156. Session 5 Quiz

What is the purpose of fire protection equipment?

• To maximize damage in a fire emergency

• To increase insurance rates

• To minimize damage and save lives in a fire emergency

• To create more hazards during a fire

What type of fire detection system is best for detecting smoldering fires?

• Smoke Detectors

• Fire Alarm Control Panels

• Heat Detectors

• Fire Sprinkler Monitoring Systems

What do optical smoke detectors use to detect smoke?

• Electricity

• Water

• Heat

• Light beam scattered by smoke particles

What is the benefit of early detection provided by fire detection systems?

• Higher insurance rates

• Faster response times, evacuation, and extinguishment

• More loss of property

• Increased damage

What should be considered when choosing a fire detection system?

• Brand popularity

• Color of the system

• Number of buttons on the system

• Space and Environment

What is the purpose of a fire alarm system?

• To increase fire damage

• To reduce safety measures

• To warn and evacuate building occupants in case of fire

• To create false alarms

What is the function of a control panel in a fire alarm system?

• To activate warning devices

• To monitor signals from different alarm devices

• To detect smoke particles

• To suppress fires before they spread

What is the main benefit of having a fire alarm system?

• More false alarms

• Delayed warning

• Increased property damage

• Early warning to save lives and property

What is the purpose of smoke control systems?

• To spread smoke further

• To create confusion during evacuation

• To protect buildings and occupants from smoke during a fire

• To increase smoke inhalation

What do pressurization systems do in smoke control?

• Create high-pressure zones to prevent smoke from entering protected spaces

• Remove smoke from the building through mechanical exhaust fans

• Increase smoke levels

• Activate fire alarms