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TMF 12 Texas Fire Alarm Technical Exam Preparation
Version 1 & 2 Newest 2025/ 2026 Complete 200
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
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Does a fire hood system and a kitchen need to be
monitored by the fire alarm system? - Answer-Yes
What does P.L.F.A stand for? - Answer-Power Limited Fire
Alarm
What does N.P.L.F.A stand for? - Answer-Non-Power
Limited Fire Alarm
What is the difference between P.F.L.A and N.P.F.L.A? -
Answer-an N.P.L.F.A can operate at up to 600v, and the
power output isn't limited
a P.L.F.A has the voltage and power limited by a listed
power source.
What material must N.P.F.L.A circuit conductors be made
from? - Answer-ONLY solid stranded copper is permitted.
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What does A.W.G stand for? - Answer-American Wire
Gauge
What size conductors are permitted? - Answer-Size 18
A.W.G and 16 A.W.G are permitted, provided they do not
exceed certain capacities.
What is used to protect transformers or other devices
supplied from power-supply conductors? - Answer-An
over-current device not rated over 20 amperes.
When located within 7 feet 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.
Single conductors shall not be smaller than ___ A.W.G? -
Answer-18
Conductors of 28 A.W.G shall only be permitted in which
circumstance? - Answer-Spliced with a connector listed as
suitable for 26 to 24 A.W.G
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How shall P.F.L.A conductors NOT be installed? - Answer-
P.F.L.A conductors shall not be strapped, taped, or
attached to the exterior of any conduit or raceway.
What is Plenum cable? - Answer-Cable that can be
installed in ducts, plenums, or other spaces used for
environmental air.
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.
What is general purpose cable? - Answer-Cable for
general purpose fire alarm use. Not to be used where
plenum cable or riser cable is required.
It is resistant to the spread of fire.
TMF 12 Texas Fire Alarm Technical Exam Preparation
Version 1 & 2 Newest 2025/ 2026 Complete 200
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers)|Already Graded A+||Latest Exam!!|||
Does a fire hood system and a kitchen need to be
monitored by the fire alarm system? - Answer-Yes
What does P.L.F.A stand for? - Answer-Power Limited Fire
Alarm
What does N.P.L.F.A stand for? - Answer-Non-Power
Limited Fire Alarm
What is the difference between P.F.L.A and N.P.F.L.A? -
Answer-an N.P.L.F.A can operate at up to 600v, and the
power output isn't limited
a P.L.F.A has the voltage and power limited by a listed
power source.
What material must N.P.F.L.A circuit conductors be made
from? - Answer-ONLY solid stranded copper is permitted.
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What does A.W.G stand for? - Answer-American Wire
Gauge
What size conductors are permitted? - Answer-Size 18
A.W.G and 16 A.W.G are permitted, provided they do not
exceed certain capacities.
What is used to protect transformers or other devices
supplied from power-supply conductors? - Answer-An
over-current device not rated over 20 amperes.
When located within 7 feet 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.
Single conductors shall not be smaller than ___ A.W.G? -
Answer-18
Conductors of 28 A.W.G shall only be permitted in which
circumstance? - Answer-Spliced with a connector listed as
suitable for 26 to 24 A.W.G
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How shall P.F.L.A conductors NOT be installed? - Answer-
P.F.L.A conductors shall not be strapped, taped, or
attached to the exterior of any conduit or raceway.
What is Plenum cable? - Answer-Cable that can be
installed in ducts, plenums, or other spaces used for
environmental air.
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.
What is general purpose cable? - Answer-Cable for
general purpose fire alarm use. Not to be used where
plenum cable or riser cable is required.
It is resistant to the spread of fire.
