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Chapter 5: Features of Fire Protection Flashcards

1
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1:  All of the following are ways to prevent a fire from spreading through a structure except 
A: Fire-rated floors.
B: Protection of vertical openings.
C: Wide open spaces.
D: Use of fire protection systems.
A

C: Wide open spaces.

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2:  Which of the following has never been formally rated or required by law? 
 A: Rated fire resistance 
 B: Fire resistance 
 C: Inherent fire resistance 
 D: Inflammability
A

C: Inherent fire resistance

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3:  How many deaths resulted from the devastating fire in the Coconut Grove Nightclub? 
 A: 127 
 B: 264 
 C: 398 
 D: 492
A

D: 492

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4:  In what year were new aircraft first required to meet stricter FAA standards for fire and heat resistance? 
 A: 1978 
 B: 1984 
 C: 1990 
 D: 1993
A

C: 1990

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5:  What type of wood is used in the Steiner Tunnel Test? 
 A: Red oak 
 B: Pine 
 C: Maple 
 D: Douglas fir
A

A: Red oak

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6: The model building code considers two classes of interior floor finishes. Would a nightclub owner be permitted to reduce the class of the interior floor finish?
A: Yes, by adding a fire alarm system including manual pull stations
B: Yes, by adding more exits
C: Yes, by adding an automatic sprinkler system
D: No, the rating is set no matter what protection is added

A

C: Yes, by adding an automatic sprinkler system

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7: Which two elements are typically put together to make up a horizontal exit?
A: Rated fire door and one-hour-rated wall
B: Rated fire door and two-hour-rated wall
C: Rated fire door and an approved sprinkler system
D: Rate fire door with automatic closing devices

A

B: Rated fire door and two-hour-rated wall

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8:  What is the orifice of a traditional sprinkler head? 
 A: 0.5 inch 
 B: 0.6 inch 
 C: 0.66 inch 
 D: 0.75 inch
A

A: 0.5 inch

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9:  Which NFPA standard deals with automatic aprinkler systems? 
 A: 10 
 B: 13 
 C: 72 
 D: 1500
A

B: 13

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10:  Which NFPA standard deals with fire alarms systems? 
 A: 10 
 B: 13 
 C: 72 
 D: 1500
A

C: 72

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1. Which building type is described in building codes but is not technically accurate?
A. Combustible
B. Frame
C. Noncombustible
D. Heavt timber
A

C. Noncombustible

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2. Which class of standpipe system has a 2.5 inch (65-mm) connection?
A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV
A

A. Class I

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  1. A type of sprinkler that dumps most of the water on the fire is called a/an:
    A. ceoling upright
    B. early suppression fast response (ESFR)
    C. sidewall
    D. water flow switch
A

B. early suppression fast response (ESFR)

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4. A device that is usually located near an entrance to a buildingto monitor the building alarm system is called a/an
A. enterance detection station
B. remote FACP
C. initiating device
D. remote annunciator
A

D. remote annunciator

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  1. All of the following components are preplanning sprinklerconsiderations, EXCEPT
    A. total water supply demand of the system
    B. location of manual initiation for postaction and deluge systems
    C. fire department connection location and the areas it serves
    D. types of head, including any unusual characteristics
A

B. location of manual initiation for postaction and deluge systems

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6. All of the following are standpipe water supply classifications, EXCEPT:
A. automatic-wet
B. semiautomatic-dry
C. semiautomatic-wet
D. manual-wet
A

C. semiautomatic-wet

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8. The most expensive byproduct of fire suppression is\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ damage
A. water
B. fire
C. utility
D. smoke
A

A. water

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9. Which gas is now considered as dangerous as carbon monoxide in fires?
A. Hydrogen dioxide
B. Cyanide hydroxide
C. Hydrogen cyanide
D. Phenol
A

C. Hydrogen cyanide

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  1. What does the radient flux test measure about a material?
    A. Its ability to resist flame spread
    B. The time it takes to ignite after contact with flame
    C. The degree to which it is usually damaged by firefighting stream
    D. The amount of smoke it emits when enflamed
A

A. Its ability to resist flame spread

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FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

Fire resistance that is based on the testing of a wall floor or column assembly is called _____ fire resistance

A

rated

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FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

Fire-retardant surface coating is effective only if applied as _______.

A

specidied

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FILL-IN-THE-BLANK
_____________ rule states that any exposure in which the concentration multiplied by minutes exposed equals 33,000 is likely to be dangerous.

A

Habel’s

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FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

There are two types of closure devices for doors: automatic and _____

A

self-closing

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FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

Sprinkler vavles are made to indicate their position; of the stem is protruding, it is ____.

A

open

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FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

______ cans may act as flying rockets in a fire, so spaces where they are stored require a specialized sprinkler design.

A

Aerosol

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FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

Smoke control systems will have some type of ______ panel.

A

control

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FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

Automatic closing doors operate by meliting of the __________ link.

28
Q

FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

Fire fighters should make sure fire doors are __________ before advancing through them.

29
Q

FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

Horizontal exits usually have a/an ____-hour rated wall.

30
Q

TRUE/FLASE

One of the most important elements of life safety is proper egress.

31
Q

TRUE/FLASE

The term “inflammable” is gaining popularity since NFPA approved its use.

32
Q

TRUE/FLASE
Inherent fire resistance is a structural member’s resistance to collapse by fire because of the nature of its material or assembly.

33
Q

TRUE/FLASE

It is not possible to train in the same way for collapse and hidden hazards.

34
Q

TRUE/FLASE

Fire growth can be differentiated by the location characteristics of being hidden or exposed.

35
Q

TRUE/FLASE

Flame spread is greatly influenced by building construction.

36
Q

TRUE/FLASE

Plaster is extremely flammable and contributes to a fire,

37
Q

TRUE/FLASE

Estimation should be made of the potential for flame spread over interior finishes.

38
Q

TRUE/FLASE

Asphalt-covered steel is called Oregonian protected metal.

39
Q

TRUE/FLASE

Typically, it takes about 15 minutes to reach flashover in most fires.

40
Q

SHORT ANSWER

How does interior finish increase a fire hazard?

A

Interior finish increases fire extension by surface flame spread, generates smoke abd hot gases, and adds fuel to the fire, contributing to flashover.

41
Q

SHORT ANSWER

What building code area aim to reduce the chance of conflagrations?

A

Any of the following:
. Restrictions on the area/height of a building
. Limits on the combustibilty of roofs and exterior wall surfaces
. Minimum separation distances between buildings
. Limits on opening in exterior walls

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SHORT ANSWER

What building code areas aim to limit spread of fire within a building?

A 
Any of the followinf:
. Fire-rated floors
. Protection of vertical floor openings
. Fire-resistive construction
. Use of fire protection systems
43
Q

SHORT ANSWER

What indications of imminent collapse have been shown to be inadequate?

A 
Any of the following:
. Floors or roof softening
. Water flowing through bricks
. Strange noises
.
44
Q

SHORT ANSWER

What is the purpose of sprinkler systems equipped with cycling sprinklers?

A

Cycling sprinklers are designed to reduce water damage and permit lower water requirements

45
Q

WORD FUN

Fiber-glass or rock-wool insulation with various thicknesses available

46
Q

WORD FUN

Venting of smoke

47
Q

WORD FUN

Type of gaseous fire-extinguishing-agent system that does not leave a residue

A

Clean agent

48
Q

WORD FUN

Subdivision of a building into small areas so that fire or smoke is confined.

A

Compartmentation

49
Q

WORD FUN

Fiberboard in which holes have been punched.

A

Combustible acoustical tile

50
Q

WORD FUN

Burning of heated, gaseous products of combustion after oxygen is introduced into a space where oxygen had been depleted

51
Q

Low-density fiberboard made of wood fibers or sugar cane residue.

52
Q

WORD FUN

Type of switch that, when flipped, sliences the fire alarm but leaves it activated.

53
Q

WORD FUN

Resistant to fire

A

Flameproof

54
Q

READ EACH SCENARIO, THEN ANSWER EACH QUESTION IN DETAIL
A fire is located in the first floor of a department store that has three levels. The building has elevators, escalators, and sprinklers. What may be a concern about the sprinklers and fire protection system in this building?

A

Either of the following:
. The sprinklers may not operate correctly or may be impaired by blockage
. Sprinklers may not be adequate for the stored items within the space and would have no effect on smoke, or gases that may go through the openings of the escalator.

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READ EACH SCENARIO, THEN ANSWER EACH QUESTION IN DETAIL
When pre-planning a smoke management system, there are several things to keep in mind. Identify the issues of preplanning for these systems and how they might affect your firefighting considerations.

A

Pre-planning considerations include:
. A general description of the system
. Location and extent of the system
. System design criteria
.If it is automatic, manual, or both
. What types of initiating devices activate the system
. Location and description of control panel
Firefighting considerations include:
. Assess the system operation: Is it working properly? If not, should you shut it down?
When activating a system manually, let all fire fighters know so they will not be endangered
. Leave a fire fighter at the control panel with a radio to ensure quick activation/shutdown if necesary

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Fiberboard punched with holes

  1. Remote annunciators
  2. Matchboarding
  3. Gravity vent
  4. Damper
  5. Demand area
  6. Zone
  7. Steiner Tunnel Test
  8. Marble
  9. Flameover
  10. Combustible acoustical tile
A
  1. Combustible acoustical tile
57
Q

Small panels indicating the fire detector activation

  1. Remote annunciators
  2. Matchboarding
  3. Gravity vent
  4. Damper
  5. Demand area
  6. Zone
  7. Steiner Tunnel Test
  8. Marble
  9. Flameover
  10. Combustible acoustical tile
A
  1. Remote annunciators
58
Q

Gallons per minute per square foot requied within a sprinkler system

  1. Remote annunciators
  2. Matchboarding
  3. Gravity vent
  4. Damper
  5. Demand area
  6. Zone
  7. Steiner Tunnel Test
  8. Marble
  9. Flameover
  10. Combustible acoustical tile
A
  1. Demand area
59
Q

Location in buildings where dangerous gases are handled

  1. Remote annunciators
  2. Matchboarding
  3. Gravity vent
  4. Damper
  5. Demand area
  6. Zone
  7. Steiner Tunnel Test
  8. Marble
  9. Flameover
  10. Combustible acoustical tile
A
  1. Gravity vent
60
Q

Another name for NFPA 255: Standard Method of Test Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

  1. Remote annunciators
  2. Matchboarding
  3. Gravity vent
  4. Damper
  5. Demand area
  6. Zone
  7. Steiner Tunnel Test
  8. Marble
  9. Flameover
  10. Combustible acoustical tile
A
  1. Steiner Tunnel Test
61
Q

Rapid spread of flame over one or more surfaces

  1. Remote annunciators
  2. Matchboarding
  3. Gravity vent
  4. Damper
  5. Demand area
  6. Zone
  7. Steiner Tunnel Test
  8. Marble
  9. Flameover
  10. Combustible acoustical tile
62
Q

Individual riser segments, one on top of the other

  1. Remote annunciators
  2. Matchboarding
  3. Gravity vent
  4. Damper
  5. Demand area
  6. Zone
  7. Steiner Tunnel Test
  8. Marble
  9. Flameover
  10. Combustible acoustical tile
63
Q

Valve or plate for controlling the draft or flow of gases

  1. Remote annunciators
  2. Matchboarding
  3. Gravity vent
  4. Damper
  5. Demand area
  6. Zone
  7. Steiner Tunnel Test
  8. Marble
  9. Flameover
  10. Combustible acoustical tile
64
Q

Material often used in older library flooring

  1. Remote annunciators
  2. Matchboarding
  3. Gravity vent
  4. Damper
  5. Demand area
  6. Zone
  7. Steiner Tunnel Test
  8. Marble
  9. Flameover
  10. Combustible acoustical tile
65
Q

Ceilings made of embossed steel and wood boards

  1. Remote annunciators
  2. Matchboarding
  3. Gravity vent
  4. Damper
  5. Demand area
  6. Zone
  7. Steiner Tunnel Test
  8. Marble
  9. Flameover
  10. Combustible acoustical tile
A
  1. Matchboarding

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