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TFM 12 FIRE ALARM TECHNICAL ACTUAL
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Does a fire hood system and a kitchen need to be monitored by the fire alarm
system? - (ANSWER)Yes
What does P.L.F.A stand for? - (ANSWER)Power Limited Fire Alarm
What does N.P.L.F.A stand for? - (ANSWER)Non-Power Limited Fire Alarm
What is the difference between P.F.L.A and N.P.F.L.A? - (ANSWER)an N.P.L.F.A
can operate at up to 600v, and the power output isn't limited
a P.L.F.A has the voltage and power limited by a listed power source.
What material must N.P.F.L.A circuit conductors be made from? - (ANSWER)ONLY
solid stranded copper is permitted.
What does A.W.G stand for? - (ANSWER)American Wire Gauge
What size conductors are permitted? - (ANSWER)Size 18 A.W.G and 16 A.W.G are
permitted, provided they do not exceed certain capacities.
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What is used to protect transformers or other devices supplied from power-
supply conductors? - (ANSWER)An over-current device not rated over 20
amperes.
When located within 7 feet of the floor, how shall cables be fastened? -
(ANSWER)Cables shall be fastened in an approved manner at intervals of not
more than 18 inches.
Single conductors shall not be smaller than ___ A.W.G? - (ANSWER)18
Conductors of 28 A.W.G shall only be permitted in which circumstance? -
(ANSWER)Spliced with a connector listed as suitable for 26 to 24 A.W.G
How shall P.F.L.A conductors NOT be installed? - (ANSWER)P.F.L.A conductors
shall not be strapped, taped, or attached to the exterior of any conduit or
raceway.
What is Plenum cable? - (ANSWER)Cable that can be installed in ducts, plenums,
or other spaces used for environmental air.
What is a Riser cable? - (ANSWER)Cable to be used in vertical wire runs in shafts
between floors. Not to be used where Plenum cable is required.
It is capable of preventing fire from rising from floor to floor.
TFM 12 FIRE ALARM TECHNICAL ACTUAL
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
Does a fire hood system and a kitchen need to be monitored by the fire alarm
system? - (ANSWER)Yes
What does P.L.F.A stand for? - (ANSWER)Power Limited Fire Alarm
What does N.P.L.F.A stand for? - (ANSWER)Non-Power Limited Fire Alarm
What is the difference between P.F.L.A and N.P.F.L.A? - (ANSWER)an N.P.L.F.A
can operate at up to 600v, and the power output isn't limited
a P.L.F.A has the voltage and power limited by a listed power source.
What material must N.P.F.L.A circuit conductors be made from? - (ANSWER)ONLY
solid stranded copper is permitted.
What does A.W.G stand for? - (ANSWER)American Wire Gauge
What size conductors are permitted? - (ANSWER)Size 18 A.W.G and 16 A.W.G are
permitted, provided they do not exceed certain capacities.
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What is used to protect transformers or other devices supplied from power-
supply conductors? - (ANSWER)An over-current device not rated over 20
amperes.
When located within 7 feet of the floor, how shall cables be fastened? -
(ANSWER)Cables shall be fastened in an approved manner at intervals of not
more than 18 inches.
Single conductors shall not be smaller than ___ A.W.G? - (ANSWER)18
Conductors of 28 A.W.G shall only be permitted in which circumstance? -
(ANSWER)Spliced with a connector listed as suitable for 26 to 24 A.W.G
How shall P.F.L.A conductors NOT be installed? - (ANSWER)P.F.L.A conductors
shall not be strapped, taped, or attached to the exterior of any conduit or
raceway.
What is Plenum cable? - (ANSWER)Cable that can be installed in ducts, plenums,
or other spaces used for environmental air.
What is a Riser cable? - (ANSWER)Cable to be used in vertical wire runs in shafts
between floors. Not to be used where Plenum cable is required.
It is capable of preventing fire from rising from floor to floor.
