Alarm Details

Question 1

What is a Alarm Point? (31-108, 3.2.6)

Answer 1

Any monitored device (i.e., Balance Magnetic Switch, Passive Infrared, Tamper, Duress, etc.).

Question 2

What is a Balance Magnetic Switch (BMS)? (31-108, 3.2.7)

Answer 2

Balance Magnetic Switch (BMS). An intrusion detection device typically used on doors and windows that is composed of a two part sensor that generates an alarm condition when a change in the magnetic field is detected.

Question 3

What is a Passive Infrared (PIR)? (31-108, 3.2.8)

Answer 3

Passive Infrared (PIR). An electronic device that measures infrared light radiating from objects in its field of view.

Question 4

What is a Duress Button? (31-108, 3.2.9)

Answer 4

A button that, when activated, sends a signal to the ASN indicating someone is in distress.

Question 5

What is a 24-Hour Alarm Point? (31-108, 3.2.10)

Answer 5

An alarm point active 24-hours a day regardless if the IDS is armed or disarmed (i.e., tamper, duress).

Question 6

What is a Panel? (31-108, 3.2.11)

Answer 6

The electronic board used in IDS and/or ACS

Question 7

What is a Partition? (31-108, 3.2.12)

Answer 7

A software grouping of alarm points that arm and disarm collectively.

Question 8

What is a Buried Line Sensor (BLS)? (31-108, 3.2.17)

Answer 8

Set of sensor electromagnetic cables buried in the ground around the perimeter of a site.

Question 9

What is a Fiber SenSys? (31-108, 3.2.18)

Answer 9

Sensor cable mounted on a chain-link fence to detect disturbances of the fence such as cutting, climbing, etc.

Question 10

WHAT IS the process of identifying and reporting unauthorized entry/movement within a protected facility? (31-108, 3.2.1)

Answer 10

Intrusion Detection System (IDS). (31-108, 3.2.1)

Question 11

What is the process of managing cardholder movement through various portals within a protected facility? (31-108, 3.2.2)

Answer 11

Access Control System (ACS). (31-108, 3.2.2)