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OHIO STATE FIRE ALARM EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Many EVACS are integrated with automatic detection and alarm
systems, which may require the system to operate for _____
minutes of all connected load - ANSWER-15
in a corridor visible appliances shall be rated not less than -
ANSWER-15 Candela (cd)
a high-rise is generally a building that is more than_____ from
lowest level of fire department access to the highest level
occupancy. - ANSWER-75'
Smoke detectors related to smoke compartments for open air
protection are the preferred means to initiate control of smoke
spread - ANSWER-True
Drawings that are used to install a job are called - ANSWER-Shop
drawings
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Fire doors with 24" or more of open space above the door require
two smoke detectors, one on each side of the passage -
ANSWER-True
Which document contains circuit and pathway performance
requirements for fire alarm systems - ANSWER-NFPA 72
Smoke detectors listed or approved exclusively for door release
service shall not be used for open area protection - ANSWER-
False
Fusible link technology was first used for - ANSWER-Heat
detectors
Fire alarm signals and troubles may have the same tone, sound
or characteristics as long as the lenses have different colors -
ANSWER-False
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each floor shall be zoned___ and shall not exceed 22,500 sq ft -
ANSWER-separately
A fire alarm system that is monitored by the property owner best
describes which type of system - ANSWER-Proprietary system
The Ohio Basic Building Code requires installations to conform to
the requirements outline in NFPA 76, Chapter 35 - ANSWER-
False
Both audible and visual alarm indication shall be supervised -
ANSWER-True
Speakers are permitted for voice communication only - ANSWER-
False
Private Mode audible signal appliance minimum sound level of -
ANSWER-45 dBA at 10' -- 10 dBA above average, 5 dBA above
maximum sound level; whatever is greater measured at 5' above
floor.
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A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action is an
- ANSWER-alarm signal
Where Public Mode audible appliances are installed they shall be
____________ above average ambient sound level - ANSWER-
15 dBA
An alarm silencing switch, a means for silencing the trouble
notification appliance shall be permitted only if _________ -
ANSWER-It is key-operated or located within a local cabinet
It will give a trouble signal if left in the "silence" position when no
alarm exists
It will transfer indication of an alarm to a visual indicator
What is the sound made by one or more audible notification
appliances such as bells or horns in response to the operation of
an initiating device? - ANSWER-Audible alarm
Where audible appliances are installed in mechanical equipment
rooms, the average ambient sound level is - ANSWER-85 dBA
OHIO STATE FIRE ALARM EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Many EVACS are integrated with automatic detection and alarm
systems, which may require the system to operate for _____
minutes of all connected load - ANSWER-15
in a corridor visible appliances shall be rated not less than -
ANSWER-15 Candela (cd)
a high-rise is generally a building that is more than_____ from
lowest level of fire department access to the highest level
occupancy. - ANSWER-75'
Smoke detectors related to smoke compartments for open air
protection are the preferred means to initiate control of smoke
spread - ANSWER-True
Drawings that are used to install a job are called - ANSWER-Shop
drawings
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Fire doors with 24" or more of open space above the door require
two smoke detectors, one on each side of the passage -
ANSWER-True
Which document contains circuit and pathway performance
requirements for fire alarm systems - ANSWER-NFPA 72
Smoke detectors listed or approved exclusively for door release
service shall not be used for open area protection - ANSWER-
False
Fusible link technology was first used for - ANSWER-Heat
detectors
Fire alarm signals and troubles may have the same tone, sound
or characteristics as long as the lenses have different colors -
ANSWER-False
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each floor shall be zoned___ and shall not exceed 22,500 sq ft -
ANSWER-separately
A fire alarm system that is monitored by the property owner best
describes which type of system - ANSWER-Proprietary system
The Ohio Basic Building Code requires installations to conform to
the requirements outline in NFPA 76, Chapter 35 - ANSWER-
False
Both audible and visual alarm indication shall be supervised -
ANSWER-True
Speakers are permitted for voice communication only - ANSWER-
False
Private Mode audible signal appliance minimum sound level of -
ANSWER-45 dBA at 10' -- 10 dBA above average, 5 dBA above
maximum sound level; whatever is greater measured at 5' above
floor.
, 4|Page
A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action is an
- ANSWER-alarm signal
Where Public Mode audible appliances are installed they shall be
____________ above average ambient sound level - ANSWER-
15 dBA
An alarm silencing switch, a means for silencing the trouble
notification appliance shall be permitted only if _________ -
ANSWER-It is key-operated or located within a local cabinet
It will give a trouble signal if left in the "silence" position when no
alarm exists
It will transfer indication of an alarm to a visual indicator
What is the sound made by one or more audible notification
appliances such as bells or horns in response to the operation of
an initiating device? - ANSWER-Audible alarm
Where audible appliances are installed in mechanical equipment
rooms, the average ambient sound level is - ANSWER-85 dBA
