5-Minute Tech Quiz
Fire Alarm Control Panels
Can Your Fire Alarm System Survive?
All Answers relate to NFPA 101, 2018 Edition
1. A fire alarm control panel that is intended to operate an identified emergency control function is a(n) ________________ panel.
A. addressable
B. releasing service
C. dedicated function
D. evacuation
2. A ________________ fire alarm system is a public emergency alarm reporting system.
A. municipal
B. proprietary
C. mass notification
D. auxiliary
3. A ________________ control panel is part of a fire suppression system and provide outputs for said system.
A. Dedicated function
B. Master fire
C. Releasing service
D. Auxiliary
4. NFPA 72 uses which of the following terms to define the main component of a fire alarm system?
A. Fire Alarm Control Unit (FACU)
B. Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
C. Fire Alarm Control Interface (FACI)
D. Master Fire Alarm Panel (MFAP)
5. That which consists of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate fire alarm or supervisory signal initiating devices is a(n)________________ system
A. fire alarm
B. combination
C. auxiliary
D. fire command center
6. The fire command center, as specified in the appendix, should contain how many features applicable to the specific facility?
A. 12
B. 16
C. 24
D. 6
7. A(n) _________________ is a system component or function that is not working properly, which can result in the system or unit not functioning when required.
A. impairment
B. defect
C. trouble condition
D. fault
8. This coordinates signals to and from the fire alarm system and other systems.
A. Fire Alarm Control Unit (FACU)
B. Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
C. Fire Alarm Control Interface (FACI)
D. Master Fire Alarm Panel (MFAP)
9. A system that is capable of transmitting real-time signals with formats unchanged that is maintained by the service provider from the subscriber location to the supervising station is a(n) ________________.
A. POTS
B. PSTN
C. MFVN
D. dedicated leased line
10. A system that is intended for fire emergencies, weather emergencies, terrorist events, biological, chemical or nuclear emergencies, or any combination of these is a(n) ___________________
A. voice evacuation system
B. fire alarm system
C. master notification system
D. mass notification system
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