TFM12 - FA TECHNICAL TEST Exam !| !| !| !| !| !|
with verified detailed answers !| !| !|
Does a fire hood system and a kitchen need to be monitored by the fire
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alarm system? !|
Yes, BOTH need to be monitored by the fire alarm system
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What does PLFA stand for?
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Power Limited Fire Alarm
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What does NPLFA stand for?
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Non-Power Limited Fire Alarm !| !| !|
What is the difference between PLFA and NPLFA?
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PLFA - Voltage and Power is limited by source
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NPLFA - can operate up to 600v and is NOT limited by source
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What material must NPLFA circuit conductors be made from?
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Only SOLID STRANDED COPPER is permitted
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What does AWG stand for?
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American Wire Gauge !| !|
What size conductors are permitted?
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Size 18 A.W.G and 16 A.W.G are permitted, provided they do not exceed
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certain capacities !|
What is used to protect transformers or other devices supplied from
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power-supply conductors? !|
An over-current device NOT rated over 20 amperes
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When located within 7 feet (84 inches) of the floor, how shall cables be
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fastened?
Cables shall be fastened in an approved manner at intervals of NOT more
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than 18 INCHES
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, Single conductors shall not be smaller than ___ A.W.G?
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NOT smaller than 18 AWG
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Conductors of 28 AWG shall only be permitted in which circumstance?
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Spliced with a connector listed as suitable for 26 to 24 AWG
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How shall PLFA conductors NOT be installed?
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PLFA conductors shall NOT be strapped, taped or attached to the exterior
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of any conduit or raceway
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What is "Plenum Cable"?
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Cable that can be installed in ducts, plenums, or other spaces used for
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environmental air !|
What is a "Riser Cable"?
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Cable to be used in vertical wire runs in shafts between floors.
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Not to be used where Plenum cable is required.
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It is capable of preventing fire from rising from floor to floor
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What is "General Purpose Cable"?
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Cable for general purpose fire alarm use.
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NOT to be used where Plenum or Riser is required.
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What 'type' shall "Plenum Cable" be? Substitutions?
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Power Limited Fire Alarm PLENUM (FPLP)
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Substitute: "CMP" !|
What 'type' shall "Riser Cable" be? Substitutions?
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Power Limited Fire Alarm RISER (FPLR)
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Substitute: "FPLP" !|
What 'type' shall "General Purpose Cable" be? Substitutions?
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Power Limited Fire Alarm (FPL)
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Substitute: "CM" !|
with verified detailed answers !| !| !|
Does a fire hood system and a kitchen need to be monitored by the fire
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alarm system? !|
Yes, BOTH need to be monitored by the fire alarm system
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What does PLFA stand for?
!| !| !| !|
Power Limited Fire Alarm
!| !| !|
What does NPLFA stand for?
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Non-Power Limited Fire Alarm !| !| !|
What is the difference between PLFA and NPLFA?
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PLFA - Voltage and Power is limited by source
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NPLFA - can operate up to 600v and is NOT limited by source
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What material must NPLFA circuit conductors be made from?
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Only SOLID STRANDED COPPER is permitted
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What does AWG stand for?
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American Wire Gauge !| !|
What size conductors are permitted?
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Size 18 A.W.G and 16 A.W.G are permitted, provided they do not exceed
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certain capacities !|
What is used to protect transformers or other devices supplied from
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power-supply conductors? !|
An over-current device NOT rated over 20 amperes
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When located within 7 feet (84 inches) of the floor, how shall cables be
!| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !|
fastened?
Cables shall be fastened in an approved manner at intervals of NOT more
!| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !|
than 18 INCHES
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, Single conductors shall not be smaller than ___ A.W.G?
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NOT smaller than 18 AWG
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Conductors of 28 AWG shall only be permitted in which circumstance?
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Spliced with a connector listed as suitable for 26 to 24 AWG
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How shall PLFA conductors NOT be installed?
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PLFA conductors shall NOT be strapped, taped or attached to the exterior
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of any conduit or raceway
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What is "Plenum Cable"?
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Cable that can be installed in ducts, plenums, or other spaces used for
!| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !|
environmental air !|
What is a "Riser Cable"?
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Cable to be used in vertical wire runs in shafts between floors.
!| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !| !|
Not to be used where Plenum cable is required.
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It is capable of preventing fire from rising from floor to floor
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What is "General Purpose Cable"?
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Cable for general purpose fire alarm use.
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NOT to be used where Plenum or Riser is required.
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What 'type' shall "Plenum Cable" be? Substitutions?
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Power Limited Fire Alarm PLENUM (FPLP)
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Substitute: "CMP" !|
What 'type' shall "Riser Cable" be? Substitutions?
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Power Limited Fire Alarm RISER (FPLR)
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Substitute: "FPLP" !|
What 'type' shall "General Purpose Cable" be? Substitutions?
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Power Limited Fire Alarm (FPL)
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Substitute: "CM" !|
