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1.

The autonomous control unit (ACU) for a mass notification system shall be listed for:
- A.
  
  UL 985
- B.
  
  NFPA 1600
- C.
  
  UL 2572
- D.
  
  UL 268
Correct Answer
C. UL 2572

Explanation
UL 2572 cover mass notification systems. Control units used for mass notification are required to be UL 2572. Control units used in combination fire alarm voice evacuation and mass notification systems must be UL 864 as well.

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2.

Strobes used for mass notification purposes only may be colored.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Strobe lights used for mass notification purposes only are permitted to have colored lenses. Strobes used for combination fire alarm and mass notification purposes must be clear or nominally white. They must also have no marking or be marked ALERT.

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3.

What is an appropriate mounting height for a wall mount strobe light used for mass notification purposes only?
- A.
  
  The entire lens not less than 90” and not greater than 96” AFF (above finished floor)
- B.
  
  The entire lens not less than 80” and not greater than 96” AFF
- C.
  
  Ceiling mounted not more than 10’ AFF
- D.
  
  Ceiling mounted not more than 20’ AFF
Correct Answer
B. The entire lens not less than 80” and not greater than 96” AFF

Explanation
Notification appliances used for mass notification have the same mounting and spacing requirements as appliances used for fire alarm. The requirements are stated in NFPA 72, chapter 18.

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4.

Combination voice evacuation and mass notification systems are permitted.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) permits combination voice evacuation and mass notification systems.

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5.

Buildings with mass notification systems require a well-defined emergency response plan. This plan should be developed in accordance with:
- A.
  
  NFPA 1600
- B.
  
  NFPA 1620
- C.
  
  NFPA 101
- D.
  
  Both A and B
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. Both A and B

Explanation
NFPA 72 requires an emergency response plan be developed in accordance with NFPA 1600, Standard for Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, and NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, as part of the design and implementation of an MNS.

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6.

What color is NOT permitted for manual initiating devices on a mass notification system?
- A.
  
  White
- B.
  
  Green
- C.
  
  Blue
- D.
  
  Red
Correct Answer
D. Red

Explanation
Manual initiating devices (or “non-fire emergency manual actuating box” per NFPA 72) are permitted to be any contrasting color to manual fire alarm boxes (pull stations) other than red. Red is reserved for pull stations.

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7.

Mass notification systems require a record of completion and inspection, testing and maintenance.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Mass notification systems are governed by the same code requirements as fire alarm (NFPA 72). They require a record of completion (Chapter 7) and regular inspection, testing, and maintenance (per Chapter 14).

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8.

Where mass notification systems are used for ancillary functions (like paging), local controls are permitted to adjust volume levels. Upon activation of an emergency signal, which of the following is true?
- A.
  
  Signals (voice announcements) will come through at volume set locally
- B.
  
  Signals will override the volume control and come through at full volume
- C.
  
  Additional visible appliances must be added to compensate for the possible reduced volume
- D.
  
  Both A and C
Correct Answer
B. Signals will override the volume control and come through at full volume

Explanation
NFPA 72 permits mass notification systems to be used for ancillary functions (like paging) and the use of local volume controls as long as they solely control volume levels of the ancillary functions (like paging) and do not affect volume levels of emergency signals.

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9.

Mass notification system voice messages are permitted to override fire alarm voice evacuation messages.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
NFPA 72 permits mass notification signals to have a higher priority than fire alarm signals, with the priority established using the emergency response plan.

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10.

Which of the following functions can be performed from an LOC (local operating console)?
- A.
  
  Give live voice instructions
- B.
  
  Initiate emergency messages
- C.
  
  Manually control notification zones
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The LOC is an extension of the ACU (autonomous control unit) allowing emergency communications functions to be performed and controlled from remote locations. ACU’s typically support multiple LOCs, but only one may be in control of the system at any one time.

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Think You Know Mass Notification? Take A 10-question Quiz

The autonomous control unit (ACU) for a mass notification system shall be listed for:

Strobes used for mass notification purposes only may be colored.

What is an appropriate mounting height for a wall mount strobe light used for mass notification purposes only?

Combination voice evacuation and mass notification systems are permitted.

Buildings with mass notification systems require a well-defined emergency response plan. This plan should be developed in accordance with:

What color is NOT permitted for manual initiating devices on a mass notification system?

Mass notification systems require a record of completion and inspection, testing and maintenance.

Where mass notification systems are used for ancillary functions (like paging), local controls are permitted to adjust volume levels. Upon activation of an emergency signal, which of the following is true?

Mass notification system voice messages are permitted to override fire alarm voice evacuation messages.

Which of the following functions can be performed from an LOC (local operating console)?