TFM 12 Questions and Answers
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1. In a protected premises FA system the secondary power supply shall
automatically supply the energy to the system within _______ seconds
whenever the primary power supply is incapable. - ANSWER 10
2. When the same sound is used for both supervisory and trouble signals,
distinction between signals shall be by other appropriate means such as
visible annunciation. - ANSWER True
3. Shall the voltage rating marked on P.F.L.A cables? - ANSWER No,
because they may be mistakenly used for electrical applications.
4. What is 'Rate Compensation Detector'? - ANSWER A device that responds
when a temperature rises at an exceeding rate that is predetermined.
5. What is a 'Smoke Detector'? - ANSWER a device that detects both visible
and invisible combustion particles?
6. Which detector is best a detecting invisible particles? - ANSWER
Ionization
7. Which sensor is better at detecting thick, visible smoke particles? -
ANSWER Photoelectric
,8. What is a SPOT TYPE sensor? - ANSWER a device in which detecting an
element is concentrated at a particular location.
9. What is a DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR TRANSMITTER (
D.A.C.T)? - ANSWER A system component at the protected premises is
connected to the detection devices. It has a line seizure and can connect to a
D.A.C.R.
10.What is a DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR RECEIVER?
(D.A.C.R)? - ANSWER 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)
11.What is an alarm signal? - ANSWER A signal indicating an emergency that
requires immediate action.
12.What is a Supervisory signal? - ANSWER A signal that indicates the need
for action in connection with the SUPERVISION of fire equipment.
13.how frequently must household (single and multiple station detectors) be
inspected and tested? - ANSWER with accordance to manufacturers at least
Monthly
14.what does restorable mean - ANSWER a device that can be restored or
reused after it has I initiated an alarm
15.how frequently must household (fire akram systems) be inspected and tested
- ANSWER at least every year by a qualified technician.
, 16.What size conductors are permitted? - ANSWER Size 18 A.W.G and 16
A.W.G
17.what is used to protect transformers or other devices supplied from power-
supply conductors. - ANSWER an overcurrent device not rated over 20
Amperes.
18.When located within 7ft of the floor, how shall cables be fastened? -
ANSWER Cables shall be fastened in an approved manner at intervals of not
more than 18 inches.
19.Single conductors shall not be smaller than ___ A.W.G? - ANSWER 18
20.Conductors of 26 A.W.G shall only be permitted in which circumstances? -
ANSWER where spliced with a connector listed as suitable for 26 or 24
AWG
21.what is a Plenum cable - ANSWER Cable that can be installed in ducts,
plenums or other spaces used for environmental air.
It has adequate fire resistance and low smoke producing characteristics.
22.what is a riser cable - ANSWER -Cable to be used in vertical wire runs in
shafts between floors. Not to be used where Plenum cable is required.
-It is capable of preventing fire from rising from floor to floor
23.what is a general purpose cable - ANSWER -Cable for general purpose fire
alarm use. Not to be used where plenum cable or riser cable is required.
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1. In a protected premises FA system the secondary power supply shall
automatically supply the energy to the system within _______ seconds
whenever the primary power supply is incapable. - ANSWER 10
2. When the same sound is used for both supervisory and trouble signals,
distinction between signals shall be by other appropriate means such as
visible annunciation. - ANSWER True
3. Shall the voltage rating marked on P.F.L.A cables? - ANSWER No,
because they may be mistakenly used for electrical applications.
4. What is 'Rate Compensation Detector'? - ANSWER A device that responds
when a temperature rises at an exceeding rate that is predetermined.
5. What is a 'Smoke Detector'? - ANSWER a device that detects both visible
and invisible combustion particles?
6. Which detector is best a detecting invisible particles? - ANSWER
Ionization
7. Which sensor is better at detecting thick, visible smoke particles? -
ANSWER Photoelectric
,8. What is a SPOT TYPE sensor? - ANSWER a device in which detecting an
element is concentrated at a particular location.
9. What is a DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR TRANSMITTER (
D.A.C.T)? - ANSWER A system component at the protected premises is
connected to the detection devices. It has a line seizure and can connect to a
D.A.C.R.
10.What is a DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR RECEIVER?
(D.A.C.R)? - ANSWER 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)
11.What is an alarm signal? - ANSWER A signal indicating an emergency that
requires immediate action.
12.What is a Supervisory signal? - ANSWER A signal that indicates the need
for action in connection with the SUPERVISION of fire equipment.
13.how frequently must household (single and multiple station detectors) be
inspected and tested? - ANSWER with accordance to manufacturers at least
Monthly
14.what does restorable mean - ANSWER a device that can be restored or
reused after it has I initiated an alarm
15.how frequently must household (fire akram systems) be inspected and tested
- ANSWER at least every year by a qualified technician.
, 16.What size conductors are permitted? - ANSWER Size 18 A.W.G and 16
A.W.G
17.what is used to protect transformers or other devices supplied from power-
supply conductors. - ANSWER an overcurrent device not rated over 20
Amperes.
18.When located within 7ft of the floor, how shall cables be fastened? -
ANSWER Cables shall be fastened in an approved manner at intervals of not
more than 18 inches.
19.Single conductors shall not be smaller than ___ A.W.G? - ANSWER 18
20.Conductors of 26 A.W.G shall only be permitted in which circumstances? -
ANSWER where spliced with a connector listed as suitable for 26 or 24
AWG
21.what is a Plenum cable - ANSWER Cable that can be installed in ducts,
plenums or other spaces used for environmental air.
It has adequate fire resistance and low smoke producing characteristics.
22.what is a riser cable - ANSWER -Cable to be used in vertical wire runs in
shafts between floors. Not to be used where Plenum cable is required.
-It is capable of preventing fire from rising from floor to floor
23.what is a general purpose cable - ANSWER -Cable for general purpose fire
alarm use. Not to be used where plenum cable or riser cable is required.
