test 1

Question 1

a _____ switch is not a supervisory switch

Answer 1

Vane type flow

Question 2

The most appropriate detection for an atrium us a ____

Answer 2

Projected beam smoke detector

Question 3

The first automatic fire alarm detection device was a

Answer 3

Fuseable link heat detector

Question 4

a short circuit on a fire alarm initiating device circuit causes a ____ signal.

Answer 4

trouble

Question 5

the disconnecting means (branch circuit) for the primary power of a fire alarm system must be _____ in color

Answer 5

red

Question 6

manual fire alarm boxes must be installed within ____ feet of an exit doorway

Answer 6

5’

Question 7

In a multi-family dwelling a smoke detector in an apartment’s kitchen alarms The apartment and all public areas must be notified.

Answer 7

violation

Question 8

class a outgoing and return fire alarm circuits run vertically should be separated by at least _____ feet.

Answer 8

1’

Question 9

The minimum sound pressure level for an audible fire alarm notification appliance at the pillow in the sleeping area is _____ dBA

Answer 9

75

Question 10

a Proprietary supervising station in under ____ and must be located on ____

Answer 10

single ownership / property owned by the owner of the supervising station

Question 11

a firestopping material that expands when heated is referred to as _____

Answer 11

Intumescent

Question 12

What is the maximum distance that visible notification appliances must be located from the end of a corridor?

Answer 12

15’

Question 13

a circuit that is 1675 feet from the fire alarm control unit to the last device will have a loop resistance of _____ ohms when #14 (3.07 ohm per 1000 ft) uncoated solid copper is used

Answer 13

length x 2

3.07 x per 1000 ft of wire

Question 14

in a new two-story single family dwelling with a basement and three bedrooms on the second floor will require a minimum of ____ smoke alarms

Answer 14

6

Question 15

five primary functions of the fire alarm systems.

Answer 15

early detection

occupant notification

fire dept notification

safety controls

building systems management

Question 16

non-power-limited fire alarm systems have a maximum operating voltage of ____ volts

Answer 16

600

Question 17

Upon detection of a trouble condition, fire alarm system controls must initiate a trouble signal within _____ seconds

Answer 17

200

Question 18

Sprinkler water flow switch must activate an alarm within _____ seconds of when flow occurs that is equal or greater than that of a single sprinkler of the smallest oriface size installed in the system

Answer 18

90

Question 19

The ____ also known as the birth certificate of the system contains all of the necessary information maintain the system after installation

Answer 19

record of completion

Question 20

name 3 types of supervising station systems

Answer 20

remote
proprietary supervising
central

Question 21

list the four emergency control functions that may be controlled by a fire alarm system

Answer 21

door unlocking

havoc control

elevator recall

door holder release

Question 22

a wall mounted spot-type heat detectors are installed so that the top of the detector is ___ to ___ inches from the ceiling

Answer 22

4” - 12”

Question 23

A central station service contract must include 6 elements

Answer 23

installation of transmitter
retransmission
testing maintenance
record keeping and reporting
signal monitoring
runner service

Question 24

inspection testing and maintenance programs shall satisfy the requirements of this code and shall conform to ____

Answer 24

the equipment manufacturers published instructions

Question 25

Fire protection is an important element in any facility, regardless of occupancy type use group. It is comprised of three basic parts. name them

Answer 25

detection

containment

suppression