Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Labs Flashcards

1
Q

Which device may be used with an addressable signal module?

A

Any signal device, such as a Bell

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2
Q

Manual pull stations must be reset before the system can reset and return to normal.
True or False?

A

True

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3
Q

Wet pipe sprinkler systems incorporate a flow switch to activate an alert or an alarm in a single stage fire alarm control panel

A

An alarm

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4
Q

In which system is tap splicing permitted?

A

Addressable Class B

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5
Q

In a single stage system, what happens when there is a ground fault on a signal circuit?

A

The ground fault and system trouble lights will come on, and the trouble signal will come on

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6
Q

In a single stage system, what will happen if the end of line resistor circuit is short circuited in the signal circuit?

A

The circuit trouble and system trouble lights will come on and the system trouble signal will come on

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7
Q

What will the silence signal button on a two-stage control panel do?

A

Silence the alert and silence the trouble buzzer

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8
Q

What is the correct way of power up any fire alarm control panel?

A

Connect AC power first, then DC second

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9
Q

What is the correct way of powering down any fire alarm control panel?

A

Disconnect DC first, and then AC second

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10
Q

In what type of system is it acceptable to tap splice?

A

Addressable Class B

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11
Q

What is the purpose of the key switch on a two-stage manual pull station?

A

To activate the general alarm of the fire alarm system

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12
Q

Can single stage systems be either Class or Class B wiring?

A

Yes, single stage systems can be either Class A or Class B wiring

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13
Q

What is the maximum number of conductors that may be connected to each terminal of a two-stage manual pull station?

A

two conductors

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14
Q

What type of device could be used with an addressable control module?

A

An HVAC Control Damper
A Door Release Controller
Fire Alarm System Ancillary functions

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15
Q

For a Class B alarm circuit, which devices are required to be polarity sensitive?

A

Smoke Detectors and signalling devices

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16
Q

What is the correct procedure for testing the correct initiation of a flow switch in a Class B circuit?

A

Remove the device cover to get a trouble indication, and then simulate water flow to get an alarm signal

17
Q

What will happen if there is a short circuit in a conventional Class B single-stage initiating circuit

A

An alarm signal will occur

18
Q

What would be the best application for a rate of rise heat detector?
A) A boiler room with a rapid change in room temperature
B) A storage closet used to store linen supplies
C) A & B are both okay

A

A storage closet used to store linen supplies

19
Q

What will happen if there is a short-circuit in a Class A signal circuit?

A

The system trouble indicator light will come on