Fire alarm test 1A questions with actual
answers 2025.
Installation of wiring conduit and equipment must be in accordance with NFPA 70 article
760 (T/F) - ANSWER: True
The negative conductor of a two wire supply shall be bonded to a good ground source
(T/F) - ANSWER: False
The word should indicate a mandatory requirement T/F - ANSWER: False
It is permissible for the fire alarm system to Sherry circuit with the exit lights t/f -
ANSWER: False
In Corridors where more than two visible notification appliance are in any field of view
they shall flash in synchronization t/f - ANSWER: True
If two buildings are covered by the same fire alarm system they must be covered by the
same zone of origin t/f - ANSWER: False
A fire alarm system may utilize listed speakers as alarm Notification appliances -
ANSWER: True
If your building has a complete sprinkler system a pole station is not required t/f -
ANSWER: False
Smoke detector shall not be installed in unsprinklered hoistways unless they are
installed to activate the elevator hoistway smoke relief equipment t/f - ANSWER: True
Partitions which do not extend to the ceiling in our within less than 18 inches from the
ceiling are not considered to affect smoke travel and therefore do not worry at a
reduction of smoke detector spacing t/f - ANSWER: False 15%
, Smoke detector shall not be installed until the final cleanup of the job site has occurred
t/f - ANSWER: True
Smoke detector shall not be supported by their current carrying conductors t/f -
ANSWER: True
Recessed melting of smoke detectors as permitted by NFPA 72 if they fit flush in the
mounting surface t/f - ANSWER: False
All styles of class a circuit using physical conductors shall be installed such that the
outgoing and return conductors exiting from and returing to the control unit, respectively,
are routed separately. The outgoing in return circuit conductors may be installed in the
same raceway. T/f - ANSWER: False
Fire alarm signals and troubles alarms may have the same tone and characteristics as
long as the lenses are painted different colors t/f - ANSWER: False
To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard, they shall have a sound
level at least __DB above the average ambient sound level or__DB above the
maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds. - ANSWER: 15,5
A low air pressure switch on a dry sprinkler system, serving a parking garage is a ____
alarm initiating device. - ANSWER: Supervisory
The number of supervisory device is permitted to be connected to a single initiating
device circuit shall not exceed___? - ANSWER: 20
What classification are smoke detectors installed and used to prevent the control of
smoke spread by initiation controls of doors, fans, or dampers? - ANSWER: Area
smoke detectors that are installed in the rated smoke compartments.
Detectors installed in the duct system
Alarm annunciation to the fire command center shall be ___? - ANSWER: Audible and
visible
Fire pumps shall be supervised for___? - ANSWER: Loss of power
Phase reversal
Pump run
answers 2025.
Installation of wiring conduit and equipment must be in accordance with NFPA 70 article
760 (T/F) - ANSWER: True
The negative conductor of a two wire supply shall be bonded to a good ground source
(T/F) - ANSWER: False
The word should indicate a mandatory requirement T/F - ANSWER: False
It is permissible for the fire alarm system to Sherry circuit with the exit lights t/f -
ANSWER: False
In Corridors where more than two visible notification appliance are in any field of view
they shall flash in synchronization t/f - ANSWER: True
If two buildings are covered by the same fire alarm system they must be covered by the
same zone of origin t/f - ANSWER: False
A fire alarm system may utilize listed speakers as alarm Notification appliances -
ANSWER: True
If your building has a complete sprinkler system a pole station is not required t/f -
ANSWER: False
Smoke detector shall not be installed in unsprinklered hoistways unless they are
installed to activate the elevator hoistway smoke relief equipment t/f - ANSWER: True
Partitions which do not extend to the ceiling in our within less than 18 inches from the
ceiling are not considered to affect smoke travel and therefore do not worry at a
reduction of smoke detector spacing t/f - ANSWER: False 15%
, Smoke detector shall not be installed until the final cleanup of the job site has occurred
t/f - ANSWER: True
Smoke detector shall not be supported by their current carrying conductors t/f -
ANSWER: True
Recessed melting of smoke detectors as permitted by NFPA 72 if they fit flush in the
mounting surface t/f - ANSWER: False
All styles of class a circuit using physical conductors shall be installed such that the
outgoing and return conductors exiting from and returing to the control unit, respectively,
are routed separately. The outgoing in return circuit conductors may be installed in the
same raceway. T/f - ANSWER: False
Fire alarm signals and troubles alarms may have the same tone and characteristics as
long as the lenses are painted different colors t/f - ANSWER: False
To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard, they shall have a sound
level at least __DB above the average ambient sound level or__DB above the
maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds. - ANSWER: 15,5
A low air pressure switch on a dry sprinkler system, serving a parking garage is a ____
alarm initiating device. - ANSWER: Supervisory
The number of supervisory device is permitted to be connected to a single initiating
device circuit shall not exceed___? - ANSWER: 20
What classification are smoke detectors installed and used to prevent the control of
smoke spread by initiation controls of doors, fans, or dampers? - ANSWER: Area
smoke detectors that are installed in the rated smoke compartments.
Detectors installed in the duct system
Alarm annunciation to the fire command center shall be ___? - ANSWER: Audible and
visible
Fire pumps shall be supervised for___? - ANSWER: Loss of power
Phase reversal
Pump run
