PRACTICE EXAM CORRECT 100%
According To NFPA 72, batteries may be used to maintain an access control system
durning a power failure provided that the doors unlock with how many minutes of loss of
primary power to the alarm system? - ANSWER 10
AC stands for - ANSWER Alternating current
Which of the following jacks is used to interface the digital communicator with the
telephone line? - ANSWER RJ31X
An electronic access control system is designed to: - ANSWER Allow authorized
individuals in while keeping unauthorized individuals out.
What is the VDC in a circuit with 100ohms and 0.1A? - ANSWER 10V
Which of the following factors increases the chance of shock or electrocution? -
ANSWER High humidity
How soon after injury in the job-site must you inform your boss in order to be eligible for
workers' compensation? - ANSWER 30 days
How far over the top of a roof edge must a ladder extend when leaning against a roof? -
ANSWER 3 feet
How many contacts must the user maintain with a ladder at all times? - ANSWER 3
What is the proper footwear for ladder usage? - ANSWER Non slip footwear
How far away from a ceiling fan must the fire alarm be placed? - ANSWER 3 feet or 36"
How often do fire alarms need to be replaced from date of manufacturer? - ANSWER 10
Years
In what instance can a T-branch/splice be used in adding a fire alarm to existing power
source? - ANSWER Never acceptable
To whom must the copy of contract be given? - ANSWER The responsible party for the
protected premises
In a local alarm system, what does the term "local" refer to? - ANSWER A system which
activates a risen and does not automatically notify authorities
, An ionization detector detects fire in what stage? - ANSWER Incipient
Acceptable audible notification appliances used in a security system include: -
ANSWER Self-contained sirens
If there is a sensor tamper signal or "loss of supervision" how quickly must the system
report to the monitoring station of the issue? - ANSWER 4 minutes
What is the required distance between wires when wiring class 2 wires without a
barrier? - ANSWER According to the NEC 2 minutes
What must be done to multiple conductors under a single terminal? - ANSWER Labeled
and marked
Which organization maintains a list of licensed alarm companies in the state? -
ANSWER UL
What should the meter read when measuring a POTS with the phone off of the hook? -
ANSWER 7-9VDC
What would the PIR most effectively detect? - ANSWER Crosswalk
What type of sensor is an interior following zone? - ANSWER Motion defector
The acronym OSHA means? - ANSWER Occupational safety and hazard administration
Low voltage wiring means? - ANSWER Below 40v????
A ladder extended 20 feet shall be how many feet from the wall at its base? - ANSWER
5 feet
The thermometer in the circle means? - ANSWER Heat detector
What color shall a fire alarm strobe light be? - ANSWER White or clear
What is the testing frequency of smoke detectors, heat detectors and fire alarm boxes?
- ANSWER Annually
When running communication cables over a roof with a 4" and a 12" slope what is the
minimum distance the cable can be from the roof? - ANSWER 3 feet
Required buried depth of cables over an open run? - ANSWER 24"
A rate of rise heat detector should go off if it detects a _________ degree rise in
temperature within one minute? - ANSWER 15 degrees