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When performing a verification on a two-stage system, what is the required response when the second stage is manually initiated while the first stage is active?

Under CAN/ULC-S537-19, the verification must confirm that the alert signal is inhibited upon 2nd stage activation and the second stage takes precedence.

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Question: When performing a verification on a two-stage system, what is the required response when the second stage is manually initiated while the first stage is active?

Answer options:

  • The alarm signal is delayed by 60 seconds
  • The alert signal continues to pulse over the alarm signal
  • The alerts signal is replaced by a voice message only ✅ The alert signal is superseded by the second stage alarm signal

Correct answer: The alert signal is superseded by the second stage alarm signal

Explanation: Under CAN/ULC-S537-19, the verification must confirm that the alert signal is inhibited upon 2nd stage activation and the second stage takes precedence.

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