Fire Alarms

Question 1

In an addressable system, initiating devices are connected to the FACP through a line referred to as the what?

Answer 1

DCL (Data Communication Link)

Question 2

In an addressable system, modules are connected to the FACP through a line referred to as a

Answer 2

DCL or SLC

Question 3

In a conventional fire alarm circuit, what is the name of the small current that flows to indicate circuit integrity under normal conditions?

Answer 3

Supervisory

Question 4

2 types of Fire Alarm Stages

Answer 4

Single Stage and Two Stage

Question 5

Relay modules are used for the control of what devices/circuits?

Answer 5

ancillary equipment

Question 6

Primary purpose of fire alarm systems

Answer 6

safety

Question 7

Isolation modules are used to

Answer 7

isolate a portion of the DCL

Question 8

4 conditions of a fire alarm system

Answer 8

Normal
Trouble
Alarm
Supervisory

Question 9

Monitor modules are used to

Answer 9

interconnect a conventional circuit device

Question 10

In a conventional fire alarm system, what device is used to provide circuit supervision?

Answer 10

EOL resistors

Question 11

Conventional initiating circuits end with?

Answer 11

EOL resistors

Question 12

Conventional monitoring circuits end with

Answer 12

EOL resistor

Question 13

Does a conventional fire alarm system provide identification of the specific device that initiated the alarm?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

Conventional NAC circuits end with

Answer 14

EOL resistor

Question 15

In an addressable fire alarm system, which devices are polarity sensitive

Answer 15

smoke detectors

Question 16

An SLC ends with an end of line resistor. True or false

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Addressable NAC circuits end with end of line resistors. True or false

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What signal conditions is caused in a single stage fire alarm system when an initiating device is activated?

Answer 18

Audible evacuation alarm

Question 19

What signal conditions is caused in a two stage fire alarm system when an initiating device is activated?

Answer 19

Audible alert signal

Question 20

When wiring an SLC. what terminals do you leave the FACP on?

Answer 20

B’s to A’s, Negatives

Question 21

3 sprinkler tree devices and their condition

Answer 21

Water flow- Alarm
Low Pressure- Supervisory
Gate Valve tamper switch- Supervisory

Question 22

Low water pressure will cause what condition to be displayed?

Answer 22

Supervisory

Question 23

If water flows through the sprinkler system, what condition will be displayed?

Answer 23

Alarm

Question 24

In an addressable system, if a device is addressed incorrectly, what condition will be displayed?

Answer 24

Trouble

Question 25

In a conventional fire alarm system, which devices are polarity sensitive?

Answer 25

Smoke detector Notification devices

Question 26

A trouble condition will reset automatically once the issue had been corrected. True or false

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What type of addressable module can be used to de-energize an ancillary device?

Answer 27

Control/relay

Question 28

What type of addressable module can be used to interconnect a conventional circuit/device to an addressable fire alarm system?

Answer 28

Monitor Module

Question 29

Four stages of a Fire

Answer 29

Incipient stage Smoldering Flame Stage Heat

Question 30

Class A Fires

Answer 30

wood, paper

Question 31

Class B Fires

Answer 31

flammable liquids and gases

Question 32

Class C Fires

Answer 32

Electrical

Question 33

Class D fires

Answer 33

Combustible metals

Question 34

Class K fires

Answer 34

cooking

Question 35

3 main components in a fire triangle

Answer 35

Heat Oxygen Fuel Also Chain reaction

Question 36

Alarm and supervisory require auto reset or manual?

Answer 36

Manual

Question 37

3 types of fire alarm systems

Answer 37

Conventional Multiplex Addressable \

Question 38

SLC means what?

Answer 38

Signaling Line circuit

Question 39

DCL does not end with a resistor. True or false?

Answer 39

True

Question 40

2 Types of smoke detectors are:

Answer 40

Rate of rise-15 F per minute increase in area Fixed temperature- activates when temp hits a certain level

Question 41

Notification appliance circuits wired from either conventional or addressable systems terminate at?

Answer 41

End of line devices

Question 42

Low pressure Switch is wired

Answer 42

NC, C

Question 43

Water flow alarm switch is wired

Answer 43

NO C

Question 44

Gate Valve tamper is wired

Answer 44

NC C

Question 45

L on FDM are what numbers

Answer 45

6, 7

Question 46

H on FDM are what numbers

Answer 46

8, 9

Question 47

Photoelectric detectors detect?

Answer 47

White or grey smoke

Question 48

Ionization detectors detect?

Answer 48

Gas

Question 49

Tolerance Percent on Gold Silver No colour

Answer 49

Gold is 5% Silver is 10% No color is 20%

Question 50

2 Primary types of notification

Answer 50

Audible Visible

Question 51

Does a Class A circuit have an end of line resistor?

Answer 51

No

Question 52

What is a trouble signal?

Answer 52

audible and visual signal from failure of equipment

Question 53

A supervisory current happens when the Water Flow Gate valve slightly closes or opens?

Answer 53

Closes

Question 53

Bad Beer Rots Our Young Guts But Vodka Goes Well

Answer 53

Black Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Violet Gray White

Question 54

Main components of a fire alarm system

Answer 54

Control panel Alarm initiating devices Notification appliances Power supplies Communication/monitoring Ancillary devices

Question 55

3 ancillary devices

Answer 55

Door magnets HVAC shutdown Elevator

Question 56

A standard audible alarm signal

Answer 56

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