Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 aboveE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   alarm
B)   detector
C)   smoke alarm
D)   alarm systemE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Fire is the second leading cause of accidental death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Type PLFA
B)   Type FPLR
C)   Type CMP
D)   Type NPLFPE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Article 760 of the National Electrical Code...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   8
C)   12
D)   24E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

manufactur...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In new residential construction smoke alarms must...

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   are
B)   are notC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   4
C)   8
D)   12E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Plug-in detectors are not permitted in new construction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

____________________ may or may not accept wireless smoke alarm systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ may or may not accept wireless...

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Fire is the second leading cause of accidental death.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Plug-in detectors are not permitted in new construction.

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

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