Is verifying connection with the central always a part of finishing an alarm installation?

• A. Yes, always
• B. Not always required; some installations are not monitored
• C. Only for monitored accounts
• D. Only if requested by the customer

Answer: (B)

The ability to verify a connection with the central depends on whether the system is being monitored. If the installation will be monitored, verifying the path to the central station is part of ensuring the system can communicate and report alarms. But if the installation is not monitored—local alarms or homeowner self‑monitoring—there’s no central station to verify, so this step isn’t part of finishing the job. Some installations are not monitored by design, so requiring a central connection check would not apply. In short, it isn’t universal; some installations never connect to a central, while others do.