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A circuit class is not monitored for integrity? - CORRECT ANSWER: Class E
A Crew member has a suspected leg fracture. Before moving the crew member, what is the recommended first step I'm treating the injury? - CORRECT ANSWER: Immobilize the leg
A device intended to provide protection from the effects of arc faults by the recognizing characteristics unique to arcing and by functioning to de-energize the circuit what an arc
fault is detected - CORRECT ANSWER: Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter(AFCI)
A device suitable for connection to a circuit that has a sensor that responds to a
physical stimulus such as gas, heat, or smoke. - CORRECT ANSWER: Detector
A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Continuous Load
A meter will be used to measure a horn strobe circuit current draw. Which of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER: The meter should be connected in series with the circuit; it must be located before the first device(horn or strobe). ?
A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature falls below which
level? - CORRECT ANSWER: 40 degrees F
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According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of 1/2-inch flexible metallic conduit where flexibility is required after installation? - CORRECT ANSWER: 4 1/2 feet
According to NFPA 72, a public emergency alarm reporting system shall operate its
emergency power source for which minimum time period? - CORRECT ANSWER: 10
minutes
According to NFPA 72, during an acceptance test, which method can be utilized for testing a sprinkler waterflow switch? - CORRECT ANSWER: Open the inspector's test valve to cause an actual flow of water, ensure that the control panel receives the alarm within 90 seconds
According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level permitted in a space
with notification appliances? - CORRECT ANSWER: 110 dBA
According to NFPA 72, what is the minimum separation between outgoing and returning conductors for a Class A loop that is horizontally placed down to an 8 foot-wide
corridor? - CORRECT ANSWER: 4 feet of separation
Actuation of alarm notification appliances or EVC's, emergency control function interface devices, and annunciation at the protected premises shall occur within -
CORRECT ANSWER: 10 seconds
An 180 foot long corridor is 10 feet wide, with a smooth 10 foot ceiling, interrupted by 4- inch beams spaced every 10 feet. How many heat detectors with a listed 30 foot
spacing are required? - CORRECT ANSWER: 6 heat detectors
An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which one of the following
splice locations will comply with NFPA 70? - CORRECT ANSWER: secured inside a
listed box or enclosure
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Any current in excess of the rated current of equipment of the ampacity of a conductor.
It may result from overload, short circuit, or ground fault. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Overcurrent
At minimum, when working near power lines with voltage of 600 volts and lower, an aerial lift operator shall maintain which distance from the lines? - CORRECT ANSWER: 10 feet
At which height must cables be physically protected when being installed within an
exposed ceiling? - CORRECT ANSWER: 7 feet
Ceilings that have solid structural or solid nonstructural members projecting down from the ceiling surface more than 4 in. and spaced more than 36 in apart, center to center. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Beam Construction
Class 1 circuit - CORRECT ANSWER: The portion of the wiring system between the
load side of the overcurrent device.
Class 1 Division 1 - CORRECT ANSWER: Gases and vapors exist under normal
conditions, exists frequently because of repair or maintenance operations or leakage, or the breakdown or faulty operation of equipment.
Class 1 Division 2 - CORRECT ANSWER: Gases and papers will normally be confined
within close containers or systems which can only answer escape in the case of accidental rupture, breakdown or abnormal operation of equipment does normally provide and buy a positive mechanical ventilation
Class 1 location hazards - CORRECT ANSWER: Flammable gases and liquid-produced
vapors
Class 2 circuit - CORRECT ANSWER: The portion of wiring system between the load
side of the class 2 power source and the connected equipment.
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