fire alarm exam questions with actual
solutions 2025.
A building or tenant space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less
than 50 persons shall be classified as a group B occupancy - ANSWER: true
should indicates a mandatory requirement - ANSWER: false
smoke detectors may directly release smoke doors as long as it is listed for releasing
service - ANSWER: true
fire alarm signals shall take precedence over all over signals - ANSWER: true
in a high rise building, the system shall operate a minimum of the alarming floor and 2
floors above - ANSWER: false
exit stair enclosures and passageways shall contain visible signals for evacuation. -
ANSWER: false
a protective cover that emits a local alarm signal is permissible - ANSWER: false
movement of water due to waste, surges. or variable pressure shall not initiate an alarm
signal - ANSWER: true
optical fiber cables are permitted to be installed as part of the fire alarm system -
ANSWER: true
where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station, an approved
permanent sign shall be installed adjacent to each manual for alarm box that reads:
"WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT". - ANSWER: true
when a fire alarm system is used for multiple buildings, each building shall be zoned
separately - ANSWER: true
, initiating devices are NOT permitted to be supported by their circuit conductors -
ANSWER: true
fire alarm signals shall be distinctive in sound from other signals, and their sound shall
not be used for any other purpose - ANSWER: true
evacuation signals are required in elevator cars - ANSWER: false
smoke detectors shall NOT be recessed into the mounting surface unless tested and
listed for that application - ANSWER: true
spaces beneath raised floors shall be considered as the same room - ANSWER: false
the ckt disconnect means for a fire alarm system shall have red identification and be
identified as:
a. DO NOT DISCONNECT
b. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM POWER
c. FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT
d. FIRE ALARM DISCONNECT - ANSWER: c. FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT
In a residential application, how many smoke detectors are required per floor
a. 1
b.2
c. no specific requirement, it is based on the location of the bedrooms - ANSWER: a. 1
The maximum air sample transport time from the farthest sampling port to the detector
shall not exceed
a. 10 seconds
b. 30 seconds
c. 120 seconds
d. 183 seconds - ANSWER: c. 120
which devices are required to be red in color
a. pull stations
b. Horn/Strobes
c. Strobes
d. All are required to be red - ANSWER: a. Pull stations
conducting a visual examination of a system to verify that it appears to be in operating
condition
solutions 2025.
A building or tenant space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less
than 50 persons shall be classified as a group B occupancy - ANSWER: true
should indicates a mandatory requirement - ANSWER: false
smoke detectors may directly release smoke doors as long as it is listed for releasing
service - ANSWER: true
fire alarm signals shall take precedence over all over signals - ANSWER: true
in a high rise building, the system shall operate a minimum of the alarming floor and 2
floors above - ANSWER: false
exit stair enclosures and passageways shall contain visible signals for evacuation. -
ANSWER: false
a protective cover that emits a local alarm signal is permissible - ANSWER: false
movement of water due to waste, surges. or variable pressure shall not initiate an alarm
signal - ANSWER: true
optical fiber cables are permitted to be installed as part of the fire alarm system -
ANSWER: true
where fire alarm systems are not monitored by a supervising station, an approved
permanent sign shall be installed adjacent to each manual for alarm box that reads:
"WHEN ALARM SOUNDS CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT". - ANSWER: true
when a fire alarm system is used for multiple buildings, each building shall be zoned
separately - ANSWER: true
, initiating devices are NOT permitted to be supported by their circuit conductors -
ANSWER: true
fire alarm signals shall be distinctive in sound from other signals, and their sound shall
not be used for any other purpose - ANSWER: true
evacuation signals are required in elevator cars - ANSWER: false
smoke detectors shall NOT be recessed into the mounting surface unless tested and
listed for that application - ANSWER: true
spaces beneath raised floors shall be considered as the same room - ANSWER: false
the ckt disconnect means for a fire alarm system shall have red identification and be
identified as:
a. DO NOT DISCONNECT
b. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM POWER
c. FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT
d. FIRE ALARM DISCONNECT - ANSWER: c. FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT
In a residential application, how many smoke detectors are required per floor
a. 1
b.2
c. no specific requirement, it is based on the location of the bedrooms - ANSWER: a. 1
The maximum air sample transport time from the farthest sampling port to the detector
shall not exceed
a. 10 seconds
b. 30 seconds
c. 120 seconds
d. 183 seconds - ANSWER: c. 120
which devices are required to be red in color
a. pull stations
b. Horn/Strobes
c. Strobes
d. All are required to be red - ANSWER: a. Pull stations
conducting a visual examination of a system to verify that it appears to be in operating
condition
