F-03 Fire Alarm Systems and Notification Procedures

Question 1

When a fire alarm activates at a place of assembly, what is the Fire Guard's FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Notify occupants and begin evacuation procedures

Answer

Reset the alarm panel immediately

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Wait for FDNY to arrive before taking action

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Silence the alarm to prevent panic

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a manual pull station in a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

It allows any person to manually initiate a fire alarm signal

Answer

It automatically calls the FDNY when activated

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It resets the sprinkler system after a discharge

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It controls the building's emergency lighting

Question 3

A fire alarm has sounded and the Fire Guard investigates but finds no fire. What should the Fire Guard do?

Accepted Answer

Notify FDNY and log the event in the logbook

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Reset the alarm without notifying anyone

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Ignore the alarm since no fire was found

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Only notify the building manager and take no further action

Question 4

Under NYC Fire Code, who is responsible for maintaining fire alarm systems in a place of assembly in working order?

Accepted Answer

The building owner or operator

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The Fire Guard on duty

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The FDNY

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The event organizer

Question 5

What does a 'trouble signal' on a fire alarm control panel indicate?

Accepted Answer

A system fault or supervisory condition requiring attention

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A fire has been detected by a smoke detector

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All clear after a fire alarm has been silenced

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The fire suppression system has been activated

Question 6

How should a Fire Guard respond if the fire alarm control panel shows a 'supervisory' signal?

Accepted Answer

Investigate the cause and notify the appropriate party, then log the event

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Treat it the same as a full fire alarm and evacuate

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Ignore it unless a second alarm sounds

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Immediately shut down all building systems

Question 7

Which type of fire alarm detector is most commonly triggered by visible particles of combustion?

Accepted Answer

Smoke detector

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Heat detector

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Flame detector

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Carbon monoxide detector