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Alarm Exam PrepSecurity & Fire Alarm Installer
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Open a module to study the material, then take a practice test. Each test randomly draws from a larger question bank and shuffles answer order.

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Module 1

Standards, Codes & Basic Electronics

Covers industry standards, electrical codes, basic electronics, wiring rules, cable types, and circuit fundamentals required for alarm installation

Ohm's LawAWG & Cable TypesSeries & Parallel CircuitsNFPA / UL / ANSI / AHJ+7 more
50 per test (200 in bank) 50–65 min
Module 2

Control Panels, Transmission & Troubleshooting

Covers alarm control panels, zone supervision, EOLR, backup power, telephone line voltages, and alarm transmission technologies

Control PanelsZone Wiring & EOLRBackup BatteriesTelephone Voltages+7 more
50 per test (200 in bank) 45–60 min
Module 3

Security Systems & License Law

Covers security detection technologies, access control, CCTV, NYS license requirements, and false alarm prevention standards

PIR DetectorsMicrowave DetectorsUltrasonic DetectorsDual-Technology+8 more
50 per test (200 in bank) 50–65 min
Module 4

Fire Technology & Fire Alarm Systems

Covers fire science, NFPA 72 fire alarm standards, smoke and heat detector types and placement, notification appliances, and fire alarm system supervision

Fire Triangle & StagesNFPA 72 & NFPA 101Smoke DetectorsHeat Detectors+9 more
50 per test (200 in bank) 50–65 min
Module 5

Servicing, Testing & Maintenance

Covers tools, test equipment, testing procedures, maintenance schedules, RJ-31X wiring, digital communicators, and NEC requirements for alarm system servicing

Troubleshooting ToolsTone Generators & Butt SetsRJ-31X & Digital CommunicatorsBattery Testing+8 more
50 per test (200 in bank) 50-65 min
Final Exam · 70% to pass · All modules

Final Exam

A comprehensive mixed exam drawing from all 5 modules. Questions are scenario-based and reflect the depth and style of the NYS license exam

100 questions per attempt (1000-question bank) 90 min