ICIT: Fire Alarm System Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a fire alarm system?

• To provide entertainment

• To protect life and property

• To monitor temperature

• To control building access

What color should all fire alarm panels and equipment be?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Blue

Which type of fire alarm system is recommended for property protection?

• Automatic detection system

• Smoke detector only

• Manual only

• Visual alarm system

What is the heart of the fire alarm system called?

• Fire Service Signaling Transmitter

• Manual Call Point

• Alarm Zone

• Main Alarm Panel (MAP)

What type of detectors are used in a fire alarm system?

• Manual detectors

• Automatic detectors

• Only heat detectors

• Only smoke detectors

What is the minimum battery capacity required for a fire alarm system?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 6 hours

Which type of smoke detector uses ionization?

• Optical smoke detector

• Heat detector

• Flame detector

• Ionization smoke detector

What is the purpose of the fire service signaling transmitter?

• To activate sounders

• To monitor temperature

• To transmit alarm signals

• To provide visual alarms

What type of alarm sounder is required in a fire alarm system?

• Intermittent tone

• Continuous ringing tone

• Silent alarm

• Voice alarm

What is the maximum area that one alarm zone can cover?

• 3000m²

• 2000m²

• 1000m²

• 4000m²