TEXAS FIRE ALARM UPDATED PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Where must spot-type heat and smoke sensors be located on walls and ceilings? -
✔✔On the ceiling - not less than 4in from the sidewall. On the wall - Between 4in and
12in from the ceiling
✔✔When more than one detector is used on a ceiling, what spacing measurement shall
be used? - ✔✔All points shall have a detector equal to 0.7 (70%) times the listed
spacing.
✔✔Why must a smoke detector not be placed above 25ft? - ✔✔Because of the effects
of stratification, smoke will often not rise above this point
✔✔When water flow occurs that is equal to or greater than the flow of a single sprinkler,
how quickly shall the alarm signal initiate? - ✔✔Within 90 seconds
✔✔Can detectors be installed within an air duct system? Can they be used as a
substitute for open area protection? - ✔✔Yes; No
✔✔How many fire alarm boxes (pull stations) are required in systems employing
automatic fire or water flow detectors? - ✔✔At least one, located where required by the
authority having jurisdiction.
✔✔The activation of one automatic door closing device shall initiate what? - ✔✔The
activation of all door closing devices in the smoke-proof enclosure.
✔✔What is the difference between a device that initiates and a device that indicates? -
✔✔An initiating device will trigger an alarm. (Smoke detector etc.) An indicating device
warns locally of an alarm. (Strobe, siren etc.)
✔✔Systems that require two automatic detectors to initiate the alarm may only be used
after which 3 conditions are satisfied? - ✔✔1. The systems are not prohibited by the
authority having jurisdiction 2. At least two automatic detectors are in each protected
space. 3. The alarm verification feature is not used
✔✔The number of water flow switches connected to a single initiating device circuit
shall not exceed....? - ✔✔5
✔✔The number of supervisory devices connected to a single initiating device circuit
shall not exceed....? - ✔✔20
, ✔✔Fire alarm pull boxes shall be located where? - ✔✔Throughout the protected area,
in conspicuous locations. They must be within 5ft of the exit doorway on each floor.
✔✔Partitions shall cause spaces to be considered separate rooms when they extend to
within _____ % of the ceiling height. - ✔✔18
✔✔What MUST be monitored for integrity? - ✔✔The installation wiring between the fire
alarm control unit and the relay or other appliance (horn/strobe etc.)
✔✔EACH elevator lobby, elevator hoist way and elevator machine room detector MUST
be capable of what'? - ✔✔Initiating elevator recall when all other devices are in the
alarm condition
✔✔Wall mounted appliances must be located between which two distances above a
finished floor? - ✔✔Not less than 80 inches and not greater than 96 inches above the
finished floor.
✔✔When may the manual testing frequency be extended to ANNUALLY? - ✔✔If
automatic testing is performed AT LEAST weekly by a remote fire alarm control unit.
✔✔In non-household applications, when shall the sensitivity of smoke detectors be
tested? - ✔✔Within one year or installation and alternating years thereafter. However, if
the second sensitivity test indicates that the detector has stayed within a healthy range,
the time between calibration tests may be extended for up to 5 years.
✔✔How long does a monitoring facility have to notify clients of a change in service
provider? - ✔✔30 days, in writing
✔✔In areas in which more than two visual notification appliances can be seen, they
shall be ______________. - ✔✔Synchronized. This is to avoid triggering epileptic
seizures.
✔✔How should visible notification appliances be mounted when ceiling height exceeds
30ft'? - ✔✔The appliances should be suspended at or below 30ft. If this is not possible,
wall mounted appliances must be used.
✔✔The installation of fire devices shall comply with which 9 rules? - ✔✔1. Equipment
shall not be located where ambient condition are outside of manufacturer's
recommendations.
2. Equipment shall not be located within spaces where temperatures fall below 40f and
above 100f.
3. Equipment shall not be located on any mounting surface that will become
considerably warmer or cooler than the room
AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Where must spot-type heat and smoke sensors be located on walls and ceilings? -
✔✔On the ceiling - not less than 4in from the sidewall. On the wall - Between 4in and
12in from the ceiling
✔✔When more than one detector is used on a ceiling, what spacing measurement shall
be used? - ✔✔All points shall have a detector equal to 0.7 (70%) times the listed
spacing.
✔✔Why must a smoke detector not be placed above 25ft? - ✔✔Because of the effects
of stratification, smoke will often not rise above this point
✔✔When water flow occurs that is equal to or greater than the flow of a single sprinkler,
how quickly shall the alarm signal initiate? - ✔✔Within 90 seconds
✔✔Can detectors be installed within an air duct system? Can they be used as a
substitute for open area protection? - ✔✔Yes; No
✔✔How many fire alarm boxes (pull stations) are required in systems employing
automatic fire or water flow detectors? - ✔✔At least one, located where required by the
authority having jurisdiction.
✔✔The activation of one automatic door closing device shall initiate what? - ✔✔The
activation of all door closing devices in the smoke-proof enclosure.
✔✔What is the difference between a device that initiates and a device that indicates? -
✔✔An initiating device will trigger an alarm. (Smoke detector etc.) An indicating device
warns locally of an alarm. (Strobe, siren etc.)
✔✔Systems that require two automatic detectors to initiate the alarm may only be used
after which 3 conditions are satisfied? - ✔✔1. The systems are not prohibited by the
authority having jurisdiction 2. At least two automatic detectors are in each protected
space. 3. The alarm verification feature is not used
✔✔The number of water flow switches connected to a single initiating device circuit
shall not exceed....? - ✔✔5
✔✔The number of supervisory devices connected to a single initiating device circuit
shall not exceed....? - ✔✔20
, ✔✔Fire alarm pull boxes shall be located where? - ✔✔Throughout the protected area,
in conspicuous locations. They must be within 5ft of the exit doorway on each floor.
✔✔Partitions shall cause spaces to be considered separate rooms when they extend to
within _____ % of the ceiling height. - ✔✔18
✔✔What MUST be monitored for integrity? - ✔✔The installation wiring between the fire
alarm control unit and the relay or other appliance (horn/strobe etc.)
✔✔EACH elevator lobby, elevator hoist way and elevator machine room detector MUST
be capable of what'? - ✔✔Initiating elevator recall when all other devices are in the
alarm condition
✔✔Wall mounted appliances must be located between which two distances above a
finished floor? - ✔✔Not less than 80 inches and not greater than 96 inches above the
finished floor.
✔✔When may the manual testing frequency be extended to ANNUALLY? - ✔✔If
automatic testing is performed AT LEAST weekly by a remote fire alarm control unit.
✔✔In non-household applications, when shall the sensitivity of smoke detectors be
tested? - ✔✔Within one year or installation and alternating years thereafter. However, if
the second sensitivity test indicates that the detector has stayed within a healthy range,
the time between calibration tests may be extended for up to 5 years.
✔✔How long does a monitoring facility have to notify clients of a change in service
provider? - ✔✔30 days, in writing
✔✔In areas in which more than two visual notification appliances can be seen, they
shall be ______________. - ✔✔Synchronized. This is to avoid triggering epileptic
seizures.
✔✔How should visible notification appliances be mounted when ceiling height exceeds
30ft'? - ✔✔The appliances should be suspended at or below 30ft. If this is not possible,
wall mounted appliances must be used.
✔✔The installation of fire devices shall comply with which 9 rules? - ✔✔1. Equipment
shall not be located where ambient condition are outside of manufacturer's
recommendations.
2. Equipment shall not be located within spaces where temperatures fall below 40f and
above 100f.
3. Equipment shall not be located on any mounting surface that will become
considerably warmer or cooler than the room
