvo, Cordons, Zoom, Smart Sensors, Masks, Monitoring Mode: operator monitors alarm activations, calls up cameras, track potential threats with smart sensors and cordons

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22
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Who is notified of an alarm needing maintenance?

A

S5ISR/Alarm maintenance

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23
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When are alarm tests conducted?

A

Quarterly/Annotate on AF Form 3126

24
Q

Who issues authorization letters to operate alarm systems?

A

S5ISR

25
Q

What is done when a malfunction is reported?

A

Contact Owner/User; S-5, initiate a work order, blotter entry, annotate in AF Form 3136

26
Q

As BDOC controller what actions do you take for a human error alarm?

A

Blotter Entry

27
Q

What does AC Power down mean?

A

Alarm is running on backup generator due to power loss

28
Q

What are the 9 ASN applications?

A

Bouncer, Alarm Resolution, Access Viewer, iGraphics, iNavigator, Web Reports, Admin Functions, ID Production, and ID Layout

29
Q

What are the Keypad Functions?

A

Liquid Crystal Display - used to arm and disarm partitions on legacy panels
Touch Screen Keypad - Arm/Disarm partitions on the infraguard panel. Keypad also used for displaying the current status and identifying problems as well as activate duress

30
Q

What component allows you to program/manage alarms?

A

Keyboard

31
Q

T/F PIR is not a standard alarm?

A

False

32
Q

What tab in alarm resolution lets you to see arm/disarm status?

A

Panel tab in system information area

33
Q

If trouble shooting attempts fail who do you notify?

A

S5R

34
Q

Scenario: Commissary tries to disarm the cash cage and disarm with the alarm is displayed? Why?

A

Alarm was already in the alarmed state and was not reset

35
Q

What do you do when you receive a no alarm alarm?

A

Acknowledge it. Possible ghost alarm or glitch in the system. Test alarm to see if it’s active

36
Q

What is the AF Form 3126?

A

Alarm test log

37
Q

When a communication interrupts in a panel what could it mean?

A

Line interrupt, indicates there was an unexpected interruption in panel communication

38
Q

What is ASN?

A

Advantor Suite for Networks - the suite of software applications that work together to program, manage, and monitor your installations alarms

39
Q

How often do you conduct an ASN server rotation?

A

Required only in the event of a catastrophic failure to primary monitoring computer

40
Q

What does a device lose connection with when it is down?

A

Loses connection with equipment (computer) and the Alarm Resolution

41
Q

What are the Alarm Response Priority Levels?

A

900 - SCIFS
700 - All AA&E Facilities (Armories)
500 - Funds Storage over $100,000
300 - Other Facilities

42
Q

You have three alarms going off at the at the same time, which one do you dispatch to first?

A
  • Respond to highest priority level, if all PL are the same, respond in the order in which the alarms were received
  • If police desk has additional information that seem to indicate to a lower priority alarm is an actual situation
  • Desk personnel can adjust response priority as they deem necessary
43
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If you are about to conduct a changeover and there is a down device in the down device area, what do you do?

A

Ensure down device was annotated in pass-on book as well as AF 3136 maintenance log by off going shift, and ensure S-5 is aware

44
Q

What are the two ways to acknowledge an alarm?

A

Press F5 on the keyboard or click the acknowledge tab on the alarm resolution

45
Q

T/F? Under certain circumstances, you can operate under other people’s username and password?

A

False

46
Q

What does each alarm color message indicate?

A

Blue: intrusion
Red: duress
Magenta: status alarm
Grey: arming/disarming activities

47
Q

Who is responsible for all installation alarms?

A

S-5

48
Q

What 7 tabs are in the Alarm Detail Area?

A

Dispatch, Call List, Users, Code, Panel, Activity, and Incident

49
Q

Under what tab could you find contact information for an alarm custodian?

A

Call List

50
Q

Under what tab could you find Alarm history?

A

Activity

51
Q

While conducting changeover, what three items will be accounted for?

A

Pass-on book, Alarm monitor QRC and ASN Operators Quick Reference Guide

52
Q

What does an alarm displayed in all upper case characters inform you of?

A

Informs you that the alarm is in violation

53
Q

What does an alarm displayed in all lower case characters inform you of?

A

Informs you that the alarm has been restored

54
Q

What is a TRAP alarm?

A

Indicates the violation of an alarm detection device usually reserved for internal protection (ex. A motion detector)

55
Q

What are the 8 types of Intrusion Alarms?

A

Delay Door Violation, Perimeter Violated, Disarm With Alarm, Door Forced, Door Propped, Tamper, Trap, and BMS (Balance Magnetic Switch)

56
Q

What is indicated by a Down Panel Alarm?

A

Indicates a panel is not responding, therefore no alarms can be sent to ASN/Alarm Resolution