TFM 12 Fire Alarm Technical Test.
Questions & Correct Answers Latest
2025-2026. Graded A
A _________ is a local signaling system for fire alarm, supervisory or
guard's tour supervisory services for household fire warning systems,
whose components may be used in whole or in part in common with a non-
fire signaling system. – ANS Combination system
A circuit or path connecting a subsidiary station to a supervising station
over which signals are carried is called a _______. - ANS Communications
channel
A means for turning off an activated alarm notification appliance shall be
permitted only if _________. - ANSThe means must deactivate both the
audible and visible notification appliances simultaneously.
A pressure tank supervisory signal initiating device for a pressure tank shall
detect both high and low pressure conditions. A signal shall be obtained
when the pressure is increased or decreased ______ psi from the required
pressured value. - ANS10
1
, A switch for silence in the signal sounding appliance shall be permitted if it
transfers the trouble indication to a lamp or other acceptable visible
indicator adjacent to the switch. - ANSTrue
All apparatus shall be restored to normal _____ after each test or alarm. -
ANSAs promptly as possible
All systems shall test free of _______, except for application in which
_______ are approved. - ANSgrounds, grounds
Audible signal appliances intended for use in special environments such as
(4) _______ or where subject to tampering shall be listed for the intended
application. - ANSOutdoors versus indoors
high humidity
dusty conditions
hazardous locations
Automatic alarm initiating systems equipped with alarm verification features
shall be permitted provided (4) _____. - ANS1- Alarm verification feature in
not initially enabled unless conditions or occupant activities are expected
that cause nuisance alarms.
2- A smoke detector that is continuously subjected to smoke concentration
above alarm threshold does not delay system functions more than 1
minute.
3-Actuation of an alarm device other than smoke detector causes the
system functions without additional delay. (not 10 seconds)
2
Questions & Correct Answers Latest
2025-2026. Graded A
A _________ is a local signaling system for fire alarm, supervisory or
guard's tour supervisory services for household fire warning systems,
whose components may be used in whole or in part in common with a non-
fire signaling system. – ANS Combination system
A circuit or path connecting a subsidiary station to a supervising station
over which signals are carried is called a _______. - ANS Communications
channel
A means for turning off an activated alarm notification appliance shall be
permitted only if _________. - ANSThe means must deactivate both the
audible and visible notification appliances simultaneously.
A pressure tank supervisory signal initiating device for a pressure tank shall
detect both high and low pressure conditions. A signal shall be obtained
when the pressure is increased or decreased ______ psi from the required
pressured value. - ANS10
1
, A switch for silence in the signal sounding appliance shall be permitted if it
transfers the trouble indication to a lamp or other acceptable visible
indicator adjacent to the switch. - ANSTrue
All apparatus shall be restored to normal _____ after each test or alarm. -
ANSAs promptly as possible
All systems shall test free of _______, except for application in which
_______ are approved. - ANSgrounds, grounds
Audible signal appliances intended for use in special environments such as
(4) _______ or where subject to tampering shall be listed for the intended
application. - ANSOutdoors versus indoors
high humidity
dusty conditions
hazardous locations
Automatic alarm initiating systems equipped with alarm verification features
shall be permitted provided (4) _____. - ANS1- Alarm verification feature in
not initially enabled unless conditions or occupant activities are expected
that cause nuisance alarms.
2- A smoke detector that is continuously subjected to smoke concentration
above alarm threshold does not delay system functions more than 1
minute.
3-Actuation of an alarm device other than smoke detector causes the
system functions without additional delay. (not 10 seconds)
2
