True or False? An intruder through a broken window would be detected if a magnetic contact is installed.

A magnetic contact switch is designed to detect the opening or closing of doors and windows. It typically consists of two parts: one mounted on the window frame and the other on the window itself. When the window is closed, the two parts are aligned, keeping the circuit closed. If the window is opened, the circuit is broken, triggering the alarm system.

In the scenario where an intruder enters through a broken window, the magnetic contact would not detect the intrusion because it relies on the physical alignment of its components. The broken window essentially bypasses the requirement for the window to be opened in the conventional sense, as the magnetic switch would not be activated or deactivated by this action.

Therefore, stating that an intruder through a broken window would be detected by a magnetic contact is not accurate, which supports the choice of "False." The performance of the sensor is directly related to its intended function of detecting a change in position rather than the condition of the window being intact or broken.