S95 FACP and Signal Types

Question 1

What is the correct priority order of signals at an FACP, from highest to lowest?

Accepted Answer

Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble

Answer

NFPA 72 establishes alarm as the highest priority signal, followed by supervisory, then trouble signals.

Question 2

A supervisory signal at an FACP typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

An off-normal condition in a fire protection or suppression system

Answer

Supervisory signals indicate that a fire protection system component, such as a sprinkler valve or fire pump, is in an off-normal condition requiring attention.

Question 3

A partially closed sprinkler system control valve would generate which type of FACP signal?

Accepted Answer

Supervisory signal

Answer

A partially closed control valve places the sprinkler system in an off-normal condition, which triggers a supervisory signal at the FACP.

Question 4

What color LED is typically used on an FACP to indicate an active alarm condition?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Red is the universally recognized color for alarm conditions on fire alarm control panels per industry standards and NFPA guidance.

Question 5

On most FACPs, a trouble condition is indicated by which color LED?

Accepted Answer

Yellow or amber

Answer

Yellow or amber LEDs indicate trouble conditions, distinguishing them from red alarm indicators and green normal-standby indicators.

(S95) Supervision of Fire Alarm System Practice Test

(S95) Supervision of Fire Alarm System Practice Test

S95 FACP and Signal Types