CFPS Detection and Alarm Systems 3

Question 1

In an addressable fire alarm system, each initiating device is assigned a unique address primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Allow the control panel to pinpoint the exact location of an alarm or fault

Answer

Addressable systems allow the FACP to identify which specific device initiated an alarm or reported a fault, enabling faster response and simpler troubleshooting.

Question 2

NFPA 72 requires that the primary power supply for a fire alarm control unit be supplied by:

Accepted Answer

A dedicated branch circuit, minimum 20-amp, labeled at the panel

Answer

NFPA 72 mandates a dedicated, labeled branch circuit to ensure the fire alarm system cannot be de-energized by tripping a shared breaker.

Question 3

The maximum allowable secondary power (battery) standby duration for a fire alarm system in a non-protected premises application is:

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

NFPA 72 requires 24 hours of standby followed by 5 minutes of alarm for non-protected premises systems, unless otherwise specified.

Question 4

Which type of smoke detector is generally MORE prone to false alarms from cooking aerosols?

Accepted Answer

Ionization detector

Answer

Ionization detectors respond to the tiny combustion particles produced by cooking and are more easily triggered by steam and cooking smoke than photoelectric types.

Question 5

A waterflow alarm switch on a wet-pipe sprinkler system is classified under NFPA 72 as which type of initiating device?

Accepted Answer

Automatic sprinkler flow alarm initiating device

Answer

Waterflow switches are automatic initiating devices that signal an alarm when water flows through the sprinkler system, indicating a sprinkler has operated.

CFPS (Certfied Fire Protection Specialist) Practice Test

CFPS (Certfied Fire Protection Specialist) Practice Test

CFPS Detection and Alarm Systems 3