What is the role of tamper monitoring in alarm devices?

• A. To detect and report any tampering with devices or panels to the central monitoring station
• B. To monitor battery life only
• C. To improve signal strength
• D. To reduce maintenance frequency

Answer: (A)

Tamper monitoring is about guarding the integrity of the security system by watching for any attempt to physically access, disable, or bypass the equipment. When a tamper event occurs—like opening a panel, removing a device, or tampering with wiring—the tamper switch or sensor trips and the system notifies the central monitoring station (or triggers an appropriate local alert). This alert allows responders to verify that the system is still protected and to address potential sabotage or evasion attempts.

This function isn’t about battery life, improving signal strength, or reducing maintenance frequency, which are handled by other features or practices.