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According to NFPA 72, which metric is used to measure the clarity of a voice evacuation signal?

NFPA 72 defines the Common Intelligibility Scale (CIS) or STI (Speech Transmission Index) which are the technical metrics used for fire alarm voice systems.

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Question: According to NFPA 72, which metric is used to measure the clarity of a voice evacuation signal?

Answer options: ✅ STI (Speech Transmission Index)

  • Decibel Watts per Meter
  • Frequency modulation factor (FMF)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) solely

Correct answer: STI (Speech Transmission Index)

Explanation: NFPA 72 defines the Common Intelligibility Scale (CIS) or STI (Speech Transmission Index) which are the technical metrics used for fire alarm voice systems.

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