Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

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Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Joe Panuto
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Frage 1

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1. Who designs fire detection and alarm systems? (446)
Antworten
  • A. Fire marshals
  • B. Code inspectors
  • C. Building engineers
  • D. Fire protection engineers

Frage 2

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2. Which of the following components of a fire detection and alarm system is responsible for processing signals from detection devices and transmitting them to alerting devices? (447)
Antworten
  • A. Smoke alarm
  • B. Power supply
  • C. System device
  • D. Fire alarm control panel (FACP)

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3. Which of the following statements regarding a fire detection and alarm system dedicated branch circuit is MOST accurate? (448)
Antworten
  • A. It must be easily accessible.
  • B. It must be marked in orange.
  • C. It must be mechanically protected.
  • D. It must be permanently identified as DEDICATED CIRCUIT.

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4. A secondary power supply must be able to make the system fully operational within how long of the main supply’s failure? (448)
Antworten
  • A. 15 seconds
  • B. 30 seconds
  • C. 1 minute
  • D. 2 minutes

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5. Which of the following statements regarding system devices is LEAST accurate? (449-450)
Antworten
  • A. They may be manual.
  • B. They may be activated by flame.
  • C. They may send a signal to the FACP by computer line.
  • D. They may utilize signaling devices such as strobe lights.

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6. Which of the following statements regarding automatic alarm-initiating devices is LEAST accurate? (451-452)
Antworten
  • A. They may detect both heat and smoke.
  • B. They continuously monitor the atmosphere of a structure.
  • C. Devices send a signal to the FACP when atmospheric changes are detected.
  • D. Smoke detectors are the only device that will not activate due to excessive moisture.

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7. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fixed-temperature heat detectors? (452)
Antworten
  • A. They are very expensive.
  • B. They are the slowest type to activate.
  • C. They are among the oldest in service.
  • D. They are the least prone to false activations.

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8. Which of the following statements regarding fixed-temperature heat detectors is MOST accurate? (452)
Antworten
  • A. They must be coded with pictographs.
  • B. They must be marked with listed operating temperatures.
  • C. They use one of five primary principles of physics to detect heat.
  • D. They must be placed in areas where heat is not likely to accumulate.

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9. Which of the following components of fixed-temperature heat detectors holds a spring device in the detector in an open position? (453)
Antworten
  • A. Fusible link
  • B. Wire clamp
  • C. Bimetallic strip
  • D. Frangible bulb

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10. In which of the following types of fixed-temperature heat detectors can two types of metal with different heat-expansion ratios be found? (454)
Antworten
  • A. Duoburn
  • B. Bimetallic
  • C. Continuous-line
  • D. Fragmented-line

Frage 11

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11. In which of the following types of fixed-temperature heat detectors is conductive metal core cable sheathed in stainless steel tubing? (454)
Antworten
  • A. Duoburn
  • B. Bimetallic
  • C. Continuous-line
  • D. Fragmented-line

Frage 12

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12. Rate-of-rise heat detectors: (456)
Antworten
  • A. are unreliable.
  • B. are manually reset.
  • C. often falsely activate due to the presence of toxic gases.
  • D. send a signal when rise in temperature exceeds a set amount.

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13. Which of the following types of heat detectors is not self-contained and includes a flexible diaphragm that responds to an increase in pressure from tubing? (456)
Antworten
  • A. Rate-compensation
  • B. Electronic spot-type
  • C. Pneumatic rate-of-rise line
  • D. Pneumatic rate-of-rise spot

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14. Which of the following types of heat detectors has alarm wiring that extends from the detector to the FACP and includes a flexible diaphragm that responds to an increase in pressure from tubing? (456)
Antworten
  • A. Rate-compensation
  • B. Electronic spot-type
  • C. Pneumatic rate-of-rise line
  • D. Pneumatic rate-of-rise spot

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15. Which of the following types of heat detectors is used in areas subject to regular temperature changes at rates slower than those of fire conditions? (456)
Antworten
  • A. Rate-compensation
  • B. Electronic spot-type
  • C. Pneumatic rate-of-rise line
  • D. Pneumatic rate-of-rise spot

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16. Which of the following types of heat detectors consists of one or more thermistors and produces a marked change in resistance when exposed to heat? (457)
Antworten
  • A. Rate-compensation
  • B. Electronic spot-type
  • C. Pneumatic rate-of-rise line
  • D. Pneumatic rate-of-rise spot

Frage 17

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17. Which of the following statements regarding smoke detectors is MOST accurate? (458)
Antworten
  • A. Their performance is affected by few factors.
  • B. They sense fire more slowly than heat-detection devices.
  • C. They are tested and listed by third-party testing services.
  • D. They may respond to differing fire tests based on authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

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18. Which of the following types of smoke detectors works on all types of fires and is best suited for living rooms and bedrooms? (458)
Antworten
  • A. Ionization
  • B. Low-flame
  • C. High-heat
  • D. Photoelectric

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19. Which application of smoke detectors uses a beam of light focused across a monitored area onto a photoelectric-receiving device? (459)
Antworten
  • A. Reflectory
  • B. Refractory
  • C. Mirrored-beam
  • D. Projected-beam

Frage 20

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20. Which application of smoke detectors uses a beam of light from a light-emitting diode that passes through a small chamber at a point distant from the light source? (459)
Antworten
  • A. Reflectory
  • B. Refractory
  • C. Mirrored-beam
  • D. Projected-beam

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21. Which of the following types of smoke detectors responds more quickly to flaming fires? (461)
Antworten
  • A. Ionization
  • B. Low-flame
  • C. High-heat
  • D. Photoelectric

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22. Which of the following types of light is NOT detected by flame detectors? (462)
Antworten
  • A. Infrared
  • B. Ultraviolet
  • C. Infrared and pulsed
  • D. Ultraviolet and infrared

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23. Which of the following statements regarding flame detectors is MOST accurate? (462)
Antworten
  • A. They are the slowest to respond to fires.
  • B. They are not easily tripped by nonfire conditions.
  • C. They must be placed in areas where triggers are limited.
  • D. They may be positioned out of the way of the protected area.

Frage 24

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24. Infrared wave spectrum (IR) detectors are designed to respond to 1 square foot (0.09 m2) of fire from a distance of ___ feet (m). (463)
Antworten
  • A. 25 (7)
  • B. 50 (16)
  • C. 75 (23)
  • D. 100 (30)

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25. Which of the following statements regarding fire-gas detectors is LEAST accurate? (463)
Antworten
  • A. They may monitor carbon dioxide.
  • B. They operate faster than a heat detector.
  • C. They operate faster than a smoke detector.
  • D. They may use semiconductors to sense a particular gas.

Frage 26

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26. Which of the following is NOT a type of combination detector? (464)
Antworten
  • A. Heat/smoke
  • B. Smoke/fire-gas
  • C. Fixed rate/smoke
  • D. Fixed rate/rate-of-rise

Frage 27

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27. Which of the following statements regarding water-flow devices is LEAST accurate? (464)
Antworten
  • A. They may notify the FACP.
  • B. They are manual initiating devices.
  • C. They activate a gong when water begins flowing.
  • D. They are required on automatic sprinkler systems.

Frage 28

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28. Which of the following statements regarding tamper switches is MOST accurate? (464)
Antworten
  • A. They monitor secondary shutoff valves.
  • B. They are supervised by automatic sprinkler systems.
  • C. They monitor air pressure in wet-pipe sprinkler systems.
  • D. They report to the FACP when the main water shutoff valve is closed.

Frage 29

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29. How should manual alarm-initiating devices be marked? (464)
Antworten
  • A. White with red lettering
  • B. Red with white lettering
  • C. Orange with black lettering
  • D. Yellow with orange lettering

Frage 30

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30. According to NFPA® 72, manual alarm-initiating devices should have a travel distance not exceeding how far? (464)
Antworten
  • A. 100 feet (30 m)
  • B. 150 feet (45 m)
  • C. 200 feet (60 m)
  • D. 250 feet (75 m)

Frage 31

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31. Which of the following statements regarding manual alarm-initiating devices is MOST accurate? (464)
Antworten
  • A. Breakable glass must surround the device.
  • B. Multistory facilities should have at least one per floor.
  • C. They are intended for use when buildings are unoccupied.
  • D. They are required in all structures with automatic sprinkler systems.

Frage 32

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32. In which of the following types of manual pull station devices does a lever move into alarm position and send a signal to the FACP when the station lever is pulled? (466)
Antworten
  • A. Multi-action
  • B. Triple-action
  • C. Single-action
  • D. Double-action

Frage 33

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33. In which of the following types of manual pull station devices does the operator lift a cover to access the alarm control? (466)
Antworten
  • A. Multi-action
  • B. Triple-action
  • C. Single-action
  • D. Double-action

Frage 34

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34. Which of the following statements regarding fire-alarm signaling systems is LEAST accurate? (467)
Antworten
  • A. They may be complex.
  • B. They may include central station systems.
  • C. Their requirements are contained in NFPA® 72.
  • D. Their purpose is to alert entire neighborhoods of a problem.

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35. Which of the following is NOT a major type of fire-alarm signaling system? (467)
Antworten
  • A. Proprietary system
  • B. Full coverage system
  • C. Remote receiving system
  • D. Protected premises system

Frage 36

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36. Which of the following statements about a protected premises alarm system is MOST accurate? (467)
Antworten
  • A. It must be manually activated.
  • B. It must have outside supervision.
  • C. It may perform off-site reporting.
  • D. It can activate other auxiliary services.

Frage 37

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37. Which of the following types of protected premises systems sounds all fire alarms the same regardless of the location of the initiating device? (468)
Antworten
  • A. Limited alarm
  • B. Addressable alarm
  • C. Noncoded local alarm
  • D. Zoned/annunciated alarm

Frage 38

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38. Which of the following types of protected premises systems enables responders to quickly identify the general location of a fire? (469)
Antworten
  • A. Limited alarm
  • B. Addressable alarm
  • C. Noncoded local alarm
  • D. Zoned/annunciated alarm

Frage 39

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39. Which of the following types of protected premises systems ensures that responders can pinpoint the specific activated device and reduces time taken to respond to emergencies? (470)
Antworten
  • A. Limited alarm
  • B. Addressable alarm
  • C. Noncoded local alarm
  • D. Zoned/annunciated alarm

Frage 40

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40. Which of the following statements regarding auxiliary fire alarm systems is MOST accurate? (470)
Antworten
  • A. They are rarely connected to municipal fire alarm systems.
  • B. Their alarms cannot be transmitted to a public fire telecommunications center.
  • C. Their alarms are significantly different than those transmitted over manual fire alarm boxes.
  • D. They are connected to a municipal fire alarm system and are the same as those transmitted over manual fire alarm boxes.

Frage 41

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41. Which of the following types of auxiliary fire alarms has its own power source? (470)
Antworten
  • A. Shunt
  • B. Transmitting
  • C. Local energy
  • D. Independent

Frage 42

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42. Which of the following types of auxiliary fire alarms depends upon the municipal system’s source of power? (470)
Antworten
  • A. Shunt
  • B. Transmitting
  • C. Local energy
  • D. Independent

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43. Which of the following types of systems has a receiving point located outside the protected premises and monitored by a contracted service? (472)
Antworten
  • A. Auxiliary
  • B. Proprietary
  • C. Central station
  • D. Remote receiving

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44. Which of the following types of systems is connected directly to the fire department telecommunications center through a leased telephone line or other means? (472)
Antworten
  • A. Standard
  • B. Proprietary
  • C. Central station
  • D. Remote receiving

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45. Which of the following types of systems protects large commercial and industrial buildings, with a receiving point on-site but remote from hazardous operations? (471)
Antworten
  • A. Auxiliary
  • B. Proprietary
  • C. Central station
  • D. Remote receiving

Frage 46

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46. Which of the following types of systems has the ability to transmit a trouble signal to a remote site when the system is impaired? (472)
Antworten
  • A. Auxiliary
  • B. Proprietary
  • C. Central station
  • D. Remote receiving

Frage 47

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47. Which of the following types of systems is most commonly connected by dedicated phone lines and sells services to many customers? (472)
Antworten
  • A. Auxiliary
  • B. Proprietary
  • C. Central station
  • D. Remote receiving

Frage 48

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48. Which of the following statements regarding emergency voice/alarm communications systems is MOST accurate? (473)
Antworten
  • A. They are unreliable.
  • B. They must be stand-alone.
  • C. They are a primary type of system.
  • D. They may be integrated directly into the overall system.

Frage 49

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49. Which of the following types of emergency voice/alarm communications systems allows people at other locations inside a building to communicate with the main control station? (473)
Antworten
  • A. One-way
  • B. Two-way
  • C. Three-way
  • D. Integrated

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50. Which of the following statements regarding parallel telephone systems is LEAST accurate? (474)
Antworten
  • A. They are not often found today.
  • B. They are increasing in popularity.
  • C. They are not to be used for any other purpose.
  • D. They include a dedicated phone line between each alarm box.

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51. Which of the following statements regarding service testing and periodic inspection of detection and alarm systems is MOST accurate? (477)
Antworten
  • A. All tests must be witnessed by the fire department.
  • B. Testing intervals are uniform throughout all jurisdictions.
  • C. They should receive annual inspections by the manufacturer.
  • D. They should receive general inspections by the building owner.

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52. How often should nickel-cadmium and sealed lead-acid batteries be inspected? (477)
Antworten
  • A. Monthly
  • B. Bimonthly
  • C. Semiannually
  • D. Annually

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53. How should all equipment be cleaned to be sure no foreign materials are present? (477)
Antworten
  • A. With a dry cloth
  • B. With a vacuum cleaner
  • C. With a chlorine solution
  • D. With a pressure washer

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54. Which of the following statements regarding testing and inspection of alarm-initiating devices is LEAST accurate? (478)
Antworten
  • A. Inspectors may witness their activation to ensure operability.
  • B. They should be sent to a testing laboratory if they are obviously corroded.
  • C. They must be in working order or the entire system is ineffective.
  • D. Inspections should only be performed prior to installation and annually thereafter.

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55. Which of the following is NOT an item to check when testing and inspecting alarm-initiating devices? (478)
Antworten
  • A. Unobstructed access
  • B. Easy operation of units
  • C. Loosely closed unit housing
  • D. Replacement of impaired glass

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56. How many years should records of testing and inspection of alarm-initiating devices be kept? (478)
Antworten
  • A. 3
  • B. 5
  • C. 7
  • D. 9

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57. What percentage of nonrestorable fixed-temperature detectors should be laboratory tested at the proper time? (479)
Antworten
  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 6
  • D. 8

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58. How many detectors on each signal circuit of a restorable heat detection device should be tested semiannually? (479)
Antworten
  • A. 1
  • B. 3
  • C. 5
  • D. 7

Frage 59

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59. How often should replaceable links on fusible link detectors be checked? (479)
Antworten
  • A. Monthly
  • B. Bimonthly
  • C. Semiannually
  • D. Annually

Frage 60

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60. How often should smoke detectors be sensitivity tested after the first year of service? (479)
Antworten
  • A. Every year
  • B. Every 2 years
  • C. Every 3 years
  • D. Every 4 years

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61. Which of the following statements regarding FACPs is MOST accurate? (479-480)
Antworten
  • A. Occasional sticking is expected and may be excused.
  • B. At least one complete round of printed signals should be clearly visible.
  • C. At least two complete rounds of printed signals should be clearly visible.
  • D. The time stamp should indicate the time of signal within 75 percent accuracy.

Frage 62

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62. How often should supervisory equipment be tested? (480)
Antworten
  • A. Weekly
  • B. Biweekly
  • C. Monthly
  • D. Bimonthly

Frage 63

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63. How often should manual fire alarm devices be tested? (480)
Antworten
  • A. Monthly
  • B. Semiannually
  • C. Annually
  • D. Biannually

Frage 64

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64. How often should all parts of auxiliary fire-alarm systems be checked to ensure working order? (480)
Antworten
  • A. Weekly
  • B. Biweekly
  • C. Monthly
  • D. Bimonthly

Frage 65

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65. How often should fire-detection components of remote station and proprietary systems be checked? (480)
Antworten
  • A. Monthly
  • B. Semiannually
  • C. Annually
  • D. Biannually
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