Deck 26: Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, and Security Systems

Question 1

Fire is the second leading cause of accidental death.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Fire-protective signaling systems installed in homes have ____ circuits where the power output is limited by the listed power supply for the system.

A) Type PLFA
B) Type FPLR
C) Type CMP
D) Type NPLFP

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A wall-mounted smoke alarm shall not be mounted further than ____ in. from the corner where the ceiling meets the wall.

A) 4
B) 8
C) 12
D) 24

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A smoke alarm on a flat ceiling shall be mounted at least ____ in. away from the corner.

A) 2
B) 4
C) 8
D) 12

Question 5

The importance of installing smoke and fire alarms in homes is supported by results from exhaustive investigations of home fires indicating that ____.

A) measurable quantities of heat come before detectable quantities of smoke
B) measurable quantities of smoke come before detectable quantities of heat
C) smoke and heat are generally detectable at the same time
D) none of the above

Question 6

Article 760 of the National Electrical Code contains requirements for installing ____________________ for fire alarm systems.

Question 7

The two most common types of smoke detectors are ____________________ and ____________________.

Question 8

The photoelectric type of alarm is less effective for gasoline and alcohol fires, which do not produce heavy smoke.

Question 9

In the event of a(n) ____________________, an ac-dc smoke alarm continues to operate on the battery.

Question 10

Plug-in detectors are not permitted in new construction.

Question 11

NFPA 72 requires that equipment be installed according to ____________________ instructions.

Question 12

____________________ conductors in cable must be a minimum of 26 AWG.

Question 13

A(n) ____ is a device suitable for connection to a circuit that has a sensor that responds to a physical stimulus such as heat or smoke.

A) alarm
B) detector
C) smoke alarm
D) alarm system

Question 14

____________________ may or may not accept wireless smoke alarm systems.

Question 15

Smoke alarms ____ required to be connected to an AFCI protected circuit.

A) are
B) are not

Question 16

The National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) requires that fire alarm equipment be ____.

A) heavy-duty
B) redundant
C) listed
D) both a and c

Question 17

In new residential construction smoke alarms must be installed in all ____________________ rooms and outside the ____________________ area, and on each floor.

Question 18

According to NFPA 72, fire warning equipment has two primary purposes: to provide protection to property, and to provide a reliable means to notify the occupants of the presence of a threatening fire and the need to escape to a place of safety.

Question 19

NFPA 72 29.1.2 states that smoke and heat alarms shall be installed in all occupancies where required by governing laws, codes, or standards. This puts the responsibility on the local building department.

Question 20

In newly constructed homes, smoke detectors are required to have ____ for the primary source of power.

A) 120-volt ac
B) 24-volt dc
C) a lithium-ion battery
D) an emergency micro-generator