Which action is included in coordinating with a building management system during a fire alarm?

• A. Ventilation shutdown, damper control, and BMS-wide logging
• B. Only adjusting lighting
• C. Deactivating alarms permanently
• D. Clearing all logs

Answer: (A)

Coordinating with a building management system during a fire alarm means using the BMS to actively manage building systems so smoke is controlled, occupants can evacuate safely, and events are documented for later review. Ventilation shutdown helps prevent outside air from feeding the fire and reduces smoke spread; damper control isolates zones and steers airflow away from exits; BMS-wide logging captures alarms, system responses, and status across the building, providing real-time awareness and a record for afterward. This combination directly supports safe evacuation and effective fire response. The other options don’t fit: adjusting lighting alone doesn’t address smoke control or system status; deactivating alarms permanently creates a dangerous safety gap; clearing logs removes important information needed for investigation and accountability.