TFM 13 EXAM QUIZZES WITH RIGHT
ACCURATE VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
\ GRADED A+ .
What is the purpose of fire warning equipment? - Correct Answer -To provide a
reliable means of notifying occupants of the presence of fire and of the need to
escape.
What are the 3 basic requirements for all devices? - Correct Answer -1. They
must be approved and listed for the purposes for which they are intended
2. All devices will be installed according to manufacturers recommendations
3. The required minimum and location of detectors shall be satisfied.
What is the emergency evacuation signal that shall be used? - Correct Answer -
ANSI S3.41, or American National Standard Emergency Evacuation Signal
Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices? - Correct
Answer -Yes, so long as those devices are used to indicate the need for
evacuation
When can fire warning equipment incorporate voice notification? - Correct
Answer -When the voice message is completely contained within the 1.5 second
pause of the emergency evacuation signal.
When the voice message is first preceded by a minimum of 8 cycles of the
emergency evacuation signal
When the voice message interrupts the emergency evacuation signal for no
longer than 10 seconds, and is followed by 2 cycles of the emergency
evacuation signal.
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, Whose responsibility is it to inform a technician of occupants with hearing
disabilities? - Correct Answer -The hearing impaired party
In what 6 places must detectors be installed to meet the requirements? - Correct
Answer -1. In all sleeping and guest rooms
2. Outside of all sleeping rooms, within 21ft of the door
3. On every level, including basements
4. On every level of a residential board and care occupancy, including
basements
5. In the living areas of a guest suite
6. In the living areas of a residential board and care occupancy
All points on a ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a distance of _________
travel distance or shall have the equivalent of ___________ smoke alarm per
_________ meter squared - Correct Answer -• 9.1m (30ft)
• One
• 46.5m2 (500ft2)
In what 4 ways are smoke and heat alarms permitted to be powered? - Correct
Answer -1. Commercial light and power supply capable of operating the device
for at least 24 hours in normal condition and 4 minutes of alarm
2. A noncommercial AC source with secondary power source capable of
operating the device for at least 7 days in the normal condition and 4 minutes of
alarm.
3. A non rechargeable, non replaceable primary battery capable of operating the
device for at least 10 years and 4 minutes of alarm, followed by 7 days of
trouble.
4. If battery primary power is permitted, requirements must meet 11.6.6 and
11.6.7
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ACCURATE VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
\ GRADED A+ .
What is the purpose of fire warning equipment? - Correct Answer -To provide a
reliable means of notifying occupants of the presence of fire and of the need to
escape.
What are the 3 basic requirements for all devices? - Correct Answer -1. They
must be approved and listed for the purposes for which they are intended
2. All devices will be installed according to manufacturers recommendations
3. The required minimum and location of detectors shall be satisfied.
What is the emergency evacuation signal that shall be used? - Correct Answer -
ANSI S3.41, or American National Standard Emergency Evacuation Signal
Can the emergency evacuation signal be used for other devices? - Correct
Answer -Yes, so long as those devices are used to indicate the need for
evacuation
When can fire warning equipment incorporate voice notification? - Correct
Answer -When the voice message is completely contained within the 1.5 second
pause of the emergency evacuation signal.
When the voice message is first preceded by a minimum of 8 cycles of the
emergency evacuation signal
When the voice message interrupts the emergency evacuation signal for no
longer than 10 seconds, and is followed by 2 cycles of the emergency
evacuation signal.
1
, Whose responsibility is it to inform a technician of occupants with hearing
disabilities? - Correct Answer -The hearing impaired party
In what 6 places must detectors be installed to meet the requirements? - Correct
Answer -1. In all sleeping and guest rooms
2. Outside of all sleeping rooms, within 21ft of the door
3. On every level, including basements
4. On every level of a residential board and care occupancy, including
basements
5. In the living areas of a guest suite
6. In the living areas of a residential board and care occupancy
All points on a ceiling shall have a smoke alarm within a distance of _________
travel distance or shall have the equivalent of ___________ smoke alarm per
_________ meter squared - Correct Answer -• 9.1m (30ft)
• One
• 46.5m2 (500ft2)
In what 4 ways are smoke and heat alarms permitted to be powered? - Correct
Answer -1. Commercial light and power supply capable of operating the device
for at least 24 hours in normal condition and 4 minutes of alarm
2. A noncommercial AC source with secondary power source capable of
operating the device for at least 7 days in the normal condition and 4 minutes of
alarm.
3. A non rechargeable, non replaceable primary battery capable of operating the
device for at least 10 years and 4 minutes of alarm, followed by 7 days of
trouble.
4. If battery primary power is permitted, requirements must meet 11.6.6 and
11.6.7
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