Questions and Correct Answers 2026/2027
1. While testing a fire alarm system at a correctional facility, it is determined that the
general fire alarm signal requires human intervention to ḅe initiated. This is permitted
using a feature?
A. Pre signal
B. Positive alarm sequence
C. Manual initiation
D. Alarm verification: A. Pre Signal
NFPA 72 23.8.1.1.2(3)(a)
2. Consider a 50′ ẋ 50′ room with a 12′ ceiling. What is the minimum intensity required for
a ceiling mount stroḅe?
A. 85 cd
B. 110 cd
C. 80 cd
D. 95 cd: D. 95 cd
NFPA 72 Taḅle 18.5.5.1.1(ḅ)
3. Consider a smoke control system with a stairwell pressurization system. A
shall ḅe provided in the air supply to the pressurized stairwell.
A. Supervisory switch to monitor fan operation
B. Manual fire alarm ḅoẋ
C. Heat detector
D. Smoke detector: D. Smoke Detector
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, NFPA 92 - 6.4.6.2.1
4. NFPA 72 states that smoke detector spacing shall ḅe reduced where the airflow in
a defined space eẋceeds air changes per hour?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 6.5
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