F-03 Fire Alarm Systems and Notification Procedures 2

Question 1

During a place of assembly event, the fire alarm system activates. Which action is INCORRECT for the Fire Guard?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to fight the fire before notifying FDNY

Answer

A Fire Guard should never attempt to fight a fire before notifying FDNY, as life safety and early notification always take priority over fire suppression efforts.

Question 2

What is the minimum required response when a Fire Guard hears a fire alarm and cannot immediately locate the source?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 to report the alarm and continue investigating

Answer

FDNY must be notified immediately via 911 whenever a fire alarm activates, regardless of whether the source has been confirmed, and the investigation should continue simultaneously.

Question 3

At which location in a place of assembly is a fire alarm control panel typically found?

Accepted Answer

In a central, attended location such as a lobby or security station

Answer

Fire alarm control panels are typically located in attended, central areas such as lobbies or security stations so that trained personnel can monitor and respond to alarm signals.

Question 4

What action should a Fire Guard take if they discover a fire alarm pull station has been tampered with or vandalized?

Accepted Answer

Report the condition to the building owner and document it in the logbook

Answer

Any damage or tampering with fire protection equipment must be reported to the building owner and logged, as it constitutes a fire code violation requiring professional repair.

Question 5

A fire alarm system uses audible and visual notification devices. What is the primary purpose of the visual (strobe) notification?

Accepted Answer

To alert individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing

Answer

Visual strobe notification devices are designed to alert individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing so that all occupants receive the fire alarm signal.

(F-03) Fire Guard F-03 Practice Test

(F-03) Fire Guard F-03 Practice Test

F-03 Fire Alarm Systems and Notification Procedures 2