Question 2685 Deck General

You are correct, the answer is C) a way to bypass the entire panel if it malfunctions. The control panel of a fire detection system must have an audible alarm to notify the crew, a power-available light, and a means to silence audible alarms while maintaining visible alarm lights. However, bypassing the entire panel is not a required feature, as the panel must be designed to be reliable and functional even in the event of a malfunction. The other answer choices are all required features of a fire detection system control panel, as per the relevant regulations and standards. Bypassing the entire panel would compromise the system's ability to reliably detect and respond to fires, which is the primary purpose of the control panel.