SUMMATIVE TEST 4th QUARTER

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• Travel destinations

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• Fire safety and detection

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1. Which type of fire alarm system is commonly used in residential buildings and small businesses?

• A) Addressable fire alarm system

• B) Conventional fire alarm system

• C) Hybrid fire alarm system

• D) Intelligent fire alarm system

1. What does the term “false positive” refer to in the context of fire alarms?

• A) An alarm that occurs during a real fire emergency

• B) An alarm triggered by a malfunction or non-fire event

• C) An alarm that is manually activated by building occupants

• D) An alarm that indicates a low battery in a smoke detector

1. What is the purpose of a heat detector in a fire alarm system?

• A) To detect smoke particles in the air

• B) To sense rapid temperature changes

• C) To trigger sprinkler systems

• D) To activate emergency lighting

When you are sitting at the Concierge desk and the Fire Alarm sounds, what is the FIRST thing you do?

• A) Panic and run outside in order to flag down a passing fire engine.

• B) Breathe - Take a deep breath.

• C) Check the panel for location.

• D) Call 9-1-1

In a fire alarm system, what is the purpose of the control panel?

• • A) To provide power to the system

• • B) To process signals from detectors and initiate an alarm

• • C) To act as a backup power source

• • D) To record the time of the fire

• D) To record the time of the fire

• • A) Control panel

• • B) Heat detector

• • C) Alarm notification appliance

• • D) Manual pull station

What is the primary function of a smoke detector in a fire alarm system?

• • A) To extinguish the fire

• • B) To detect the presence of smoke

• • C) To alert the nearest fire station

• • D) To activate the sprinkler system

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

Why is it important to have backup power sources for fire alarm systems?