#1
Which type of fire alarm system detects smoke using ionization or photoelectric sensors?
Addressable fire alarm system
ExplanationDetects smoke using ionization or photoelectric sensors.
#2
What does NFPA stand for in the context of fire alarm systems?
National Fire Protection Association
ExplanationNational Fire Protection Association.
#3
What is the purpose of a fire alarm control panel (FACP) in a fire alarm system?
To supervise and control connected devices
ExplanationSupervises and controls connected devices.
#4
Which type of fire alarm system allows for individual identification and control of each initiating device?
Addressable fire alarm system
ExplanationAllows individual identification and control.
#5
Which of the following is a common type of fire alarm notification appliance?
Horn strobe
ExplanationCommon type of notification appliance.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a common supervisory signal in fire alarm systems?
Alarm
ExplanationNot a common supervisory signal.
#7
What is the purpose of a duct smoke detector in a fire alarm system?
To detect smoke in air ducts
ExplanationDetects smoke in air ducts.
#8
What is the primary purpose of a fire alarm supervisory signal?
To indicate a fault condition
ExplanationIndicates a fault condition.
#9
What type of fire alarm system provides more detailed information about the location of a fire or fault?
Addressable fire alarm system
ExplanationProvides detailed location information.
#10
Which component of a fire alarm system is responsible for converting a fire alarm signal into an audible and/or visible signal?
Notification appliance
ExplanationConverts fire alarm signal into audible/visible signal.
#11
In fire alarm systems, what does the term 'verification' refer to?
Confirming a fire alarm signal by using additional detectors
ExplanationConfirming a fire alarm signal.
#12
In a fire alarm system, what is the purpose of a fire alarm input module (FAIM)?
To monitor manual pull stations
ExplanationMonitors manual pull stations.
#13
Which of the following is NOT typically connected to a fire alarm control panel?
Fire sprinkler
ExplanationNot typically connected to a control panel.
#14
In a fire alarm system, what does the term 'walk test' refer to?
Testing the functionality of smoke detectors
ExplanationTesting functionality of smoke detectors.
#15
In a fire alarm system, what is the purpose of an isolator module?
To isolate faulty devices from the system
ExplanationIsolates faulty devices from the system.