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Test 4 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following a spot type smoke detector?

A. Temperature rise
B. Photoelectric
C. Projected beam
C. Infrared

A

B. Photoelectric

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Which part of the set up acts as an insulator when conducting the critical radiant flux factor covering systems test?

A. Wall
B. Floor
C. Underlaying
D. Carper

A

C. Underlaying

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3
Q

Which flame spread test uses a small sample size relative to other tests?

A. Approvals corner test
B. Steiner tunnel test
C. Radiant panel test
D. Radiant flux test

A

C. Radiant panel test

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4
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When what temperature is reached in the thermocouples peened into columns, will the column fail the fire resistance testing?

A. 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit

A

B. 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit

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5
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What material should the caps used on FDC be made from?

A. Glass
B. Plastic
C. Copper
D. Steel

A

B. Plastic

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6
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In which type of sprinkler system will water flow from all of the heads on the piping system?

A. Wet pipe
B. Dry pipe
C. Preaction
D. Deluge

A

C. Deluge

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7
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In the past, in what type of buildings were automatic sprinkler systems almost exclusively seen in?

A. Government
B. Civilian
C. High rise
D. Factory

A

D. Factory

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8
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Which fire protection system is used for flammable liquid tank protection?

A. Water mist systems
B. Carbon dioxide systems
C. Foam systems
D. Wet chemical systems

A

C. Foam Systems

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9
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Which statement is NOT correct?

A. Sprinklers have a number of opportunities to fail properly perform in a high rack storage warehouse
B. All of the glass fire barriers must be wet
C. ESFR sprinklers were designed to suppress the fire
D. Wetting of glass fire barriers must be delayed during a fire

A

D. Wetting of glass fire barriers must be delayed during a fire

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10
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Which standpipe system is connected to a small water supply but cannot deliver the system demand attached to the system?

A. Manual wet
B. Manual dry
C. Automatic wet
D. Semiautomatic dry

A

A. Manual wet

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11
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Which of the following would be considered an informal action taken when a fire sprinkler is out of service?

A. Accepting alternate methods
B. Seeking cooperation of a licensing agency
C. Modifying prefire plans
D. Shutting down a department store

A

C. Modifying prefire plans

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12
Q

How many sprinkler heads are anticipated needing to be operated in a residence?

A. 8
B. 4
C. 10
D. 6

A

B. 4

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13
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What class of foam is recommended during overhaul in an attic?

A. D
B. B
C. C
D. A

A

D. A

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14
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What fire resistance rating is usually given to fire walls?

A. 1 1/2 hour
B. 2 hour
C. 1 hour
D. 1/2 hour

A

C. 1 hour

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15
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Which of the following is code incentive for installing sprinkler systems?

A. Fewer hydrants with greater spacing
B. Interior wall, ceiling, and floor finishes
C. Street width reduction
D. Property tax rebates

A

B. Interior wall, ceiling, and floor finishes

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16
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What is the term fire resistance rating used to describe?

A. Paneling
B. Wall
C. Structural member
D. Contents

A

B. Wall

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17
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Who should replace sprinklers or rest the dry pipe valves once the fire is out?

A. Building owner
B. Occupants
C. Firefighters
D. Contractor

A

D. Contractor

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18
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Which statement is NOT correct about sprinkler systems?

A. Sometimes open outside sprinklers all discharge when a valve is opened manually
B. Exposure protection is sometimes provided by sprinklers outside
C. A flat plate is used to conceal the sprinkler heads
D. Spray fireproofing can be applied to the heads

A

D. Spray fireproofing can be applied to the heads

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19
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What is the structural members resistance to collapse due to materials or assembly?

A. Inherent fire retardant
B. Fire retardant rating
C. Fire resistance rating
D. Inherent fire resistance

A

D. Inherent fire resistance

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20
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What statement is correct about shutting down the sprinkler system?

A. Do not shut it down until overhaul is complete
B. Shut it down when the building manager decides
C. Shut it down once crews arrive on scene
D. Do not shut it down if hot water is falling down

A

D. Do not shut it down if hot water is falling down

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21
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What should be used to fight a carpeting fire in a corridor?

A. Fog stream
B. Combination stream
C. Solid stream
D. Deflected stream

A

C. Solid stream

22
Q

What has always been a primary objective in fire fighting from a historical perspective?

A. Fire extinguishment
B. Fire evasion
C. Fire containment
D. Fire elimination

A

C. Fire containment

23
Q

How many floors were allowed to be part of each fire area after the 1908 Parker building fire in New York?

A. one
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four

A

A. One

24
Q

Where should the water supply be established if there are damaged threads on numerous standpipe valves?

A. Pumper truck
B. FDC
C. Adjacent structure
D. Stairway

A

D. Stairway

25
Q

How long is the east wall in the FM approvals corner test?

A. 50 feet
B. 74 feet
C. 25 feet
D. 37 feet

A

A. 50 feet

26
Q

What can be done if the FDC is blocked/clogged?

A. Use a hose line stretch to the floor the water is needed
B. Clear the blockage with a heavy streams setting on the supply line
C. Pump through the second floor hose valve (If no pressure reducing valve)
D. Look for alternate FDC to utilize

A

C. Pump through the second floor hose valve (if no pressure reducing valve)

27
Q

What can indicate a dry pipe system that has been accidentally discharged?

A. Dripping
B. Lack of water
C. High pressure
D. Low pressure

A

C. High pressure

28
Q

What types of valves are most often used on the FDC when located outside?

A. OA&L
B. PMV
C. PIV
D. OS&Y

A

C. PIV

29
Q

Where is the remote control device for semiautomatic dry standpipe system located?

A. Activating device
B. Deluge valve
C. Hose connection
D. Control room

A

C. Hose connection

30
Q

What determines in a material will be tested for its fire resistance rating or flame spread rating?

A. The way the material is used
B. The amount of material there is
C. The height of the building
D. The type of connections being used

A

A. The way the material is used

31
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Which statement is NOT correct?

A. At times, building departments may approve variations from the listing
B. The listed assembly is the minimum quality structure capable of passing the test
C. Fire rated gypsum board can be used to achieve fire resistance
D. A listed assembly meets the minimum requirements needed to pass the test

A

C. Fire rated gypsum board can be used to achieve fire resistance

32
Q

Which flame spread class is designated with 26-75?

A. Class D
B. Class A
C. Class B
D. Class C

A

C. Class B

33
Q

Up to what rating can a fire door be assigned?

A. 45 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 2 hours
D. 3 hours

A

D. 3 hours

34
Q

Where is the basis for regulation of flame spread today found?

A. NFPA 237
B. NFPA 255
C. NFPA 266
D. NFPA 291

A

B. NFPA 255

35
Q

When were fire resistance tests done that created early standards have persevered mostly unchanged since?

A. 1880 and 1881
B. 1917 and 1918
C. 1932 and 1933
D. 1871 and 1872

A

B. 1917 and 1918

36
Q

How long should a fire watch be placed when a fire was in the insulated attic?

A. 36 hours
B. 18 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 12 hours

A

C. 24 hours

37
Q

In which type of system will water be in the piping but will only flow from activated sprinkler heads?

A. Deluge
B. Dry pipe
C. Preaction
D. wet pipe

A

D. Wet pipe

38
Q

What is the fundamental purpose of a sprinkler system?

A. Remove the fuel
B. Cool the room
C. Wet occupants
D. Control the fire

A

D. Control the fire

39
Q

What is the best way to control flammable liquid fires?

A. Dilute the material
B. Neutralize the material
C. Empty the containers
D. Keep the containers cool

A

D. Keep the containers cool

40
Q

How long is the sprinkler piping hydrostatically tested at 200 psi after installation?

A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 3 hours

A

B. 2 hours

41
Q

What part of the two leaf doors is frequently damaged?

A. Rollers
B. Track
C. Leaf
D. Handles

A

A. rollers

42
Q

Which statement is NOT correct?

A. Sprinkler testing is more extensive then domestic piping testing
B. Sprinklers will go off one at a time in an ordinary system
C. It takes a small amount of fire to activate the sprinklers
D. heat damaged or burned materials are destroyed

A

C. It takes a small amount of fire to activate the sprinklers

43
Q

Who is the responsibility of sprinklers being placed on today?

A. Fire department
B. Maintenance manager
C. Building owner
D. Buildings department

A

A. Fire department

44
Q

How many windows should be opened on the leeward side of a fully enclosed air conditioned building that is under positive pressure to best aid in ventilation?

A. One
B. Three
C. Four
D. Two

A

A. One

45
Q

At what pressure do class l and class lll standpipe systems supply water at each hose valve?

A. 45 psi
B. 65 psi
C. 100 psi
D. 150 psi

A

C. 100 psi

46
Q

What is the minimum specimen size when testing columns?

A. 9 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 12 feet

A

A. 9 feet

47
Q

What should be used to understand the operation of a smoke management system?

A. Occupancy type and fuel loading
B. Training manual and maintenance
C. Location of controls
D. Original design and testing criteria

A

D. Original design and testing criteria

48
Q

In what position should the main rise control be?

A. Open fully
B. One third open
C. closed fully
D. Two thirds closed

A

A. open fully

49
Q

Which of the following is an area in a residence that is not required to be sprinklered?

A. Garages
B. Unused attics
C. Living areas
D. Small kitchens

A

B. Unused attics

50
Q

Which of the following were the first buildings ever designed so that a fire could occur and the occupants would be protected from the combustion products?

A. Theaters
B. Shopping centers
C. Government buildings
D. Hospitals

A

A. Theaters

Brannigans building construction 5th (13 decks)

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