FACP FACP Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

Question 1

A fire alarm control panel displays a 'ground fault' trouble condition. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

A wire in the system is contacting a grounded surface

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The panel battery is low

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A detector head is dirty

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The AC power supply has failed

Question 2

Which tool is most useful for locating a wire-to-wire short circuit in an SLC loop?

Accepted Answer

Multimeter set to resistance (ohms)

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Clamp meter

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Oscilloscope

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Voltage tester

Question 3

An initiating device circuit (IDC) shows an 'open' trouble. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A break in the wiring continuity of the circuit

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Too many devices are connected

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A detector is in alarm

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The panel software needs an update

Question 4

After replacing a smoke detector, the FACP still shows a trouble for that address. What is the FIRST diagnostic step?

Accepted Answer

Verify the replacement detector is fully seated in its base

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Reset the entire panel

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Replace the entire SLC card

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Check the battery backup level

Question 5

A notification appliance circuit (NAC) shows a 'short' trouble. Which condition would cause this?

Accepted Answer

Positive and negative conductors are touching each other

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The end-of-line resistor is missing

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A horn/strobe has burned out

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The panel output voltage is too high

Question 6

The FACP event log shows repeated 'detector dirty' warnings for one address. What is the appropriate corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Clean or replace the smoke detector at that address

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Adjust the sensitivity threshold to maximum

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Disable the detector point

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Replace the entire loop card