Is panel tamper an outdated feature?

[rotterman]

This says they do.

How to resolve a Panel Tamper

Most alarm systems include a panel tamper to alert the user that the panel is being opened. Tampers will activate the panel’s alarm if this system is tampered while armed. When the panel is throwing a tamper alert, you will want to resolve the issue as soon as possible to prevent false alarms and false dispatches. The location of your panel’s internal tamper switch will vary from panel to panel, but the steps to resolve are typically the same. Prior to working on your system make sure the pa…

I think tampers are a special trouble condition that is treated as an alarm when the system is armed. I could be wrong though.