OKC Burglar Fire Alarm Questions and
Answers Graded A+
A coworker sustained a high voltage shock during an installation and is unconscious.
What is the first action to take? - ANSWER-Shut off power to the structure
A general safety rule to follow when working with power tools is to - ANSWER-
Disconnect tools from power when not in use or when changing accessories
A licensee who moves or changes employers shall notify the Oklahoma Department of
labor within how many days - ANSWER-14
A power tool has a 3-pronged plug but the only available outlets are 2-pronged. What
should the tech do? - ANSWER-Locate a 3-pronged outlet
A smoke or heat detector may be recessed in the mounting surface is - ANSWER-
Listed and tested for that purpose
A technician can determine if an alarm system is causing a problem with the phone
lines by disconnecting the - ANSWER-RJ31X jack
A technician experience sudden weakness on the right side of her body and is having
trouble speaking and understanding simple statements? What is the likely cause of her
symptoms? - ANSWER-Stroke
A technician fell off a ladder and injured his wrist. In order to be covered by workers
compensation, the injury must be reported to his employers within - ANSWER-30 days
A technician is allowed to perform work within - ANSWER-The alarm industry area(s) for
which he is licensed
A technician is weak, having chills and cannot seem to get enough to drink. What is the
likely cause the technicians symptoms? - ANSWER-High blood sugar
A zone must show a trouble indication when - ANSWER-A circuit wire is shorted
According the NFPA 70, what is used to determine the number and size of conductors
used in a raceway? - ANSWER-Raceway size
According to NFPA 70, direct buried cables must be - ANSWER-Arranged so as to
prevent damage when the ground settles
According to NFPA 70, which device typically requires the largest gauge of wire? -
ANSWER-Siren
, According to NFPA 72, battery backup of a household fire alarm system must sustain
the system after ultility power is disconnected for how many hours? - ANSWER-24
According to NFPA 72, household smoke alarm systems shall be tested in accordance
with manufacturer's published instructions at least - ANSWER-Monthly
According to NFPA 72, smoke detectors in one- and two-family dwellings must be
replaced - ANSWER-Every 10 years
According to NFPA 72, unless specifically designed and listed for the expected
conditions, smoke detectors shall not be installed if the ambient temperature is -
ANSWER-Greater than 100 degrees F
According to NFPA 72, what type of alarm signal takes procedure over all others? -
ANSWER-Fire
According to NFPA 731, how often should portable holdup, duress, or ambush devices
be tested? - ANSWER-Semiannually
According to NFPA, house smoke alarm systems shall be tested by a qualified
technician at least - ANSWER-Annually
According to the NEC, what is the total number of grounding conductors that may be
connected to a grounding electrode by a single listed clamp or fitting? - ANSWER-One
Additional power supplies provided for equipment essential to system operation located
away from the main control shall - ANSWER-Meet the same requirements as the main
primary and secondary power supplies
All cabling between the control unit and accessories essential to the operation of the
electronic premises security system shall be monitored for integrity with the occurrence
of a single fault or the restoration to normal automatically indicated within - ANSWER-
200 seconds
All monitoring and/or lease contracts shall include the initial term of the agreement, the
renewal term of the agreement and the - ANSWER-Terms for notification or cancellation
An alarm phone line goes in fault several times a day. What is the likely cause? -
ANSWER-Ground start malfunction
An electric ground is used to - ANSWER-Minimize electrostatic buildup that can cause
damage alarm componets
Batteries used as a secondary power supply shall be permanently marked with the -
ANSWER-Month and year of installation
Answers Graded A+
A coworker sustained a high voltage shock during an installation and is unconscious.
What is the first action to take? - ANSWER-Shut off power to the structure
A general safety rule to follow when working with power tools is to - ANSWER-
Disconnect tools from power when not in use or when changing accessories
A licensee who moves or changes employers shall notify the Oklahoma Department of
labor within how many days - ANSWER-14
A power tool has a 3-pronged plug but the only available outlets are 2-pronged. What
should the tech do? - ANSWER-Locate a 3-pronged outlet
A smoke or heat detector may be recessed in the mounting surface is - ANSWER-
Listed and tested for that purpose
A technician can determine if an alarm system is causing a problem with the phone
lines by disconnecting the - ANSWER-RJ31X jack
A technician experience sudden weakness on the right side of her body and is having
trouble speaking and understanding simple statements? What is the likely cause of her
symptoms? - ANSWER-Stroke
A technician fell off a ladder and injured his wrist. In order to be covered by workers
compensation, the injury must be reported to his employers within - ANSWER-30 days
A technician is allowed to perform work within - ANSWER-The alarm industry area(s) for
which he is licensed
A technician is weak, having chills and cannot seem to get enough to drink. What is the
likely cause the technicians symptoms? - ANSWER-High blood sugar
A zone must show a trouble indication when - ANSWER-A circuit wire is shorted
According the NFPA 70, what is used to determine the number and size of conductors
used in a raceway? - ANSWER-Raceway size
According to NFPA 70, direct buried cables must be - ANSWER-Arranged so as to
prevent damage when the ground settles
According to NFPA 70, which device typically requires the largest gauge of wire? -
ANSWER-Siren
, According to NFPA 72, battery backup of a household fire alarm system must sustain
the system after ultility power is disconnected for how many hours? - ANSWER-24
According to NFPA 72, household smoke alarm systems shall be tested in accordance
with manufacturer's published instructions at least - ANSWER-Monthly
According to NFPA 72, smoke detectors in one- and two-family dwellings must be
replaced - ANSWER-Every 10 years
According to NFPA 72, unless specifically designed and listed for the expected
conditions, smoke detectors shall not be installed if the ambient temperature is -
ANSWER-Greater than 100 degrees F
According to NFPA 72, what type of alarm signal takes procedure over all others? -
ANSWER-Fire
According to NFPA 731, how often should portable holdup, duress, or ambush devices
be tested? - ANSWER-Semiannually
According to NFPA, house smoke alarm systems shall be tested by a qualified
technician at least - ANSWER-Annually
According to the NEC, what is the total number of grounding conductors that may be
connected to a grounding electrode by a single listed clamp or fitting? - ANSWER-One
Additional power supplies provided for equipment essential to system operation located
away from the main control shall - ANSWER-Meet the same requirements as the main
primary and secondary power supplies
All cabling between the control unit and accessories essential to the operation of the
electronic premises security system shall be monitored for integrity with the occurrence
of a single fault or the restoration to normal automatically indicated within - ANSWER-
200 seconds
All monitoring and/or lease contracts shall include the initial term of the agreement, the
renewal term of the agreement and the - ANSWER-Terms for notification or cancellation
An alarm phone line goes in fault several times a day. What is the likely cause? -
ANSWER-Ground start malfunction
An electric ground is used to - ANSWER-Minimize electrostatic buildup that can cause
damage alarm componets
Batteries used as a secondary power supply shall be permanently marked with the -
ANSWER-Month and year of installation
