What is the correct sequence of steps for starting an alarm test?

What is the correct sequence of steps for starting an alarm test?

• A. Alarm monitor authenticates with custodian; Custodian states which alarm to test
• B. Custodian states alarm to test; Alarm monitor authenticates
• C. Build is inspected; Alarm monitor logs only
• D. Test is run before authentication

Answer: (A)

Authorization and targeting the correct alarm are the first steps in starting an alarm test. The alarm monitor must authenticate with the custodian to confirm identity and permission to conduct tests. Only after this authentication does the custodian specify which alarm to test, ensuring the test is applied to the correct device and that there is a verifiable audit trail of who requested the test and which alarm was tested. Skipping authentication or testing before authentication breaks security and traceability. Other options either describe irrelevant steps like inspection or only logging, or reverse the order in a way that could allow unauthorized testing.

Authorization and targeting the correct alarm are the first steps in starting an alarm test. The alarm monitor must authenticate with the custodian to confirm identity and permission to conduct tests. Only after this authentication does the custodian specify which alarm to test, ensuring the test is applied to the correct device and that there is a verifiable audit trail of who requested the test and which alarm was tested. Skipping authentication or testing before authentication breaks security and traceability. Other options either describe irrelevant steps like inspection or only logging, or reverse the order in a way that could allow unauthorized testing.