NM MS12 Fire Protection Systems Exam QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS RATED |GRADE A .

NM MS12 Fire Protection Systems Exam QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS RATED |GRADE A .

1. What is the primary purpose of an automatic fire protection system?
A. Smoke removal
B. Fire detection
C. Fire control or suppression
D. Occupant evacuation


✅ Answer: C


2. NFPA 13 governs the:
A. Fire alarm systems
B. Fire sprinkler systems
C. Fire pumps
D. Portable fire extinguishers


✅ Answer: B


3. A sprinkler head activates when:
A. Smoke is detected
B. Heat reaches the rated temperature

,C. Water pressure increases
D. An alarm sounds


✅ Answer: B


4. The heat-sensitive element of a sprinkler is typically a:
A. Valve
B. Pipe
C. Glass bulb or fusible link
D. Gasket


✅ Answer: C


5. Which is NOT a type of sprinkler system?
A. Wet pipe
B. Dry pipe
C. Deluge
D. Gravity pipe


✅ Answer: D


6. A wet pipe sprinkler system means:

, A. Pipes contain air only
B. Pipes are normally filled with water
C. Water flows only after detection
D. Pipes are drained after use


✅ Answer: B


7. Dry pipe systems are most commonly installed in:
A. Office buildings
B. Heated residential areas
C. Areas subject to freezing
D. Retail stores


✅ Answer: C


8. A deluge sprinkler system uses:
A. Closed sprinkler heads
B. Air pressure only
C. Open sprinkler heads
D. Manual hose lines


✅ Answer: C