Prior to assuming post, what actions should on-coming and off-going alarm monitors perform?

• A. Conduct a joint VDAS system check including pan, tilt, zoom and focus with the off-going alarm monitors. Physically check accountability and serviceability of all equipment and manuals, review the alarms in access and those in caretaker status to ensure there are no major discrepancies.
• B. Power down all equipment and wait for the incoming alarm monitors to take over.
• C. Notify the supervisor and document the event in a log only.
• D. Perform individual checks on each monitor without cross-checking.

Answer: (A)