NFPA 70

Question 1

Devices MUST be mounted in their proper orientation

Answer 1

True

Question 2

You are at the fire alarm control unit and want to know how to determine if the wiring providing power to the control unit is correct. What should you consult?

a. The National Fire alarm Code, Article 225.
b. The National Electrical code, Article 760.
c. The door to the circuit breaker panel that contains the breaker for the fire alarm control unit.
d. The National Electrical Code, Article 250

Answer 2

b. The National Electrical code, Article 760.

Question 3

Devices shall be supported independent of conductors

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Wiring shall be cut at the device and not looped

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Relative to fire alarm systems, the National Electrical Code is referenced to try to ensure that:

a. The fire alarm system is installed properly so that it works as designed
b. The fire alarm system is provided with practical safeguards for persons and property arising from the use of electricity.
c. The AHJ understands the installation requirements for the fire alarm system
d. The owner understands how the fire alarm system is supposed to operate.

Answer 5

b. The fire alarm system is provided with practical safeguards for persons and property arising from the use of electricity.

Question 6

All Wiring shall be attached to building structure

Answer 6

True

Question 7

You have been told that the requirements of the NEC must be followed for the following reasons.
Which reason is correct?
a. So that the fire alarm system installation is provided with practical safeguards of persons and property arising from the use of electricity.
b. So that the fire alarm installation operates per specification.
c. So that the system can be properly tested, maintained and inspected.
d. So that the system can be interfaced with other electrical systems.

Answer 7

a. So that the fire alarm system installation is provided with practical safeguards of persons and property arising from the use of electricity.