Nfpa 72 Fire Alarm Test

Front 1

Supervisory signals of a FA panel indicate what?

Back 1

an off normal condition

Front 2

Initiating devices can be considered to be ----- devices.

Back 2

input

Front 3

Conventional FA initiating device circuits and notification device circuits fall under which classes (4)?

Back 3

Supervised, non-supervised, alarm, and trouble

Front 4

Four common FA initiating devices.

Back 4

-Heat Detector
-Smoke Detector
-Manual Station
-Flame Detector

Front 5

This FA circuit does not use a monitoring current to monitor the integrity of the circuit.

Back 5

SLC (Signaling Line Circuit)

Front 6

What is the minimum number of adequate power supplies required for FA systems?

Back 6

Two

Front 7

There are 2 operating principals for heat detections they are -----

Back 7

Fixed Temperature and Rate of Rise

Front 8

What is the correct mounting height for a wall mounted combination notification appliance? ----- AFF and/or ----- from the ceiling

Back 8

-80-96"
-6"

Front 9

What is the correct mounting height and distance from the door for a manual station?----- AFF and ----- from the door

Back 9

3 1/2' to 4 1/2'
5

Front 10

Notification appliances can be considered to be ----- devices.

Back 10

output

Front 11

Smoke detectors can be mounted on both walls and ceilings. When mounting a detector on a wall, how far from the ceiling should the top of the detector be placed?

Back 11

4 to 12"

Front 12

What is the listed spacing of a spot type smoke detector?

Back 12

none

Front 13

Pressure switches are normally used to indicate flow on wet standpipe sprinkler systems T/F?

Back 13

False

Front 14

Supervisory switches mounted on a sprinkler stand pipe must cause a supervisory signal at the panel within how many turns of the hand wheel?

Back 14

within the first 2 turns

Front 15

Is "T" tapping a signaling line circuit permitted?

Back 15

yes

Front 16

Which code standard applies to FA systems?

Back 16

NFPA-72

Front 17

Activation of a suppression system connected to a FA system must cause what type of signal?

Back 17

Alarm

Front 18

Vane type water flow switches are equipped with an adjusted delay device to compensate for water surges and pressure fluctuations, what is the max allowable delay time?

Back 18

90 seconds

Front 19

NFPA 72 recommends using a distance of ----- as a guide for spacing smoke detectors.

Back 19

30 feet

Front 20

An audible and visual signal shall be activated on a FA system when the normal power supply is reduced by what percent?

Back 20

15%

Front 21

After a FA system has been modified, repaired or the site specific software database has been altered, what must be performed?

Back 21

a reacceptance test

Front 22

A company or contractor who services FA systems or protective signaling systems must obtain a ----- which covers this type of work?

Back 22

State Contractor's License

Front 23

What governs the installation procedures of a FA system?

Back 23

NFPA 72

Front 24

No FA system of FA devices may be installed in Nevada unless they are listed by?

Back 24

Underwriters Laboratory (UL)

Front 25

How many supervisory devices can be installed on one zone or initiating device circuit (IDC)?

Back 25

20

Front 26

A contractor or licensee must employ at least one qualified person who holds a ----- to install and service protective signaling systems in order for their license to remain valid.

Back 26

Certificate of Registration

Front 27

Faults in other systems or components shall not affect the operation of FA system T/F?

Back 27

True

Front 28

If you change your address you must notify the State Fire Marshall in writing within how many days?

Back 28

7

Front 29

If you change your address, in addition to notifying the State Fire Marshall you must pay the associated fee, what is it?

Back 29

$11

Front 30

A coded FA system must automatically transmit at least ----- rounds of the devices associated number.

Back 30

3

Front 31

Smoke detectors shall not be installed within how many feet of a supply register?

Back 31

3

Front 32

All FA systems and associated devices must be maintained and inspected in accordance with Table -----

Back 32

14.4.2.2 (2010)

Front 33

You Certificate of Registration is valid from?

Back 33

January 1st to December 31st

Front 34

If you do not renew your Certificate of Registration before the expiration date what happens? (3)

Back 34

You must reapply, pay fees, and re-test

Front 35

If you provide service relating to the installation or maintenance of FA systems and you want to cancel a service contract, how many days written notice must you give before the cancellation is valid?

Back 35

30 days

Front 36

Before you can start work of a FA system installation what must be performed first? It must be approved by ----

Back 36

authority having jurisdiction

Front 37

When a combination system is installed, FA signals must ----- over any other signal.

Back 37

take precedence

Front 38

A permanent record of the time, date and location of all signals and restorations received and the action taken shall be maintained for at least ----- and shall be made available to the State Fire Marshall.

Back 38

1 year

Front 39

All cables used in FA systems shall be installed in accordance with which code?

Back 39

NFPA 70

Front 40

All FA system devices must be installed in accordance with which code?

Back 40

NFPA 72

Front 41

All FA system trouble conditions must produce an audible and visual signal at the FACP. T/F?

Back 41

True

Front 42

Location of initiating devices, shall consider conditions such as high or low temperatures, humidity or sources of smoke that can lead to nuisance alarms. T/F?

Back 42

True

Front 43

In a system with a tone generator, the State Fire Marshal Regulations require that the tone be ----- and ----- enough to ----- a sleeping person.

Back 43

-unique
-distinctive
-awaken

Front 44

An area covered by notification appliances that are activated simultaneously is called a ------

Back 44

notification zone

Front 45

May a device or system having materials different from those detailed in applicable standards be approved by the AHU if found to be equivalant?

Back 45

yes

Front 46

An over current protective device of suitable capacity capable of interrupting the maximum short circuit shall be provided in each ground conductor. T/F?

Back 46

False

Front 47

Automatic Extinguishment is a function of a FA system. T/F?

Back 47

False

Front 48

If ceiling heights allow, audible wall mounted devices shall have thier tops above the finished floor at heights of not less than ----- and below the finished ceiling at heights not less than -----

Back 48

-90"
-6"

Front 49

A single fault on the SLC channel shall not cause an alarm signal at the FACP. T/F?

Back 49

True

Front 50

A single fault on the SLC channel shall cause a trouble signal. T/F?

Back 50

True

Front 51

For the purpose of alarm annunciation, each floor of the building is not considered a separate zone. T/F?

Back 51

False

Front 52

A distributor or installer of a protective signaling system must present the Atate Fire Marshal with evidence of his/her ability to respond for any needed repair and restoration within ----- hours of being notified by the fire department.

Back 52

24

Front 53

Actuation of alarm notification appliances or emergency voice communications and annunciation at the protected premises shall occur within ----- after the activation of an initiating device.

Back 53

10 seconds

Front 54

Notification of the ------ shall be made prior to alteration of equipment or wiring.

Back 54

authority having jurisdiction

Front 55

Shunt type auxiliary systems shall be arranged so that one auxiliary transmitter does not serve more than 125,000 sq feet total area. T/F?

Back 55

False

Front 56

According to the State Fire Marshal regulations, who is responsible for determining that the number and placement of loudspeakers as part of protective signaling systems meet the requirements of applicable standards?

Back 56

The building architect

Front 57

The operation of all fire safety functions shall be verified by an operational test at the time of system acceptance. T/F?

Back 57

True

Front 58

An actuating device held or locked in the activation position shall prevent the activation and transmission of all other messages. T/F?

Back 58

False

Front 59

Self powered boxes shall have sufficient power for uninterrupted operation for a period of not less than ----- months.

Back 59

6

Front 60

The transmitting device shall be located as required by the AHJ. T/F?

Back 60

True

Front 61

What shall be required where in duct smoke detectors are installed in concealed locations more than 10 feet AFF or in arrangements where the detector's alarm or supervisory indicator is not visible to responding personnel? (2)

Back 61

A sign indicating the duct detectors location and a remote alarm or supervisory indicator

Front 62

In a coded, wired reporting system, using a constant current (100 milliamp) system, all devices connected in series with any alarm circuit shall function when the alarm circuit current is reduced to ----- % of normal.

Back 62

70%

Front 63

100,000 sq ft is the largest area any one zone shall be. T/F?

Back 63

True

Front 64

If an intermittent trouble signal is used, it shall sound at least every 10 seconds with a minimum duration of 1/2 second. T/F?

Back 64

True

Front 65

What is a document that acknowledges the features of installation, operation, performance, service and equipment with representation by the property owner, system installer, system supplier, service organization, and the AHJ called?

Back 65

Record of certification

Front 66

A 1/3 octave filter has a bandwidth that comprises a frequency range with a factor of 2 1/3. The octave filter can be subdivided into three 1/3 octave bands. T/F?

Back 66

True

Front 67

A defined area within the protectged premises. A ----- can define an area from which a signal can be received, an area to which a signal can be sent, or an area in which a form of control can be executed.

Back 67

zone

Front 68

A public FA reporting system is called a ----- FA system.

Back 68

Municipal

Front 69

The decision to designate a standard as a ----- is based on such factors as the size and scope of the document, its intended use and form of adoption and whether it contains substantial enforcement and administrative positions.

Back 69

Code

Front 70

A ----- is a standard taht is an extensive compilation of provisions conveying a broad subject matter that is suitable for adoption into law independently.

Back 70

code

Front 71

---- is a fire detector that detects either abnormally high temperature or rate of temperature rise, or both.

Back 71

Heat detector

Front 72

The location of the equipment needed to relay signals between supervising stations, subsidiary stations, and protected premises is a -----

Back 72

Repeater station

Front 73

A ----- is an assembly that incorporates the detector, the control equipment, and the alarm-sounding device in one unit operated from a power supply either in the unit or obtained at the point of installation.

Back 73

Single station alarm

Front 74

If an intermittent signal is used, it shall sound at least once every 10 seconds, with a 1/2 second minimum duration, this applies to ----- signals.

Back 74

trouble

Front 75

An ------ system is one in which signaling devices such as transponders are employed to transmit status signals of each initiating device or initiating device circuit within a prescribed time interval so that the lack of receipt of such a signal can be interpreted as a trouble.

Back 75

active multiplexing

Front 76

------ is the maximum number of discrete elements of FA systems permitted to be used in a particular configuration.

Back 76

Loading Capacity

Front 77

A ----- is a publicly accessible FA box that can also be operated by 1 or more remote initiating devices or an aux. fire system used to send an alarm to the public fire service communiciations center.

Back 77

Master box

Front 78

A ----- is a detector comprising of an assembly that incorporates a sensor, control components, and alarm notificaton appliance in one unit that is operated from a power source either located in the unit or obtained at the point of installation.

Back 78

Single Station Alarm Device

Front 79

A ---- is a single station alarm capable of being interconnected to one or more additional alarms so that the actuation of one caused the appropriate alarm signal to operate in all interconnected alarms.

Back 79

Multiple Station Alarm

Front 80

A ----- is a system component that provides an interface between signaling line circuits, initiating device circutis, or control units and the transmission channel.

Back 80

Transmitter

Front 81

A ------ is a fire alarm system component such as a bell, horn, speaker, light or test display that provides audible, tactile, or visible outputs, or any combination thereof.

Back 81

Notification appliance

Front 82

The ----- is the root mean square A-weighted, sound pressure level measured over the period of time that any person is present, or a 24 hour period, whichever time is lesser.

Back 82

Average Ambient Sound Level

Front 83

----- is an audible or visible signal that conveys several discrete bits or units of information.

Back 83

Coded

Front 84

A ------ is a device that responds when its operating element becomes heated to a predetermined level.

Back 84

Fixed-Temperature Heat Detector

Front 85

An ----- is the bandwidth of a filter that comprises a frequency range of a factor of 2.

Back 85

Octave

Front 86

A ----- is a document that acknowledges the features of installation, operation, service, and equipment with representation by the property owner, syste installer, system supplierm service organization, and AHJ.

Back 86

Record of Completion

Front 87

Visual and audible means to indicate a ----- % or greater reduction of normal power supply shall be provided.

Back 87

15

Front 88

Reacceptance testing shall be performed after any of the following (3) -----

Back 88

-Added or deleted system components
-Modification, repair or adjustment to system hardware or wiring,
-Any change to site specific software

Front 89

In order to perform service work on a protective signaling system, the company must obtain a state contractor's license which covers this type of work. T/F?

Back 89

True

Front 90

An over current protective device of suitable current carrying capacity capable of interrupting the max short circuit shall be provided in each ground conductor? T/F?

Back 90

False

Front 91

A licensee must employ at least one person qualified and who holds a certificate of registration card to install and service protective signaling systems in order for the license to remain valid. T/F?

Back 91

True

Front 92

Faults in other systems or components shall not affect the operation of the fire warning system. T/F?

Back 92

True

Front 93

No fire system device or component of any fire system may be installed in Nevada unless listed by -----

Back 93

UL (Underwriters Laboratory)

Front 94

The number of supervisory devices permitted to be connected to a signal initiating device circuit shall not exceed -----

Back 94

20

Front 95

If you have a change of address, you must per state law, notify the Office of the State Fire Marshal in writing within ----- days and pay the fee of -----.

Back 95

7
$11

Front 96

For the purpose of alarm annunciation, each floor of the building is not considered as a separate zone. T/F?

Back 96

False (it is)

Front 97

Each coded radio box shall automatically transmit a test message at least once in each ----- hour period.

Back 97

24

Front 98

A distributor or installer of protective signaling systems may install a system without a license issued by the State Fire Marshall. T/F?

Back 98

False

Front 99

Location of initiating devices, shall consider conditions such as high or low temperatures, humidity or sources of smoke that can lead to nuisance alarms. T/F?

Back 99

True

Front 100

In a system with a tone generator, the State Fire Marshall Regulations require that the tone be -----

Back 100

unique and distinctive enough to awaken a sleeping person.

Front 101

Fire Alarm systems and other systems and equipment that are associated with FA systems shall be tested according to Table -----

Back 101

14.4.2.2 (2010)

Front 102

If you do not renew by December 31 of each year, you will have to -----.

Back 102

retest

Front 103

Before work can start on a FA systems installation, the plans must -----

Back 103

must be approved by the AHJ

Front 104

A licensed company that is providing service relating to the installation or maintenance of a fire system shall give ----- day's written notice to the owner, occupant, and AHJ before the licensed company discontinues service to the owner or occupant as appropriate.

Back 104

30 days

Front 105

In a combination system, FA signals shall (3) -----

Back 105

Take precedence over any other signal
Be distinctive
Be clearly recognizable

Front 106

A device or system having materials different from those detailed in applicable standards may be approved if found to be equivalent? T/F?

Back 106

True

Front 107

A permanent record of the time, date and location of a signals and restorations received and the action taken shall be maintained for at least ----- and shall be made available to the AHJ.

Back 107

1 year

Front 108

A FA system in which components are used, in whole or in part, in common with a non-fire signaling system is called a -----

Back 108

Combination System

Front 109

An area covered by notification appliances that are activated simultaneously is called a -----

Back 109

notification zone

Front 110

A distributor or installer of a protective signaling system must present the State Fire Marshall with evidence of the ability to respond for any needed repair and restoration within ----- hours of being notified by the fire department.

Back 110

24 hours

Front 111

Smoke detectors shall not be located directly in the air stream of supply registers? T/F?

Back 111

True

Front 112

Each manual FA box shall be securely mounted. The operable part of each manual FA box shall not be less than 3 feet and not more than 4 1/2 feet AFF. T/F?

Back 112

False

Front 113

Which of the following is not a function of a FA system?

Back 113

Automatic extinguishment

Front 114

Cables used for interior installations shall comply with NFPA -----.

Back 114

70

Front 115

All new systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance with NFPA -----

Back 115

72

Front 116

If ceiling heights allow, wall mounted appliances shall have their tops AFF at heights of not less than ----- and below finished ceilings at a height of not less than ----- (combo/audible)

Back 116

-80 inches/6 inches (combo)
-90 inches/6 inches (audible)

Front 117

A single fault on the signaling channel shall not cause an alarm signal. T/F?

Back 117

True

Front 118

Wherever a FA system is installed in a building pursuant to the State Fire Marshal regulation or local ordinance there must be a satisfactory ----- for the ----- of the system between the building owner and firm.

Back 118

-agreement
-maintenance

Front 119

FA systems shall be provided with at least 2 independent and reliable power supplies, one primary and one secondary, each of which shall have adequate capacity for the application. T/F?

Back 119

True

Front 120

A coded alarm signal shall consist of not less than ----- complete rounds of the number transmitted.

Back 120

3

Front 121

Actuation of alarm notification appliances or Emergency voice communications and annunciation at the protected premises shall occur within ----- seconds after the activation of an initiating device.

Back 121

10

Front 122

Notification to the ----- shall be made prior to alteration of equipment or wiring.

Back 122

AHJ

Front 123

Shunt-type auxiliary systems shall be arranged so that one auxiliary transmitter does not serve more than 125,0000 square feet of area. T/F?

Back 123

False (100,000)

Front 124

According to the State Fire Marshal regulations, who is responsible for determining that the number and placement of loudspeakers, as part of protective signaling systems meet the requirements of applicable standards?

Back 124

The building architect

Front 125

The operation of fire safety functions shall be verified by an operational test at the time of system acceptance. T/F?

Back 125

True

Front 126

An actuating device held or locked in the activation position shall prevent the activation and transmission of all other messages. T/F?

Back 126

False

Front 127

Self powered boxes shall have sufficient power for uninterrupted operation for a period of not less than ----- months.

Back 127

6

Front 128

The audible signal shall not respond to faults on any other circuits that occur prior to the restoration of the silencing switch to its normal position. T/F?

Back 128

True

Front 129

The transmitting device shall be located as required by the AHJ. T/F?

Back 129

True

Front 130

A ----- is a path for voice or signal transmission that uses modulation of light or alternating current within a frequency band.

Back 130

Channel

Front 131

A ----- is any conductor, optic fiber, radio carrier, or other means for transmitting FA system information between 2 or more locations.

Back 131

Path

Front 132

A ---- is a unit containing 1 or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other means in which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition, or location.

Back 132

Annunciator

Front 133

A ---- is a means of conveying a number of channels over a single path by modulating each channel on a different carrier frequency and demodulating at the receiving point to restore the signals to their original form.

Back 133

Carrier System

Front 134

A ---- is a control function that attempts to return a system or device to its normal, non-alarm state.

Back 134

Reset

Front 135

A ---- is a municipal FA box that can also be operated by remote means.

Back 135

Master Box

Front 136

A ----- is a SLC that uses the local leg of a public switched network as an active multiplex channel while simultaneously allowing that leg's use for normal telephone communications.

Back 136

Derived Channel

Front 137

In a household that has rooms with solid joists or beams, all ceiling mounted detectors shall be located ----- of such joists or beams

Back 137

on the bottom

Front 138

Prior to system maintenance or testing, the system certificate and the information regarding the system and system alterations, including -----, shall be made available to the service personnal by the owner or designated representative (3).

Back 138

wiring diagrams
floor plans
specifications

Front 139

Smoke detectors in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than ----- rise per ----- horizontally shall be located at the high side of the room.

Back 139

-1 foot
-8 feet

Front 140

Video signals generated by cameras that are components of video image flame detection systems, shall not be permitted to be transmitted to other systems for other uses unless video output connections are provided specifically for that purpose by the video system. T/F?

Back 140

True

Front 141

Provision shall be made to indicate the flow of water in a sprinkler system, except movement due to -----, by an alarm at the central station. (3)

Back 141

-waste
-surges
-variable pressure

Front 142

A flame detector is a form of which of the type of automatic fire detector?

Back 142

Radiant energy sensing

Front 143

Smoke detector sensitivity cannot be tested or measured using any spray device that administers an unmeasured concentration of aerosol into the detector. T/F?

Back 143

True

Front 144

In a proprietary system, when the runner is not in attendance at the central supervising station, the runner shall establish two-way communication with the central station at intervals not exceeding ----- minutes.

Back 144

15

Front 145

When a remote station connection is used to transmit an alarm signal, the signal shall be received at the -----.

Back 145

Public fire service communications center

Front 146

Shunt systems shall be ----- with respect to any remote electrical tripping or actuating devices.

Back 146

non-coded

Front 147

With regard to the capacity of initiating device circuits for water flow alarm signal initiation, the number or water flow switches connected to a single circuit shall not exceed -----.

Back 147

5

Front 148

A system in which transponders are employed to transmit status signals of each initiating device circuit within a prescribed time interval is a -----.

Back 148

Active multiplex system

Front 149

Where required by applicable laws, codes or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single and multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations (3) -----

Back 149

all sleeping rooms/guest rooms
outside each dwelling unit sleeping area within 25 ft. of door
in the living areas of a guest suite

Front 150

Where is it not required by laws or codes to install approved single and mutiple station smoke alarms?

Back 150

on every level of a dwelling unit including basements

Front 151

A ----- is a radiant-energy sensing detector that detects the radiant energy emitted by a flame.

Back 151

flame detector

Front 152

A fixed temperature heat detector which is color-coded green has a temperature classification of -----

Back 152

very extra high

Front 153

The location of equipment needed to relay signals between the protected premises and central supervising station is defined as a -----.

Back 153

Repeater station

Front 154

Storage batteries shall ve located or enclosed so that the equipment of the signaling system including over current protective devices, will not be adversely affected by -----

Back 154

battery gases

Front 155

Upon receipt of a trouble signal, the central station will

Back 155

dispatch personnel to arrive within 4 hours to initiate maintenance if necessary

Front 156

A auxiliary system which employs a locally complete arrangement of parts, initiating devices, relays, power supply and associated components to automatically trip a municipal transmitter or master box over electric circuits which are electrically isolated from the municipal system circuits is defined as a ------ alarm system.

Back 156

local energy auxiliary

Front 157

Water storage containers shall be supervised to indicate when the water temperature has been lowered to -----.

Back 157

40 degrees F

Front 158

Additional manual FA boxes shall be provided so that travel to the nearest box shall not be in excess of -----

Back 158

200 feet

Front 159

For a Type 3 active multiplex transmission system which has all types of protective signaling services per secondary trunk facility, the maximum number of leg facilities permitted is -----

Back 159

128

Front 160

High frequency energy that can be modulated by voice or signaling impulses is known as a -----

Back 160

Carrier

Front 161

A non-restorable initiating device is a device whose sensing element is designed to be destroyed by the process of detecting a fire. T/F?

Back 161

True

Front 162

The documentation required for code compliance for central station service, shall be physically posted within 3 meters of the FA control unit. With copies made available to the authority having jurisdiction, upon request. T/F?

Back 162

False (1 meter)

Front 163

Are magnetic door holders, which allow doors to close upon loss of operating power, required to have an approved secondary power source?

Back 163

No

Front 164

Proprietary supervising stations shall be operated by trained, competent personnel, who are ----- and responsible to the owner of the protected property.

Back 164

in constant attendance

Front 165

Permanent records shall be maintained by the owner for ----- for examination by the AHJ.

Back 165

The life of the system

Front 166

In a protected premises FA system where fire pumps are required to be monitored by the FA installed in the building all signals other than "pump running" shall be supervisory signals. The pump running signal shall be -----

Back 166

a supervisory or alarm signal.

Front 167

When appropriate in the overall fire safety plan, area smoke detectors located within a smoke compartment for open-area coverage may also be used to initiate control of smoke spread by operating (3) -----

Back 167

dampers
doors
other equipment

Front 168

When spot type smoke detectors are installed on a level ceiling with beam depths equal or greater than -----% of the ceiling height, and beam spacing equal or greater than -----% of the ceiling height, the detectors shall be located on the ceiling in each beam pocket.

Back 168

10
40

Front 169

In guards tour supervisory service, the number of guards tour reporting stations, their locations, and the route to ve followed by the guard for operating the stations shall be approved for the particular installation in accordance with NFPA-601. T/F?

Back 169

True

Front 170

A switch for silencing the alarm signal sounding appliances shall be permitted only if it is either (2) -----

Back 170

located within a locked cabinet
key operated

Front 171

----- detectors are sensitive to visible and invisible particles of combustion.

Back 171

smoke

Front 172

All points on a smooth ceiling shall have a detector within a distance equal to ----- times the listed spacing.

Back 172

.7

Front 173

On one-way private radio alarm systems, which of the following conditions shall be supervised at the central supervising station? (3) -----

Back 173

Failure of AC power supplying the radio equipment
Malfunction of the RF receiver
Indication of automatic switchover

Front 174

On one-way private radio alarm systems, which does not need to be supervised at the central supervising station?

Back 174

That the transmitter is de-activated

Front 175

Lead acid batteries that are not of the sealed type shall be visually inspected -----.

Back 175

Monthly

Front 176

For family living units with one or more split levels, if there is a smoke detector outside of each separate sleeping area, a smoke detector in the lower level is not required. T/F?

Back 176

False

Front 177

Before proceeding with any testing of life safely systems, all persons and facilities that receive alarm, supervisory, or trouble signals as well as all building occupants shall be notified of the testing -----.

Back 177

in all cases

Front 178

The power for shunt-type auxiliary systems shall be derived from a ------

Back 178

public FA reporting system

Front 179

An automatic sequence that results in an alarm signal, even if manually delayed for investigation, is defined as ----- unless the system is reset.

Back 179

positive alarm sequence

Front 180

Each ----- shall be programmed to call a second DACR line if the signal transmission sequence to the first line is unsuccessful.

Back 180

DACT

Front 181

Storage batteries used in FA systems shall be protected against ----- load current by over current devices.

Back 181

excessive

Front 182

A SLC interface is a system component that connects a SLC to any combination of initiating devices, inititating device circuits, notification appliances and circuits, system control outputs and other SLCs. T/F?

Back 182

True

Front 183

A body or stream of gaseous material is involved in the combustion process and emitting radiant energy at specific wavelengths bands. In most cases, some portion of the emitted radiant energy is visible to the human eye as -----.

Back 183

Flame

Front 184

A device in which the detecting element is concentrated at a particular location is called a -----.

Back 184

spot detector

Front 185

Manual FA boxes shall be securely mounted so the operable part of the handle will be no less thatn 4 1/2' and not more than 6' AFF. T/F?

Back 185

False- 3 1/2' to 4 1/2'

Front 186

A projected beam smoke detector is an example of a "line-type" detector. T/F?

Back 186

True

Front 187

Detectors shall be supported, in all cases, independently of their attachment to the circuit conductors. T/F?

Back 187

True

Front 188

A device designed to detect the presence of a fire signal and initiate action is called -----

Back 188

an automatic fire detector

Front 189

A transmitter is a system component that provides as interface between SLCs, initiating device circuits, or control units and the transmission channel. T/F?

Back 189

True

Front 190

When a battery is used as a secondary power supply, it must have adequate capacity to operate the FA system for ----- under quiescent load, and at the end of that period, shall be capable of operating all alarm notification appliances for -----

Back 190

24 hours
5 minutes

Front 191

A filter that has a bandwidth that comprises a frequency range of a factor of 2 1/3, the octave filter can be subdivided into three 1/3 octave bands called a -----

Back 191

one third octave filter

Front 192

A single station alarm capable of being interconnected to one or more additional alarms so that the actuation of one causes the appropriate alarm signal to operate in all interconnected alarms is called -----

Back 192

A multiple station alarm

Front 193

Spot type smoke detectors located in an area that the air movement is such that the air changes 20 times an hour should be spaced so that they cover ----- square feet of area.

Back 193

375

Front 194

Standard NFPA-72 recognizes only those heat detectors with ratings of ----- feet or more.

Back 194

50

Front 195

All fire detection devices that receive their power from the initiating circuit of a FA control unit shall be ----- for use with the control unit.

Back 195

Listed

Front 196

Provision shall be made to designate the building in which a signal originates. Unless waived by the AHJ, the ----- of the building shall be designated at the proprietary supervising station or at the building protected. (3)

Back 196

Floor
Section
Other subdivision

Front 197

Where in NFPA-72 would you find the general information relating to mass notification systems?

Back 197

Annex "E"

Front 198

The term "loading capacity" refers to the maximum number of discrete elements of FA systems permitted to be used in a particular configuration T/F?

Back 198

True

Front 199

Public FA reporting systems shall in their entirety, be subject to ----- upon completion of the system installation.

Back 199

a complete operational acceptance test

Front 200

A device that responds to more than one of the fire phenomena or employs more than 1 operating principal to sense one of these phenomena is called -----.

Back 200

combination detector

Front 201

FA systems used for fire suppression releasing service shall be equipped with ----- to allow the system to be tested without actuating the suppression system.

Back 201

A disconnect switch

Front 202

A signal indicating the need of action in connection with sprinkler and other extinguishing systems or equipment is defines as ----- signal.

Back 202

a supervisory

Front 203

Engine-driven generators used to provide secondary power for a protected premises FA system shall comply with -----

Back 203

NFPA-110

Front 204

A control valves off normal signal shall be initiated during the first ----- revolutions of the hand wheel of during the first 1/5 of the travel distance of the valve control apparatus from its normal position.

Back 204

2

Front 205

May namual FA boxes be used for the purposes other than FA initiating service?

Back 205

no

Front 206

A means of conveying a number or channels over a single path, by modulating each channel on a different carrier frequency and demodulating at the receiving point to restore the signals to their original form, it called a -----

Back 206

carrier system

Front 207

A path for voice or signal transmission utilizing modulation of light or alternating current within a frequency band is defined as -----

Back 207

a channel

Front 208

A FA system component with discrete identification that can have its status individually identified or that is used to individually control other functions is called a -----

Back 208

Addressable device

Front 209

A dry-pipe sprinkler system equipped for waterflow alarm signaling shall be supervised for off-normal system air pressure. T/F?

Back 209

True

Front 210

Which supervision circuit does not require 2 separate and distinct signals?

Back 210

Manual alarm level

Front 211

Name 3 supervision circuits that require two separate and distinct signals.

Back 211

Water temperature
Control valve position
Water level

Front 212

Inspection, testing or maintenance shall be permitted to be done by a person or organization other than the owner when conducted under a written contract. T/F?

Back 212

True

Front 213

A coded supervisory signal shall be permitted to consist of ----- of the number transmittted to indicate a supervisory off-normal condition and ----- of the number transmitted to indicate restoration of the supervisory condition to normal.

Back 213

Two rounds
One round

Front 214

Each ----- smoke detector shall be capable of initiating elevator recall when all other devices on the same initiating device circuit have been manually or automatically placed in alarm condition. (2) What does not? (1)

Back 214

Elevator machine room
Elevator lobby
Elevator room

Front 215

In combination systems, a FA signal shall (2) ----- over any other signal even though a non-fire alarm signal is initiated first.

Back 215

take precedence
be clearly recognizable

Front 216

A supervisory signal-initiating device for other than pressure tanks shall indicate a low-level condition. A signal shall be obtained when the water level is lowered ----- from the required level.

Back 216

12"

Front 217

The flash rate for visible notification appliances used in public mode service, shall not exceed -----, nor be less than 1 flash every second through-out the listed voltage range of the appliance.

Back 217

1 flashes per second

Front 218

When installed on high ceilings, the minimum spacing of heat detectors shall not be less than ------ times the height of the ceiling.

Back 218

.4

Front 219

Trouble signals and their restoration to normal shall be indicated within ----- seconds.

Back 219

200

Front 220

That portion of a communication channel that connects not more than one protected premises to a primary or secondary trunk facility is called a -----

Back 220

leg facility

Front 221

For active and two-way multiplex systems, the occurrence of ----- on the communication channel between a protected premises and the central station that will prevent the transmission of any status change signal shall automatically be indicated and recorded at the central station.

Back 221

adverse condition

Front 222

FA boxes shall be visually inspected -----.

Back 222

Semi-annually

Front 223

Notification appliances intended for use in special environments, such as outdoors, high or low temperatures, high humidity, dusty conditions and hazardous locations, or where subject to tampering, shall be ----- for the intended application.

Back 223

Listed

Front 224

Manual FA boxes shall be provided so that the travel distance to the nearest FA box will not be in excess of ----- measured horizontally on the same floor.

Back 224

200 feet

Front 225

Smoke alarms and smoke detectors installed in household FA systems are subject to specific location requirements, one of which states that these detectors or smoke alarms shall not be installed within ----- horizontally from the tip of the blade of a ceiling fan.

Back 225

36"

Front 226

The total sound pressure level produced by combining the ambient sound pressure level with all operating audible notification appliances shall not exceed ----- anywhere in the protected area (change from 120 dba in 2002 code)

Back 226

110 dba

Front 227

An office to which remote alarm and supervisory signaling devices are connected, and personnel are in attendance at all times, is defined as a fire station. T/F?

Back 227

False (supervising station)

Front 228

A circuit to which automatic or manual initiating devices are connection, where the signal received does not identify the individual device operated, is called -----

Back 228

An initiating device circuit.

Front 229

A trouble signal shall be transmitted within a predetermined schedule after the guard completes the last tour of the premises. T/F?

Back 229

False (finish signal)

Front 230

Liquid expansion and fusible alloy are types of ----- detectors.

Back 230

Fixed temperature heat

Front 231

Which section in NFPA-72 provides requirements for the selection, location, and spacing of combination, multi-criteria, and multi-sensor detectors?

Back 231

5.9

Front 232

If ceiling mounted visible notification appliances are used on a ceiling of 30 feet or more AFF, the visible notification appliances shall be ---- or wall mounted visible notification appliances shall be used.

Back 232

suspended from the ceiling at a height at or below 30 feet AFF.

Front 233

A parallel telephone system is a telephone system in which an individually wired circuit is used for each box. T/F?

Back 233

True

Front 234

Circuits between the protected premises and the supervising or subsidiary station, that are essential to the actuation or operation of devices initiating a signal indicative of fire, shall be so arranged that the occurrence of a ----- or single ground will not prevent transmission of an alarm.

Back 234

Single break

Front 235

3 examples of a smoke-sensing fire detector.

Back 235

cloud chamber
photoelectric
ionization

Front 236

Household fire warning equipment shall be permitted to be powered by a battery, provided that the battery is monitored to ensure that 3 conditions are met, they are:

Back 236

-All power requirements are met for at least 1 year, including weekly testing
-The audible trouble signal is produced at least once every minute for 7 consecutive days
-A readily noticeable, visible indication shall be displayed when the primary battery is removed

Front 237

Equipment constructed and installed in conformity with NFPA-72 shall be listed for the purpose for which it is used. T/F?

Back 237

True

Front 238

The major threat from fire in a family living unit is -----

Back 238

at night when everyone is asleep

Front 239

A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action is defined as a -----

Back 239

alarm signal

Front 240

A document issued by the state fire marshal to a person who has passed the prescribed tests which grants conditional permission to perform the acts described on the document is a -----

Back 240

certificate of registration

Front 241

A group of devices designed to provide protection from fire or for the suppression or detection of fire is -----

Back 241

a fire system

Front 242

Electrically operated circuits, instruments, and devices, together with the necessary electrical energy, designed to transmit fire alarm, supervisory and trouble signals necessary for the protection of life and property is -----

Back 242

a protective signaling system

Front 243

A FA system that is designed to provide a general FA and voice communication. This system may be used in whole or in part in common with another signaling system such as Voice Page or musical program system if all components are of a type approved by the state fire marshal and the non-emergency system doesn't degrade the alarm and paging functions of the system. This is called -----

Back 243

a combination paging alarm system

Front 244

A signal indicating the need of action in connection with the supervision of watchmen or of sprinkler and other extinguishing systems or equipment or with the maintenance features of other protective systems is -----

Back 244

supervisory signal

Front 245

A license granted to a firm by the state fire marshal to perform certain task or work in an area regulated by the state fire marshal is -----

Back 245

a license

Front 246

A person who has been issued a certificate of registration by the state fire marshal is -----

Back 246

a registrant

Front 247

The code published by the international conference of building officials is a -----

Back 247

uniform building code

Front 248

A signal indicating trouble of any nature, such as a circuit break or ground, occurring in the devices or wiring associated with a protective signaling system is -----

Back 248

a trouble signal

Front 249

A unit containing 2 or more identified targets or indicator lamps in which each target or lamp indicates the circuit, condition or location annunciated is -----

Back 249

an annunciator

Front 250

Repair service, including periodic inspections and tests, required to keep the protective signaling system and automatic sprinkler system and their component parts in operative condition at all times, together with replacement of the undependable or inoperative is called -----

Back 250

maintenance

Front 251

The code published jointly by the western fire chief and the International Conference of Building Officials is the -----

Back 251

Uniform Building Code

Front 252

Which Nevada administrative code section covers which nationally recognized codes are adopted for use in the state of Nevada?

Back 252

477.281

Front 253

A person who sells, services or maintains any FA system, fire detection system or automatic fire suppression system in Nevada, other than the emloyee of another state, must obtain a license. T/F?

Back 253

True

Front 254

How long does the state fire marshal have to schedule an exam after the date of application?

Back 254

90 days

Front 255

If a license or certificate of registration is lost or destroyed, a replacement may be obtained by what method?

Back 255

Notify the state fire marshal in writing attesting that the original license was lost or destroyed.

Front 256

Is there a fee charged for duplicate license or certificate? If so, what is that fee?

Back 256

yes, $11 for certificate, $11 for license

Front 257

Does an applicant for a certification of registration need to pass a written exam?

Back 257

Yes

Front 258

Where would you find the standards that the certificates of registration exams given by the state fire marshal are based on?

Back 258

477.312

Front 259

If an applicant for a certificate of registration fails the exam, how long must the applicant wait before taking the exam again?

Back 259

15 days

Front 260

If a system to detect, suppress, or protect against fire is reduced to less than 80% of its design standards by an action, whether malicious or not, by a holder of a license or certificate of registration. The state fire marshal may refuse to issue, or may suspend, or revoke that license or certificate of registration. T/F?

Back 260

True

Front 261

What is the fee for the re-taking of an exam or any part of an exam?

Back 261

$22

Front 262

A person desiring to apply for a type "F" certificate of registration must provide a certificate from an equipment manufacturer, a supplier of materials for a fire system or a firm engaged in the design and engineering of these systems that he has received instructions and training in the installation, repair, testing and inspection of the specific system. The applicant then must pass a written exam and pay the fee. T/F?

Back 262

True

Front 263

The fee for an original certificate of registration is -----

Back 263

$71.50

Front 264

All original licenses and certificates of registration expire on -----

Back 264

December 31st of year of issue

Front 265

A holder of a certificate of registration need not be continuously present on a job site where work requiring a license as described in NAC 477.300. T/F?

Back 265

False

Front 266

The state fire marshal may revoke or suspend any certificate of registration if he determines that (4) -----

Back 266

-It was used by a person other than whom it was issued
-It was used in a location other than that for which it was issued
-It was used for work other than for which it was issued
-Any of the conditions or limitations set forth in the license have been violated

Front 267

Any change of information on a license or certificate must be reported to the state fire marshal in writing within ----- after the change occurred, the fee for a change of information is -----

Back 267

7 days
$11

Front 268

Does the state fire marshal have a minimum age requirement to hold a license or certification?

Back 268

18 years

Front 269

If a certicate of registration has expired, the registrant must apply to the state fire marshal for an original certificate or registration and pay the full fee for an original certification. The state fire marshal shall also require the applicant to -----

Back 269

re-test

Front 270

A license or certificate issued by the state fire marshal is not transferable and remains the property of the state fire marshal. T/F?

Back 270

true

Front 271

If a license or certificate of registration is suspended by the state fire marshal, the suspension may not exceed -----

Back 271

24 months

Front 272

A certificate of registration must be renewed annually before the December 31st deadline, the fee for annual renewal of a certificate is -----

Back 272

$33

Front 273

The AHJ may inspect a fire protection system at any time the contractor is present. All work must comply with the standards adopted for the system being installed. What is the title of the standard adopted by the fire marshal for inspections?

Back 273

NFPA Fire Protection System, Inspection, test and maintenance manual.

Front 274

Any person who holds ----- to service or install any FA system, must be properly equipped.

Back 274

license

Front 275

Area to be protected by a combination paging alarm must be covered with sufficient loudspeakers to achieve at least ------ of sound measured at any place within the protected property.

Back 275

80 decibels

Front 276

No fire system, device, or component of any fire system may be sold, leased or installed in this state unless it is approved, labeled or listed by UL or any other testing laboratory approved by the state fire marshal as being qualified to test such systems or devices. T/F?

Back 276

true

Front 277

A holder of a FA license shall not be required to maintain accurate records of all service performed by him after the period of 3 years. T/F?

Back 277

False

Front 278

The state fire marshal may for cause, revoke or suspend a license or certificate of registration. What is the maximum time a license or certificate revocation can last?

Back 278

Permanently

Front 279

If a firm holding a FA license does not have an employee who holds a certificate of registration, that firm may continue to perform those services authorized by the license for up to 30 days while obtaining a qualified employee? T/F?

Back 279

False

Front 280

The NFPA and IBC standards adopted by the state fire marshal are considered to be "minimum" standards. When there is a conflict between Chapter 477 and any code, ordinance or regulation, which applies?

Back 280

The most stringent requirement

Front 281

Where changes to certain codes are adopted by the state fire marshal, they are listed in Chapter 477. In what section would this list be found?

Back 281

477.283

Front 282

All applications for a license for the installation and maintenance of fire protection systems must be accompanied by a letter of certification from a manufacturer or supplier of the system, or supplier of the material and parts for the system, stating that the licensee has received parts and materials for the installation, maintenance, servicing, testing and inspection of those materials, items or systems. T/F?

Back 282

True

Front 283

If the holder of a license or certificate of registration fails to obtain the necessary tools or materials required by the state fire marshal, or refuses to cooperate with the state fire marshal in an investigation, the holder of the license or certificate must pay a fine to the state fire marshal before exercising the privileges granted by the license or certificate. T/F?

Back 283

False

Front 284

The licensee must report any changes of location to the state fire marshal within ----- after the change and pay a fee of -----

Back 284

7 days
$11

Front 285

Any person who holds a license to service or install a FA system, must employ personnel who are qualified to install and perform service on FA systems. Must this person also possess a state contractor's license pertinent to the work being performed?

Back 285

yes

Front 286

Can a person holding a certificate of registration supervise the installation, maintenance or testing on a fire system without being under the employ of a licensee?

Back 286

no

Front 287

How much written notice must be given by a licensed company who provides service relating to the installation or maintenance of fire systems to the owner, occupant, AHJ and the state fire marshal, before that company discontinues service to the owner or occupant?

Back 287

30 days

Front 288

Is a certificate of registration issued by the state fire marshal tranferable?

Back 288

no

Front 289

During what hours must the records kept by a licensee be made available for inspections by the state fire marshal or his representatives?

Back 289

normal business hours

Front 290

Application for renewal of a license or dertificate must be made annually. Renewals are valid from Jan 1 to Jan 1 of following year. T/F?

Back 290

False (Jan 1 to Dec 31)

Front 291

Must all work being performed on site for a fire system be supervised on site at all times by a certificate of registration holder?

Back 291

Yes

Front 292

If a license has expired and the licensee desires to continue in the business for which the license was issued, he must apply to the state fire marshal for an original license. T/F?

Back 292

True

Front 293

May a license or certificate be revoked or suspended if the person to whom it was issued did not have the license or certificate on the job site where work being performed under that license or certificate, or if the license or certificate failed to present it upon the request of the AHJ?

Back 293

Yes

Front 294

There are four basic classifications for fire system licenses issued by the state fire marshal. Which type authorizes the holder to design the placement of, install, maintain and service FA systems?

Back 294

Type "F"

Front 295

If a fire system, device or component of a fire system does not have approval from UL or other approved testing lab, may the state fire marshal under certain situations approve its use?

Back 295

yes

Front 296

The distributor or installer of a FA system must submit evidence of his capability to provide for any needed repair and restoration of a fire or fault in the system within ----- after being notified of a fire or fault in the system.

Back 296

24 hours

Front 297

What is the required size for a tag for recording the maintenance of a FA system?

Back 297

4 inches long, 2 inches wide

Front 298

Where FA systems are installed, a satisfactory agreement for the maintenance of the system must be provided. The owner of the system or his representatives are responsible to see that this agreement is provide. T/F?

Back 298

True

Front 299

A fire system must comply with the standards published by NECA and the International Conference of Building Officials. T/F?

Back 299

False (it is the NFPA and International Conference of Building Officials)

Front 300

Cone type and Horn type loudspeakers must has a minimum rated wattage to provide the coverage specified in subsection 1 of NAC 477.360. They also must have a matching transformer rated at -----. The wattage required for the load of the speaker as specified in subsection 1 of NAC 477.360.

Back 300

2 times

Front 301

Who is responsible for insuring that the number and placement of loudspeakers installed in a combination paging alarm system meet the standards adopted by the state fire marshal?

Back 301

The architect or designer

Front 302

In a combination paging alarm system all sleeping rooms in the protected premises must be equipped with a loudspeaker. T/F?

Back 302

True

Front 303

Before installation of a FA system begins, detailed plans of the intended system must be submitted to whom for approval? (2)

Back 303

The state fire marshal and the AHJ

Front 304

The recording tag for a FA system must be punched in the approved manner to indicate the type of service performed on the system. What other info must be included on the tag?

Back 304

Date and signature of certificate holder

Front 305

All new structures built for residential purposes which are not otherwise required by any statute, regulation or ordinance to be equipped with smoke detections or other fire systems, need not be equipped with smoke detectors that have been approved by the AHJ. T/F?

Back 305

False (they must be approved by AHJ)

Front 306

In a combination paging alarm system where environmental conditions are detrimental to cone type speakers what action must be taken?

Back 306

Use a horn type loudspeaker

Front 307

The tone generator used with a combination paging/alarm system must emit a unique tone distinctive in sound oscillation which -----

Back 307

will awaken a sleeping person

Front 308

Combination paging alarm systems must be designed so that (3) ----

Back 308

An annunciator panel is provided at the central station for control
All components of the system must be continuosly supervised
A paging microphone must be provided at each annunicator panel

Front 309

Combination paging alarm systems must be maintained in proper operating condition. An actual test of the system is required once every 6 months. T/F?

Back 309

False

Front 310

All areas in a high-rise building protected by a FA system must be provided with sufficient notification devices to achieve ----- at any occupied space within the area protected. All other occupancies must have a system capable of producing a sound that exceeds the prevailing equivalent sound level in a room or space by a minimum of -----, or exceed any max sound level with a duration of at least 30 seconds by a min of ----- whichever is loudest.

Back 310

80 dba
15 dba
5 dba

Front 311

The level of sound for an alarm signal must not exceed 120 decibels. T/F?

Back 311

true

Front 312

A firm or company providing a maintenance agreement for a FA system must provide a copy of the agreement, and ----- to the local fire department having jurisdiction.

Back 312

proof of liability insurance

Front 313

Amplifiers, tone generators, ans addociated equipment used in a combination paging an alarm system must be installed to provide a completely independent operating system and must include a fail-safe paney which will monitor the system against (5) ----- while the equipment is in use or on standby.

Back 313

Opens, shorts, grounds
mechanical damage
power loss

Front 314

Where field conditions necessitate any substantial change from the approved plan, the corrected plan, showing the system as actually installed must be -----

Back 314

submitted to the state fire marshal and the AHJ

Front 315

All annunicator panels installed in the combination paging alarm system must (3) -----

Back 315

use a common lock and key approved by the fire department
have the capability for giving a general alarm through the use of manual switches
have the same design as the central control panel

Front 316

Can an annunciator panel installed in the combination paging alarm system be compatible with the fire system but of a different brand?

Back 316

no

Front 317

Who is responsible to ensure that the equipment for the FA system meets the requirements set forth by the state fire marshal?

Back 317

The engineer who designed the system

Front 318

A distributor or installer must submit evidence of his ability to provide any needed repair or restoration of a system after being notified of a fire or fault in the system. The evidence of that capability is subject to approval by the state fire marshal and must include a showing that the distributor or installer has (3) -----

Back 318

The necessary equipment and qualified personnel
The necessary stock of parts and devices
A valid contractors license

Front 319

Any device used to sound a FA must be listed by UL for use as a fire alarm. T/F?

Back 319

true

Front 320

The central control panel of a combination paging alarm system must include a ----- and associated equipment and circuitry for a ----- communications system.

Back 320

power supply
telephone

Front 321

When the supervisory panel of a comination paging alarm system has detected a fault it must emit an audicle and visual signal. These signals must be indicated at central control and all annunciator panels. There must be a switch provided to cancel the audible and visual signals on the central control and each of the annunciator panels. T/F?

Back 321

False (not the visual)

Front 322

A paging microphone is provided at each annunciator panel and the central panel. By keying the microphone will alarms signals be muted?

Back 322

yes

Front 323

A tag must be attached to the FA system -----

Back 323

after installation and after successful testing

Front 324

The central control station of a combination paging alarm system must have access to all system of vocal communications, as well as panels for manual and automate fire alarms, status indicators for sprinkler valved, elevator status, air handler status and controls, stairwell door lock controls and -----

Back 324

a telephone with access to a direct outside line.

Front 325

Circuits for transmission of supervisory signals shall be ----- alarm circuits.

Back 325

ran separate from

Front 326

Howmowners shall test their systems in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and shall have every residential FA system tested by a qualified technician at least every -----

Back 326

3 years

Front 327

Connections to the light and power service shall be on a ----- branch circuit.

Back 327

dedicated

Front 328

The number of water flow switches which shall be permitted to be connected to activate a signal transmitter shall not exceed -----

Back 328

5

Front 329

The signal from an automatic fire detection device selected for positive alarm sequence operation shall be acknowledged at the control unit by trained personnel within ------ of annunciation in order to initiate the alarm investigation phase.

Back 329

15 seconds

Front 330

A trouble signal shall be transmitted within a predetermined schedule after the guard completes the last tour of the premises. T/F?

Back 330

False (finish signal)

Front 331

All alarm sounding devices shall have a minimum rating of -----

Back 331

80 dba at 10'

Front 332

Each household detection device shall cause the operation of an alarm which shall be clearly audible in all ----- over background noise levels such as window AC and room humidifiers with all intervening doors closed.

Back 332

bedrooms

Front 333

The secondary power supply shall automatically supply the energy to the system within ----- whenever the primary power supply is incapable.

Back 333

10 seconds

Front 334

The max allowable time lapse from the initiation of a signal FA signal until it is recorded at the supervising station shall not exceed 90 seconds. When any number of subsequent FA signals occur at any rate, they shall be recorded at a rate no slower than one every additional -----

Back 334

10 seconds

Front 335

Each FA manual pull station shall be securely mounted. The bottom of the box shall not be less than ----- and not more than ----- AFF

Back 335

3 1/2'
4 1/2'

Front 336

Detectors shall first be spaced and located within ----- of the peak, measured horizontally.

Back 336

3 feet

Front 337

A rate of rise detector is a device which will respond when the temperature rises to exceed a predetermined level. T/F?

Back 337

True

Front 338

A ----- is a device that is intended to detect flames and is designed to operate in environments where sunlight or other ambient lighting is assumed.

Back 338

flame detector

Front 339

All points on the ceiling shall have a detector within a distance equal to ----- times the listed spacing.

Back 339

.7

Front 340

Audible signal materials need to be protected against the effects of (3) ----- and shall be designed and fabricated to render them damage and tamper resistant.

Back 340

climate
fire
moisture

Front 341

All material for (3) ----- shall be moisture fire and climate resistant in accordance with the state purpose and shall be designated and fabricated to render them damage and tamper resistant.

Back 341

visible appliances
textual appliances
audible appliances

Front 342

Records for all inspections, tests and maintenance shall be kept on the premise for at least ----- for review by the AHJ.

Back 342

1 year

Front 343

The ----- shall provide for proper maintenance of the system.

Back 343

owner

Front 344

To install any componet of a FA system, it must first be approved by UL or the State Fire Marshal. T/F?

Back 344

True

Front 345

In a supervisory panel for a protective signaling system, when a fault has been detected it must automatically -----

Back 345

emit audible and visual indications of the fault

Front 346

Prior to installing a FA system in any building in the state, plans of the system must be submitted to the -----

Back 346

AHJ/Fire Department

Front 347

Maintenance or installation of a protective signaling system can be done without license issued by the State Fire Marshal? T/F?

Back 347

False

Front 348

Which standard published by the NFPA must FA systems comply with?

Back 348

NFPA 72

Front 349

Within a protected premise, areas to be covered by audible FA system must achieve ----- level of decibels at any location within the property covered.

Back 349

80 db

Front 350

Work on the installation of any FA system cannot commence until the -----

Back 350

plans are approved by the AHJ

Front 351

A contractor licensed with the State Fire Marshals office must employ a qualified individual to perform installation and service work on protective signaling systems for their license to remain valid. T/F?

Back 351

True

Front 352

According to the regulations set forth by the State Fire Marshals office, the design and placement of all audio notification appliances integral to the operation of a protective signaling system and required standards is responsible by who?

Back 352

The building architect/engineer

Front 353

What is the time requirement by the State Fire Marshals office for a distributor or installer of protective signaling systems to respond for any needed service or restoration after being notified by the local fire department?

Back 353

24 hours

Front 354

The responsibility for inspections, tests, and maintenance programs shall be assigned by the ----- to a designated person of authority.

Back 354

owner

Front 355

Room sizes and contours, airflow patterns, obstructions, and other characteristics of the ----- shall be taken into account.

Back 355

protected hazard

Front 356

Circuits for transmission of supervisory signals shall be ----- alarm circuits.

Back 356

ran separate from

Front 357

Household smoke alarms and smoke detectors installed witin a ----- horizontal path of a cooking appliance shall be equipped with an alarm-silencing means or be of the photo electric type.

Back 357

20 feet

Front 358

Each household heat detector, including a heat detector integrally mounted on a smoke detector, shall detect abnormally high temperature or rate-of-temperature rise and all detectors shall be listed or approved for not less than ----- feet between detectors.

Back 358

50

Front 359

In a combination system, a ----- signal shall take precedence or be clearly recognizable over any other signal.

Back 359

fire alarm

Front 360

One of the most critical factors of any FA system is the ----- the fire detecting devices.

Back 360

location of

Front 361

A circuit or path connecting a subsidiary station to a supervising station over which signals are carried is called a -----

Back 361

communications channel

Front 362

If batteries are used as a source of energy, they shall be replaced -----

Back 362

as recommended

Front 363

The total sound pressure level produced by combining the ambient sound pressure level with all audible notification appliances operating shall not exceed ----- in the occupiable area.

Back 363

110 dBA
120 dBA (according to 2002)

Front 364

Permanent records shall be retained by the system owner or the owner's designated representative for how long?

Back 364

life of system

Front 365

Spot-type smoke detectors mounted on the side wall should have the top of the detector between ----- inches from the ceiling.

Back 365

4 to 12

Front 366

Smoke detectors shall be installed (3) -----

Back 366

outside each sleeping area
in basements
on each additional story of the family living unit

Front 367

Household FA systems shall have 2 independent power sources consisting of a primary source that uses commercial light and power, and a secondary source consisting of -----

Back 367

rechargeable batteries

Front 368

May an audible trouble signal be permitted to be common to several supervised circuits?

Back 368

Yes

Front 369

The max allowable time lapse from the initiation of a single FA signal until it is recorded at the supervising station shall not exceed 90 seconds. When any number of subsequent FA signals occur at any rate, they shall be recorded at a rate no slower than one every additional -----

Back 369

10 seconds

Front 370

When the runner is not in attendance at the proprietary supervising station, the runner shall establish two way communications with the station at intervals not exceeding -----

Back 370

15 minutes

Front 371

Automatic alarm initiating systems equipped with alarm verification features shall be permitted provided (4) -----

Back 371

-The alarm verification feature is not initially enabled unless conditions or occupants are expected to cause nuisance alarms. Enabling is allowed with password/limited access
-A smoke detector is continuously subjected to a concentration above alarm threshold, and does not delay alarm by more than 1 minute
-Actuation of an alarm initiating device other than a smoke detector causes the system to function without additional delay
current status of the alarm verification feature is shown on the record of completion

Front 372

Where both coded sprinkler supervisory signals and coded fire or water flow alarm signals are transmitted over the same circuit, provision shall be made to either obtain (2) ----- of the FA signal, to prevent the loss of an alarm signal.

Back 372

sufficient repetition
alarm signal precedence

Front 373

Connections to the light and power service shall be on a ----- branch circuit.

Back 373

dedicated

Front 374

Each manual FA box shall be securely mounted. The operable part of the box shall not be less than ----- and not more than ----- AFF

Back 374

3 1/2'
4 1/2'

Front 375

All apparatus shall be restored to normal ----- after each test or alarm.

Back 375

as promptly as possible

Front 376

A ----- is a local signaling system for FA, 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.

Back 376

combination system

Front 377

A means for turning off an activated alarm notification appliance shall be permitted only if -----

Back 377

the means deactivates both the audible and the visible notification appliances simultaneously

Front 378

If speakers are used to produce audible FA signals, trouble signals are required to be displayed when -----

Back 378

an amplifier fails and the system is in alarm and operating on secondary power

Front 379

Local protective systems of the electrical type must test free of grounds. T/F?

Back 379

True

Front 380

Audible signal appliances intended for use in special environments such as (3) ----- or where subject to tampering shall be listed for the intended application.

Back 380

outdoors vs. indoors
high humidity
dusty/hazardous locations

Front 381

When common wiring is employed for ----- the equipment for other than FA signaling systems use shall be connected to the common wiring of the system in such a manner that shorts or opens or grounds in this equipment or between equipment and the Fa wiring, will not interfere with either the upervision of the fire system or prevent alarm or supervisory signal transmission

Back 381

combination systems

Front 382

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 ----- from the required pressure value.

Back 382

10 psi

Front 383

Homeowners shall test systems in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall have every residential Fa system tested by a qualified service technician at least every -----

Back 383

3 years

Front 384

Manually actuated alarm-initiating devices shall (3) -----

Back 384

be used only for FA initiating purposes and guards tour signaling
have the operable part of the manual FA box mounted between 3 1/2' to 4 1/2' AFF
Be mounted within 5 feet of the exit doorway opening at re-exit on each floor

Front 385

Manually actuated alarm-initiating devices do not need to be located so that the travel distance to the nearest FA box is not in excess of -----

Back 385

125 feet

Front 386

In a protected premises FA system the secondary power supply shall automatically supply the energy to the system within ----- whenever the primary power supply is incapable.

Back 386

10 seconds

Front 387

When the same sound is used for both supervisory and trouble signals, distinction between signals shall be by other appropriate means such as visible annunication. T/F?

Back 387

true

Front 388

A switch for silencing the trouble signal sounding appliance shall be permitted if it transfers the trouble indication to a lamp or other acceptable visible indicator adjacent to the switch. T/F?

Back 388

true

Front 389

Automatic FA signal initiating devices that have integral trouble ----- shall be connected to the initiating device circuit so that a trouble condition within a device does not impair alarm transmission from any other initiating device.

Back 389

signaling contacts

Front 390

All means of interconnecting equipment, devices and appliances and wiring connections shall be ------ of the interconnecting conductors or equivalent path so that the occurrence of a single ground fault condition in the installation conductors or other signaling channels and their restoration to normal shall be automatically indicated within 200 seconds.

Back 390

Monitored for integrity

Front 391

Shunt-type auxiliary systems shall be so arranged that one auxiliary transmitter does not serve more than ----- sq. ft total area.

Back 391

100,000

Front 392

For the purpose of alarm annunciation, each floor of a building shall be considered a separate zone. T/F?

Back 392

True

Front 393

A municipal FA box that may also be operated by remote means is -----

Back 393

a master box

Front 394

Circuit breakers or engine stops shall not be installed in such a manner as to cut off the power for (2) -----

Back 394

lighting
operating elevators

Front 395

The NFPA standard for auxiliary protective signaling systems for FA service is -----

Back 395

NFPA 72

Front 396

What should the color marking for a spot type heat detector rated for high temperature be?

Back 396

blue

Front 397

If tone generating and amplifying equipment are enclosed as integral parts and service onlly a single listed loudspeaker,the failure of the tone generator or amplifier -----

Back 397

will not result in a trouble signal

Front 398

Not more than 18 initiating devices shall be interconnected where the interconnecting means is not supervised. How many of these 18 devices can be smoke alarms?

Back 398

12

Front 399

The emergency voice/alarm command station and central control unit of a proprietary supervising station alarm system shall be located -----

Back 399

in a fire resistive, detached building or cut-off room

Front 400

Where signal conductors and electric light and power wires are run in the same shaft, they shall be separated by at least -----, or either system shall be encased in a noncombustible enclosure.

Back 400

2 inches

Front 401

Conductors of the shunt circuits shall not be smaller than ----- AWG and shall be insulated.

Back 401

14

Front 402

All communication and transmission channels between the proprietary supervising station and the protected premises master control unit (panel) shall be operated manually or automatically once every ----- to verify operation.

Back 402

24 hours

Front 403

Equipment shall be so designed that is shall be capable of performing its intended function at (3) -----

Back 403

a relative humidity of 85 +/- 5% and an ambient temperature of 86F =/- 3F
Ambient temperatures of 32F and 120F
85% and at 110% of the nameplate primary and secondary input voltages.

Front 404

How much can you decrease the input voltage before you will get a trouble?

Back 404

15%

Front 405

A facility that receives signals and where personnel are in attendance at all times to respond to these signals is known as a -----

Back 405

supervising station

Front 406

Trouble signals shall be distinctive from alarm signals and shall be indicated by distinctive -----

Back 406

audible signals

Front 407

The type of auxiliary public reporting protective system that is electrically isolated from the municipal alarm system and has its own power supply is the ------ type.

Back 407

local energy

Front 408

Leads from rectifiers or motor generators, with storage battery floating, shall have fuses rated at not less than 1 amp and not more than ----- percent of maximum connected load.

Back 408

200

Front 409

Both sides of the auxiliary circuit shall be in the same conduit. Where a shunt loop is used, it shall not exceed a length of ----- and shall be in conduit.

Back 409

750'

Front 410

In areas that are not continuously occupied and are not fully sprinklered, automatic smoke detection, shall be provided at the location of each FA control unit as well as each ----- to provide notification of a fire at that location.

Back 410

NAC circuit power extender and supervising station transmitting equipment

Front 411

A spare DARR shall be provided in the supervising station and shall be able to be switched in place of a failed unit within ----- after detection of a failure

Back 411

30 seconds

Front 412

If a guard fails to actuate a tour station as scheduled, the system shall automatically transmit a delinquency signal within ----- minutes after the predetermined actuation time.

Back 412

15

Front 413

A signal initiated by the FA system, indicative of a fault in a monitored circuit or component, is -----

Back 413

a trouble signal

Front 414

Engine driven generators used as a secondary power source for a supervising station shall have available in storage sufficient fuel for ----- of testing. Section 4.4.1.5.1 (2) also provides for 4 hours of battery capacity.

Back 414

6 months

Front 415

Protected premises FA systems that serve the general FA needs of a building shall include these 2 functions related to fire suppression systems...

Back 415

monitoring of abnormal conditions in a fire suppression system
Activiation of fire suppression systems

Front 416

Protected premises FA systems that serve the general FA needs of a building does not need to include ----

Back 416

leak detection of fire suppresion systems

Front 417

When a remote supervising station connection is used to transmit an alarm signal, the signal shall be received at (3) -----

Back 417

the fire station
a similar governmental agency
the public fire service commuication center

Front 418

In a household FA system, fixed temperature detectors or alarms shall have a temperature rating at least 25F above the normal ambient temperature and shall not be rated ----- higher than the max anticipated ambient temperature in the room or space where installed.

Back 418

50F

Front 419

Each heat detector, including a heat detector integrally mounted on a smoke detector, shall detect abnormally high temperature or rate of temperature rise, and all such detectors shall be listed or approved for not less than ----- of spacing

Back 419

50 feet

Front 420

The number of water flow switches which shall be permitted to be connected to activate a single transmitter shall not exceed -----

Back 420

5

Front 421

Where suitable visible means are provided in the remote supervising station to readily identify the type of signal transmitted, a common audible notification appliance shall be permitted to be used. T/F?

Back 421

True

Front 422

Where publicly accessible FA boxes are installed, location -designating lights of distinctive color (blue) must be visible for at least ----- in all directions.

Back 422

1,500 feet

Front 423

In a household FA system, all electrical systems designed to be installed by other than a qualified electrician shall be powered from a source not in excess of ----- volts that meets the requirements for power limited FA circuits.

Back 423

30 V

Front 424

A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as an alarm for fire from a manual box is defined as a -----

Back 424

alarm signal

Front 425

All devices, combination of devices, and equipment to be installed in a hosehold fire warning system shall be (2) ----- for the purposes for which they are intended.

Back 425

listed
approved

Front 426

The signal from an automatic fire detection device selected for positive alarm sequence operation shall be acknowledged at the control unit by trained personnel within ----- of annunciation in order to initiate the alarm investigation phase

Back 426

15 seconds

Front 427

The circuit disconnecting means shall be accessible only to authorized personnel and shall be clearly marked -----

Back 427

fire alarm circuit

Front 428

A control valve shall be supervised to obtain a distinctive signal, indicating movement of the valve from its normal position. The off-normal signal shall be obtained either during the ----- revolutions of a hand wheel or when the stem of the valve has moved 1/5th of the distance from its normal position

Back 428

first two

Front 429

Adequate facilities to recharge batteries within ----- shall be provided to recharge batteries subjected to a single discharge cycle.

Back 429

48 hours

Front 430

Actuation of alarm notification appliances or emergency voice communications, fire safety functions, and annunciation at the protected premises shall occur ----- after the activation of an initiating device.

Back 430

10 seconds

Front 431

The system shall automatically transmit a ----- signal within 15 minutes if a guard fails to actuate tour stations as scheduled.

Back 431

delinquency

Front 432

The visual representation of output data other than printed data is defined as -----

Back 432

display

Front 433

Parts of a circuit can be intentionally and permanently grounded to provide (3) -----

Back 433

noise suppression
ground fault detection
emergency ground signaling

Front 434

Exposed water storage containers shall be supervised to obtain two separate and distinct signals. One indicating that the water temperatures has been lowered to 40F and one indicating restoration of a temperature above 40F. T/F?

Back 434

true

Front 435

Line-type heat detectors shall be located on the ceiling or on the side walls not moer than ----- from the ceiling.

Back 435

20"

Front 436

In spaces served by air handling systems, detectors shall not be located where air flow ----- operation of the detectors

Back 436

prevents

Front 437

After installation, a visual inspection of all detectors shall be made to ensure that there are no changes that would effect ----- such as building modifications, occupancy hazards, and environmental effects.

Back 437

equipment performance

Front 438

Initiation of an alarm signal due to waste, surges or variable pressure shall be allowed only if the waste, surges or variable pressure results in water movement that exceeds normal by 175% or more. T/F?

Back 438

False (no alarm)

Front 439

----- is a body or stream of gaseous material involved in the combustion process, emitting radiant energy.

Back 439

Flame

Front 440

On a sloping ceiling, detectors shall first be spaced and located within ----- feet of the peak, measured horizontally

Back 440

3

Front 441

A ----- type detector is a device whose detecting element is concentrated at a particular location.

Back 441

spot

Front 442

Records of all inspections, tests and maintenance shall be retained until the next test and for ----- thereafter.

Back 442

1 year

Front 443

Where ceiling mounted smoke detectors are to be installed on a smooth ceiling for a single or double doorway, they shall be located (2) -----

Back 443

on the centerline of the doorway
no more than 5' measured along the ceiling and perpendicular to the doorway

Front 444

A ----- is a device that will respond when its operating element becomes heated to a predetermined level.

Back 444

fixed temperature detector

Front 445

Smoke detectors shall not be installed in areas where the normal ambient temperature is likely to exceed ----- or fall below 32F unless specifically listed.

Back 445

100F

Front 446

A rate-of-rise detector is a device which will respond when the temperature rises to a predetermined level. T/F?

Back 446

False (it must exceed that level)

Front 447

A spacing of ----- feet may be used as a guide for spacing and locating spot-type smoke detectors on smooth ceilings.

Back 447

30

Front 448

All cables with taps and splices made shall be tested of insulation resistance when installed, but before connection to terminals. Such tests shall indicate an insulation resistance of at least ----- megohms per mile between any one conductor and all others, the sheath, and ground.

Back 448

200

Front 449

Air duct detectors shall be securely installed in such a way as to obtain a representative sample of air system. This shall be permitted to be achieved by being (3) -----

Back 449

rigidly mounted within the duct
mounted outside the duct with rigidly mounted sampling tubes into duct
mounted through the duct with a projected light beam

Front 450

With certain exceptions, detectors shall be required underneath open loading docks or platforms. T/F?

Back 450

True

Front 451

A typical example of a fixed temperature sensing element is -----

Back 451

bimetallic

Front 452

The spacing and location of smoke detectors shall result only after careful consideration of (3) ----

Back 452

ventilation
ceiling height
ceiling shape

Front 453

Solid joist construction is ceiling having beams projecting below the ceiling surface more than 4 inches and spaced more than 3 feet center to center. T/F?

Back 453

true

Front 454

Each DART shall automatically initiate and complete a test transmission sequence to its associated DARR at least once every -----

Back 454

24 hours

Front 455

Where automatic testing is performed at a frequency of not less than ----- by a remotely monitored FA control unit specifically listed for this applicaton, the manual inspection frequency shall be permitted to be extended to annually.

Back 455

weekly

Front 456

To avoid nuisance alarms, the location of smoke detectors shall take into consideration normal sources of (4) ----- and electrical or mechanical influences

Back 456

dust
moisture
smoke
fumes