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Module 1.1: Introduction 1 Topic | 1 Quiz
Module 1.2: Ethics 1 Topic | 1 Quiz
Module 2: Texas Laws, Rules & Regulations (3 hrs) 1 Topic | 1 Quiz
Module 2-2: Administrative Code 1 Topic | 1 Quiz
Module 2-3: Licensing & Registration 1 Topic | 1 Quiz
FINAL QUIZ EXAM — DPS Alarm Level I Training

EdgePath—DPS (Burg) Alarm Level I (16 Hours)

Format: 16 modules × ~60 minutes each (videos + quiz).
Video limit: every video segment ≤ 30 minutes.
NEC coverage: Modules 5 & 6 provide ≥120 minutes of NEC instruction (not counting quizzes), satisfying the “2 hours NEC for low voltage” rule.

Total time: 960 minutes (16 hours), inclusive of quizzes.

Total time: 960 minutes (16 hours), inclusive of quizzes.
(Where noted, a module is 50–70 minutes to keep total at 16 hours while guaranteeing ≥120 minutes of instructional NEC time.)

Course Content

Module 1.1: Introduction
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Module 1.1 Orientation & Introduction (30 min)
Quiz (10 min): 8–10 questions (scoped to ethics & program basics).
Module 1.2: Ethics
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Module 1.2 Ethics in Detail & Case Studies (30 min)
1.2 Quiz Ethics in Detail & Case Studies (30 min)
Module 2: Texas Laws, Rules & Regulations (3 hrs)
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Module 2.1 Private Security Act (Occupations Code Chapter 1702) (30 min)
2.1 Quiz Private Security Act (Occ. Code Chapter 1702) (30 min)
Module 2-2: Administrative Code
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Module 2.2 Texas Administrative Code (TAC Chapter 35) (30 min)
2.2 QuizTexas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 35 (30 min)
Module 2-3: Licensing & Registration
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Module 2.3 Licensing, Registration & Renewal (30 min)
2.3 Quiz Licensing, Registration & Renewal (30 min)
Module 3: Electrical Fundamentals for Low Voltage (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 3.1 Basic Electrical Concepts (30 min)
3.1 Quiz Basic Electrical Concepts (30 min)
Module 3.2 Low-Voltage Applications (30 min)
3.2 Quiz Low-Voltage Applications (30 min)
Module 4: OSHA Safety & Workplace Practices (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 4.1 OSHA Basics & PPE (30 min)
4.1 Quiz OSHA Basics & PPE (30 min)
Module 4.2 Ladder, Warehouse & Driving Safety (30 min)
4.2 Quiz Ladder, Warehouse & Driving Safety (30 min)
Module 5: NEC for Low Voltage, Part 1 (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 5.1 NEC Overview & Article 725 (30 min)
5.1 Quiz NEC Overview & Article 725 (30 min)
Module 5.2 Conductor Ratings & Chapter 3 Wiring Methods (30 min)
5.2 Quiz Conductor Ratings & Chapter 3 Wiring Methods (30 min)
Module 6: NEC for Low Voltage, Part 2 (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 6.1 Articles 770, 800, 820, 830 (30 min)
6.1 Quiz Articles 770, 800, 820, 830 (30 min)
Module 6.2 Articles 770, 800, 820, 830 (30 min)
6.2 Quiz Firestopping & Inspection Practices (30 min)
Module 7: Modern Burglar Alarm Systems (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 7.1 System Components & Architecture (30 min)
7.1 Quiz System Components & Architecture (30 min)
Module 7.2 Wired vs. Wireless Systems (30 min)
7.2 Quiz Wired vs. Wireless Systems (30 min)
Module 8: Detection Devices (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 8.1 Perimeter Devices (30 min)
8.1 Quiz Perimeter Devices (30 min)
Module 8.2 Interior Devices (30 min)
8.2 Quiz Interior Devices (30 min)
Module 9: Alarm Communications & Signaling (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 9.1 Communication Methods (30 min)
9.1 Quiz Communication Methods (30 min)
Module 9.2 Networking & Reporting (30 min)
9.2 Quiz Networking & Reporting (30 min)
Module 10: Residential Installation Practices (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 10.1 Pre-Wire vs. Retrofit Installations (30 min)
10.1 Quiz Pre-Wire vs. Retrofit (30 min)
Module 10.2 System Testing & Turnover (30 min)
10.2 Quiz System Testing & Turnover (30 min)
Module 11: Commercial Installation Practices (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 11.1 Small Business & Commercial Layouts (30 min)
11.1 Quiz Small Business & Commercial Layouts (30 min)
Module 11.2 Integration & Compliance (30 min)
11.2 Quiz Integration & Compliance (30 min)
Module 12: Access Control & Egress (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 12.1 Access Control Basics (30 min)
12.1 Quiz Access Control Basics (30 min)
Module 12.2 Egress Requirements (30 min)
12.2 Quiz Egress Requirements (30 min)
Module 13: False Alarm Prevention & Ordinances (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 13.1 Causes of False Alarms (30 min)
13.1 Quiz Causes of False Alarms (30 min)
Module 13.2 Ordinances & Best Practices (30 min)
13.2 Quiz Ordinances & Best Practices (30 min)
Module 14: Testing, Inspection & Documentation (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 15.1 Testing & Inspection Procedures (30 min)
14.1 Quiz Ladder Safety (30 min)
Module 15.2 Documentation & Maintenance (30 min)
14.2 Quiz Defensive Driving & Warehouse Safety (30 min)
Module 15: Monitoring & Customer Service (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 16.1 Alarm Monitoring Centers (30 min)
15.1 Quiz Testing & Inspection Procedures (30 min)
Module 15.2 Customer Service & Professionalism (30 min)
15.2 Quiz Documentation & Maintenance (30 min)
Module 16: Course Review & Final Exam (1 hr)
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
Module 16.1 Capstone Scenarios (30 min)
16.1 Quiz Alarm Monitoring Centers (30 min)
Module 16.2 Final Examination (30 min)
16.2 Quiz Capstone Scenarios (30 min)
Final Quiz
FINAL QUIZ EXAM — DPS Alarm Level I Training