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"A. As Built Drawings Hint: NFPA 72 - 14.6.1.1 - KEY: records sub testing, inspection and maintenance NOTE: As built drawings are drawings of record per A.7.7.2.3 - ANSWER-" "After acceptance testing, what type of drawings are required to be presented to the building owner? A. As Built Drawings B. Contract Drawings C. Point-To-Point Diagrams D. Manufacturer's Drawings " "C. 3 Hint: NFPA 72 - 10.6.11.6.3 - KEY: fuel - ANSWER-" "Fuel supplies for an engine driven generator that uses natural or manufactured gas supplied by reliable utilities do not require fuel storage tanks unless they are in a seismic risk zone ___. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 " "B. Smoke producing characteristics Hint: Article 770.182 (A) - KEY: optical fiber cable sub raceway systems NOTE: 770.154 in 2014 NEC - ANSWER-" "Plenum optical fiber raceways must be listed as having ample fire-resistance and low_______. A. Temperature ignition B. Smoke producing characteristics C. Resistance D. Thermometric support " "A. 3 feet Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 358.30 (A) - KEY: electrical metallic tubing sub securing and supporting - ANSWER-" "Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) must be securely attached to the building at intervals no greater than____from each junction box or conduit A. 3 feet B. 6 feet C. 8 feet D. 10 feet
"D. NFPA 17 Hint: NFPA 72 - H.1.1 NFPA Publication - ANSWER-" "What NFPA® standard covers the installation of dry chemical systems? A. NFPA 12 B. NFPA 13 C. NFPA 14 D. NFPA 17 " "B. 3 feet Hint: NFPA 72 - 21.2.4 - ANSWER-" "If a relay is used to initiate control of fire safety functions and it is connected to a fire alarm system, it must be within what distance of the control circuit or appliance it is controlling? A. 2 feet B. 3 feet C. 5 feet D. 10 feet " D. Means of monitoring. Hint: NFPA 72 - 1.2.1 - KEY: Scope of Code - ANSWER-"3. 8. Question Which of the following is NOT a required purpose of the fire alarm code as it is defined? A. Means of signal initiation. B. Means of annunciation. C. Means of transmission. D. Means of monitoring. " B. Alarm, hold-up, supervisory, trouble. Hint: NFPA 72 - 10.7.8 - KEY: hold-up alarms - ANSWER-"When approved by the AHJ, what is the highest precedence allowed for a hold-up alarm? A. Alarm, supervisory, trouble, hold-up. B. Alarm, hold-up, supervisory, trouble. C. Hold-up, alarm, supervisory, trouble. D. Alarm, supervisory, hold-up, trouble. E. Hold-up alarms are not allowed to be combined with a fire alarm system. " "B. is intended to carry current under normal conditions Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 100 200.6(A) and (B) - KEY: neutral - ANSWER-" "5. 10. Question A neutral conductor is a conductor that_______ A. shall be identified only by white-colored insulation B. is intended to carry current under normal conditions C. is not intended to carry current under normal conditions
"D. All of the above. Hint: NFPA 72 - 17.2 - KEY: initiating devices NOTE: Detailed in chapter 17 - ANSWER-" "11. 16. Question Which of the following statements is true? A. In buildings that contain a sprinkler system and a fire alarm system, the fire alarm system must monitor the sprinkler system. B. In buildings that contain a suppression system and a fire alarm system, the fire alarm system must monitor the suppression system. C. In buildings that utilize duct detectors and a fire alarm system, the fire alarm system must monitor duct detectors. D. All of the above. " "C. 44 Hint: NFPA 72 - Table B.3.2.5 - KEY: Time Constant and Response Time Index - ANSWER-" "12. 18. Question What is the detector time constant for a 135° heat detector that has a listed spacing 50′? A. 20 B. 30 C. 44 D. 57 " "D. Audio level outputs must be reduced for non-emergency signals. Hint: NFPA 72 - 24.3.5.2 - KEY: in-building mass notification system sub ancillary functions or emergency communications systems sub ancillary functions - ANSWER-" "Which of the following conditions is not required to be met in order to utilize speakers from an emergency voice/alarm communications system for a non-fire use? A. Monitoring integrity requirements for speakers are met while in use. B. It needs to be permitted by the AHJ. C. The speakers are installed to resist tampering. D. Audio level outputs must be reduced for non-emergency signals. " "A. electrically continuous Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 250.64 (E)(1) - KEY: conductors sub enclosure, grounding sub grounding electrode conductors - ANSWER-" "14. 20. Question Metal enclosures for grounding electrode conductors shall be_______ A. electrically continuous B. isolated C. appropriately fitted D. rigid metal conduit (RMC) only "
C. Within 3 feet of the peak. Hint: NFPA 72 - 17.6.3.4.2.1 - KEY: ceilings sub detector location and spacing on - ANSWER-"15. 21. Question Where are you required to place heat detectors in an area with a peaked ceiling? A. 1 foot from the low side. B. Center of the ceiling, 3 feet from any air return vents. C. Within 3 feet of the peak. D. At 1/2 the listed spacing from the peak. " "B. Semi-annually Hint: NFPA 72 - 14.3.1 (8) - ANSWER-" "16. 22. Question A remote annunciator must be visually inspected _______. A. Annually B. Semi-annually C. Quarterly D. Monthly " "A. 78"" AFF Hint: NFPA 72 - 18.4.8.1 - KEY: visible notification appliances sub location
- ANSWER-" "1. 23. Question If you need to install a wall-mounted visual appliance in a protected premises that has a ceiling of 84″, which of the following is acceptable? A. 78"" AFF B. 72"" AFF C. A ceiling mount is required D. No visual devices can be used in this application " "B. 6 inches Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 300.14 - KEY: wiring methods to general requirements for wiring methods sub free length of wire at outlet Note: 6 inches is measured from the point where it emerges from the raceway. - ANSWER-" "1. 24. Question There must be at least_______of free conductor at each outlet, junction, and switch point for splices. A. 3 inches B. 6 inches C. 12 inches D. 18 inches " "B. When the depth of the wall section above the door exceeds 24 inches Hint: NFPA 72 - 17.7.5.6.5.1 (c) - KEY: smoke detectors sub door release service - ANSWER-" "1.
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C. Duct detector in a guard station D. Elevator lobby smoke detector " "B. Class Hint: NFPA 72 - 23.4.2 - KEY: Circuit Designations - ANSWER-" "1. 31. Question Initiating, notification, and signaling line circuits will be designated by_______, depending upon the circuit's capability to continue to operate during a specified fault condition. A. Type B. Class C. Style D. Design " "D. Flame size Hint: NFPA 72 - 17.8.3.3.1 - KEY: ember detector sub spacing - ANSWER-" "1. 32. Question When installing ember detectors which of the following is not a required spacing consideration? A. Actual distance between the potential fire and the detector B. Type of fuel at the location C. The size of the ember D. Flame size " "D. electrically supervised Hint: NFPA 72 - 14.2.6.5 - KEY: maintenance - ANSWER-" "1. 33. Question A maintenance inspection will include verification that the releasing circuits and components energized by the FACP are_______and operate properly in alarm condition. A. mechanically sound B. electrically continuous C. properly grounded D. electrically supervised " "C. 40°F Hint: NFPA 72 - 17.16.4.2 or Table 14.4.3.2 (17) (j)(5) - KEY: water temperature supervision - ANSWER-" "1. 34. Question Water storage containers used to supply fire sprinklers must not freeze. If the water temperature drops to this level a supervisory signal must be actuated at the panel? A. 36°F B. 38°F
C. 40°F
D. 42°F
"B. 3/4"" Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 250.52 (A)(5)(a) - KEY: electrodes, grounding sub system installation - ANSWER-" "1. 35. Question What is the minimum size grounding electrode when made of pipe or conduit? A. 1/2"" B. 3/4"" C. 1"" D. 1-1/2"" " "D. Building Hint: NFPA 72 - 26.4.4.1.2 - ANSWER-" "1. 36. Question Provision shall be made to designate the _______ in which a signal originates. A. Zone B. Area C. County D. Building " "A. required to be accessible Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 250.68(A) - KEY: accessible sub grounding electrode connection - ANSWER-" "1. 37. Question All mechanical connections to a grounding electrode conductor are_______ A. required to be accessible B. not required to be accessible C. not permitted to be buried D. required to be visible " "D. all of the above Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 100 - KEY: accessible sub equipment - ANSWER-" "1. 38. Question Communication equipment is used for the transmission of_______signals. A. video B. data C. audio D. all of the above " "D. At the intermediate levels in the racks and on the ceiling above each isle. Hint: NFPA 72 - 17.7.6.2 / A17.7.6.2 -KEY: high-rack storage - ANSWER-" "1. 39. Question
D. 10 feet " "C. 7 Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 314.16 (A) Table - KEY: boxes sub conductors, number in a box - ANSWER-" "1. 44. Question When installing a 4″ x 1-1/2″ metal octagon box with a flat cover, what is the maximum number of 14 AWG conductors allowed to be installed in the box? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8 " "B. 6 feet Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 348.20 (A) (2) (C) - KEY: flexible metal conduit sub size - ANSWER-" "1. 45. Question FMC is allowed by code to be a minimum of 3/8 inch trade size when used as part of an assembly that is listed as long as it does not exceed_______. A. 4 feet B. 6 feet C. 8 feet D. 10 feet " "A. 6"" Hint: NFPA 72 - 18.5.5.2 - KEY: visible notification appliances sub location of appliances - ANSWER-" "1. 46. Question If you are required to install a visual notification appliance in an area that has a ceiling height of 6'6″, what is the maximum distance the device can be mounted from the ceiling? A. 6"" B. 12"" C. 3"" D. Has to be on the ceiling " "E. Both B and D Hint: NFPA 72 - 14.3.1 (17) - KEY: inspections sub visual - ANSWER-" "1. 47. Question Which of the following devices have a quarterly test frequency? A. Air sampling B. Waterflow devices C. Heat detectors D. Radiant energy detectors E. Both B and D
"D. Both A & B Hint: NFPA 72 - 17.1.1 - Initiating Devices - ANSWER-" "1. 49. Question Which of the following is/are considered to be initiating device(s)? A. Dry Pipe Sprinkler Air Pressure Switch B. Ionization Detector C. Wireless Annunciator D. Both A & B E. Both B & C " "B. There are system smoke detectors that perform the shutdown function. Hint: NFPA 72 - 17.7.5.4.2.2 (B) - KEY: Return air systems - ANSWER-" "1. 50. Question Duct detectors are never required on the return air ducts when? A. Multiple small HVAC units are used instead of one large one. B. There are system smoke detectors that perform the shutdown function. C. The duct is being used to serve more than one area. D. The ducts pass through only one fire rated wall to its service area. " "D. FPLP Hint: Article 760.154 (A) - KEY: fire alarm systems sub power limited circuits sub cable substitutions - ANSWER-" "1. 51. Question When installing cable in open air spaces used for environmental air circulation, which one of the following cable types would be permitted? A. FPL B. FPLR C. NPLFR D. FPLP " "C. 21 feet Hint: NFPA 72 - 21.3.5 - KEY: smoke detectors sub elevator - ANSWER-" "1.
- Question A smoke detector in an elevator lobby used for recall must be mounted within____from the centerline of the door. A. 10 feet B. 15 feet C. 21 feet D. 30 feet " "B. Endothermic weld Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 250.8 & 250.10 - KEY: grounding electrode conductors sub connection to electrodes - ANSWER-" "1. 53. Question
What are the cables used in communication systems to ensure continued operation of critical circuits during a specific time under fire conditions known as? A. Communication Circuit Cable B. Communication Circuit Integrity Cable C. Communication Plenum Cable D. CMR " "A. 30 inches Hint: NFPA 72 - 24.8.17 - KEY: visible notification appliances sub location
- ANSWER-" "1. 58. Question Access to wall-mounted telephone appliances must be at least how wide? A. 30 inches B. 36 inches C. 40 inches D. 66 inches " "D. 60°C Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 110.14 (C) (1) (a) (1) - KEY: connections sub temperature limitations - ANSWER-" "1. 59. Question Unless otherwise identified, conductors of sizes 14 AWG through 1AWG shall be rated at_______ A. 75°C B. 75°F C. 90°C D. 60°C " "B. 1 Hint: NFPA 72 - 21.8.4 - KEY: door release service to 23.17.3 to 21.8 - ANSWER-" "1. 60. Question How many power sources are required when employing failsafe magnetic door holders? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 " "E. All of the above Hint: Article 700.10 (D)(1) - KEY: emergency systems sub wiring - ANSWER-" "1. 61. Question Additional feeder circuit wiring requirements apply to emergency systems that are installed in assembly occupancies designated for not less than 1000 people. Which of the following is a requirement? A. Installed in an area that is fully protected by an automatic suppression system.
B. Must be protected by a thermal barrier listed for components of electrical systems. C. Must be protected by a listed, fire rated assembly with a fire rating of 2 hour at a minimum. D. Must be installed in at least 2"" of concrete. E. All of the above F. None of the above " "B. 5 feet Hint: NFPA 72 - 17.14.6 - KEY: alarm boxes sub manual sub location - ANSWER-" "1. 64. Question Manual fire alarm boxes must be located within_______of an exit door. A. 3 feet, on the latch side B. 5 feet C. 5 feet, on the latch side D. 15 feet " B. NFPA 70 Hint: NFPA 72 - 10.6.2 - KEY: Power Supplies to 10.5 and read requirements - ANSWER-"1. 65. Question Power supplies must be installed in accordance with what code? A. NFPA 72 B. NFPA 70 C. NFPA 1 D. NFPA 101 " "C. Tagged for future Hint: Article 770.25 - KEY: optical fiber cable sub abandoned cable - ANSWER-" "1. 66. Question Abandoned fiber optic cables must be removed unless? A. There is a service coil B. Cable has connectors attached C. Tagged for future D. Labeled: Do Not Remove " "B. Non-restorable Hint: NFPA 72 - 3.3.131.3 - KEY: Non-restorable initiating device - ANSWER-" "1. 67. Question What type of initiating device has a one-time use and is destroyed as a result of its activation? A. Restorable B. Non-restorable C. Line type
When a fire alarm system utilizes optical fiber for its network connection, these cables shall be installed in accordance with article? A. 810 B. 770 C. 760 D. 800 " "B. Trouble Hint: NFPA 72 - 26.5.4.1.3 - ANSWER-" "1. 73. Question A(n)_______ signal will be received when the system or any portion of the system at the protected premises is placed in a bypass or test mode. A. Alarm B. Trouble C. Tamper D. Loss of power E. Security " "A. 60 seconds Hint: Article 701.12 - KEY: generators, legally required standby systems
- ANSWER-" "1. 74. Question In the event of a power failure, legally how long is standby power required to be available? A. 60 seconds B. 90 seconds C. 10 minutes D. 24 hours " "D. CMP Hint: NFPA 70 - Table 725.154 (A) - KEY: Cable sub substitutions - ANSWER-" "1. 75. Question Which of the following would be an acceptable substitution for class 3 Plenum cable (CL3P) when installing it in a power limited circuit? A. CMR B. CMX C. CMG D. CMP " "C. 8 feet Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 250.53 (G) - KEY: rod electrodes - ANSWER-" "1. 76. Question What is the minimum depth a ground rod is required to be driven into the soil? A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet C. 8 feet D. 10 feet " "D. 14 AWG Hint: Article 820.100(A)(3) - KEY: grounding conductors sub CATV coaxial cable - ANSWER-" "1. 77. Question For a CATV system, what is the smallest grounding conductor size allowed? A. 6 AWG B. 8 AWG C. 10 AWG D. 14 AWG " "A. sheet metal screws Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 250.8 - KEY: pressure connectors - ANSWER-" "1. 78. Question From the following list of connectors, which type is prohibited for connecting a grounding conductor to an enclosure? A. sheet metal screws B. pressure connectors C. clamps D. lugs " "C. Blue Hint: NFPA 72 - Table 17.6.2.1 - KEY: heat detectors sub temperature classification - ANSWER-" "1. 79. Question What is the color code for a heat detector rated at 250°F? A. Red B. White C. Blue D. Green " "C. 85% Hint: NFPA 72 - 10.3.5 (1) - KEY: voltage, variation of - ANSWER-" "1. 80. Question In a remote station fire alarm system, the minimum allowable operating voltage for a notification appliance is down to_______of its nameplate input voltage. A. 110% B. 90% C. 85% D. 80%
"B. 3"" Hint: Article 810.54 - KEY: clearance - ANSWER-" "1. 2. Question Antenna conductors for transmitting stations attached to buildings must be____clear of surface. A. 2"" B. 3"" C. 1' D. 3' " "A. free of hazard Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 90.1 (B) - ANSWER-" "1. 3. Question Electrical installation that are installed with compliance to the electrical code are essentially_______. A. free of hazard B. a good working electrical system C. an efficient system D. All of these. " "A. The fire alarm control unit. Hint: NFPA 72 - 10.6.5.2.1 - KEY: circuit sub disconnecting means - ANSWER-" "1. 4. Question The location of the circuit disconnect must be permanently identified at_______ A. The fire alarm control unit. B. The nearest entrance to the fire command center. C. The nearest exit with a fire department master access key. D. Both A and B. E. Both A and C. " "D. 90 seconds Hint: NFPA 72 - 17.12.2 - KEY: waterflow alarms - ANSWER-" "1. 6. Question A sprinkler waterflow device must initiate an alarm signal at the control unit within_______of water flow. A. 10 seconds maximum B. An average of 45 seconds C. 30 to 90 seconds D. 90 seconds " "A. operating the system for 24 hours in a normal condition and 4 min. in alarm condition. Hint: NFPA 72 - 29.6.2 (2) - KEY: secondary power supply sub household fire alarm systems - ANSWER-" "1. 7. Question
Residential fire alarm systems must have a backup battery capable of _______. A. operating the system for 24 hours in a normal condition and 4 min. in alarm condition. B. operating the system for 60 hours in a normal condition and 5 min. in alarm condition. C. operating the system for 24 hours in a normal condition and 15 min. in alarm condition. D. operating the system for 48 hours in a normal condition and 5 min. in alarm condition. " "C. 14 AWG Hint: NFPA 72 - 27.6.3.2.2.1 (2)(E) - KEY: shunt type auxiliary fire alarm system - ANSWER-" "1. 8. Question In a shunt type auxiliary circuit, what is the smallest allowable conductor size? A. 12 AWG B. 18 AWG C. 14 AWG D. 16 AWG " "C. Tag out the machine. Hint: OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 - ANSWER-" "1. 10. Question A machine on a job site requires safety training before use. The machine does not have a lockout feature. What other option is acceptable? A. Warn the building occupants personally not to use the machine. B. Warn the building occupants via public address system not to use the machine. C. Tag out the machine. D. The machine must be removed when not in use. " "B. To reduce inductive heat Hint: NFPA 70 - Article 300.20 (A) - KEY: induced currents, metal enclosures - ANSWER-" "1. 12. Question Which of the following is the reason given by the code for all grounded and ungrounded conductors of a common circuit to be installed together in the same metal raceway? A. To reduce expense B. To reduce inductive heat C. To limit voltage drop D. To prevent EMI on outside circuits " "C. 7 feet Hint: Article 760.130 (B)(2) - KEY: fire alarm systems sub power limited circuits sub wiring methods and materials - ANSWER-" "1. 13. Question Fire alarm cable must be protected by metal raceway or rigid nonmetallic conduit up to what height from the floor? A. 5 feet
