Fire Alarm Sys, Lvl I - 2023 Lesson 9: IPSI Sample Exam Fire
Alarm Certification Program Level 1 Interior Quiz for Lesson 9
102Q&A
The word "Listed" means ? .
a.endorsed by authority
b.tested to a product standard by a "government agency" laboratory and published in a
directory
c.tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
d.tested by an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and published in a directory **** c.
tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
The "Scope Statement" of a fire alarm specification relates to the coordinating of other
specifications. T/F **** false
Chapter ? of NFPA 72—2022 provides requirements for inspection, testing, and
maintenance of fire alarm systems.
a.7
b.9
c.11
d.14 **** 14
The nominal spacing of spot type smoke detectors is ? .
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30' **** 30'
A circuit that has conductors returning to the control unit from the last device is best
described as a ? circuit.
a.Class 3
b.Class A
c.Class B
d.Style 4 **** CLASS A
The sum of all voltage in a series loop circuit is the ? .
a.product over the sum
b.reciprocal of the sum of the voltages
c.same value throughout the circuit
d.sum of the individual voltages **** d.
sum of the individual voltages
, Smoke detectors must be installed within ? of the centerline of elevator doors they
control.
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30' **** 21'
According to Article 760 of the NEC, fire alarm conductors must be protected from
mechanical damage when the cable is installed within ? of the finished floor.
a.7'
b.7.5'
c.8'
d.10' **** a. 7'
Heat detector spacing on joisted ceilings must be reduced by ? perpendicular to the
joists.
a.25%
b.33%
c.50%
d.66% **** 50%
A 30-candela strobe covers a maximum area of ? when centered on a wall.
a.20' x 20'
b.25' x 25'
c.28' x 28'
d.40' x 40' **** 28' x 28'
An emergency voice/alarm communications system must have a minimum standby
capacity of 48 hours. t/f **** false
Smoke detection is most appropriate for which of the following occupancy types?
a.Business occupancies
b.Hotels
c.Medical clinic
d.All of the above **** All of the above
A photoelectric smoke detector is best at detecting ? fires.
a.fast-developing
b.flaming
c.incipient
d.smoldering **** smoldering
Graphic annunciators should be used in ? .
a.a large industrial complex
b.place of a fire alarm panel
Alarm Certification Program Level 1 Interior Quiz for Lesson 9
102Q&A
The word "Listed" means ? .
a.endorsed by authority
b.tested to a product standard by a "government agency" laboratory and published in a
directory
c.tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
d.tested by an authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and published in a directory **** c.
tested to a product standard by a laboratory and published in a directory
The "Scope Statement" of a fire alarm specification relates to the coordinating of other
specifications. T/F **** false
Chapter ? of NFPA 72—2022 provides requirements for inspection, testing, and
maintenance of fire alarm systems.
a.7
b.9
c.11
d.14 **** 14
The nominal spacing of spot type smoke detectors is ? .
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30' **** 30'
A circuit that has conductors returning to the control unit from the last device is best
described as a ? circuit.
a.Class 3
b.Class A
c.Class B
d.Style 4 **** CLASS A
The sum of all voltage in a series loop circuit is the ? .
a.product over the sum
b.reciprocal of the sum of the voltages
c.same value throughout the circuit
d.sum of the individual voltages **** d.
sum of the individual voltages
, Smoke detectors must be installed within ? of the centerline of elevator doors they
control.
a.12'
b.15'
c.21'
d.30' **** 21'
According to Article 760 of the NEC, fire alarm conductors must be protected from
mechanical damage when the cable is installed within ? of the finished floor.
a.7'
b.7.5'
c.8'
d.10' **** a. 7'
Heat detector spacing on joisted ceilings must be reduced by ? perpendicular to the
joists.
a.25%
b.33%
c.50%
d.66% **** 50%
A 30-candela strobe covers a maximum area of ? when centered on a wall.
a.20' x 20'
b.25' x 25'
c.28' x 28'
d.40' x 40' **** 28' x 28'
An emergency voice/alarm communications system must have a minimum standby
capacity of 48 hours. t/f **** false
Smoke detection is most appropriate for which of the following occupancy types?
a.Business occupancies
b.Hotels
c.Medical clinic
d.All of the above **** All of the above
A photoelectric smoke detector is best at detecting ? fires.
a.fast-developing
b.flaming
c.incipient
d.smoldering **** smoldering
Graphic annunciators should be used in ? .
a.a large industrial complex
b.place of a fire alarm panel
