#1
What is the main purpose of a fire alarm system?
To detect and alert people through visual and auditory signals in case of fire
To regulate temperature in buildings
To provide emergency lighting during power outages
To control access to restricted areas
#2
Which component of a fire alarm system detects the presence of smoke?
Heat detector
Strobe light
Smoke detector
Control panel
#3
What does NFPA stand for in the context of fire alarm systems?
National Fire Prevention Association
National Fire Protection Agency
National Fire Protection Association
National Fire Prevention Agency
#4
Which of the following is NOT a typical method of initiating a fire alarm?
Manual pull station
Smoke detector
Flame detector
Carbon dioxide detector
#5
What is the purpose of a fire alarm control panel?
To sound the alarm in case of fire
To monitor and control the entire fire alarm system
To provide emergency power backup
To extinguish fires automatically
#6
What type of circuit does a fire alarm system commonly use?
Series circuit
Parallel circuit
Combination circuit
Sequential circuit
#7
Which type of fire alarm initiation device detects heat?
Smoke detector
Flame detector
Heat detector
Carbon monoxide detector
#8
What is the purpose of a fire alarm notification appliance?
To detect fires
To initiate the alarm sequence
To notify occupants of the building about the presence of a fire
To extinguish fires
#9
Which of the following is NOT a common type of fire alarm system?
Conventional fire alarm system
Addressable fire alarm system
Hybrid fire alarm system
Analog fire alarm system
#10
What is the function of a fire alarm annunciator?
To generate power
To display information about the location and type of alarm
To detect smoke
To initiate the alarm sequence
#11
In a fire alarm system, what is the purpose of an annunciator panel?
To silence alarms
To display information about the status of the system
To activate sprinklers
To generate emergency phone calls
#12
What is the function of a fire alarm relay?
To detect smoke
To provide power to the system
To activate other devices such as elevators or HVAC systems
To monitor the control panel
#13
What is the purpose of a fire alarm zone?
To indicate the location of a fire
To divide the building into manageable areas for monitoring
To control the flow of water to sprinklers
To test the functionality of smoke detectors
#14
What is the primary difference between a fire alarm system and a fire suppression system?
A fire alarm system detects fires, while a fire suppression system extinguishes fires.
A fire alarm system notifies occupants of a building about the presence of a fire, while a fire suppression system regulates temperature.
A fire alarm system activates sprinklers, while a fire suppression system sounds alarms.
There is no difference between the two systems.
#15
What is the purpose of a fire alarm isolator module?
To isolate the power supply from the control panel
To isolate faulty circuits and prevent them from affecting other parts of the system
To isolate smoke detectors from heat detectors
To isolate the annunciator panel from the main control panel
#16
What is the function of a duct smoke detector in a fire alarm system?
To detect smoke in ductwork and initiate an alarm
To regulate airflow in HVAC systems
To provide backup power to the system
To activate elevators during a fire