CFPS Examination Questions Mar 2017

Volume 01

01) (Page 1-85)

Dwelling Inspection Process: Nearly 85 percent of loss of life occurs in residential occupancies;
approximately 75 percent occurs in one- and two-family dwellings.

02) (Page 1-87)

Permits: The permit is an official document issued by the fire prevention division to authorize the performance
of a specific activity or event.

03) (Page 2-5)

Specific Heat: The specific heat of a substance defines the amount of heat it absorbs as its temperature
increases.

04) (Page 2-6)

Conduction: Heat transfer through a solid (e.g., from a heated surface to the interior of the solid) is the process
called conduction.

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Heat of Reaction. The heat of a chemical reaction is the energy that is absorbed or released when that reaction
takes place.

06) (Page 2-76)

Radiative Energy Release Signatures: Radiation is emitted across a wide range of wavelengths:
 Visible (0.35–0.75 m) & Infrared (0.75–22.00 m).

07) (Page 2-91)

Ingredients of agent Lith-X

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The most injuries in US Fire in the year of

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Evacuation Time: The evacuation time for an individual is the entire span of time that elapses from the
ignition of the fire until the occupant emerges from the building or arrives at a location of safety.

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Egress Lighting: The intensity of the illumination of the means of egress should be not less than 1 footcandle
(10.77 lu/m2) measured at the floor.

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Asphyxiants def: In combustion toxicology, the term narcosis refers to the effects of asphyxiant toxicants that
are capable of resulting in central nervous system depression, with loss of consciousness and ultimately
death.

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During 1999 to 2002, fires originating in upholstered furniture accounted for 19 percent of home fire deaths.

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Flammable Liquids: Class IB liquids includes those with flashpoints below 73°F (22.8°C) and with boiling
points at or above 100°F (37.8°C).

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THE FAMILY OF POLYMERS: Polycarbonate belongs to thermoplastic in the family of polymers.
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Division 1.3

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COAL AS A FUEL: The hazards of the storage and handling of coal include fires, flash fires, and dust
explosions.

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Foundations and Supports: Exposed pilings or steel supports under any flammable liquid tank should
be protected by fire-resistive materials with a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.

24) (Page 7-29)

Loading and Unloading: Loading and unloading stations for Class I liquids should be located a minimum
of 25 ft (8 m) from storage tanks, other plant buildings, and the nearest line of property that can be developed.
For Class II and Class III liquids, the separation distance is 15 ft (4.6 m).

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26) (Page 7-58)

The preferred hierarchy in dealing with waste is (1) reduction or reuse at the source, (2) recycling the waste, and
(3) treatment or disposal.
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EMERGENCY SYSTEMS: The sources of electric current that can be used for emergency lighting
equipment are (1) storage batteries of suitable capacity, (2) a generator driven by some form of prime mover,
and (3) a second electric service separated electrically and physically from the regular service to minimize the
possibility of simultaneous interruption of both services.

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The very 1st MCQ,s of exam: In dipping and coating process “flammable vapors are typically denser than air,
low-point peripheral ventilation systems are usually more desirable than overhead hood arrangements.

30) (Page 9-56)

Thermoplastic : A plastic that can be repeatedly softened by heating and hardened by cooling through a
temperature range characteristic of the plastic and that in the softened state can be shaped by flow into articles
by molding or extrusion.

31) (Page 10-5)

Batteries: Batteries used for this service must have sufficient capacity to supply the total emergency load for at
least 1½ hours.

32) (Page 10-15)

Fuel Oil Storage: NFPA 31 directly covers the installation of underground tanks, tanks inside buildings, and
outside aboveground tanks that do not exceed 660 gal (2500 L).

33) (Page 10-23)

Solid-Fuel Room Heaters: Fires in solid-fuel room heaters are due primarily to two underlying
conditions: (1) inadequate clearances to combustible materials and other installation deficiencies and
(2) improper or inadequate maintenance.

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Basic Requirements for Good Housekeeping: The three basic requirements for good housekeeping are
proper layout and equipment, correct materials handling and storage, and cleanliness and order.

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Outdoor Rubbish Disposal: Combustible waste materials stored outdoors to await subsequent
disposal as rubbish should be placed not less than 10 ft (3 m), and preferably 50 ft (15 m), from buildings, and at
least 50 ft (15 m), from public roadways.
 Volume 02 Questions:
01) (Page 12-43)
Terms Defined: Hazard: Level of harm associated with exposure to a fire or its effluent.

02) (Page 12-63)

Engine Company. The most common type of company in a fire department is the engine company.

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Management and budgeting: As with any governmental or business operation, fire department operation
involves three major areas of responsibility:
(1) fiscal management, (2) personnel management, and (3) productivity.

04) (Page 12-130)

NFPA 220 and NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code®, “construction types” include the
following:
Type I: Fire resistive
Type II: Noncombustible
Type III: Ordinary
Type IV: Heavy timber
Type V: Wood frame

05) (Page 12-188)

Hot Work Permits: All exposed combustibles should be moved a minimum of 35 ft (10.7 m) from hot work
operations.

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Fire Department Total Reflex Time Sequence:
Turnout Time. Turnout time is the period beginning when units acknowledge notification of the emergency to
the initial point of response time.

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Mobile Foam Apparatus. Mobile foam fire apparatus is similar to a pumper except it may not carry any water
but must have at least a 500 gal (1900 L) foam concentrate tank and foam proportioning capability.

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Pumps for Fire Apparatus: A fire pump is defined as a pump of at least 250 gpm (950 L/ min) at 150 psi
(1035 kPa) net pump pressure. It must be capable of pumping 70 percent of its capacity at 200 psi
(1380 kPa) net pump pressure and 50 percent of its capacity at 250 psi (1725 kPa) net pump pressure.

09) (Page 13-5)

SIZE-UP: The significance of size-up factors is directly related to the following operational priority list:
1. Life safety 2. Extinguishment 3. Property conservation.

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Causes of Wildland Fires: The leading cause of wildfires in the United States is intentional burning, or
arson, which accounts for one-quarter to one-third of the fires and burned over area.
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REMOTE STATION SYSTEM Def:
A remote station fire alarm system connects the outputs from a building fire alarm control unit and transmits
them to a remote location.

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MULTISENSOR AND MULTICRITERIA DETECTORS: NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm Code®,
required that any heat detector combined with a smoke detector should have a listed spacing of 50 ft (15.25 m).

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Infrared Flame Detectors. The total infrared spectrum comprises wavelengths ranging from approximately
0.76 m to 220 m.

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Notification Appliances: Two criteria must be met by the audible notification appliances.
First, the system is required to produce a sound pressure level of 15 dBA above the average ambient and 5 dBA
Above the maximum sound pressure level having a duration of at least 60 seconds, measured 5.0 ft (1.5 m) above
the floor in the occupiable area.

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Primary Protection Elements: The SVA methodology considers four primary protection elements:
deter, detect, delay, and respond.

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TANK AND TOWER FOUNDATIONS: Foundations and footings should be built of concrete
with a specified compressive strength not less than 3000 psi (20.69 MPa).

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Water Requirements for Fire Fighting: The American Water Works Association
defines the required fire flow as “the rate of water flow, at a residual pressure of 20 psi.

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Standard Orifice: An orifice with a sharp entrance edge is known as a standard orifice and is commonly
used to measure waterflow.

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FLOW MEASUREMENT: The most commonly used method of measuring flow in an open
stream discharging from an orifice, nozzle, or open pipe is well-known as Pitot tube.

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STANDARD HEAD DISCHARGE CURVES:
Shutoff: With the pump operating at rated speed and no flow, the total head of a horizontal centrifugal pump,
vertical turbine pump, or an end-suction pump at shutoff must be between 100 and 140 percent of the rated head
pressure at the 100 percent flow capacity.

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NFPA cranking and resting duration
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Types of Systems:
Manual-dry systems have piping that is normally filled with air, and these systems do not have a preconnected
water supply.

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Frequency and Timing of Testing and Inspection:
Testing Criteria: High-temperature sprinklers (temperature ratings of 325°F [163°C] or greater) must be tested
every 5 years.

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System Layout: NFPA 14 does permit additional 2½ in. (65 mm) hose connections to be required by local
authorities when exit travel distances exceed 150 ft (46 m) in nonsprinklered buildings and 200 ft (61 m) in
sprinklered buildings.

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General Safety Considerations: The minimum design concentration for total flooding systems is
34 percent.

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Hand hose water spray nozzle approach: Using all handheld water spray nozzles, the minimum approach
distance is 10 ft (3 m).
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Chemical name:

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Fire Extinguisher Inspection Considerations: The maximum time period between inspections is 30 days.

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Steiner Tunnel Test: The length of Steiner tunnel tube is 25 ft (7.62 m).

31) (Page 18-91)

Combustible Dust def: Solid particulates smaller than 0.017 in. (420 μm) capable of passing through a U.S.
No. 40 standard sieve are classified as dusts.

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Type II Construction: Type II construction can be further classified as protected—
Type II (222) or Type I (111)—in which the structural members have some degree of fire resistance, either 2
hour or 1 hour.

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Fire-Retardant Roof Coverings: In rows & columns they were classified to pick the correct answer.
Class A Coverings. Class A coverings include roof coverings that are effective against severe fire exposures.
Class B Coverings. Class B coverings include roof coverings that are effective against moderate fire exposures.
Class C Coverings. Class C coverings include roof covering that are effective against light fire exposure.
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Occupant load factor:
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Lodging or Rooming Houses def:
NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, and NFPA 5000®, Building Construction and Safety Code®, as those buildings
in which separate sleeping rooms are rented and sleeping accommodations are provided for 16 or fewer persons
on either a transient or a permanent basis, with or without meals, but without separate cooking facilities for
individual occupants.

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Inherent Hazards : The leading causes of fires in lodging and rooming houses during the 4-year period from
1999 to 2002 were cooking equipment (42%).

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39) Importantly there were 3 noted MCQ,s for determining relevant NFPA Code starting @ 1-50