Fire Alarm Systems and Supervision Quiz

Test your knowledge of fire alarm systems with this quiz covering detection, supervision, and control methods. Find out how much you know!

#1

Which type of fire alarm system detects smoke using ionization or photoelectric sensors?

Conventional fire alarm system
Addressable fire alarm system
Analog fire alarm system
Hybrid fire alarm system
#2

What does NFPA stand for in the context of fire alarm systems?

National Fire Protection Agency
National Fire Prevention Association
National Fire Protection Association
National Firefighting and Prevention Agency
#3

What is the purpose of a fire alarm control panel (FACP) in a fire alarm system?

To activate sprinkler systems
To supervise and control connected devices
To extinguish fires automatically
To provide emergency lighting
#4

Which type of fire alarm system allows for individual identification and control of each initiating device?

Conventional fire alarm system
Addressable fire alarm system
Analog fire alarm system
Hybrid fire alarm system
#5

Which of the following is a common type of fire alarm notification appliance?

Smoke detector
Fire alarm control panel
Horn strobe
Fire alarm annunciator
#6

Which of the following is NOT a common supervisory signal in fire alarm systems?

Low battery
Tamper
Alarm
Trouble
#7

What is the purpose of a duct smoke detector in a fire alarm system?

To detect smoke in air ducts
To detect smoke in enclosed spaces
To detect smoke in open areas
To detect heat in air ducts
#8

What is the primary purpose of a fire alarm supervisory signal?

To indicate a fire condition
To indicate a fault condition
To indicate a low battery condition
To indicate a system reset
#9

What type of fire alarm system provides more detailed information about the location of a fire or fault?

Conventional fire alarm system
Addressable fire alarm system
Analog fire alarm system
Hybrid fire alarm system
#10

Which component of a fire alarm system is responsible for converting a fire alarm signal into an audible and/or visible signal?

Fire alarm annunciator
Fire alarm control panel
Notification appliance
Supervisory module
#11

In fire alarm systems, what does the term 'verification' refer to?

Confirming a fire alarm signal by using additional detectors
Testing the functionality of smoke detectors
Resetting the fire alarm panel
Activating the audible alarms
#12

In a fire alarm system, what is the purpose of a fire alarm input module (FAIM)?

To generate audible alarms
To monitor manual pull stations
To communicate with fire department
To activate sprinkler systems
#13

Which of the following is NOT typically connected to a fire alarm control panel?

Manual pull station
Smoke detector
Fire sprinkler
Horn strobe
#14

In a fire alarm system, what does the term 'walk test' refer to?

Testing the functionality of notification appliances
Testing the functionality of smoke detectors
Testing the functionality of manual pull stations
Testing the functionality of fire alarm control panel
#15

In a fire alarm system, what is the purpose of an isolator module?

To test the functionality of smoke detectors
To isolate faulty devices from the system
To communicate with the fire department
To activate notification appliances

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