ST0189 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician: practice questions and mock tests
A 60-question test spanning fire detection, security, access, CCTV, electrical principles, installation, testing and data handling.
Apprentices registered to ST0189 version 1.2 and preparing for the Level 3 knowledge test.
Standard
ST0189
Version
v1.2
Level
3
Exam at a glance
ST0189 · version 1.2
- Questions / papers
- 60 questions
- Time allowed
- 75 minutes
- Pass requirement
- 36/60
- Reference policy
- Closed book
What is the ST0189 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician test?
The ST0189 test checks whether a technician can apply the knowledge needed to plan, install, commission, maintain and diagnose life-safety and security systems responsibly.
This page focuses on the knowledge-test method. The full end-point assessment may also include practical, observation or professional-discussion methods. Use the official assessment-plan links below to check the complete EPA.
When you take it
It is normally taken during end-point assessment, after the apprentice has completed training and passed through gateway. The employer, training provider and end-point assessment organisation agree the booking and sequence.
- 01
Training
Build the occupational knowledge, practical competence and workplace evidence.
- 02
Gateway
The employer confirms the apprentice is ready to enter end-point assessment.
- 03
Knowledge test
Sit the ST0189 multiple-choice knowledge test.
- 04
Other EPA methods
Complete the practical, observation or discussion methods specified by the assessment plan.
Try a practice question
ST0189 · Original practice material
Employers provide safe work, information, training and equipment while employees cooperate, use controls and report danger.
Which option is being described?
Choose one answer, then check it.
ST0189 exam format and scoring
These are the recorded rules for this standard version. Always compare them with the final joining instructions from your end-point assessment organisation.
Delivery
Controlled and closed book.
Question style
60 four-option multiple-choice questions with one correct answer.
Books and materials
No reference books or notes are used.
| Paper | Coverage | Questions | Time | Grade boundary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test | Knowledge mapped to the ST0189 test | 60 | 75 minutes | Pass 36/60Distinction 48/60 |
What to revise for ST0189
The current published Trade Exams library for this standard contains 480 original practice questions and 24 focused fact sheets. These are revision-library counts, not official exam weightings.
Knowledge-area map
Standard reference
ST0189
Detection and protection
- T01Health, safety and electrical practice
- T02Fire detection and alarm
- T03Security, access and CCTV
- T04Circuits and power supplies
- T05Cables and installation
- T06Testing, commissioning and data
Health, safety and electrical practice
01Risk assessment, isolation, test equipment and safe installation.
Fire detection and alarm
02Fire development, detector selection, siting, cause and effect and unwanted alarms.
Security, access and CCTV
03Survey, system design, components, coverage and door safety.
Circuits and power supplies
04Electrical quantities, relays, standby batteries and load design.
Cables and installation
05Cable selection, routes, containment, fixings and circuit integrity.
Testing, commissioning and data
06Performance checks, records, handover, privacy and cyber security.
How to prepare for the ST0189 test
A practical four-stage revision sequence: understand the rules first, close topic gaps, practise decisions, then rehearse under the real time pressure.
- 1
Separate the design purpose of fire, intrusion, access and CCTV systems before comparing their components.
- 2
Practise electrical calculations and standby-power decisions without reference notes.
- 3
Learn a clear test, commission, record and handover sequence.
- 4
Complete 60-question mocks inside 75 minutes to rehearse the live pace.
Revision access
Questions, mocks and fact sheets
One exam, one clear price. Access ends automatically and never renews into a subscription.
£10
30 days of access
Everything for this exam for 30 days.
One-off payment. No automatic renewal.
£20
90 days of access
Everything for this exam for 90 days.
One-off payment. No automatic renewal.
ST0189 exam questions answered
Format, timing, version, preparation and booking questions—answered from the recorded standard and assessment-plan sources.
01What is the ST0189 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician exam?
The ST0189 test checks whether a technician can apply the knowledge needed to plan, install, commission, maintain and diagnose life-safety and security systems responsibly. This page focuses on the knowledge-test method; the full end-point assessment may also contain practical or discussion-based methods.
02Who should use this ST0189 revision page?
Apprentices registered to ST0189 version 1.2 and preparing for the Level 3 knowledge test.
03When do apprentices take the ST0189 knowledge test?
It is normally taken during end-point assessment, after the apprentice has completed training and passed through gateway. The employer, training provider and end-point assessment organisation agree the booking and sequence.
04What is the ST0189 exam format?
Multiple-choice knowledge test. Controlled and closed book. 60 four-option multiple-choice questions with one correct answer.
05How many questions are there and how long does the test take?
60 questions and 75 minutes. Knowledge test: 60 questions, 75 minutes, pass 36/60.
06What is the ST0189 pass mark?
36/60. Knowledge test: pass 36/60; distinction 48/60.
07Is the ST0189 test open book?
Closed book. No reference books or notes are used.
08What subjects should I revise for ST0189?
The main areas are Health, safety and electrical practice, Fire detection and alarm, Security, access and CCTV, Circuits and power supplies, Cables and installation and Testing, commissioning and data. The detailed coverage on this page stays within the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
09How should I prepare for the ST0189 exam?
Separate the design purpose of fire, intrusion, access and CCTV systems before comparing their components. Practise electrical calculations and standby-power decisions without reference notes. Learn a clear test, commission, record and handover sequence. Complete 60-question mocks inside 75 minutes to rehearse the live pace.
10Which version of ST0189 does this page cover?
The assessment facts and topic scope on this page are aligned to ST0189 version 1.2.
11Are the Trade Exams questions official live exam questions?
No. Trade Exams' 480 practice questions and 24 fact sheets are independently authored revision material. They do not reproduce recalled, live, confidential or password-protected EPAO questions.
12Where do the ST0189 exam details come from?
The format and scope are based on the listed Skills England standard and end-point assessment sources, checked for this content pack on 2026-07-29. Always confirm late changes and booking instructions with the employer, training provider or EPAO.
13How does Trade Exams access work?
Access is a one-off £10 payment for 30 days or £20 for 90 days. It never renews automatically.
Official sources and currency
Check the standard behind this page
The format and scope were checked on 29 July 2026. Assessment arrangements can change, so confirm the final booking details with your employer, training provider or EPAO.
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