CAT CAT Fire Alarm Systems & Components

Question 1

What type of smoke detector uses a small amount of radioactive material to ionize air and detect smoke particles?

Accepted Answer

Ionization detector

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Photoelectric detector

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Dual-sensor detector

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Heat detector

Question 2

What is the standard color code for fire alarm notification appliance circuit (NAC) wiring per NFPA 72?

Accepted Answer

Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 3

A Class A fire alarm circuit differs from Class B primarily in that it:

Accepted Answer

Loops back to the panel for supervision

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Uses lower voltage

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Requires wireless devices only

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Operates on battery power only

Question 4

What device combines an audible alarm with a visible strobe light in a fire alarm notification appliance?

Accepted Answer

Horn-strobe combination

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Horn only

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Speaker

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Chime

Question 5

What is the primary function of a fire alarm control panel (FACP)?

Accepted Answer

Monitor all connected devices and initiate appropriate alarm responses

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Generate power for the building

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Control HVAC systems only

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Provide backup internet connectivity

Question 6

What is the purpose of an end-of-line (EOL) resistor in a fire alarm circuit?

Accepted Answer

Supervise the circuit for open and short conditions

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Increase circuit voltage

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Filter electrical noise from devices

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Limit current to notification appliances