NFPA 72 Ohio -145 Questions with Actual
Solutions
What section of NFPA 70 (NEC) specifically covers fire alarm systems?
a.Article 725
b.Article 760
c.Article 770
d.Article 800
Article 760
Individuals who perform those procedures, adjustments, replacement of components, system
programming, and maintenance as described in the manufacturer's service instructions that
can affect any aspect of the performance of the system are _____.
a.Testing personnel
b.Inspection personnel
c.System designers
d.Service personnel
Service personnel
What chapter of NFPA 72 covers emergency control functions and devices?
a.Chapter 10
b.Chapter 18
c.Chapter 21
d.Chapter 29
Chapter 21
Any alarm that occurs that is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition is known as
a ______.
,a.Malicious alarm
b.Nuisance alarm
c.Unknown alarm
d.Unwanted alarm
Unwanted alarm
What chapter of NFPA 72 covers supervising station requirements?
a.Chapter 18
b.Chapter 21
c.Chapter 23
d.Chapter 26
Chapter 26
Who might be an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) on a construction project for a new
multi-story building? (Select all that apply)
a. Building owner
b. The fire chief in the jurisdiction
c. The county electrical inspector
d. The installing contractor
Building owner, The fire chief in the jurisdiction, The county electrical inspector
A signal indicating a concentration of carbon monoxide at or above the alarm threshold that
could pose a risk to life safety requires _____.
a.Use action
b.Fire department response
c.Immediate action
d.None of the above
Immediate action
,A combination system is part of the fire alarm system that:
a.Is connected to a municipal alarm system
b.Is composed of both smoke and heat sensors
c.Is shared with non-fire signaling equipment
d.All of the above
Is shared with non-fire signaling equipment
A fire alarm device that has a FM (Factory Mutual) sticker on it is:
a.Labeled
b.Listed
c.Labeled and Listed
d.None of the above
Labeled and Listed
Unwanted activation of a signaling system or alarm initiation device in response to a stimulus
or condition that is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition is a ________.
a.Unintentional alarm
b.Nuisance alarm
c.Malicious alarm
d.False alarm
Nuisance alarm
Individuals responsible for the development of fire alarm signaling system plans and
specifications in accordance with NFPA 72.
a.Testing personnel
b.Inspection personnel
c.System designer
d.Service personnel
, System designer
(T/F) The word SHALL in a code indicates a mandatory requirement.
True
Individuals who conduct a visual examination of a system or portion thereof to verify that it
appears to be in operating condition, in proper location, and is free of physical damage or
conditions that impair operation.
a.Service personnel
b.System installer
c.Inspection personnel
d.Testing personnel
Inspection personnel
An unwanted activation of an alarm initiating device caused by a person acting with malice
is known as a ______.
a.False alarm
b.Unknown alarm
c.Malicious alarm
d.Unintentional alarm
Malicious alarm
(T/F) All material in a standard is mandatory.
False
(T/F) The Annex A material in NFPA 72 contains mandatory requirements that support the
main text of the code.
False
Individuals who perform procedures used to determine the status of a system as intended by
conducting acceptance, reacceptance, or periodic physical checks on the system.
Solutions
What section of NFPA 70 (NEC) specifically covers fire alarm systems?
a.Article 725
b.Article 760
c.Article 770
d.Article 800
Article 760
Individuals who perform those procedures, adjustments, replacement of components, system
programming, and maintenance as described in the manufacturer's service instructions that
can affect any aspect of the performance of the system are _____.
a.Testing personnel
b.Inspection personnel
c.System designers
d.Service personnel
Service personnel
What chapter of NFPA 72 covers emergency control functions and devices?
a.Chapter 10
b.Chapter 18
c.Chapter 21
d.Chapter 29
Chapter 21
Any alarm that occurs that is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition is known as
a ______.
,a.Malicious alarm
b.Nuisance alarm
c.Unknown alarm
d.Unwanted alarm
Unwanted alarm
What chapter of NFPA 72 covers supervising station requirements?
a.Chapter 18
b.Chapter 21
c.Chapter 23
d.Chapter 26
Chapter 26
Who might be an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) on a construction project for a new
multi-story building? (Select all that apply)
a. Building owner
b. The fire chief in the jurisdiction
c. The county electrical inspector
d. The installing contractor
Building owner, The fire chief in the jurisdiction, The county electrical inspector
A signal indicating a concentration of carbon monoxide at or above the alarm threshold that
could pose a risk to life safety requires _____.
a.Use action
b.Fire department response
c.Immediate action
d.None of the above
Immediate action
,A combination system is part of the fire alarm system that:
a.Is connected to a municipal alarm system
b.Is composed of both smoke and heat sensors
c.Is shared with non-fire signaling equipment
d.All of the above
Is shared with non-fire signaling equipment
A fire alarm device that has a FM (Factory Mutual) sticker on it is:
a.Labeled
b.Listed
c.Labeled and Listed
d.None of the above
Labeled and Listed
Unwanted activation of a signaling system or alarm initiation device in response to a stimulus
or condition that is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition is a ________.
a.Unintentional alarm
b.Nuisance alarm
c.Malicious alarm
d.False alarm
Nuisance alarm
Individuals responsible for the development of fire alarm signaling system plans and
specifications in accordance with NFPA 72.
a.Testing personnel
b.Inspection personnel
c.System designer
d.Service personnel
, System designer
(T/F) The word SHALL in a code indicates a mandatory requirement.
True
Individuals who conduct a visual examination of a system or portion thereof to verify that it
appears to be in operating condition, in proper location, and is free of physical damage or
conditions that impair operation.
a.Service personnel
b.System installer
c.Inspection personnel
d.Testing personnel
Inspection personnel
An unwanted activation of an alarm initiating device caused by a person acting with malice
is known as a ______.
a.False alarm
b.Unknown alarm
c.Malicious alarm
d.Unintentional alarm
Malicious alarm
(T/F) All material in a standard is mandatory.
False
(T/F) The Annex A material in NFPA 72 contains mandatory requirements that support the
main text of the code.
False
Individuals who perform procedures used to determine the status of a system as intended by
conducting acceptance, reacceptance, or periodic physical checks on the system.
