Which action is described as occurring when an alarm signal is generated by the fire alarm system?

• A. Immediate dispatch to fire service
• B. Local alert only
• C. Delay before notifying anyone
• D. System reset and ignore

Answer: (A)

When the fire alarm system generates an alarm signal, it is designed to trigger fast protective actions. In a monitored system, that signal automatically reaches a central monitoring station or the fire department, leading to immediate dispatch of responders. This rapid external notification is what makes it the best choice: it ensures help arrives quickly while occupants are alerted to evacuate. Local alerting alone would only warn people inside the building and wouldn’t bring external help, delaying a critical response. Delaying notification or trying to reset and ignore the alarm ignore the purpose of early warning and emergency response.