During commissioning, what is verified about the system's performance?

• A. That the installation is free from any electrical issues.
• B. That the installed system meets design intent and functions as intended.
• C. That the system uses the latest agent.
• D. That only the detectors are tested.

Answer: (B)

During commissioning, the goal is to confirm that the installed system performs as it was designed to. This means verifying that the agent is released and distributed according to the design, that the sequencing and control systems actuate correctly, and that alarms and indicators respond as specified. In other words, the system must meet the design intent and function as intended under the expected conditions, not just be free of electrical issues or have detectors tested in isolation. It also isn’t about always using the newest agent; the focus is on achieving the correct performance of the complete system.