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TFM12 TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADE A| 100%
CORRECT (2024/ 2025)
Does an exterior horn for a sprinkler system need to be supervised? - ANS
✓Yes
Does a fire hood sprinkler system in a kitchen need to be monitored by the
fire alarm system? - ANS ✓Yes
What is 'Photoelectric Light-Scattering Smoke Detection'? - ANS ✓A detector
that uses a light source and a photosensitive sensor, arranged so that light will
only fall on the sensor when smoke particles are present. The particles reflect
and retract light towards the sensor, tripping the alarm.
What is important about the way trouble signals sound? - ANS ✓They must
be distinctive from alarm signals
Fire/ Supervisory signals shall be (x) in sound from other signals and shall
not be used for any other purpose. - ANS ✓Distinctive
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What code shall all wiring, cable and equipment be in accordance with? -
ANS ✓NFPA 70
All systems shall test free of , except for applications in which are approved.
- ANS ✓Grounds
So long as single open, ground or short circuit conditions do not affect the
operation of equipment, what is not needed? - ANS ✓Monitoring for integrity.
Such conditions must not prevent alarm, trouble or supervisory signals being
sent.
If speakers are used to generate audible fire signals, what rule must apply?
- ANS ✓Any failure should result in a trouble signal.
In a one or two family dwelling, where must smoke detectors be located? -
ANS ✓All sleeping rooms, outside of each sleeping area and on all levels of the
dwelling, (including basements).
Where must spot-type heat and smoke sensors be located on walls? - ANS
✓Between 4in and 12in from the ceiling
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TFM12 TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADE A| 100%
CORRECT (2024/ 2025)
Does an exterior horn for a sprinkler system need to be supervised? - ANS
✓Yes
Does a fire hood sprinkler system in a kitchen need to be monitored by the
fire alarm system? - ANS ✓Yes
What is 'Photoelectric Light-Scattering Smoke Detection'? - ANS ✓A detector
that uses a light source and a photosensitive sensor, arranged so that light will
only fall on the sensor when smoke particles are present. The particles reflect
and retract light towards the sensor, tripping the alarm.
What is important about the way trouble signals sound? - ANS ✓They must
be distinctive from alarm signals
Fire/ Supervisory signals shall be (x) in sound from other signals and shall
not be used for any other purpose. - ANS ✓Distinctive
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What code shall all wiring, cable and equipment be in accordance with? -
ANS ✓NFPA 70
All systems shall test free of , except for applications in which are approved.
- ANS ✓Grounds
So long as single open, ground or short circuit conditions do not affect the
operation of equipment, what is not needed? - ANS ✓Monitoring for integrity.
Such conditions must not prevent alarm, trouble or supervisory signals being
sent.
If speakers are used to generate audible fire signals, what rule must apply?
- ANS ✓Any failure should result in a trouble signal.
In a one or two family dwelling, where must smoke detectors be located? -
ANS ✓All sleeping rooms, outside of each sleeping area and on all levels of the
dwelling, (including basements).
Where must spot-type heat and smoke sensors be located on walls? - ANS
✓Between 4in and 12in from the ceiling
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