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Fire Detection, Protection, and Suppression Questions and Answers Graded A+ What are the three basic components of a fire alarm? 1. alarm initiation device: automatic or manually operated device that causes the system to indicate an alarm 2. alarm notification device: alerts the building occupan...

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Fire Detection, Protection, and
Suppression Questions and Answers
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What are the three basic components of a fire alarm? - answer1. alarm initiation device:
automatic or manually operated device that causes the system to indicate an alarm
2. alarm notification device: alerts the building occupants when the system is activated
3. control panel: links the initiation device to the notification device and performs other
essential functions

What are the main functions of the fire alarm control panel? - answerIt serves as the
brain of the system by managing and monitoring the proper operation of the system.
They also silence the alarm and reset the system.

What does a remote annunciator do? - answerIt enables firefighters to ascertain the
type and location of the activated alarm device as they enter the building.

What does a trouble alarm do? - answerIt indicates faults within they system, it shows
that a component of the system is not operating properly and requires attention.

How are alarm systems powered? - answer1. usually by a 110 volt line
2. possible backup power supply

What is the most common type of residential fire alarm system and what does it consist
of? - answerSingle station smoke alarm: smoke detection device, automatic control unit
and an audible alarm with a single unit

What are two types of smoke detectors? - answer1. Ionization detectors: triggered by
invisible ionized products of combustion
2. Photoelectric detectors: detect larger visible particles of smoke

Describe some advantages and disadvantages of ionization detectors. - answerMore
common, less expensive, react quickly to fast burning fires
very sensitive and requires a change of battery

Describe some advantages and disadvantages of ionization detectors. -
answerResponsive to slow burning fires, less prone to false alarms
Requires current

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