FIRE ALARM SYS, LVL I - 2025 LESSON 9: IPSI
SAMPLE EXAM FIRE ALARM CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM LEVEL 1 INTERIOR QUIZ FOR LESSON 9
102Q&A
The word "Listed" means ? .
a.endorsed by authority
b.tested to a product standard by a "government agency" laboratory and published in a
directory
c.tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
d.tested by an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and published in a directory
c. tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
The "Scope Statement" of a fire alarm specification relates to the coordinating of other
specifications. T/F
false
Chapter ? of NFPA 72—2022 provides requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of
fire alarm systems.
a.7
b.9
c.11
d.14
14
The nominal spacing of spot type smoke detectors is ? .
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30'
30'
A circuit that has conductors returning to the control unit from the last device is best described
as a ? circuit.
a.Class 3
b.Class A
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,c.Class B
d.Style 4
CLASS A
The sum of all voltage in a series loop circuit is the ? .
a.product over the sum
b.reciprocal of the sum of the voltages
c.same value throughout the circuit
d.sum of the individual voltages
d.
sum of the individual voltages
Smoke detectors must be installed within ? of the centerline of elevator doors they control.
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30'
21'
According to Article 760 of the NEC, fire alarm conductors must be protected from mechanical
damage when the cable is installed within ? of the finished floor.
a.7'
b.7.5'
c.8'
d.10'
a. 7'
Heat detector spacing on joisted ceilings must be reduced by ? perpendicular to the joists.
a.25%
b.33%
c.50%
d.66%
50%
A 30-candela strobe covers a maximum area of ? when centered on a wall.
a.20' x 20'
b.25' x 25'
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, c.28' x 28'
d.40' x 40'
28' x 28'
An emergency voice/alarm communications system must have a minimum standby capacity of
48 hours. t/f
false
Smoke detection is most appropriate for which of the following occupancy types?
a.Business occupancies
b.Hotels
c.Medical clinic
d.All of the above
All of the above
A photoelectric smoke detector is best at detecting ? fires.
a.fast-developing
b.flaming
c.incipient
d.smoldering
smoldering
Graphic annunciators should be used in ? .
a.a large industrial complex
b.place of a fire alarm panel
c.small residential buildings
d.all of the above
a large industrial complex
In order to become listed, smoke detectors must respond to obscuration levels between ? .
a.0.5 and 3% per foot
b.0.5 and 4% per foot
c.0 and 2% per foot
d.1 and 3% per foot
0.5 and 4% per foot
Early warning of fire is best provided by using ? detectors.
a.heat
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SAMPLE EXAM FIRE ALARM CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM LEVEL 1 INTERIOR QUIZ FOR LESSON 9
102Q&A
The word "Listed" means ? .
a.endorsed by authority
b.tested to a product standard by a "government agency" laboratory and published in a
directory
c.tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
d.tested by an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and published in a directory
c. tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
The "Scope Statement" of a fire alarm specification relates to the coordinating of other
specifications. T/F
false
Chapter ? of NFPA 72—2022 provides requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of
fire alarm systems.
a.7
b.9
c.11
d.14
14
The nominal spacing of spot type smoke detectors is ? .
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30'
30'
A circuit that has conductors returning to the control unit from the last device is best described
as a ? circuit.
a.Class 3
b.Class A
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,c.Class B
d.Style 4
CLASS A
The sum of all voltage in a series loop circuit is the ? .
a.product over the sum
b.reciprocal of the sum of the voltages
c.same value throughout the circuit
d.sum of the individual voltages
d.
sum of the individual voltages
Smoke detectors must be installed within ? of the centerline of elevator doors they control.
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30'
21'
According to Article 760 of the NEC, fire alarm conductors must be protected from mechanical
damage when the cable is installed within ? of the finished floor.
a.7'
b.7.5'
c.8'
d.10'
a. 7'
Heat detector spacing on joisted ceilings must be reduced by ? perpendicular to the joists.
a.25%
b.33%
c.50%
d.66%
50%
A 30-candela strobe covers a maximum area of ? when centered on a wall.
a.20' x 20'
b.25' x 25'
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, c.28' x 28'
d.40' x 40'
28' x 28'
An emergency voice/alarm communications system must have a minimum standby capacity of
48 hours. t/f
false
Smoke detection is most appropriate for which of the following occupancy types?
a.Business occupancies
b.Hotels
c.Medical clinic
d.All of the above
All of the above
A photoelectric smoke detector is best at detecting ? fires.
a.fast-developing
b.flaming
c.incipient
d.smoldering
smoldering
Graphic annunciators should be used in ? .
a.a large industrial complex
b.place of a fire alarm panel
c.small residential buildings
d.all of the above
a large industrial complex
In order to become listed, smoke detectors must respond to obscuration levels between ? .
a.0.5 and 3% per foot
b.0.5 and 4% per foot
c.0 and 2% per foot
d.1 and 3% per foot
0.5 and 4% per foot
Early warning of fire is best provided by using ? detectors.
a.heat
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