Fire Alarm Systems Quiz

1

What is the primary purpose of a fire alarm system?

To scare people

To alert occupants of a fire emergency

To call the fire department automatically

To turn on sprinklers

2

How often should fire alarm systems be tested?

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

Every 5 years

3

Fire alarm systems should be connected to a monitoring service.

True

False

4

What color are fire alarm pull stations typically painted?

Red

Yellow

Green

Blue

5

What should you do when you hear a fire alarm?

Continue working

Investigate the source

Evacuate immediately

Call security first

6

What is the purpose of a fire alarm control panel?

To make noise

To monitor and control the fire alarm system

To save energy

To look professional

7

How often should fire alarm systems be tested?

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

Every 5 years

8

Fire alarm systems can be disabled for maintenance.

9

What is a pull station?

A fire truck

A manual fire alarm activation device

A water source

A fire extinguisher

10

What should be done if a fire alarm system malfunctions?

Ignore it

Report it immediately

Try to fix it yourself

Disconnect it

11

What is the purpose of strobe lights in fire alarm systems?

To look good

To provide visual alerts for hearing-impaired individuals

To save energy

To scare people

12

Fire alarm systems automatically call the fire department.

13

What is the purpose of a fire alarm zone?

To save money

To identify the location of a fire

To reduce noise

To look organized

14

How should fire alarm systems be maintained?

By anyone

By qualified technicians only

By building owners

By tenants

15

What is the primary purpose of a fire alarm system?

To make noise

To alert occupants of a fire emergency

To save money

To meet building codes