Monitoring Flashcards
(39 cards)
Fire alarm systems, classified for residential use, cannot be used in commercial spaces.
True
The fire alarm annunciator panel, monitors all input sensors and initiating devices. T or F
False
Heat detectors are a suitable substitute for smoke detectors. T or F
False
Indicator devices are considered output devices from the point of view of the control unit. T or F
True
Heat detectors are considered to be life-safety devices. T or F
False
Class A circuits are four wire circuits that do not use end of line devices. T or F
True
Fire alarm circuits must be clearly labeled at every junction and terminal connection. T or F
True
Emergency telephone must be part of the main telephone system. T or F
False
Optical fiber cable will not protect circuits from electromagnetic interference (EMI). T or F
False
The conductivity of copper is rated at 100%. T or F
True
Glass fiber optic cables are flexible and can be bent around multiple sharp corners. T or F
False
When fiber optic cables are manufactured, there can be slight flaws in the glass causing signal loss. T or F
True
The transmission of light through fiber-optic cables is faster than copper conduction. T or F
True
Plastic optical fibers are a preferred choice in extreme temperatures. T or F
False
Light travels in the form of an electromagnetic wave. T or F
True
To ensure survivability, the type of cable required is (blank)
MI or CI cable
A device that detects visible or invisible particles of combustion is a(blank)
Smoke detector
The power source for a nonpower-limited fire alarm system cannot output voltages greater than (blank)
600 volt
On manufacturer specification sheets, 62.5/125 refers to (blank)
The diameter of the core and the diameter of the core and cladding
Voltage ratings for power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors must be rated to
300v
What type of heat detector responds to shifting temperatures that vary excessively beyond a predetermined
Rate of rise
What type of smoke detector is most sensitive to particles smaller than 1 um?
Ionization detector
What is the purpose of a duplex connector?
To more easily accommodate the connection of a transmit and receive signal
Splicing fiber-optic cable either mechanically or by fusing two ends together will cause an average signal.
0.2 Db