State of Ohio Fire Alarm Prep Test Newest
2025 Questions and Correct Answers
Graded A+|Assured Success|Newest Version
Smoke detectors installed in air duct systems are normally used to control
spreading smoke? - CORRECT ANSWER-True
A smoke detector installed in an air duct system is permitted to be used as a
substitute for open area protection - CORRECT ANSWER-False
,Smoke detector must be tested - CORRECT ANSWER-Annually
Fire alarm systems that cover more than one building must be annunciated
separately TRUE/FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
A signaling method characterized by simultaneous or sequential transmission, or
both, and reception of multiple signals on a signaling line circuit, a transmission
channel, or a communications channel, including means for positively identifying
each signal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Multiplexing
If two buildings are covered by the same fire alarm system they must be covered
by the same zone of origin TRUE/FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER-FALSE
Should different levels of a building be separately zoned? TRUE/FALSE -
CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
When installing a smoke detector for door release service and the depth of the
wall above the door is LESS THAN 24 inches - CORRECT ANSWER-ONE SMOKE
DETECTOR IS REQUIRED ON THE HIGHER SIDE OF THE PASSAGE ONLY (DEPTH
MORE THAN 24" REQUIRES 2, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF PASSAGE)
, Smoke detectors in elevators lobbies, hoist ways, or machine rooms can be used
to activate the elevator recall function. other fire detectors may be permitted if
ambient conditions in those locations prohibit the use of smoke detectors.
TRUE/FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER-True
How long before a fire system is taken out of service should the AHJ be notified in
writing? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 Days
The AHJ shall be notified if a fire system is out of service for - CORRECT
ANSWER-4 hours or more in a 24 hour period
Smoke detectors that use the LIGHT OBSCURATION concept to detect smoke are
called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Photoelectric detectors
Where partitions extend to within 15% of the ceiling, the spaces separated by the
partitions SHALL be considered as separate rooms. TRUE/FALSE - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Smoke detectors mounted in the air ducts of HVAC systems shall initiate either an
alarm signal or a supervisory signal at a constantly attended location TRUE/FALSE
- CORRECT ANSWER-True
2025 Questions and Correct Answers
Graded A+|Assured Success|Newest Version
Smoke detectors installed in air duct systems are normally used to control
spreading smoke? - CORRECT ANSWER-True
A smoke detector installed in an air duct system is permitted to be used as a
substitute for open area protection - CORRECT ANSWER-False
,Smoke detector must be tested - CORRECT ANSWER-Annually
Fire alarm systems that cover more than one building must be annunciated
separately TRUE/FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
A signaling method characterized by simultaneous or sequential transmission, or
both, and reception of multiple signals on a signaling line circuit, a transmission
channel, or a communications channel, including means for positively identifying
each signal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Multiplexing
If two buildings are covered by the same fire alarm system they must be covered
by the same zone of origin TRUE/FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER-FALSE
Should different levels of a building be separately zoned? TRUE/FALSE -
CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE
When installing a smoke detector for door release service and the depth of the
wall above the door is LESS THAN 24 inches - CORRECT ANSWER-ONE SMOKE
DETECTOR IS REQUIRED ON THE HIGHER SIDE OF THE PASSAGE ONLY (DEPTH
MORE THAN 24" REQUIRES 2, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF PASSAGE)
, Smoke detectors in elevators lobbies, hoist ways, or machine rooms can be used
to activate the elevator recall function. other fire detectors may be permitted if
ambient conditions in those locations prohibit the use of smoke detectors.
TRUE/FALSE - CORRECT ANSWER-True
How long before a fire system is taken out of service should the AHJ be notified in
writing? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 Days
The AHJ shall be notified if a fire system is out of service for - CORRECT
ANSWER-4 hours or more in a 24 hour period
Smoke detectors that use the LIGHT OBSCURATION concept to detect smoke are
called? - CORRECT ANSWER-Photoelectric detectors
Where partitions extend to within 15% of the ceiling, the spaces separated by the
partitions SHALL be considered as separate rooms. TRUE/FALSE - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Smoke detectors mounted in the air ducts of HVAC systems shall initiate either an
alarm signal or a supervisory signal at a constantly attended location TRUE/FALSE
- CORRECT ANSWER-True
