NFPA Exam CFPS Topic 1 Question 8 Discussion

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Question #: 8
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How often must a smoke detector connected to a fire alarm panel be physically tested?

AMonthly

BQuarterly

CSemiannually

DAnnually

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Suggested Answer: D

by Kimbery at Mar 20, 2025, 01:47 AM

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Melina

3 months ago

Semiannually sounds about right. Though I'm more concerned about the 'smoke detector connected to a fire alarm panel' part. That's some serious business!

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Josefa

27 days ago

It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to fire safety.

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Twanna

28 days ago

I always make sure to test my smoke detectors regularly.

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Herminia

1 months ago

I agree, it's important to make sure everything is working properly.

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Rozella

2 months ago

I think semiannually is a good choice for testing.

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Bong

3 months ago

Wait, do we get free smoke detectors if we get this right? Asking for a friend.

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Suzi

2 months ago

B) Quarterly

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Mica

2 months ago

No, you don't get free smoke detectors for getting the answer right.

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Reena

2 months ago

A) Monthly

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Benton

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm gonna go with annually. Seems like the most practical option to me.

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Dwight

3 months ago

Definitely semiannually, gotta make sure those alarms are in tip-top shape!

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Derick

2 months ago

I believe the correct answer is semiannually.

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Dolores

2 months ago

I prefer to test them quarterly just to be safe.

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Viva

2 months ago

I agree, it's important to test them regularly.

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Adell

2 months ago

I think it's semiannually.

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Ty

2 months ago

Actually, it's annually.

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Niesha

2 months ago

I believe it's quarterly.

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Gene

3 months ago

I agree, it's important to test them regularly.

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Thersa

3 months ago

I think it's semiannually.

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Irma

4 months ago

I think it's annually, as long as it's functioning correctly.

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Zoila

4 months ago

I believe it's quarterly, to ensure it's working properly.

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Huey

4 months ago

I agree with Devon, monthly testing is important for safety.

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Cletus

4 months ago

I think it's quarterly, that's the standard interval for smoke detector testing.

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Samira

3 months ago

I think you're right, it is annually for those types of smoke detectors.

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Cristina

3 months ago

No, I'm pretty sure it's annually for smoke detectors connected to a fire alarm panel.

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Vicki

3 months ago

I believe it's actually semiannually, not quarterly.

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Devon

4 months ago

I think it should be tested monthly.

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