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A fire alarm systems secondary power source must not be implemented through using battery
backup. - Answer>>> FALSE. A fire alarm systems secondary power source may be implemented
through using battery backup.
What refers to the minimum sound level which a tone signal can become audible in ambient
noise? - Answer>>> 3.3.82 Effective Masked Threshold - minimum sound level at which the tone
signal is audible in ambient noise
An auxiliary box is a fire alarm box that must be operated locally. - Answer>>> FALSE. An Auxiliary
Box is a fire alarm box that can be operated from a remote initiating device only.
The major purpose of annunciation is to: - Answer>>> allow responding personnel to quickly
identify the location of the fire
Powered devices must be listed for compatibility. - Answer>>> TRUE, they use voltage from the
control panel
Powered devices always operate on a "GO/NO GO" manner only. - Answer>>> TRUE
It is okay to use smoke detectors that are battery operated in a residential building. - Answer>>>
TRUE
In residential buildings, garages and crawl spaces may be exempted from smoke detector
requirements due to concerns on: - Answer>>> FALSE ALARMS
Certifying entities usually require use of: - Answer>>> alarm printers (central station)
Wall mounted devices should be located such that the top of it is at least inches below the
ceiling. 18.5.5.2 - Answer>>> 6" below the ceiling
Visual appliances may be installed in what orientation(s)? - Answer>>> wall and ceiling mount
only
What is a combination system? - Answer>>> Combination system has components that are used
in common with a non-fire signaling system
, When you place smoke and heat detector on a peaked ceiling, you should measure feet
horizontally from the peak in both directions. - Answer>>> When you place smoke and heat
detector on a peaked ceiling, you should measure 3 feet horizontally from the peak in both
directions.
When you install smoke detectors under raised floors: - Answer>>> the detectors SHOULD be
mounted in an orientation in which they are listed.
Smoke detectors should be installed only after construction cleanup. There is no exception at all.
- Answer>>> FALSE. Smoke detectors should be installed only after construction cleanup EXCEPT
for protection during construction.
The exact requirements for the location of pull stations within a building are dictated by: -
Answer>>> BUILDING CODE
When deploying pull stations, they must be installed according to: - Answer>>> NFPA 72
Talking about Sprinkler Waterflow Alarm-Initiating Device, activation should take place within
seconds of waterflow at the device. - Answer>>> 90 seconds
Manual fire alarm boxes should be installed in a manner which is: - Answer>>> 17.14.8.2
conspicuous, unobstructed, and accessible
In existing residential dwellings, you should have at least detectors installed per floor. -
Answer>>> one (1) detector PER floor
In some local jurisdictions you may consider to use heat detectors in place of smoke detectors
only when: - Answer>>> conditions are NOT favorable for smoke detection
A Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver cannot accept and display signals sent from the digital
alarm communicator transmitters over the public switched telephone network. True? -
Answer>>> FALSE. A Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver can accept and display signals sent
from the digital alarm communicator transmitters over the public switched telephone network.
An EOL relay device can supervise power for: - Answer>>> An EOL relay device can supervise
power for 4-wire smoke detectors.
The Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter is always located at: - Answer>>> the protected