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Fire Protection Systems

Quiz Questions:

   
1. A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays or other equivalent means in which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition or location is an ______________________.
       
    Annunciator
    Alarm signal
       
2. Automatic fire extinguishing system is an approved system of devices and equipment which automatically detects a fire and discharges an approved fire-extinguishing agent onto or in the area of a fire.
       
    True
    False
       
3. A nuisance alarm is the same as a false alarm.
       
    True
    False
       
4. Automatic sprinkler system is a sprinkler system, for fire protection purposes, is an integrated system of underground and over head piping designed in accordance with fire protection engineering standards. This system includes a suitable water supply.
       
    True
    False
       
5. Average ambient sound level is the root mean square, a-weighted sound pressure level measured over a 24-hour period.
     
  True
  False
       
6. A special system discharging foam made from concentrates, either mechanically or chemically, over the area to be protected is a _____________________.
       
    Foam extinguishing system
    Halogenated extinguishing system
       
7. Halon is not a colorless, odorless gas that inhibits the chemical reaction of fire.
       
    True
    False
       
8. A photo electric smoke detector consists primarily of a light source, a light beam and a photo sensitive device.
       
    True
    False
       
9. A system providing 11/2-inch (38 mm) hose stations to supply water for use primarily by the building occupants or by the fire department during initial response is a __________________________________.
       
    Class I standpipe system
    Class II standpipe system
    Class III standpipe system
       
10. A __________system is normally filled with pressurized air that is arranged through the use of a device, such as dry pipe valve, to admit water into the system piping automatically upon the opening of a hose valve.
       
    Dry standpipe
    Wet standpipe
       
11. The semi-automatic dry standpipe is a special design that does not uses a solenoid-activated valve to retain the automatic water supply.
       
    True
    False
       
12. A signal initiated by the fire alarm system or device indicative of a fault in a monitored circuit or component is termed as a _____________.
       
    Trouble Signal
    Supervisory Signal
       
13. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in buildings, or portions thereof, where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored or handled in quantities exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg).
       
    True
    False
       
14. Figure 903.3.1.1(1) represents a _____________________.
       
    Typical wet- pipe system
    Typical dry-pipe system
       
15. High-rise buildings do not require additional fire protection systems because of the difficulties with smoke movement, egress time and fire department access.
       
    True
    False
       
16. A gas detection system in the room or area utilized for indoor storage or the use of highly toxic or toxic gases provides early notification of a leak that is occurring before the escaping gas reaches hazardous exposure concentration levels.
       
    True
    False
       
17. Ozone gas-generator rooms shall be equipped with a continuous gas-detection system that will shut off the generator and sound a local alarm when concentrations above the PEL occur.
       
    True
    False
       
18. Figure 909.8(3) represents ________________________.
       
    Balcony spill plume
    Asymmetrical plume
    Window plume
       
19. In equation 9-8, R = [Q/(12pq")]1/2. What does Q stand for?
       
    Separation distance
    Heat release from fire
       
20. The effective venting area shall not be less than 16 square feet (1.5 m2) with no dimension less than 4 feet (1219mm), excluding ribs or gutters having a total width not exceeding 6 inches (152 mm).
       
    True
    False
       
   
 
 

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