S95 Fire Alarm System Components 2

Question 1

Which type of smoke detector is most effective at detecting slow-smoldering fires?

Accepted Answer

Photoelectric smoke detector

Answer

Ionization smoke detector

Answer

Rate-of-rise heat detector

Answer

Fixed-temperature heat detector

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a manual pull station in a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

To allow occupants to manually initiate an alarm

Answer

To automatically detect heat and smoke

Answer

To monitor sprinkler system water flow

Answer

To test the fire alarm control panel remotely

Question 3

A waterflow switch installed on a sprinkler system is classified as which type of initiating device?

Accepted Answer

Automatic initiating device

Answer

Manual initiating device

Answer

Supervisory initiating device

Answer

Notification appliance

Question 4

What condition does a supervisory device monitor in a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

Conditions that could impair the fire protection system

Answer

Active fire and smoke conditions

Answer

Power supply voltage levels only

Answer

Smoke detector sensitivity drift

Question 5

A duct smoke detector is primarily installed to:

Accepted Answer

Shut down HVAC systems to prevent the spread of smoke

Answer

Detect fires originating inside electrical panels

Answer

Monitor water pressure in sprinkler mains

Answer

Provide audible notification in high-noise mechanical rooms

Question 6

What is the function of an end-of-line resistor (EOLR) on a conventional initiating device circuit?

Accepted Answer

To supervise the integrity of the circuit wiring

Answer

To boost signal strength over long wire runs

Answer

To limit inrush current to connected detectors

Answer

To provide backup power to remote devices

Question 7

A tamper switch installed on a sprinkler control valve generates which type of signal at the fire alarm control panel?

Accepted Answer

Supervisory signal

Answer

Fire alarm signal

Answer

Trouble signal

Answer

System reset signal