OHIO STATE FIRE ALARM PRACTICE
TEST (3) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.
A bimetallic heat detector is an example of an - ANSWERSpot-type detector
Detectors shall not be recessed in any way unless they have been tested and listed for
such mounting - ANSWERTrue
A term usually applied to the simultaneous operation of all the audible alarm signals on
a system to indicated the need for evacuation of a building - ANSWERGeneral alarm
A connection to the municipal fire alarm system to transmit an alarm of fire to the
municipal communications center - ANSWERAuxiliary protective signaling system
Power limited fire alarm cable shall have a voltage rating of _?_ volts - ANSWER300
Only copper conductors may be used with the fire alarm systems - ANSWERTrue
In general all smoke detectors shall be tested _?_ - ANSWERAnnually
Fire alarm signals and trouble signals may have the same tone, sound, or characteristic
as long as they are painted different colors - ANSWERFalse
Partitions which do not extend to the ceiling and are 18" or more from the ceiling are
considered not to have an effect on smoke travel to warrant a reduction of spacing -
ANSWERTrue
Ana alarm system which produces a signal at the premises protected is a _?_ -
ANSWERLocal protective signaling system
Supplementary refers to equipment or operation not required by the NFPA standards or
required by the authority having jurisdiction - ANSWERTrue
Cable used in ducts, plenums, and other air handling spaces used for environmental air
_?_ - ANSWERMust be of the listed fire-resistant and low-smoke-producing type
Smoke detectors listed or approved exclusively for door released service shall not be
used for open area protection - ANSWERTrue
If 16AWG stranded site is being used on a power limited system the maximum number
of strands possible is _?_ - ANSWER7
TEST (3) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.
A bimetallic heat detector is an example of an - ANSWERSpot-type detector
Detectors shall not be recessed in any way unless they have been tested and listed for
such mounting - ANSWERTrue
A term usually applied to the simultaneous operation of all the audible alarm signals on
a system to indicated the need for evacuation of a building - ANSWERGeneral alarm
A connection to the municipal fire alarm system to transmit an alarm of fire to the
municipal communications center - ANSWERAuxiliary protective signaling system
Power limited fire alarm cable shall have a voltage rating of _?_ volts - ANSWER300
Only copper conductors may be used with the fire alarm systems - ANSWERTrue
In general all smoke detectors shall be tested _?_ - ANSWERAnnually
Fire alarm signals and trouble signals may have the same tone, sound, or characteristic
as long as they are painted different colors - ANSWERFalse
Partitions which do not extend to the ceiling and are 18" or more from the ceiling are
considered not to have an effect on smoke travel to warrant a reduction of spacing -
ANSWERTrue
Ana alarm system which produces a signal at the premises protected is a _?_ -
ANSWERLocal protective signaling system
Supplementary refers to equipment or operation not required by the NFPA standards or
required by the authority having jurisdiction - ANSWERTrue
Cable used in ducts, plenums, and other air handling spaces used for environmental air
_?_ - ANSWERMust be of the listed fire-resistant and low-smoke-producing type
Smoke detectors listed or approved exclusively for door released service shall not be
used for open area protection - ANSWERTrue
If 16AWG stranded site is being used on a power limited system the maximum number
of strands possible is _?_ - ANSWER7
