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TDMM Chapter 17 Flashcards

1
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Asset

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An employee, contractor or any possession

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DACS

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Digital Alarm Communicator System

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DARR

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Digital Alarm Radio Receiver

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DART

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Digital Alarm Radio Transmitter

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EAC

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Electronic Access Control

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ESS

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Electronic Safety and Security

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FACP

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Fire Alarm Control Panel

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FDAS

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Fire Detection and Alarm System

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Fixed Camera

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A camera dedicated to a single view that does not change unless physically moved

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Layering

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The use of many layers of barriers to provide the maximum level of deterrence and delay

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NAC

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Notification Appliance Circuit

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Pan and Tilt

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A camera that allows 180 or 360 degree view, controlled remotely

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Risk

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Potential for loss from an event

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Threat

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An intent to do harm

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Video Surveillance

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The extension of human vision to areas requiring surveillance

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Name six primary functions that an ESS system performs

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  • Access control
  • Surveillance
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Fire Alarm
  • Mass notification
  • Area of rescue communications
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17
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Name three independent components of a security system

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  • Electronic
  • Architectural
  • Operational
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Lighting is categorized as what type of countermeasure?

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Architectural

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19
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Access control is categorized as what type of countermeasure?

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Electronic

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Contingency planning is categorized as what type of countermeasure?

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Operational

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What is a fundamental concept of security design?

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The use of layerinf

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Describe the theory of concentric circles

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Using multiple points of detection provides the greatest opportunity for evaluation and reaponae

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What principle serves as the basis of event based monitoring?

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The principle that electronic systems can efficiently and effectively drive operational response

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What is required to provide a person with total safety and security?

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Total isolation from their environment and other people while maintaining basic life support

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What is required to provide objects with total safety and security?

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Isolating the object from access

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Name the three steps performed by a security consultant

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  • Assess known and potential risks
  • Estimate the likelihood that threats will occur
  • Recommend countermeasures
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What is the key to mitigating risks?

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Identifying the source of a potential risk

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28
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Name four factors that affect a users access level

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  • Security clearance
  • Job title
  • Rank
  • Employee type
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Name two primary components of an EAC

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  • A computer with EAC software
  • One or more peripheral devices or control panels
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30
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Define the three levels of EAC systems

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  • Level 1 - Headend processing software
    Level 2 - Intelligent field processing
    Level 3 - Field devices
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What is a credential?

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An item that allows entry into an area

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32
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What type of cables make up an EAC cable?

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Four individually shielded pairs

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33
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Name four types of cabling used for communications in an EAC system

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  • Fiber
  • Twisted pair
  • Wireless
  • Cellular
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34
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Name four types of basic door locks

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  • Bored locks
  • Rim locks
  • Mortise locks
  • Vertical rods
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Name four types of basic lock functions

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  • Entrance
  • Store room
  • Classroom
  • Vestibule
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36
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How does an entrance lock function?

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When it is pushed in, an inside button locks the outside lever

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37
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How does a storeroom lock function?

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The lock is key operated from the outside because the outside lever is always locked. The inside lever allows free egress

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38
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What determines if the outside lever of a vestibule lock is locked or unlocked?

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The outside lever is accessed by a key when the door is locked. A key in the inside lever determines if the outside lever is locked or unlocked

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39
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What is the most common type of door hardware?

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Electric strikes

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40
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Name three performance ratings used to describe electric strikes

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  • Static strength
  • Dynamic strength
  • Endurance levels
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41
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Name three types of optional monitoring switches for an electric strike

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  • Latch bolt monitor
  • Locking cam monitor
  • Dead bolt monitor
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How long does it typically take for an electric strike to unlock?

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8 to 11 seconds

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43
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Name two types of magnetic locks

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  • Direct hold
  • Shear locks
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44
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How many means of release do AHJs normally require for magnetic locks?

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two

45
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What replaces the function of a traditional mechanical key in an electric lockset?

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Actuating solenoids

46
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Name two applications where electric bolts and latches may be used

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  • High security applications
  • Applications where people do not move in and out of the area
47
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What is another name for electrified exit hardware

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Panic hardware

48
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Where is the use of electrified exit hardware often required?

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In the path of egress

49
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Where is electrified exit hardware commonly used?

A

Double door applications

50
Q

Name five primary applications of video surveillance

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  • Investigation
  • Prosecution
  • Deterrence
  • Observation
  • Intrusion Detection
51
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Name three traditional uses of surveillance systems

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  • Operational
  • Safety
  • Security
52
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What is a good rule of thumb regarding the use of video surveillance and property rights

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Do not use video surveillance where a right to privacy is expected

53
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What does the use of video surveillance imply about the areas under surveillance?

A

Areas are being monitored and a response will be provided if the need arises

54
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Why are IR cameras referred to as starlight cameras?

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Because of their night time viewing capabilities

55
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What is the purpose of thermal cameras?

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To capture heat or temperature rather than light values

56
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How are lens for video surveillance cameras define?

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By their focal length

57
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Name the three common types of camera lenses

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  • Fixed
  • Variable
  • Zoom
58
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Name the two typical types of camera mounts used in video surveillance applications

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  • Fixed
  • Pan tilt
59
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Name two factors used to determine camera mounting locations

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  • Available physical infrastructure
  • Required fields of view
60
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What is the recommended mounting height for interior video surveillance cameras?

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8ft AFF

61
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What is the recommended mounting height for exterior video surveillance cameras?

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15ft AFF

62
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Name the three types of wireless use for video transmission

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  • Radio frequency (RF)
  • Free space optics
  • Microwave
63
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Name the two possible methods for accomplishing IP based video

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  • Digitization of analog device
  • IP based camera
64
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What determines how many layers of intrusion detection are present at a facility?

A

The purpose of the facility

65
Q

Name three general types of alarms

A
  • Fire Alarm
  • Intrusion
  • Special
66
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Name three components of an alarm system

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  • Sensor
  • Sending circuit
  • Annunciator
67
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Name three types of monitoring methods

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  • Local alarm
  • Central Station
  • Dial alarm
68
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What does the IDS protect?

A
  • Perimeter
  • Area of space
  • Point of object
69
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Name four components of an intrusion detection system

A
  • Detection sensors
  • Processing devices
  • Annunciators
  • Power source
70
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Name the two classes of FDAS

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  • Protected premises system
  • Supervising station system
71
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How do supervising station systems differ from protected premises systems?

A

Supervising stations signal authorities, protected premises do not

72
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Do central station services own the properties they monitor?

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No

73
Q

Name five types of initiation devices

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  • Smoke
  • Heat
  • Flame
  • Gas
  • Human
74
Q

Name three components of a fire

A
  • Smoke
  • Heat
  • Light radiation
75
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Name the two categories of smoke detectors

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  • Photoelectric
  • Ionization
76
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How do heat detectors differ from flame detectors?

A

Heats detect high temps
Flames detect radiation produced by fire

77
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What is a pull station?

A

A switch that turns on fire alarm notification appliances

78
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What is the benefit on dual action pull stations?

A

Helps prevent false alarms

79
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What is typically the maximum distance between pull station and door?

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5 ft

80
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What is the maximum distance between pull stations?

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200 ft

81
Q

Name three design goals that are necessary considerations when designing for effective notification

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  • Signal audibility
  • Intelligibility
  • Visibility
82
Q

What are the most used notification appliances for FA signaling?

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  • Audible appliances
  • Visual appliances
  • combo appliances
83
Q

List six types of notification appliances

A
  • Bells
  • Chimes
  • Horn
  • Speaker
  • Strobe
  • Combo
84
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Why are most FA signaling devices designed to run in 24V dc power?

A

They run off a battery

85
Q

What factor is the most important aspect of FA signaling?

A

Audibility

86
Q

What is the most common mode of alarm perception?

A

Hearing

87
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Name three ways the audibility of an alarm can be compromised

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  • Volume
  • Clarity
  • Reliability
88
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Along with audibility, what is another major consideration for mass notification systems?

A

Intelligibility

89
Q

Name three factors that impact visibility

A
  • Area of coverage
  • Mounting location
  • Ceiling height
90
Q

True or False
Fire alarm control systems are capable of two way communication

A

True

91
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What is required to happen if the silent switch for a trouble signal is activated in an FA system?

A

A visual indicator must be lit until the trouble condition is corrected

92
Q

What will happen if the silent switch in an FA is placed but no trouble condition exists?

A

The trouble signal will sound

93
Q

True or False
Designations for the circuits and pathways in an FA system are hierarchical

A

False

94
Q

What class designation is used for ethernet and other protocols?

A

Class N

95
Q

What type of supervision is required for a switch in a Class N network?

A

General Supervision

96
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How many redundant pathways are between switch 1 and switch 2 in a class N design?

A

One

97
Q

What type of shared pathway is dedicated to life safety systems?

A

Level 3

98
Q

True or False
The general public should have access to Class N pathways?

A

False

99
Q

How many sources of power do central control panels require?

A

Two

100
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What is the purpose of an area of refuge and rescue two way communication system?

A

To allow people who cannot access paths of egress to summon help

101
Q

What should be posted next to the call station for an area of refuge and rescue?

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  • Instructions for use under emergency conditions
  • Directions for use
  • Instructions on calling for assistance
  • The location
102
Q

True or False
The base call station can terminate a call from the call station in an area of refuge and rescue?

A

True

103
Q

Name three types of two communication systems

A
  • Analog
  • VoIP with external power
  • VoIP with PoE
104
Q

How should areas of refuge and rescue be identified?

A

Illuminated signs

105
Q

What types of incidents are announced on a mass notification system?

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  • Weather related
  • Human related
  • Fire related
106
Q

Name five inputs into the Mass Notification system

A
  • Fire Alarm
  • Audio/Music Feeds
  • Network Interfaces
  • Microphone
  • Telephone
107
Q

Name four outputs from the Mass notification system

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  • Speakers
  • Digital signage devices
  • Electronic messaging
  • Lights/Strobes
108
Q

Name three criteria to consider when designing the Mass Notification System

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  • Getting to the intended audience
  • Message receipts
  • Operational performances
109
Q

Where should the all clear message be delivered?

A

At the muster point

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