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

Answer

Ionization smoke detectors use a small radioactive source to ionize air between two electrodes, detecting smoke when particles disrupt the current flow.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Red is the standard color code for fire alarm notification appliance circuit (NAC) wiring as specified in NFPA 72.

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

Answer

Class A circuits loop back to the control panel, providing fault supervision and continued operation even if a single wire break occurs.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Horn-strobe combination

Answer

A horn-strobe combination device provides both audible and visible notification, meeting ADA and NFPA 72 requirements for occupant notification.

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

Answer

The FACP monitors all connected initiating and notification devices, processes incoming signals, and initiates the appropriate alarm response.

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CAT CAT Fire Alarm Systems & Components