Ensuring Proper Equipment Operation
This quiz is a refresher on fire alarm testing requirements based on NFPA 72-2025. It is important to test the proper way to ensure equipment operation. A new feature this year will be to provide the code reference in each question as a hint. Try it out and see how you do!
1. Changes to the system executive software shall require a _____ functional test of the system. (Hint: see 14.4.2.5.)
Correct Answer: 10%
2. When testing duct smoke detectors, you are required to _____. [Hint: see Table 14.4.3.2, item 17.7(e).]
Correct Answer: A and B
3. You are required to heat test all spot-type, restorable heat detectors _____. (Hint: see 14.4.4.5.4.)
Correct Answer: 20% per year so all are tested within 5 years
4. When testing water flow switches, the maximum time delay to get an alarm at the control unit is _____ seconds. (Hint: see 17.15.2.)
Correct Answer: 90
5. When testing an air sampling smoke detection system, the maximum time for the air sample transport back to the detector is _____ seconds. (Hint: see 17.7.4.6.2.1.)
Correct Answer: 120
6. When annually testing audible notification appliances, you are required to test for _____. [Hint: see Table 14.4.3.2, item 22(1).]
Correct Answer: Activation only
7. When testing control valve switches, you must get a supervisory signal within _____. [Hint: Table 14.4.3.2, item 17.10(a).]
Correct Answer: Two revolutions of the handle or 1/5 of the travel distance
8. When testing a fire phone system on an emergency voice alarm communications system, verify system performance with _____ handsets off-hook simultaneously. (Hint: see Table 14.4.3.2, item 25.)
Correct Answer: Five
9. When testing emergency control functions, verify the system operates up to the _____. (Hint: see Table 14.4.3.2, item 24.)
Correct Answer: Emergency control device interface
10. Smoke detectors must be tested for smoke entry by using _____. [Hint: see Table 14.4.3.2, item 17.7(a).]
Correct Answer: Canned smoke
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