Building Automation Level II Practice Exam

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• Which of the following is not a common fire alarm initiating device used to initiate an alarm condition?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the primary methods used to improve indoor air quality?
• Temperature is one of the most important characteristics of the water supply to building fixtures. Which statement best reflects this?
• Some dampers are used exclusively by the fire alarm system during a building fire to help control the spread of fires and smoke or purge smoke outside the building. True or False?
• Which elevator is typically accessed with a key or an access card?
• Which statement correctly describes a riser in a piping system?
• Phase two mode can override the shunt trip function.
• What type of security system sensing device detects sound frequencies?
• Which zone type is explicitly described as not being a common zone type?
• PTZ controllers can be programmed to sweep the camera over a wide area when not being actively controlled. True or False?
• Which component in elevator systems helps reduce the energy required to raise and lower the car?
• Which function keeps a door unlocked for a preset duration after authentication?
• What are the two main types of fan design?
• Which device measures the flow rate and/or total flow of fluid flowing through a pipe?
• Which process involves identifying a person and verifying his or her credentials?
• Which of the following is a function of access control software?
• Where is an end-of-line resistor typically installed in an initiating-device circuit?
• The term that identifies the set of fittings installed on a fixture to regulate water entering and leaving is called?
• Failure of a device to respond to a polling request or to send an expected update due to an open circuit or ground fault results in which type of signal?
• Which of the following is not a common device used as a request-to-exit device?
• The most common power transfer devices are what?
• What elevator system mode releases the elevator from control by the central controller?
• What is the main purpose of an access control system?
• What type of switch indicates a fully actuated damper position?
• In a fluid-control system, valves serve primarily to regulate which aspects?
• Some DVRs allow remote viewing via a network connection using a web browser. True or False?
• Which type of security system circuit uses devices that are all normally closed when there is no abnormal condition present?
• Which access control function keeps a door unlocked for a certain amount of time after a valid authentication?
• Which device provides flow rate measurement and total volume information?
• The device that houses immersion temperature sensors in water measurement applications is called?
• Voice verification on a security panel is primarily used to enable what?
• The security system control panel is programmed with instructions for various scenarios and makes decisions based on the status of the system and field devices.
• A security system is managed by a(n) ? that interfaces with all other security devices and, as necessary, other building systems.
• What is the most widely used type of pump in HVAC systems?
• Which device is typically used to indicate the operation of pumps or valves in plumbing systems?
• Which device is typically used to manually trigger a fire alarm?
• Which term describes the use of electronics and computer systems to make control decisions?
• Which element should be present on a barrier device to verify door closure status?
• Which of the following is not an example of full-way valve design?
• Which elevator mode allows emergency personnel to manually operate an elevator that is currently in Phase one mode?
• A magnetic contact that indicates an abnormal condition for a door or barrier is typically known as what?
• Which of the following is a primary function of a fire alarm system's notification capability?
• A(n) ? is a device that facilitates communication between a person and the security system for the purpose of sharing information or controlling the system.
• A machine room-less elevator is a traction system using special materials and improved electric motors that require little space, eliminating the need for the machine room. Which option matches this description?
• Which device would you select to improve pressure at fixtures when the main supply lacks sufficient pressure?
• If there are no more calls at all, what does the elevator do?
• To trigger real-time recording for an alarm event, which input on a DVR is used?
• In VoIP deployment, the primary advantage comes from using existing data networks to carry voice traffic, resulting in cost savings.
• A thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) is a valve that mixes hot and cold water in proportion to achieve a desired temperature. Which option correctly identifies this device?
• What type of signal is generated by a fire alarm system?
• Which device monitors circuits for signals and faults, monitors their power supply, and controls fire safety functions?
• Which description best characterizes access control?
• Which protection monitors one particular object?
• What elevator function shuts down an elevator before sprinkler water can render safety features such as braking systems useless?
• Which elevator is reserved exclusively for building service personnel?
• In a fire alarm system using signaling line circuits, the fire alarm control panel may which of the following to determine device status?
• Which of the following is not a plumbing system control device?
• The signal gradually degrades until it is no longer useful. The limits depend on which factor?
• What are the two main parts of an air conditioner?
• To guard a specific room or doorway within a facility, which protection type is appropriate?
• Which of the following is a common keypad display type used in security systems?
• VoIP is not becoming popular because it costs significantly more to offer many traditional telephone services with a VoIP system.
• Which biometric technology is not commonly used for access control systems?
• Which camera technology stands for PTZ?
• Servomotors used for CCTV lens control can be driven by electronic control signals.
• In the sequential algorithm, how are remaining calls in the current travel direction treated?
• In access control, a time zone is defined as what?
• Most escalators operate at approximately how many steps per minute?
• Which of the following best describes the role of a door position switch?
• A security system control panel receives input information from ? .
• An access control system must release all door locks for emergency egress upon receiving which signal?
• What are valves used for?
• Which option is not a typical category of security system protection?
• Which signal is typically used to indicate a supervisory condition of a device in the fire alarm system?
• Which feature allows the system to be subdivided into two or more separate systems using the same control panel and control devices?
• Which is a common application for intermittently operated pumps?
• The maximum number of pixels that can be displayed on a screen is referred to as what?
• Which component is protected by the shunt trip mechanism as described?
• Vane-type water flow switches can be used in dry sprinkler pipes.
• What does the acronym VFD stand for in HVAC controls?
• Which item is typically included in information about a cardholder?
• What type of barrier is designed to hold a person in a small area until the door they entered through is secured?
• An end-of-line resistor (EOL) is installed at the far end of an initiating-device circuit (IDC) for the purpose of?
• What term is used to measure modem speed?
• Which of the following is not a main component of a fire alarm system?
• What type of signal indicates an abnormal condition in a fire suppression system?
• Which instrument is used to measure the amount of moisture in the air?
• Neither Phase one nor Phase two modes can override which function?
• Which of the following is true about remotely controlling building systems over dial-up lines?
• Full-way valves are also called throttling valves.
• Which type of elevator is specifically intended to service a single floor or a specific group of floors?
• Which of the following types of structures are typically required to have a suppression system?
• Which mode places all available elevators at the building entry floor in anticipation of many upward traveling passengers?
• Geared traction elevators use a worm and worm gear type reduction unit to allow precise control of position. Which option best describes this component?
• Which statement best describes Phase two mode in relation to emergency operation?
• Which device is primarily used to control temperature in a building or zone?
• A zone type that is always active and initiates a trouble signal is called what?
• Which type of protection monitors entry or exit points in a secure area?
• Which of the following is not a common plumbing appliance?
• What method is used to measure modem speed?
• Which term describes a device that heats water to produce steam or hot water in heating systems?
• Which occupancy type is commonly required to have a suppression system by building codes?
• What elevator mode is used for elevator maintenance?
• Which supervisory circuit can distinguish an open from an alarm condition in a closed loop circuit?
• What type of valve is designed to control water-flow rate by partially opening or closing?
• Which type of CCTV installations are designed to be hidden from view?
• The measurement used to compare air pressure between two points within a duct is called which?
• Why might a water-based fire suppression system include water reservoirs?
• What type of device is used to indicate the pressure of a fluid and has a numeric scale?
• What are the fittings that regulate the flow of water within a piping system?
• A preaction system is a type of dry-pipe sprinkler requiring the preceding activation of an automatic detector before the preaction water valve will allow water to flow into the pipes. Which statement is correct?
• To monitor a single critical asset, such as a server room door, which protection type should be used?
• What type of sensor is used to measure the amount of moisture in the air?
• Which device traps a fixed volume of fluid to produce a pulse of flow?
• Pressure switches cause supervisory signals for air pressure deviations greater than what value?
• What type of DVR can provide recording capabilities for 4 to 16 cameras?
• Which statement best describes emergency egress control in access systems?
• Which detector is most commonly used in general building applications for smoke detection?
• A ? video signal is an analog video signal encoded with all of the component parts of a video signal.
• Which DVR type allows remote viewing while recording continues?
• Which video signal type must be digitized before recording by a DVR?
• What term describes the maximum pixel count that a display can show, affecting image clarity?
• What type of device modulates (changes) an analog carrier signal into digital information for transmission over a medium?
• CCTV systems are used primarily for which applications?
• What type of signal can remotely control automated building systems, such as security and CCTV systems, over dial-up lines?
• Which elevator is typically accessed with a key or access card?
• What credential technology requires a combination of two or more credentials in a single unit?
• The disadvantages of electric heating systems include the high cost of electricity and precautions to ensure heating elements and the building are not damaged due to excessive heat. True or False?
• Covert CCTV installations rely in part on the deterrent effect of highly visible CCTV cameras. Overt CCTV installations, however, hide the existence of the surveillance system.
• The volume of water that passes a point during a specific time interval is?
• What type of problem can prevent adequate fire suppression system operation?
• Which scenario best summarizes the interactions among fire danger recall behavior, manual operation mode, and shunt trip safety?
• Which of the following is NOT an abnormal environmental condition that can be monitored by a security system?
• The security control panel receives input information from which source?
• In a hydraulic elevator, the descent is controlled by which fluid?
• How should the blades of the outside air damper and return air damper be arranged to thoroughly mix the air?
• Which PBX function is described as mapping a dialed number to a physical extension and ensuring the called line is not busy?
• What does % rh stand for in humidity measurements?
• Passive fire protection relies on building materials to resist fire. Active fire protection is a purposeful response to reduce or extinguish the fire. Which statement is correct?
• The volume of water passing a point at a particular moment is called?
• Which type of security system circuit uses devices that are all normally open when there is no abnormal condition present?
• Which statement correctly describes a branch in a piping system?
• Which method is the most common for humidification and injects steam into the air flowing through the supply air duct?
• Most automated CCTV systems adjust lens exposure and focus with servomotors, which can accept electronic control signals.
• What action does the elevator controller take when there is a substantial change in load?
• How are plumbing appliances controlled and/or energized?
• Which statement is true about Phase two mode and the shunt trip function?
• Which term describes the amount of water passing a point during a defined time interval?
• Which of the following sequences correctly orders the steps for the single-elevator algorithm to minimize wait times?
• What is the term for the network that carries signals from initiating devices to the fire alarm control panel in some systems?
• What security control panel feature requires two predetermined zones to trip before an alarm signal is transmitted?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding override capabilities of Phase one and Phase two modes with respect to the shunt trip?
• Which water flow switch cannot be used in dry sprinkler pipes?
• In fire protection terminology, the device that monitors valve positions to ensure they stay open is called a ?.
• Which scenario would cause the elevator to move to a predetermined alternate floor?
• Which access control function will not allow entry into a secure area until there has been a valid read into the area by a supervisor?
• What type of signal indicates a wiring or power problem that could disable part or all of the fire alarm system?
• Can other building systems be used to control an elevator?
• Systems that use either hot or chilled water require which components to circulate and control the water?
• It is important to shut down the HVAC system because the movement of air will both feed the fire and spread smoke throughout the building.
• Access control systems are commonly used in parking ramps.
• A DVR that is capable of handling multiple cameras is commonly described as which type?
• What type of DVR can simultaneously display, play, pause, fast forward, or rewind any video information without interrupting the current recording?
• In a central database system, which component makes all intelligent decisions for the entire system?
• Which term describes proactive measures to detect, control, or extinguish a fire?
• What is a plumbing fixture's water supply fixture unit based on?
• What is used to reduce the amount of energy needed to raise and lower an elevator?
• In a distributed processing system, which device makes the intelligent decisions?
• Which mode allows an elevator to operate independently from the central controller?
• In HVAC, the primary function of a damper is to regulate what?
• Which devices are used for humidification in commercial buildings?
• Which instrument would you use to monitor temperature within a building or building zone?
• Which component most directly interfaces with all security devices and building systems?
• Most hygrometers measure which of the following?
• How many configurations are there for an electric strike?
• The set of water supply and drainage fittings installed on a fixture or appliance to control the water flowing into a fixture and the wastewater flowing from the fixture to the sanitary drainage system is called what?
• Which component of an air conditioning system is associated with rejecting heat to the outside environment?
• Which term describes a device that enables communication between a person and the security system for information sharing or control?
• What basic types of water flow switches are used in fire protection systems?
• In barrier devices, which component is the actual lock activated electronically?
• In the sequential algorithm, what happens after there are no more calls in the current direction?
• Which type protection monitors only one defined location?
• What is used to control the descent of a hydraulic elevator?
• Which statement about the interaction between Phase one mode and Phase two mode is accurate?
• A water distribution pipe that routes the water supply horizontally to fixtures or other pipes at the same approximate level is called a ?
• Differential pressure switches are often used across which component to indicate impeded airflow?
• Which circuit configuration is commonly used to supervise a closed loop circuit?
• Full-way valves are also called shutoff valves.
• Which of the following statements about digital cameras is true?
• Which of the following is not a type of security system protection?
• Digital cameras offer better image quality than analog cameras because digital cameras have a higher ? and offer other features that are not possible with analog cameras.
• What type of heat pump uses the ground below the frost line as the heat source and heat sink?
• A conveying system is a system for transporting people and/or materials between points in a building or structure. These conveying systems operate which direction?
• Which is one of the most important characteristics of the water supply to building fixtures?
• Regulations may require fail-safe locks on certain doors to permit egress. True or False?
• Which of the following would be a reason to place an elevator in a special operating mode?
• When long conductors are connected with sensor electronics, which type of sensor is affected by the added resistance?
• The supervisory system is most commonly used in environments such as hospitals and airports. Which environmental context best fits this?
• Which type of fire alarm signal indicates a fault in the system?
• Which statement best describes passive fire protection?
• Which device automatically authorizes an exit from a secure area without requiring credentials or triggering an alarm?
• Which type of elevator typically requires a machine room for its drive equipment?
• What type of networks does a VoIP system take advantage of?
• What safety feature on the elevator could sprinkler water compromise if not prevented by the shunt trip?
• Which device is typically used to humidify air by injecting steam into the airflow in the supply duct?
• What type of pump creates flow by trapping a certain amount of water and then forcing that water through a discharge outlet?
• What are the two main functions of a PBX system?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes active versus passive fire protection?
• What is the purpose of the elevator shutdown (shunt trip) function?
• Source control is a primary method used to improve indoor air quality by which of the following actions?
• Which device is not commonly used to control temperature within a building or building zone?
• Which type of CCTV installations are designed to be highly visible to deter potential criminals?
• What device is used to lift wastewater to a sewer that is at a higher elevation than the lowest part of the building drain?
• A water distribution pipe that routes the water supply vertically one full story or more is called a ?
• What type of valve is designed to control the water flow rate by partially opening or closing?
• Which safety mechanism activates the emergency brakes on an elevator?
• Which term is defined as proving a user's identity before granting access?
• The ? video signal must be converted to a digital signal before an analog video signal can be recorded by a DVR.
• Which security system does not require full-time surveillance or off-premise wiring?
• In the event of fire danger on the recall floor, what is the elevator's immediate action?
• What is the elevator mode that is required by fire code and mandates a recall function?
• A thermowell is a watertight and thermally conductive casing for immersion temperature sensors that mounts the sensing element inside the pipe, vessel, or fixture containing the water to be measured.
• What is the most common type of controller used for fan motors in new installations?
• A supervisory system is generally limited to high-security buildings and continuously occupied facilities, such as hospitals, universities, airports, and industrial plants. Which term best describes this type of system?
• What is a closed metal container that heats water to produce steam or hot water called?
• Which damper arrangement promotes mixing by keeping the outside air velocity high as it enters the air handling unit?
• Which device is commonly used to indicate flow-related activation of a system component (such as a pump) based on flow through the pipe?
• A(n) ? system provides security for persons and property by restricting access to a building or specific area through barriers such as locked doors or fences.
• Which sensor is designed to measure weight load over a defined area?
• Which of the following is not a type of fire suppression agent?
• Which of the following is not a common component of a sophisticated multi-camera CCTV system?
• What type of device is used to increase water pressure while water is flowing in the fixtures?
• Which elevator type is designed to minimize space and eliminate a dedicated machine room?
• What is the purpose of sensors (switches) in barrier devices?
• The most common power transfer devices for doors are what?
• Which statement best describes how the control panel uses sensor information to operate the security system?
• Sound masking in environments is described as which of the following effects?
• Which of the following is not a major type of digital monitor?
• Which mode stations all available cars on a designated building floor in anticipation of many downward traveling passengers?
• Which parameter does the elevator controller monitor to adjust the car's movement?
• Codes for higher security levels allow a user to?
• Which term describes the amount of water passing a point at a particular moment?
• Which of the following is NOT a temperature-sensing element that outputs an electrical signal?
• What action does the elevator take when there is a fire danger on a designated recall floor?
• Initiating devices can produce which type of signals, depending on the device and wiring?
• What feature allows two-way communication between a central station and the facility where the security system is installed?
• Which characteristic is not commonly measured and controlled in a plumbing system?
• Water flow can be measured as a ?
• What type of camera can be remotely controlled to change its field-of-view?
• What are lines painted on escalator steps to make the edge more visible?
• Differential pressure is often used to monitor which condition in HVAC systems?
• Which elements are typically found on or as part of a barrier device?
• Some water-based fire suppression systems include ? because of uncertain reliability of the municipal water supply.
• Which part of cardholder information defines which areas are accessible?
• What is the point of integration for the fire alarm system and other building systems?
• Cross zoning is designed to reduce false alarms by requiring what?
• Signal-activated fire suppression systems require which of the following to release the suppression agent?
• How are valves and dampers commonly controlled?
• Which items are used to control and energize plumbing appliances?
• What is needed on a DVR to trigger real-time recording of an alarming camera?
• Which statement about CCTV lens control in automated systems is true?
• Which device measures the velocity of the air in a duct system?
• What type of security system sensing device measures a weight load over a specific area?
• A(n) ? is a video storage device that records information on digital memory disks.
• Where is the machine room typically located for a traction elevator?
• What is the most common type of smoke detector?
• A closed valve in suppression agent piping is a serious impairment to the fire suppression system. Therefore, valve positions are monitored by a ? to ensure that they remain open at all times.
• Which of the following is not a common zone type used in security systems?
• Which detector is used to identify glass break events by monitoring sound frequencies?