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  • When are owner/user pin codes utilized?
  • Which agency is NOT listed among those involved in UNMANNED activation procedures?
  • How are responders added/deleted to the favorites list?
  • What is the primary purpose of the Attention List?
  • Duress tests are logged on which form?
  • What is a Helping Hand (Security Incident)?
  • Where would events that require action by the operator be located?
  • What does Red color indicate in the alarm color coding?
  • What happens when you choose Defer on an item?
  • Who should be contacted for alarm activations off-base?
  • BDOC is categorized as which type of PL resource?
  • What do Upper case letters indicate in the Vindicator system?
  • What is the same for all facility duresses?
  • What is a Catastrophic Failure?
  • What are considered signs of Duress for CP?
  • Which list are subsets of the "Attention List"?
  • When can you tag an alarm?
  • Which statement about Defer All is true?
  • Within what timeframe will alarm maintenance personnel respond for catastrophic alarm failures dealing with PL 1 & 2 resources?
  • In the Alarms list what does the color coding indicate?
  • Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of the IDS system?
  • During a UNMANNED unannounced alarm response, when is an exterior walk-around conducted?
  • In the on-duty SF authentication example, what is the patrolman’s response mapped to 'T'?
  • Which list contains events that require operator action?
  • How should all alarm activations be treated?
  • How are authentication codes used?
  • Which term best describes a PL-3 resource?
  • When the battery switches from primary power to alternate power will it register as an intrusion alarm? Why/Why not?
  • During a MANNED unannounced alarm response who conducts a walkthrough of the facility to ensure all is in order?
  • What is a Motion Detector?
  • During an UNMANNED unannounced alarm activation, if the alarm fails to reset what action is taken?
  • Which organizations should be notified about alarm failures or communications outs?
  • During an alarm activation, what is the immediate action required by the operator?
  • Where would events that require the operator's attention be located?
  • Within what timeframe will alarm maintenance personnel respond for major malfunctions dealing with PL 1 & 2 resources?
  • In the VCC system, what indicates that an alarm has been detected?
  • Which keyboard shortcut combination is used to add and delete responders to/from the favorites list?
  • How often will the Installation Commander duress be tested?
  • What do lower case letters indicate in the Vindicator system?
  • Who is responsible for the security of alarmed facilities?
  • Which keyboard shortcut adds responders to the favorites list?
  • Which resources are referenced when discussing alarm response times in alarm maintenance context?
  • Which facilities are not required to post anyone when alarms are inoperable?
  • Which option delays all items in the Attention List?
  • Keypads mounted independently from the alarm pane are not protected by which device?
  • During an unmanned alarm response, exterior walk-around is performed after what condition is established?
  • Which color denotes Blue in the alarm color coding, representing unacknowledged or acknowledged trouble, comm failure, or test failure?
  • During an UNMANNED unannounced alarm activation, what actions are taken if the listed agencies are involved: Defense Courier, Defense Logistics Agency, AAFES, DeCA, Post Office, Bank of Guam, or Pentagon Federal Credit Union?
  • How should mis authentication situations be treated?
  • Which events require the operator's attention?
  • How are alarms listed in the Alarms list?
  • Which alarms will patrols be dispatched to?
  • Which option best describes a Data Transmitter's role within the system?
  • What is the false alarm rate?
  • Which action defers only the currently selected item in the Attention List?
  • What constitutes mis authentication?
  • What will indicate a malfunction alarm in the VCC?
  • During a MANNED facility unannounced alarm response, under what condition can 360-degree coverage be broken?
  • During an Anti-Robbery/Alarm Activation, what information should the Alarm Monitor obtain from the caller?
  • Which are two examples of PL-1 resources?
  • Which statement best describes when tagging an alarm is appropriate?
  • Which keyboard shortcut deletes responders from the favorites list?
  • What does the Alarm Monitor watch on the VCC?
  • Where can Tamper alarms be found?
  • Which option defers all items in the Attention List?
  • When an unannounced alarm occurs, what action should be taken immediately?
  • For a maintenance response, when can the operator call the IDS contractor?
  • What actions will be taken if an Alarm Custodian refuses to provide security for their resources during a Catastrophic Alarm Failure?
  • Which resources are referenced when discussing alarm response times in this context?
  • What is the purpose of the Comm. Failures List in the system?
  • Alarm Custodians are contacted in what order?
  • Which statement best describes Defer All?
  • Which of the following is a prohibited radio practice?
  • When is an alarm removed from the "Action List" and the "Alarm List"?
  • Which PL-4 resource involving air traffic control navigational aid facilities?
  • If medical assistance is required during an alarm activation, what should be done?
  • What is a nuisance alarm?
  • Where can you locate all alarm points currently in alarm state?
  • What is the definition of a PL-3 resource?
  • How many times can an authorized individual enter the access code before it is considered Human Error?
  • How long do users have to enter their code into the keypad after accessing an alarmed facility?
  • What list displays all the alarm points in the system?
  • What is the ESS NCO responsible for?
  • Which of the following is a component of the IDS system?
  • Which of the following best describes the scope of PL-1 resources?
  • Which of the following is a PL-4 resource?
  • What is the purpose of the 'Acknowledge' method?
  • Which option best describes the Microwave Sensor's function within the system?
  • What is a false alarm?
  • When will alarms be removed from the Alarm Point list?
  • Permatrax is best described as which type of device?
  • Which statement best describes a PL-4 resource?
  • Which device is described as a buried ported coax sensor used to detect boundary penetrations?
  • What are the types of alarm system failures?
  • Which of the following is NOT a PL-4 resource?
  • During an UNMANNED unannounced alarm activation when is the alarm custodian contacted?
  • What is a Covered Wagon?
  • Give an example of how to properly authenticate with on-duty SF.
  • What is located in the Alarm Panel?
  • What list is a subset of the Alarm Point list?
  • What will the Troubles list contain?
  • Which action is initiated by the 36 SFS QRC Catastrophic Alarm Failure?
  • Which item is used to contact alarm custodians?
  • Selecting Defer All will impact which of the following?
  • Who accompanies the user on a physical inspection during UNMANNED alarm activation?
  • Who must immediately be contacted if a major malfunction occurs?
  • What are some examples of Comm. Failures?
  • Who can test tamper devices?
  • Which facilities require a daily duress test?
  • What is the nuisance alarm rate?
  • Authentication codes should be changed at what interval?
  • How are authentication codes used?
  • In the event of a BDOC relocation, what will the Alarm Monitor take to Alternate BDOC?
  • What are Human Error Alarms?
  • Which scenario could be considered a Security Incident?
  • For Activation of Alternate BDOC what needs to be initiated?
  • What does the Summary Window on the VCC provide?
  • If you want to delay every item for later review, which option should you pick?
  • Which scenario is an example of a Partial Failure?
  • During an UNMANNED unannounced alarm activation of a facility containing weapons or classified material, if the alarms fail to reset, what must the owner be equipped with?
  • In the alarm color coding, which color is associated with Trouble, Communication Failure, or Test Failure?
  • Who establishes and maintains pin codes?
  • How do you display a map?
  • What is a Data Transmitter?
  • In alarm terminology, what does Access mean?
  • When will the Alarm Monitor make contact with the Alarm Custodian during an unannounced alarm activation response?
  • What must the operator do with each alarm during an alarm test?
  • In the Alarms list what do the colors mean?
  • What is the purpose of a Helping Hand security incident?
  • Catastrophic failures and major malfunctions containing PL 1 & 2 resources must be repaired to what level within what time?
  • What needs to be accomplished immediately after receipt of an alarm activation?
  • Where can an operator find information regarding received messages from Vindicator concerning polled devices?
  • Which option temporarily delays every item in the Attention List for later review?
  • During an UNMANNED unannounced alarm activation what information is obtained from the Alarm Custodian?
  • What classification are alarm codes designated?
  • Which of the following is an example of a PL-3 resource?
  • Which statement about the four digit keypad duress code is true?
  • What is the definition of a PL-2 resource?
  • When a vindicator network poll results in a loss of communication what does the Vindicator receive?
  • Which option best describes the Alarm Monitor's primary duties?
  • How long do hardwired/remote duress devices have to be depressed for?
  • What is a Partial Failure?
  • When alarm points are removed from the Troubles list what might they not be removed from?
  • How are alarms received?
  • In secure mode, what color is the keypad indicator light?
  • During a UNMANNED unannounced alarm activation response what are the patrols responsibilities once on scene?
  • If you want to postpone every item in the list, which option do you select?
  • Which description best defines a Partial Failure?
  • Which of the following is an accurate example of PL-1 resources?
  • Which action should the Alarm Monitor take at each shift change?
  • When a keypad is in 'access' mode, what color is the light?
  • When are owner/user pin codes utilized?
  • What is a Balanced Magnetic Switch?
  • How is the Tampers list sorted?
  • How does the VCC alert the operator of an alarm?
  • In a BDOC relocation, which building will host the Alarm Monitor and Controller?
  • Which of the following options would not apply a defer action to the Attention List?
  • Motion detectors use which technologies?
  • If the Alarm Custodian mis authenticates during a MANNED unannounced alarm response, what action should be taken?
  • To postpone just one item temporarily, you should choose:
  • What is the next step after an Alarm Custodian properly authenticates during a MANNED unannounced alarm activation?
  • If an alarm point is removed from the Troubles list, it might still appear on which list?
  • Which events are explicitly listed as requiring operator attention?
  • What is the maximum nuisance alarms per sensor point in the last 30 days?
  • Which of the following is an example of a PL-2 resource?
  • How often are AA&E facility alarms tested?
  • During a Catastrophic Failure, what instruction will the alarm monitor give to alarm custodians?
  • How are Test Failures sorted?
  • What is the Balanced Magnetic Switch used for?
  • What is a Microwave Sensor?
  • During multiple alarm activations, patrols are dispatched in what order?
  • What is the definition of a PL-4 resource?
  • How many digits does the keypad code use?
  • During a vindicator poll, when communications are lost, what information does the Vindicator receive?
  • In the event of a BDOC relocation, to which building will the Alarm Monitor and Controller relocate?
  • Which component of the IDS system is a sensor that detects movement?
  • For alarm activations involving all alarms other than AA&E what are the IEC procedures?
  • Which action would postpone only the current item while leaving others unaffected?
  • Which document is used to log duress testing?
  • Which statement best describes who maintains the Alarm Response Priority listing?
  • What will happen to an alarm point once it returns to normal in the Alarms list?
  • How often is duress testing performed?
  • Which PL-4 resource example includes storage areas for POL?
  • In a BDOC relocation, which item is carried by the Alarm Monitor to the Alternate BDOC?
  • What should be annotated in the pass-on book?
  • Which item represents a PL-4 resource related to hazardous materials?
  • How does a user reset a duress alarm?
  • If a door with an open/shut sensor is open and the sensor is still active, why can't the door be fully secured?
  • In the Alarms list what happens when an alarm point goes back to normal status?
  • Who maintains the Alarm Response Priority listing?
  • Which statement best defines a Major Malfunction?
  • Which device is used to report the status of polled devices back to the Vindicator?
  • Which color represents Access Pending or Alarm point in Access?
  • How often are authentication codes changed?
  • Which statement correctly explains how alarm activations should be treated when there is no directive otherwise?
  • What does "Secure" mean?
  • How often must batteries be tested?
  • What is the definition of a PL-1 resource?
  • Who is responsible for the security of alarmed facilities?
  • If multiple alarms are received what designates the current selected alarm?
  • Which statement about signs of Duress for CP is NOT true?
  • Which action defers all items in the Attention List?
  • How long will back up battery last?
  • Which option would postpone all items in the Attention List at once?
  • What does Yellow color indicate in the alarm color coding?
  • What does Green color indicate in the alarm color coding?
  • Pin codes are changed under what conditions and coordinated through whom?
  • Which document records the custodian's refusal to provide security during catastrophic failure?
  • Which term best describes the configuration used by the Microwave Sensor to detect penetration?
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