Fire Alarm Sys, Lvl I - 2023 Lesson 9: IPSI Sample
Exam
Fire Alarm Certification Program Level 1 Interior
Quiz for Lesson 9 102Q&A
Prepare for the Fire Alarm Systems Level I exam with this essential study guide. Includes core
concepts on system installation, components, maintenance, and basic NFPA standards. Perfect
for beginners entering the fire protection industry or pursuing NICET certification."
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
b.Class A
c.Class B
d.Style 4 ...... ANSWER ....... CLASS A
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'
An emergency voice/alarm communications system must have a minimum standby capacity of
48 hours. t/f ...... ANSWER ....... false
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
dBA would require a signal sound pressure level of ? for public mode signaling.
a.65 dBA
b.68 dBA
c.70 dBA
d.75 dBA ...... ANSWER ....... 75 dBA
The prevention of smoke spread throughout a building is accomplished by ? .
a.door unlocking
b.duct smoke detectors
c.early warning
d.heat detectors ...... ANSWER ....... duct smoke detectors
A spot-type smoke detector covers a(n) ? area of protection.
a.circular
b.oval
c.rectangular
d.square ...... ANSWER ....... circular
Which of the following is a referenced code that is typically found in a fire alarm specification?
a.IBC
b.NFPA 10
c.UL268
d.UL864 ...... ANSWER ....... IBC
During a test of an interior fire alarm system, a worker notes several deficiencies that prevent
proper system operation. The most appropriate course of action is to ? .
a.forward this information to the proper inspector or department within the building or fire
service organization
b.inform the owner in writing what deficiencies exist
c.issue a citation to the owner
d.issue a violation to the owner ...... ANSWER ....... inform the owner in writing what
deficiencies exist
A circuit with a return loop and short circuit isolation between devices is a ? circuit.
a.Class A
b.Class B
c.Class C
Exam
Fire Alarm Certification Program Level 1 Interior
Quiz for Lesson 9 102Q&A
Prepare for the Fire Alarm Systems Level I exam with this essential study guide. Includes core
concepts on system installation, components, maintenance, and basic NFPA standards. Perfect
for beginners entering the fire protection industry or pursuing NICET certification."
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
b.Class A
c.Class B
d.Style 4 ...... ANSWER ....... CLASS A
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'
An emergency voice/alarm communications system must have a minimum standby capacity of
48 hours. t/f ...... ANSWER ....... false
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
dBA would require a signal sound pressure level of ? for public mode signaling.
a.65 dBA
b.68 dBA
c.70 dBA
d.75 dBA ...... ANSWER ....... 75 dBA
The prevention of smoke spread throughout a building is accomplished by ? .
a.door unlocking
b.duct smoke detectors
c.early warning
d.heat detectors ...... ANSWER ....... duct smoke detectors
A spot-type smoke detector covers a(n) ? area of protection.
a.circular
b.oval
c.rectangular
d.square ...... ANSWER ....... circular
Which of the following is a referenced code that is typically found in a fire alarm specification?
a.IBC
b.NFPA 10
c.UL268
d.UL864 ...... ANSWER ....... IBC
During a test of an interior fire alarm system, a worker notes several deficiencies that prevent
proper system operation. The most appropriate course of action is to ? .
a.forward this information to the proper inspector or department within the building or fire
service organization
b.inform the owner in writing what deficiencies exist
c.issue a citation to the owner
d.issue a violation to the owner ...... ANSWER ....... inform the owner in writing what
deficiencies exist
A circuit with a return loop and short circuit isolation between devices is a ? circuit.
a.Class A
b.Class B
c.Class C
