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Does a fire hood system and a kitchen need to be monitored by the fire alarm
system?
Yes Question mention Dry Chemical
What does P.L.F.A stand for?
Power Limited Fire Alarm
What does N.P.L.F.A stand for?
Non-Power limited fire alarm
What is the difference between P.F.L.A and N.P.F.L.A?
-An N.P.L.F.A can operate at up to 600V, and the power output isn't limited
-An P.L.F.A has the voltage and power limited by a listed power source
What material must N.P.F.L.A circuit conductors be made from?
ONlY solid stranded copper is permitted PLFA question w/can in question
What does AWG stand for?
American Wire Gauge
What size conductors are permitted?
Size 18 A.W.G and 16 A.W.G are permitted, provided they do not exceed certain
capacities
Is it okay to spray unmeasured amount of aerosol smoke to test smoke
detector
No
What is used to protect transformers or other devices supplied from power-
supply conductors?
1
,An over-current device NOT rated over 20 Amperes.
When located within 7 feet of the floor, how shall cables be fastened?
Cables shall be fastened in an approved manner at intervals of not more than 18
inches. Test answer: 1ft 6in
Single conductors shall not be smaller than ___ A.W.G?
18
How shall P.F.L.A conductors NOT be installed?
P.F.L.A conductors shall not be strapped, taped, or attached to the exterior of any
conduit or raceway/tray
What is Plenum cable?
Cable that can be installed in ducts, plenums or other spaces used for
environmental air.
What is a Riser cable?
-Cable to be used in vertical wire runs in shafts between floors. Not to be used
where Plenum cable is required.
What is general purpose cable?
-Cable for general purpose fire alarm use. Not to be used where plenum cable or
riser cable is required.
Why 'type' shall plenum cable be? What substitutions are allowed?
Power Limited Fire AlarmPlenum (F.P.L.P) C.M.P can be substituted.
Why 'type' shall riser cable be? What substitution are allowed?
Power Limited Fire Alarm Riser (F.P.L.R) C.M.P, F.P.LP.
C.M.R can be substituted
What 'type' shall general purpose wire be? What substitution are permitted?
Power Limited Fire Alarm (F.P.L) C.M.P, C.M.P, F.P.L.P, C.M.R, F.P.L.R, C.M.G
CM can be substituted (all type)
What is the maximum voltage permitted through multi- conductor N.P.F.L.A
cables?
150 volts
2
, What is the voltage rating marked on P.F.L.A cables?
Not less than 300 volts
Shall the voltage rating marked on P.F.L.A cables?
No, because they may be mistakenly used for electrical applications1 CAN BE
What is a 'Rate of Rise Detector'?
A device that responds when the temperature rises at a rate exceeding a pre-
determined value.
What is a 'Smoke Detector'?
A device that detects both visible and invisible combustion particles?
Which detector is best at detecting invisible particles?
ionization (Radioactive)
Which sensor is better at detecting thick, visible smoke particles?
photoelectric (Photo Sensitive)
What is a SPOT TYPE sensor?
A device in which detecting an element is concentrated at a particular location.
What is a DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR TRANSMITTER (
D.A.C.T)?
A system component at the protected premises is connected to the detection
devices. It has line seizure and can connect to a D.A.C.R. DACT= Phone Line
What is a DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR RECEIVER? ( D.A.C.R)?
A system component that accepts and displays signals sent over the public phone
network from a D.A.C.T (i.e A.D.T monitoring center) DACT
What is an alarm signal?
A signal indicating an emergency that requires immediate action
What is a supervisory signal?
A signal that indicates the need for action in connection with the SUPERVISION
of fire equipment.
What is a Trouble signal?
3
2025/ 2026 Update | GRADE A (100%
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Does a fire hood system and a kitchen need to be monitored by the fire alarm
system?
Yes Question mention Dry Chemical
What does P.L.F.A stand for?
Power Limited Fire Alarm
What does N.P.L.F.A stand for?
Non-Power limited fire alarm
What is the difference between P.F.L.A and N.P.F.L.A?
-An N.P.L.F.A can operate at up to 600V, and the power output isn't limited
-An P.L.F.A has the voltage and power limited by a listed power source
What material must N.P.F.L.A circuit conductors be made from?
ONlY solid stranded copper is permitted PLFA question w/can in question
What does AWG stand for?
American Wire Gauge
What size conductors are permitted?
Size 18 A.W.G and 16 A.W.G are permitted, provided they do not exceed certain
capacities
Is it okay to spray unmeasured amount of aerosol smoke to test smoke
detector
No
What is used to protect transformers or other devices supplied from power-
supply conductors?
1
,An over-current device NOT rated over 20 Amperes.
When located within 7 feet of the floor, how shall cables be fastened?
Cables shall be fastened in an approved manner at intervals of not more than 18
inches. Test answer: 1ft 6in
Single conductors shall not be smaller than ___ A.W.G?
18
How shall P.F.L.A conductors NOT be installed?
P.F.L.A conductors shall not be strapped, taped, or attached to the exterior of any
conduit or raceway/tray
What is Plenum cable?
Cable that can be installed in ducts, plenums or other spaces used for
environmental air.
What is a Riser cable?
-Cable to be used in vertical wire runs in shafts between floors. Not to be used
where Plenum cable is required.
What is general purpose cable?
-Cable for general purpose fire alarm use. Not to be used where plenum cable or
riser cable is required.
Why 'type' shall plenum cable be? What substitutions are allowed?
Power Limited Fire AlarmPlenum (F.P.L.P) C.M.P can be substituted.
Why 'type' shall riser cable be? What substitution are allowed?
Power Limited Fire Alarm Riser (F.P.L.R) C.M.P, F.P.LP.
C.M.R can be substituted
What 'type' shall general purpose wire be? What substitution are permitted?
Power Limited Fire Alarm (F.P.L) C.M.P, C.M.P, F.P.L.P, C.M.R, F.P.L.R, C.M.G
CM can be substituted (all type)
What is the maximum voltage permitted through multi- conductor N.P.F.L.A
cables?
150 volts
2
, What is the voltage rating marked on P.F.L.A cables?
Not less than 300 volts
Shall the voltage rating marked on P.F.L.A cables?
No, because they may be mistakenly used for electrical applications1 CAN BE
What is a 'Rate of Rise Detector'?
A device that responds when the temperature rises at a rate exceeding a pre-
determined value.
What is a 'Smoke Detector'?
A device that detects both visible and invisible combustion particles?
Which detector is best at detecting invisible particles?
ionization (Radioactive)
Which sensor is better at detecting thick, visible smoke particles?
photoelectric (Photo Sensitive)
What is a SPOT TYPE sensor?
A device in which detecting an element is concentrated at a particular location.
What is a DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR TRANSMITTER (
D.A.C.T)?
A system component at the protected premises is connected to the detection
devices. It has line seizure and can connect to a D.A.C.R. DACT= Phone Line
What is a DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR RECEIVER? ( D.A.C.R)?
A system component that accepts and displays signals sent over the public phone
network from a D.A.C.T (i.e A.D.T monitoring center) DACT
What is an alarm signal?
A signal indicating an emergency that requires immediate action
What is a supervisory signal?
A signal that indicates the need for action in connection with the SUPERVISION
of fire equipment.
What is a Trouble signal?
3
