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Question 1

Which position within the fire prevention bureau is responsible for all DAIL Y operations and makes decisions on all major issues like hiring and firing personnel?
Fire Investigator

Fire Plan Reviewer

Public Information Officer

Fire Marshal

Answer 1

Fire Marshal

Question 2

When preparing to give a presentation to a group, what is the MOST important factor to consider?
Length of presentation

Number of persons attending

Fire prevention subject

Research of your audience

Answer 2

Research of your audience

Question 3

Within the fire prevention bureau, who would deal with the media concerning large major fires and catastrophic incidents?
Fire Investigator
Fire Plan Reviewer
Public Information Officer
Fire Marshal

Answer 3

Public Information Officer

Question 4

With the fire prevention bureau, who would deal with minor fire prevention issues that would involve architects and contractors?

Fire Investigator
Fire Plan Reviewer
Public Information Officer
Fire Marshal

Answer 4

Fire Plan Reviewer

Question 5

In larger departments, who is the assistant to the Fire Marshal and handles minor personnel issues like scheduling and equipment for inspectors?
Fire Marshal
Deputy Fire Marshal
Plan Reviewer
Arson Investigator

Answer 5

Deputy Fire Marshal

Question 6

What is the main purpose of a fire prevention public education program?

Reduce fire loss and injuries
To havea proactive fire department
Target hazardous problems or group
All of the above

Answer 6

All of the above

Question 7

Who is responsible for office administrative operations and is very vital to the smooth
operation of the prevention bureau?

Fire Marshal
Administrative Staff
Plan Reviewer
Arson Investigator

Answer 7

Administrative Staff

Question 8

Who deals with fires that are intentionally set and works with juvenile fire setters?
Fire Marshal
Administrative Staff
Plan Reviewer
Arson Investigator

Answer 8

Arson Investigator

Question 8

Who deals with the public most often and has the biggest influence on the public’s image of the fire service?

Fire Inspector
Fire Plan Reviewer
Public Information Officer
Fire Marshal

Answer 8

Fire Inspector

Question 9

What is a Model Code?

Codes developed by local jurisdictions to fit their own personal needs

Nationally recognized codes that local jurisdictions can choose to adopt

Codes used as a guide by enforcement agencies but are never adopted
Codes that pertain to new and unknown occupancies that have developed

Answer 9

Nationally recognized codes that local jurisdictions can choose to adopt

Question 10

When discussing the enforcement of fire prevention codes, what does “Sprit of the Law” mean?

Non-existing codes that are used to develop newly
Codes that no longer exists but are used occasionally as a reference
Public education programs that are developed to promote positive fire
safety issues
The reason or intent of why the code was developed

Answer 10

The reason or intent of why the code was developed

Question 11

What NFPA standard is used to determine level of expertise, training, certification
and experience for Fire Inspectors?

NFPA 1031
NFPA 1032
NFPA 1033
NFPA 1034

Answer 11

NFPA 1031

Question 12

What is a “Duty to Inspect” clause and how does it work?

The right for an inspector to conduct inspections at any time.
Does not allow selective enforcement
Allows inspectors to inspect private and public locations
Inspections are not limited to only certain buildings or occupancies
Both B and D

Answer 12

Both B and D

Question 13

Laws, pertaining to fire prevention, are always applicable even if they have not been properly adopted or amended by local jurisdiction.

True
False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is Enabling Legislation and why is it important to Fire departments?
Gives the local jurisdiction the use of state/local laws
Deals with occupancy classifications
Defines the extent and limitations of the department’s authority
Both A and C

Answer 14

Both A and C

Question 15

following is NOT an example of a fire Model Code?

California Fire Code
California Building Code
National Fire Protection Association
City of Visalia Graffiti Ordinance

Answer 15

City of Visalia Graffiti Ordinance

Question 16

When discussing the enforcement of fire prevention codes, what does “Letter of the Law” mean?

Letters sent out to owners explaining the reason for inspections
Memorization of code sections for testing purposes
Enforcement of codes or laws to the exact letter
Definitions of all fire prevention terminology

Answer 16

Enforcement of codes or laws to the exact letter

Question 17

Who should be invited to accompany the inspector while performing the
inspection?

Supervisor
Plan reviewer
Building owner/occupant
Law enforcement officer

Answer 17

Building owner/occupant

Question 18

In most cases, local inspectors are responsible for enforcing federal regulations?
True
False

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What is the occupancy classification for a structure with large number of occupants for gathering or assembly, with a stage?
B” Group Occupancy
“H” Group Occupancy
“A” Group Occupancy
R” Group Occupancy

Answer 19

“A” Group Occupancy

Question 20

What is the occupancy classification for a structure with quantity of materials that are classified dangerous or hazardous?
H Group Occupancy
FGroup Occupancy
E” Group Occupancy
“S” Group Occupancy

Answer 20

H Group Occupancy

Question 21

What is the occupancy classification for a structure with hotels, apartments, lodging homes and private residences?
B” Group Occupancy
H Group Occupancy
“A” Group Occupancy
R” Group Occupancy

Answer 21

R” Group Occupancy

Question 22

What occupancy classification is NOT allowed to build with construction type less than type II F.R. due to security reasons?
Occupancy class I-3 (Jails and prisons)
Occupancy class E-3 (Day cares)
Occupancy class U (Utilities)
Occupancy class H-4 (Auto body shop)

Answer 22

Occupancy class I-3 (Jails and prisons)

Question 23

What is the occupancy classification for a structure with educational purposes through the 12th grade and daycare facilities?

“H” Group Occupancy
“F” Group Occupancy
E” Group Occupancy
“S” Group Occupancy

Answer 23

E” Group Occupancy

Question 24

What is the occupancy classification for a structure with hospitals, nurseries,health care centers and other institutional facilities? B" Group Occupancy I" Group Occupancy "A" Group Occupancy R" Group Occupancy

Answer 24

I" Group Occupancy

Question 25

What is the only occupancy group that is allowed to have exit doors that are operated through out the facility with a key or special knowledge? Occupancy class L3 (Jails and prisons) Occupancy class E-3 (Day cares) Occupancy class U (Utilities) Occupancy class H-4 (Auto body shop)

Answer 25

Occupancy class L3 (Jails and prisons)

Question 26

What is the difference between a H-4 (Auto body shop) and a S-3 (Auto storage facility) occupancy? The number of cars that are being worked on Exchange of parts not requiring open flame and welding Size of the building All of the above.

Answer 26

All of the above.

Question 27

What is the only occupancy classification that is required to have smoke barrier walls and other special requirements? "B" occupancies (office) "I' occupancies (hospital) “A" occupancies churches) R" occupancies (residential)

Answer 27

"I' occupancies (hospital)

Question 28

What is the main reason that a large "A" occupancy is required to have a fire alarm system? 10. Noise level in the structure Flame spread in the building To alert occupants of an emergency as soon as possible The number of exits required

Answer 28

To alert occupants of an emergency as soon as possible

Question 29

Which of the following construction types allows a structure to be built with unlimited square footage and stories? Type I Construction Type II Construction Type III Construction Type IV Construction Type V Construction

Answer 29

Type V Construction

Question 30

Which of the following construction types has lowest fire resistive construction but is most commonly used for most homes built? Type I Construction Type II Construction Type III Construction Type IV Construction Type V Construction

Answer 30

Type V Construction

Question 31

Which of the following is the most common construction type used for residential homes? Type I Construction Type II Construction Type III Construction Type IV Construction Type V Construction

Answer 31

Type V Construction

Question 32

Parapet walls are usually area separation walls that extend 30 inches beyond the roof line and make one large building into two separate buildings? True False

Answer 32

True

Question 33

What is used to determine the construction type assigned to a building? Construction material &square footage What occurs inside the structure The number of people in the building Nothing, they are allowed to build with no limits

Answer 33

Construction material &square footage

Question 34

Smoke Barrier Wall

Answer 34

A wall that protects occupants that are unable to exit the building.

Question 35

Area Separation Wall

Answer 35

A wall that makes one building into two separate building. Usually with parapet.

Question 36

One-hour corridor

Answer 36

An area that protects occupants while exiting in an emergency.

Question 37

Occupancy Separation Wall

Answer 37

A wall that separates one occupancy from a more hazardous occupancy.

Question 38

When reviewing plans for a new construction project, the two basic requiremnents are what? A ruler and pencil Access and water Equipment and personnel Road surface and type of hydrant connection

Answer 38

Access and water

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT approved method of providing a dead end access roads in excess of 1 50 feet? A T" or Hammnerhead A Cul-De-Sac An Alley Dock All surface roadway

Answer 39

An Alley Dock

Question 40

Which fire protection system allows a reduction of fire flow and number of hydrants by up to 75%? Fire alarm system Increase in fire pump system Sprinkler system Additional exits

Answer 40

Sprinkler system

Question 41

Construction classification is determined by fire resistive used in a structure and Type I construction is most fire resistive of the five construction types. True False

Answer 41

True

Question 42

What is the general rule for access to all portions of a structure and fire hydrants spacing within a property ? 100 feet access and hydrant spacing. The longest length of hose that a fire engine contains 150 feet access and hydrant spacing. Collapse zone and radiant heat distance

Answer 42

150 feet access and hydrant spacing.

Question 43

How should a fire lane and fire apparatus access roads be marked? Minimum of 16 feet Minimum of 20 feet adjacent to buildings Minimum of 24 feet with two way travel All of the above

Answer 43

Minimum of 20 feet adjacent to buildings

Question 44

What is the purpose of a site plan review? To collect fees for local government To ensure structures meet the current requirements of fire or building codes To restrict the number of buildings constructed To control the number of environmentally safe products

Answer 44

To ensure structures meet the current requirements of fire or building codes

Question 45

Which city agency does the fire prevention bureau work most closely with on site plan projects? Building Zoning Police Health

Answer 45

Building

Question 46

What is the reason Zoning requirements are enforced? To determine locations of businesses within a section of the city To prevent hazardous businesses to be located near less hazardous businesses To provided a "safe" zone between different types of businesses All of the above

Answer 46

All of the above

Question 47

What is the purpose of a Knox Box? A rapid entry system into building Provide information regarding building Emergency equipment room MSDS chemical report

Answer 47

A rapid entry system into building

Question 48

When conducting the PHYSICAL inspection, where should you begin? In the manager's office Outside (top) of the structure The most hazards location Aire prevention files

Answer 48

Outside (top) of the structure

Question 49

When conducting the PHYSICAL inspection, where should you begin? In the manager's office Outside (top) of the structure The most hazards location Aire prevention files

Answer 49

Outside (top) of the structure

Question 50

Which of the followving is NOT a Listening Skill that is discussed in your text book? Attending Understanding Remembering Recording

Answer 50

Recording

Question 51

See vs. City of Seattle refers to court case that allows fire department personnel to do what? The fundamental right of fire department personnel to inspect structures open to the public Entry into portions of a residential premises that is open to the public The right to inspect assemblies that have large group of people Enter a building, during emergency situations, without permission from Occupants

Answer 51

The fundamental right of fire department personnel to inspect structures open to the public

Question 52

If you finish an inspection and have minor violations, it is acceptable to leave the facility and call the occupants later witha list of violations. True False

Answer 52

False

Question 53

In what situation would you consider stopping an operation or shutting down a business? Serious life safety threat that would result in imminent fire or injury Large number of violations Owner does not pass the attitude test The same violations occur year after year

Answer 53

Serious life safety threat that would result in imminent fire or injury

Question 54

When conducting a test of the fire protection systems, what is the first thing you should do? Check maintenance records on systems Inspect gauges and other devices prior to test Review certification of systems Contact dispatch center for notification of test

Answer 54

Contact dispatch center for notification of test

Question 55

When you begin an inspection, what is the first thíng you should do? Review notes in the Fire Prevention files Note the location of all fire protection equipment Contact your dispatch center Make contact with the owner or person in charge

Answer 55

Review notes in the Fire Prevention files

Question 56

When a violation has been corrected on site, it is NOT necessary to make a notation in the prevention files. A) True False

Answer 56

False

Question 57

Where can the qualifications for a professional Fire Inspector & Investigator are found? A) Fire Protection Handbook National Fire Protection Association 1301 Uniform Fire Code Determined by local fire jurisdictions

Answer 57

National Fire Protection Association 1301