S95 Inspection and Testing Procedures 2

Question 1

According to NFPA 72, how often must the sensitivity of smoke detectors be tested?

Accepted Answer

Within 1 year of installation and every alternate year thereafter

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Annually

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 2

When testing a heat detector using a listed heat source, the technician must ensure the test device is held at least how far from the detector?

Accepted Answer

6 inches

Answer

1 inch

Answer

3 inches

Answer

12 inches

Question 3

Which document must be completed and provided to the building owner after each inspection and test of a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

Record of completion (NFPA 72 Figure 7.8.2)

Answer

Manufacturer's data sheet

Answer

Occupancy use permit

Answer

AHJ variance form

Question 4

A visual inspection of a manual pull station should verify that the station is located no higher than how many inches above the finished floor?

Accepted Answer

60 inches

Answer

42 inches

Answer

48 inches

Answer

54 inches

Question 5

What type of test verifies that audible notification appliances produce the required sound pressure levels throughout a facility?

Accepted Answer

Sound level measurement test

Answer

Sensitivity test

Answer

Functional test

Answer

Impedance test

Question 6

During an annual inspection, what action should be taken if a duct smoke detector's sampling tube is found to be partially obstructed?

Accepted Answer

Clean or replace the sampling tube and retest the detector

Answer

Recalibrate the detector sensitivity only

Answer

Mark it for replacement at the next scheduled maintenance cycle

Answer

Notify the AHJ and leave it in service

Question 7

According to NFPA 72, the maximum allowable response time for a fire alarm signal to be received at a supervising station after initiation is:

Accepted Answer

60 seconds

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

90 seconds

Answer

5 minutes