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Oklahoma Department of Labor

3 hours

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Oklahoma Department of Labor

$75-$110

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Oklahoma Department of Labor

OK fire alarm installer exam tests NFPA 72, Oklahoma Alarm Act, commercial fire alarm installation, system design, and inspection procedures.

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1Which Oklahoma state agency oversees fire alarm installer licensing?
A.Oklahoma Corporation Commission
B.Oklahoma Department of Labor
C.Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
D.Oklahoma State Fire Marshal
Explanation: The Oklahoma Department of Labor administers the Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Licensing program, which includes fire alarm installer licensing. ODOL issues licenses and enforces the Oklahoma Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Act.
2What written examination must an Oklahoma commercial fire alarm technician applicant pass for licensure?
A.Business and Law exam only
B.CareerTech Commercial Fire Alarm Technician exam (assessment 4011)
C.NICET Level I Fire Alarm Systems exam only
D.Oklahoma Building Code exam only
Explanation: Commercial fire alarm technician applicants must pass the examination prescribed by the Commissioner, administered by the Oklahoma CareerTech Testing Center as assessment 4011 Commercial Fire Alarm Technician (70 questions, two-hour time limit, 70% passing score). See OAC 380:75-3-4 and the CareerTech Commercial Fire Alarm Study Guide.
3How many questions are on the Oklahoma CareerTech Commercial Fire Alarm Technician exam (assessment 4011)?
A.50 questions
B.70 questions
C.85 questions
D.100 questions
Explanation: Per the Oklahoma CareerTech Commercial Fire Alarm Study Guide, assessment 4011 Commercial Fire Alarm Technician has 70 multiple-choice questions and a two-hour time limit. Candidates must score 70% or higher.
4What is the fee for an on-site Oklahoma alarm technician or inspector exam?
A.$50
B.$75
C.$100
D.$110
Explanation: The fee for on-site technician or inspector exams in Oklahoma is $75. Online exams cost $110 per exam. These exams are administered through the CareerTech Testing Center.
5Which reference materials may Oklahoma fire alarm exam candidates use during the exam?
A.No reference materials are permitted
B.Publisher-bound code books and a copy of the Oklahoma Alarm Act
C.Any printed materials including personal notes
D.Only materials provided by the testing center
Explanation: Oklahoma allows candidates to bring publisher-bound code books (such as NFPA 72) and a copy of the Oklahoma Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Act. Photocopies that have been spiral bound or placed in binders are not permitted.
6What valid identification is required to take the Oklahoma fire alarm installer exam?
A.Any photo ID
B.A current valid U.S. driver's license or Oklahoma ID card
C.A student ID card
D.A social security card
Explanation: Oklahoma requires a current valid driver's license issued by any U.S. state or an Oklahoma Identification Card to take alarm industry exams. No other forms of identification are accepted.
7Under the Oklahoma Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Act, what license category covers commercial fire alarm installation?
A.Residential Alarm
B.Commercial Fire
C.Commercial Burglar
D.General Alarm
Explanation: The Commercial Fire category under the Oklahoma Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire Sprinkler Act specifically covers the installation, service, and maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems. Separate categories exist for burglar alarm and residential work.
8A spot-type heat detector is listed for 50-foot spacing on a smooth ceiling. Before applying any required reductions, what is its maximum center-to-center spacing?
A.25 feet
B.30 feet
C.50 feet
D.70 feet
Explanation: NFPA 72 uses the specific heat detector's listed smooth-ceiling spacing, S, rather than a universal minimum or maximum. For the detector stated here, the base maximum is 50 feet before applying any required reductions for ceiling height, construction, or other conditions.
9Under NFPA 72, what type of signal does a sprinkler system tamper switch generate?
A.Alarm signal
B.Trouble signal
C.Supervisory signal
D.Delinquency signal
Explanation: A sprinkler system tamper switch generates a supervisory signal when a valve is moved from its normal (fully open) position. This alerts monitoring personnel that the sprinkler system may be impaired without triggering a full alarm.
10What does NFPA 72 require regarding the spacing of manual fire alarm boxes in a building?
A.One per floor
B.Within 200 feet travel distance of any point
C.One at each elevator
D.One per 5,000 square feet
Explanation: NFPA 72 requires manual fire alarm boxes to be placed so that the travel distance to the nearest box does not exceed 200 feet. Additional boxes are required at each exit and at each floor level of exit stairways.

About the OK Fire Alarm Installer Exam

The Oklahoma fire alarm installer exam covers the CAT Level 1 and Fire Alarm Installation Methods, including NFPA 72, the Oklahoma Alarm Act, and commercial fire alarm systems.

Exam sponsor: Oklahoma Department of Labor / CareerTech. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

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85 questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$75-$110

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20%

State Laws & Regulations

Oklahoma fire alarm licensing, permits, and regulatory requirements

25%

NFPA Codes

NFPA 72, NEC Article 760, fire alarm system code requirements

20%

System Design

Addressable/conventional systems, circuit design, battery calculations, control panels

20%

Installation Practices

Device placement, wiring methods, detector selection, plan review

15%

Inspection & Testing

Acceptance testing, periodic inspections, documentation, maintenance

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  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 85 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: $75-$110 Official sources

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OK Fire Alarm Installer: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study Oklahoma state-specific fire alarm licensing requirements and regulations
2Master NFPA 72 including device spacing, circuit classifications, and testing requirements
3Review NEC Article 760 for fire alarm wiring methods and cable types
4Practice battery calculation problems including the 20% derating factor
5Understand Oklahoma fire code adoption and local amendments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Oklahoma fire alarm installer exam?

The Oklahoma exam tests knowledge of NFPA 72, state fire codes, system design, installation, and inspection for fire alarm systems.

What experience is needed?

Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 + Fire Alarm Installation Methods exam

Is the exam open book?

Reference materials may be permitted depending on the exam format. Check with the administering agency for specific policies.