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True or False: The word "should" indicates a mandatory requirement of an NFPA
standard. - ANSWERFalse
True or False: Detectors shall not be recessed into the mounting surface in any manner
unless they have been tested and listed for such mounting. - ANSWERTrue
The secondary power supply shall automatically provide power to the protected
premises fire alarm system within ______________ (how long), whenever the primary
power supply fails to provide the minimum voltage required for proper operation.
A. 10 seconds
B. 60 seconds
C. 90 seconds
D. 3 minutes - ANSWERA - 10 Seconds
True or False - Supplementary refers to equipment or operations not required by NFPA
72 and designated as such by the authority having jurisdiction. - ANSWERTrue
A signaling method characterized by the simultaneous or sequential transmission, or
both, and reception of multiple signals in a communications channel including means for
positively identifying each signal is:
A. Dual Control
B. A public switched telephone network
C. Multiplexing
D. Runner Service - ANSWERC. Multiplexing
If the depth of wall section above the door is 24 inches or less, _________ (how many)
ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted detector(s) shall be required on one side of the
doorway only.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. None - ANSWERB. Two
True or False: When smoke door release is accomplished directly from the smoke
detector(s), the detector(s) shall be listed for releasing service. - ANSWERTrue
In general, all smoke detectors shall be tested how often?
, A. Six month intervals
B. Twelve month intervals
C. Bi-Annually
D. None of the above - ANSWERB. Twelve month intervals
The installation of all wiring, cable, and equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA
________
A. 10
B. 13
C. 70
D. 760 - ANSWERC. 70
Alarm annunciation at the fire command center shall be by means of:
A. Audible indicators
B. Visible indicators
C. A or B
D. A and B - ANSWERD. A and B
True or False: Where the fire alarm system serves more than one building, each
building shall be indicated as a separate zone of origin - ANSWERTrue
True or False: If your individual certification as a fire protection installer is suspended,
you can still preform work that requires certification if you work for a certified company -
ANSWERFalse
True or False: Live voice instructions shall override all previously initiated signals on
that channel and shall have priority over any subsequent automatically initiated signals
on that channel - ANSWERTrue
True or False: The alert tone preceding any message shall be permitted to be a part of
the voice message but can not be transmitted automatically from a separate tone
generator. - ANSWERFalse
Smoke detectors shall be installed and used to prevent smoke spread by initiating
control of fans, dampers, doors, or other equipment shall be classified as:
A. Area detectors that are installed in the related smoke compartments
B. Detectors that are installed in the air duct systems
C. A and B
D. None of the above - ANSWERC. A and B
True or False: In areas that are not continuously occupied, automatic smoke detection
shall be provided at the location of each fire alarm control unit(s) to provide notification
of fire at that location. Exception: Where ambient conditions prohibit installation of