TFM12 Practice Exam – Multiple Choice (91 Questions)
1. How many fire alarm boxes (pull stations) are required in systems employing automatic fire or water flow
detectors?
A. None if detectors are present
B. One on every floor regardless of AHJ
C. At least one, located where required by the AHJ
D. Two at each exit door
2. Systems that require two automatic detectors to initiate the alarm may only be used after which 3 conditions
are filled?
A. Only when detectors are photoelectric, wiring is supervised, and AHJ is notified
B. Allowed by AHJ, two detectors in each protected space, no alarm verification used
C. If all detectors are ionization type, placed in each hallway, and audible test performed
D. Requires AHJ approval, alarm verification required, detectors in exit paths only
3. The number of water flow switches permitted to be connected to a single initiating device shall not exceed:
A. 3
B. Unlimited
C. 10
D. 5
4. What must be monitored for integrity?
A. Installation wiring between the fire alarm control unit and the appliance
B. Elevator recall relays only
C. Control panel internal circuits only
D. All conductors inside conduit
5. Each elevator lobby, elevator hoist way and elevator machine room detector must be capable of what?
A. Initiating elevator recall
B. Shutting down HVAC systems
C. Triggering fire doors to close
D. Activating voice evacuation messages
6. Must the alarm devices within the elevator hoist way be integrated with the fire alarm?
A. Only when the AHJ approves
B. Only in buildings over 3 stories
C. Yes
D. No
, 7. Wall mounted appliances must be located between which two distances above a finished floor?
A. 100–120 inches
B. 72–84 inches
C. 60–72 inches
D. 80–96 inches
8. When may the manual testing frequency be extended to annually?
A. Only when detectors are ionization type
B. When AHJ waives the requirement
C. If smoke detectors are tested monthly
D. If automatic testing is performed at least weekly
9. The responsibility for inspections, tests, and maintenance programs shall be assigned by the ______ to a
designated person of authority.
A. AHJ
B. Fire marshal
C. Owner
D. Building engineer
10. Room sizes and contours, airflow patterns, obstructions, and other characteristics of the ______ shall be taken
into account.
A. Egress pathway
B. Protected hazard
C. HVAC system
D. Occupied area
11. What is the maximum voltage permitted through multi-conductor N.P.L.F.A cables?
A. 300 volts
B. 120 volts
C. 150 volts
D. 600 volts
12. What is the voltage rating marked on P.L.F.A cables?
A. Not less than 300 volts
B. Not less than 150 volts
C. 120 volts
D. Not less than 600 volts
13. Shall the voltage rating be marked on P.L.F.A cables?
A. Only if AHJ requires
B. No, because they may be mistakenly used for electrical applications
C. Yes, always
D. Only if over 150 volts
1. How many fire alarm boxes (pull stations) are required in systems employing automatic fire or water flow
detectors?
A. None if detectors are present
B. One on every floor regardless of AHJ
C. At least one, located where required by the AHJ
D. Two at each exit door
2. Systems that require two automatic detectors to initiate the alarm may only be used after which 3 conditions
are filled?
A. Only when detectors are photoelectric, wiring is supervised, and AHJ is notified
B. Allowed by AHJ, two detectors in each protected space, no alarm verification used
C. If all detectors are ionization type, placed in each hallway, and audible test performed
D. Requires AHJ approval, alarm verification required, detectors in exit paths only
3. The number of water flow switches permitted to be connected to a single initiating device shall not exceed:
A. 3
B. Unlimited
C. 10
D. 5
4. What must be monitored for integrity?
A. Installation wiring between the fire alarm control unit and the appliance
B. Elevator recall relays only
C. Control panel internal circuits only
D. All conductors inside conduit
5. Each elevator lobby, elevator hoist way and elevator machine room detector must be capable of what?
A. Initiating elevator recall
B. Shutting down HVAC systems
C. Triggering fire doors to close
D. Activating voice evacuation messages
6. Must the alarm devices within the elevator hoist way be integrated with the fire alarm?
A. Only when the AHJ approves
B. Only in buildings over 3 stories
C. Yes
D. No
, 7. Wall mounted appliances must be located between which two distances above a finished floor?
A. 100–120 inches
B. 72–84 inches
C. 60–72 inches
D. 80–96 inches
8. When may the manual testing frequency be extended to annually?
A. Only when detectors are ionization type
B. When AHJ waives the requirement
C. If smoke detectors are tested monthly
D. If automatic testing is performed at least weekly
9. The responsibility for inspections, tests, and maintenance programs shall be assigned by the ______ to a
designated person of authority.
A. AHJ
B. Fire marshal
C. Owner
D. Building engineer
10. Room sizes and contours, airflow patterns, obstructions, and other characteristics of the ______ shall be taken
into account.
A. Egress pathway
B. Protected hazard
C. HVAC system
D. Occupied area
11. What is the maximum voltage permitted through multi-conductor N.P.L.F.A cables?
A. 300 volts
B. 120 volts
C. 150 volts
D. 600 volts
12. What is the voltage rating marked on P.L.F.A cables?
A. Not less than 300 volts
B. Not less than 150 volts
C. 120 volts
D. Not less than 600 volts
13. Shall the voltage rating be marked on P.L.F.A cables?
A. Only if AHJ requires
B. No, because they may be mistakenly used for electrical applications
C. Yes, always
D. Only if over 150 volts
