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CAT Fire Alarm Systems & Components Flashcards

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

    Answer: Ionization detector

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

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

    Answer: Red

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

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

    Answer: Loops back to the panel for supervision

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

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

    Answer: Horn-strobe combination

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

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

    Answer: Monitor all connected devices and initiate appropriate alarm responses

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

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

    Answer: Supervise the circuit for open and short conditions

    An EOL resistor is placed at the end of a supervised circuit to allow the control panel to detect open or short conditions anywhere in the wiring.