IPSI Sample Exam Fire Alarm
Certification Program Level 1 Interior
Quiz for Lesson 9 All Answered
Correct 2025-2026 Updated.
The word "Listed" means ? .
a.endorsed by authority
b.tested to a product standard by a "government agency" laboratory and published in a
directory
c.tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
d.tested by an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and published in a directory - Answer c.
tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
The "Scope Statement" of a fire alarm specification relates to the coordinating of other
specifications. T/F - Answer false
Chapter ? of NFPA 72—2022 provides requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of
fire alarm systems.
a.7
b.9
c.11
d.14 - Answer 14
The nominal spacing of spot type smoke detectors is ? .
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30' - Answer 30'
A circuit that has conductors returning to the control unit from the last device is best described
as a ? circuit.
a.Class 3
,The sum of all voltage in a series loop circuit is the ? .
a.product over the sum
b.reciprocal of the sum of the voltages
c.same value throughout the circuit
d.sum of the individual voltages - Answer d.
sum of the individual voltages
Smoke detectors must be installed within ? of the centerline of elevator doors they control.
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30' - Answer 21'
According to Article 760 of the NEC, fire alarm conductors must be protected from mechanical
damage when the cable is installed within ? of the finished floor.
a.7'
b.7.5'
c.8'
d.10' - Answer a. 7'
Heat detector spacing on joisted ceilings must be reduced by ? perpendicular to the joists.
a.25%
b.33%
c.50%
d.66% - Answer 50%
A 30-candela strobe covers a maximum area of ? when centered on a wall.
a.20' x 20'
b.25' x 25'
c.28' x 28'
d.40' x 40' - Answer 28' x 28'
, Smoke detection is most appropriate for which of the following occupancy types?
a.Business occupancies
b.Hotels
c.Medical clinic
d.All of the above - Answer All of the above
A photoelectric smoke detector is best at detecting ? fires.
a.fast-developing
b.flaming
c.incipient
d.smoldering - Answer smoldering
Graphic annunciators should be used in ? .
a.a large industrial complex
b.place of a fire alarm panel
c.small residential buildings
d.all of the above - Answer a large industrial complex
In order to become listed, smoke detectors must respond to obscuration levels between ? .
a.0.5 and 3% per foot
b.0.5 and 4% per foot
c.0 and 2% per foot
d.1 and 3% per foot - Answer 0.5 and 4% per foot
Early warning of fire is best provided by using ? detectors.
a.heat
b.manual
c.smoke
d.waterflow - Answer smoke
An average ambient sound pressure level of 60 dBA with a maximum sound pressure level of 63
Certification Program Level 1 Interior
Quiz for Lesson 9 All Answered
Correct 2025-2026 Updated.
The word "Listed" means ? .
a.endorsed by authority
b.tested to a product standard by a "government agency" laboratory and published in a
directory
c.tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
d.tested by an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and published in a directory - Answer c.
tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
The "Scope Statement" of a fire alarm specification relates to the coordinating of other
specifications. T/F - Answer false
Chapter ? of NFPA 72—2022 provides requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of
fire alarm systems.
a.7
b.9
c.11
d.14 - Answer 14
The nominal spacing of spot type smoke detectors is ? .
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30' - Answer 30'
A circuit that has conductors returning to the control unit from the last device is best described
as a ? circuit.
a.Class 3
,The sum of all voltage in a series loop circuit is the ? .
a.product over the sum
b.reciprocal of the sum of the voltages
c.same value throughout the circuit
d.sum of the individual voltages - Answer d.
sum of the individual voltages
Smoke detectors must be installed within ? of the centerline of elevator doors they control.
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30' - Answer 21'
According to Article 760 of the NEC, fire alarm conductors must be protected from mechanical
damage when the cable is installed within ? of the finished floor.
a.7'
b.7.5'
c.8'
d.10' - Answer a. 7'
Heat detector spacing on joisted ceilings must be reduced by ? perpendicular to the joists.
a.25%
b.33%
c.50%
d.66% - Answer 50%
A 30-candela strobe covers a maximum area of ? when centered on a wall.
a.20' x 20'
b.25' x 25'
c.28' x 28'
d.40' x 40' - Answer 28' x 28'
, Smoke detection is most appropriate for which of the following occupancy types?
a.Business occupancies
b.Hotels
c.Medical clinic
d.All of the above - Answer All of the above
A photoelectric smoke detector is best at detecting ? fires.
a.fast-developing
b.flaming
c.incipient
d.smoldering - Answer smoldering
Graphic annunciators should be used in ? .
a.a large industrial complex
b.place of a fire alarm panel
c.small residential buildings
d.all of the above - Answer a large industrial complex
In order to become listed, smoke detectors must respond to obscuration levels between ? .
a.0.5 and 3% per foot
b.0.5 and 4% per foot
c.0 and 2% per foot
d.1 and 3% per foot - Answer 0.5 and 4% per foot
Early warning of fire is best provided by using ? detectors.
a.heat
b.manual
c.smoke
d.waterflow - Answer smoke
An average ambient sound pressure level of 60 dBA with a maximum sound pressure level of 63
