Understanding Fire Detection Systems

What are the main types of fire detectors?

• Smoke, Carbon Monoxide, Gas

• Ionization, Photoelectric, Heat, Multi-sensor

• Water, Foam, Powder

• Manual, Automatic, Remote

Which component is responsible for detecting smoke in a fire alarm system?

• Fire alarm control panel

• Heat sensor

• Smoke detector

• Carbon monoxide detector

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

• The control panel is responsible for maintaining building temperature.

• The control panel monitors and manages the fire alarm system, processing signals from detectors and activating alarms.

• The control panel provides a visual display of fire locations only.

• The control panel is used to extinguish fires directly.

Name one type of smoke detection technology.

• Heat detector

• Carbon monoxide detector

• Photoelectric smoke detector

• Ionization smoke detector

What is the difference between ionization and photoelectric smoke detectors?

• Ionization detectors respond faster to flaming fires, while photoelectric detectors are more sensitive to smoldering fires.

• Ionization detectors are more expensive than photoelectric detectors.

• Photoelectric detectors use radioactive materials, while ionization detectors do not.

• Both types of detectors are equally effective for all fire types.

What are the two main types of heat detectors?

• Thermal imaging detectors and gas detectors

• Fixed temperature detectors and rate-of-rise detectors

• Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors

• Infrared detectors and ultrasonic detectors

How does a fixed temperature heat detector work?

• It requires manual activation to function.

• It detects smoke instead of temperature.

• A fixed temperature heat detector activates an alarm when a specific temperature is reached.

• It activates an alarm based on humidity levels.

What is the purpose of an alarm signaling system?

• To monitor weather conditions only.

• To provide entertainment during emergencies.

• To control building lighting systems.

• To detect and alert individuals to potential dangers or emergencies.

What are the common types of alarm signals used in fire alarm systems?

• Temperature alarms

• Silent alarms

• Gas leak alarms

• Audible alarms, visual alarms, combination alarms

What is the role of a notification appliance in a fire alarm system?

• To detect smoke and heat in the environment.

• To control the building's HVAC system during a fire.

• To provide power to the fire alarm control panel.

• To alert occupants of a fire or emergency situation.