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WorksheetsICIT: Fire Alarm System Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
What should be done if a fire alarm system is exposed to dampness?
Replace the entire system
Design and construct it to withstand conditions
Use only manual call points
Ignore it
What is the function of the isolation facility in an alarm zone?
To activate the alarm
To isolate the alarm zone
To monitor the system
To provide power supply
What type of wiring is required for fire alarm systems?
Wiring that complies with SS 358
MIMS cable only
PVC insulated cable only
Any type of wiring
What is the recommended maintenance frequency for a fire alarm system?
Every two years
Every five years
Monthly
Annually
Which component is essential for manual activation of a fire alarm?
Heat detector
Manual call point
Alarm panel
Smoke detector
What is the primary function of a heat detector in a fire alarm system?
To activate sprinklers
To provide visual alerts
To detect smoke
To detect temperature changes
