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What is the term for an alarm triggered by equipment malfunction, human error, or environmental factors rather than a real security breach?

A 'False Alarm' is an alarm signal triggered when no actual emergency or intrusion has occurred. Security guards spend a significant amount of time investigatin

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Question: What is the term for an alarm triggered by equipment malfunction, human error, or environmental factors rather than a real security breach?

Answer options:

  • An intrusion alarm
  • A silent alarm ✅ A false alarm
  • A panic alarm

Correct answer: A false alarm

Explanation: A 'False Alarm' is an alarm signal triggered when no actual emergency or intrusion has occurred. Security guards spend a significant amount of time investigating these signals.

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