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SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND ALARM SYSTEMS
1. What is an alarm (1 Mark)
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2. Define an alarm system ( 2 Marks)
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3. List two types of alarms in terms of mode of operation ( 2 Marks)
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4. List 5 components of an alarm system and their functions ( 10 Marks)
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5. List 5 types of alarms that you know and where they are applicable ( 5
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6. Explain the 7 benefits of a home alarm system ( 7 Marks)
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7. What is a transmitter? ( 3 Marks)
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8. What is a control room and explain its primary role ( 4 Marks)
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9. List two types of Control room and explain in terms of operation mode( 4
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10.Who is a control room operator?( 2 Marks)
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11.What 5 skills should a control room operator have in his line of duty? (5
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12. Define an access control system (2 Marks)
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13.List 5 types of access control, describe their functions and where they are
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14.Explain 5 duties and responsibility of a control room operator ( 10 Marks)
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15.List 5 equipments found in a control room (5 Marks)
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16.What is the full form of CCTV? (2 Marks)
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17.List 3 types of CCTV cameras ( 3 Marks)
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18.List 5 components of CCTV system and their uses ( 10 Marks)
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19.Describe the application of the CCTV and where they are often installed ( 3
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20. List and explain the 5 benefits of having a CCTV camera installed either in
your home, work environment or anywhere (10 Marks)
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