TFM 12 Texas Fire Alarm Technical Exam (Real
Exam 2026) | Complete Questions and Correct
Answers | Brand New Version!
How many fire alarm boxes (pull stations) are required in systems
employing automatic fire or water flow detectors? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------At least one, located where required by the
authority having jurisdiction.
Systems that require two automatic detectors to initiate the alarm may
only be used after which 3 conditions are filled? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------The systems are not prohibited by the AHJ.
At least two automatic detectors are in each protected space.
The alarm verification feature is not used.
The number of water flow switches permitted to be connected to a
single initiating device shall not exceed ________. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------5
,What must be monitored for integrity? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------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? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
---initiating elevator recall.
Must the alarm devices within the elevator hoist way be integrated
with the fire alarm? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes
Wall mounted appliances must be located between which two
distances above a finished floor? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
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? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------if automatic testing is performed at
least weekly.
, The responsibility for inspections, tests, and maintenance programs
shall be assigned by the _______ to a designated person of authority. --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Owner
Room sizes and contours, airflow patterns, obstructions, and other
characteristics of the _______ shall be taken into account. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Protected Hazard
What is the maximum voltage permitted through multi-conductor
N.P.L.F.A cables? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------150 volts
What is the voltage rating marked on P.L.F.A cables? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Not less than 300 volts
Shall the voltage rating marked on P.L.F.A cables? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------No, because they may be mistakenly used for
electrical applications.
Exam 2026) | Complete Questions and Correct
Answers | Brand New Version!
How many fire alarm boxes (pull stations) are required in systems
employing automatic fire or water flow detectors? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------At least one, located where required by the
authority having jurisdiction.
Systems that require two automatic detectors to initiate the alarm may
only be used after which 3 conditions are filled? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------The systems are not prohibited by the AHJ.
At least two automatic detectors are in each protected space.
The alarm verification feature is not used.
The number of water flow switches permitted to be connected to a
single initiating device shall not exceed ________. ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------5
,What must be monitored for integrity? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------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? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
---initiating elevator recall.
Must the alarm devices within the elevator hoist way be integrated
with the fire alarm? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Yes
Wall mounted appliances must be located between which two
distances above a finished floor? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
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? ------
---CORRECT ANSWER-----------------if automatic testing is performed at
least weekly.
, The responsibility for inspections, tests, and maintenance programs
shall be assigned by the _______ to a designated person of authority. --
-------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Owner
Room sizes and contours, airflow patterns, obstructions, and other
characteristics of the _______ shall be taken into account. ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Protected Hazard
What is the maximum voltage permitted through multi-conductor
N.P.L.F.A cables? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------150 volts
What is the voltage rating marked on P.L.F.A cables? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Not less than 300 volts
Shall the voltage rating marked on P.L.F.A cables? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------No, because they may be mistakenly used for
electrical applications.
