What is the purpose of an alarm verification process?

• A. To dispatch as quickly as possible
• B. To confirm a legitimate incident before dispatch to reduce false alarms
• C. To deactivate alarms during maintenance
• D. To train new staff on alarm systems

Answer: (B)

Alarm verification focuses on confirming that an alarm signal represents a real incident before dispatching responders. This step reduces false alarms, which waste resources, can lead to penalties, and may put responders at unnecessary risk. By using methods such as on-site verification by a security officer, video verification, or cross-checking sensor data, dispatch is reserved for legitimate events. This approach keeps response timely for real emergencies while avoiding unnecessary responses for spurious signals. The other options miss the goal of ensuring that dispatch decisions are based on validated incidents, rather than speed, maintenance, or training activities.