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AK Fire Alarm Practice Questions - Alaska Fire Alarm Installer Permit Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Under Alaska regulation 13 AAC 50.035, what is required before an individual can install, maintain, or test fire alarm systems in Alaska?
Choose one answer below.
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Only a general business license
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B
A fire system permit issued by the State Fire Marshal
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C
A local fire department certificate
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D
No permit is required
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What minimum NICET certification level is required for a fire alarm system installer/technician in Alaska?
Choose one answer below.
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NICET Level I
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B
NICET Level II
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C
NICET Level III
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D
No NICET certification required
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What minimum NICET certification and experience is required for a fire alarm design professional in Alaska?
Choose one answer below.
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NICET Level II with 2 years experience
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B
NICET Level III with 5 years cumulative experience in fire alarm systems
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C
NICET Level IV with 10 years experience
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D
No NICET is needed for design work
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What minimum experience is required for a fire alarm system supervisor in Alaska?
Choose one answer below.
A
No experience required with NICET Level II
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B
At least two years of cumulative experience with NICET Level II certification
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C
Five years with NICET Level I
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D
One year with any trade certification
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which edition of NFPA 72 has Alaska adopted for fire alarm system requirements?
Choose one answer below.
A
NFPA 72, 2013 Edition
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B
NFPA 72, 2016 Edition
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C
NFPA 72, 2019 Edition
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D
NFPA 72, 2022 Edition
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Under 13 AAC 50.025, what is required for annual fire alarm system testing in Alaska?
Choose one answer below.
A
Testing is optional for systems under 5 years old
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B
Fire alarm systems must be tested and certified annually by a permitted contractor
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C
Only residential systems require annual testing
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D
Testing is required every 3 years
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What action can the Alaska State Fire Marshal take if a company performs fire alarm work without a permit?
Choose one answer below.
A
Issue a verbal warning only
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B
Order the work stopped
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C
Automatically issue a retroactive permit
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D
No enforcement action is available
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Per NFPA 72 as adopted in Alaska, what is the maximum spacing for spot-type smoke detectors on a smooth ceiling?
Choose one answer below.
A
20 feet
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B
25 feet
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C
30 feet
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D
40 feet
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Alaska fire alarm regulations reference 13 AAC 50.030 for fire protection systems. What does this section cover?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only sprinkler system requirements
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B
Requirements for installed fire protection systems including fire alarm systems
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C
Only portable fire extinguishers
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D
Building construction standards only
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Per NFPA 72 as adopted in Alaska, what is the minimum standby battery capacity for a fire alarm system without a generator?
Choose one answer below.
A
12 hours standby plus 5 minutes alarm
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B
24 hours standby plus 5 minutes alarm
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C
48 hours standby plus 10 minutes alarm
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D
72 hours standby plus 15 minutes alarm
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QUESTION 11 / 25
In Alaska, which edition of NFPA 72 governs testing of an existing fire alarm system that was installed under an earlier code?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the edition in effect when the system was installed
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B
Only the currently adopted edition
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C
Either the edition in effect when installed or the currently adopted edition, as applicable
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D
No specific edition applies to existing systems
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What documentation must an applicant provide to the Alaska State Fire Marshal to obtain a fire system permit?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only a completed application form
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B
Supporting documentation showing minimum requirements as outlined in 13 AAC 50.035(g)
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C
Only proof of insurance
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D
A letter from a current permit holder
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Per NFPA 72, what is the required temporal pattern for fire alarm evacuation signals?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continuous steady tone
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B
Three pulses followed by a pause (temporal-three pattern)
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C
Two short blasts followed by one long blast
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D
Variable pattern based on building type
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Given Alaska's extreme temperatures, what special consideration applies to outdoor fire alarm equipment?
Choose one answer below.
A
No special considerations are needed
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B
Equipment must be rated for the expected ambient temperature range or installed in heated enclosures
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C
Only indoor-rated equipment may be used
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D
Equipment must be painted white for snow visibility
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Per NEC Article 760 as adopted in Alaska, what are the two main classifications of fire alarm circuits?
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A
High voltage and low voltage
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B
Power-limited fire alarm (PLFA) and non-power-limited fire alarm (NPLFA)
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C
Indoor and outdoor
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D
Analog and digital
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What type of smoke detector is recommended for areas in Alaska where slow, smoldering fires are the primary concern?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ionization detector
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B
Photoelectric detector
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C
Heat detector
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D
Flame detector
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Per NFPA 72, what is the minimum audible sound level for fire alarm notification appliances in sleeping areas?
Choose one answer below.
A
65 dBA at the pillow
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B
70 dBA at the pillow
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C
75 dBA at the pillow
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D
80 dBA at the pillow
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Per NFPA 72, what document must be completed after installing a new fire alarm system?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the contractor's invoice
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B
A record of completion
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C
Only the building permit close-out
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D
A letter to the insurance company
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the function of an end-of-line resistor in a conventional fire alarm circuit?
Choose one answer below.
A
To increase signal strength
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B
To provide circuit supervision by maintaining a known resistance for fault detection
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C
To reduce voltage to safe levels
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D
To filter noise from the circuit
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Per NFPA 72, at what height must manual fire alarm boxes (pull stations) be mounted?
Choose one answer below.
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36 to 48 inches above the floor
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B
42 to 54 inches above the floor
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C
48 to 60 inches above the floor
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D
54 to 72 inches above the floor
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QUESTION 21 / 25
In Alaska, where can applicants apply for fire system permits?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only at the State Capitol in Juneau
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B
Through the Alaska State Fire Marshal Office Public Portal
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C
Only at local fire departments
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D
Through the Alaska Department of Labor
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Per NFPA 72, what is the purpose of a fire alarm system's signaling line circuit (SLC)?
Choose one answer below.
A
To power notification appliances
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B
To communicate between the control panel and addressable field devices
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C
To connect to the telephone network
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D
To provide backup power
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What consideration is critical when designing fire alarm systems for Alaska's remote communities?
Choose one answer below.
A
Systems can have longer response times in remote areas
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B
Communication pathways to supervising stations must account for limited telecommunications infrastructure
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C
Remote areas are exempt from fire alarm requirements
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D
Only battery-powered systems are allowed
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Per NFPA 72, what is the minimum candela rating for a wall-mounted visible notification appliance in a 20x20 foot room?
Choose one answer below.
A
15 cd
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B
30 cd
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C
60 cd
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D
110 cd
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What type of fire alarm signal does a sprinkler waterflow switch generate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Supervisory signal
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B
Trouble signal
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C
Alarm signal
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D
Pre-alarm signal
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