CIVIL DEFENSE EXAM QUESTIONS

1) A valve that has components that shows if the valve is open or closed (Indicating valve)

2) A continuous ceiling in a single plane is called__ ( Flat ceiling)

3) A universal connection to vessel’s fire main to which a shore side fire fighting water supply can
be connected is__ (International shoring connection)

4) A vertical shaft centrifugal pump with rotating impeller or impellers and with discharge from
pumping elements coaxial with the shaft (Vertical lineshaft turbine pump)

5) Number of air changes required for fire pump room in normal ventilation mode ( 6 ACH)

6) Pressurization injection points in a multiple injection system in no case shall exceed___ (11m)

7) A wet system using automatic sprinklers that contain liquid to prevent freezing solution
intended to discharge the solution upon sprinkler operation, followed immediately by water
from a water supply ________(Antifree sprinkler system)

8) Smoke detectors are required down stream of air filters and ahead of any branch connections in
air supply system having a capacity greater than (944L/s)

9) A sprinkler secured in an extension nipple that has a seal at the inlet end to prevent water from
entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates___ (Dry sprinkler)

10) A chamber compatible with air compressor, that can store air under pressure that is higher in
pressure than in the dry pipe or preauction system piping (Air receiver)

11) Number of air changes required for generator room in fire mode ( 10 ACH)

12) Fire department connections shall be located not more than __ from the nearest fire hydrant
connected to an approved water supply (30.5m)

13) A sprinkler designed in such a way that water spray is directed upwards against the deflector is
__ (Upright sprinkler)

14) With 3 doors open, the velocity of air through the open door on the fire floor shall not be less
than ____ (1m/s)

15) Minimum pressure difference for a building protected with automatic sprinkler system shall be
maintained between pressurized exit and smoke zone (12.5 Pa)

16) Smoke detectors are required at each story prior to a common return and prior to any
recirculation or fresh air connection in air return system having capacity greater than __ and
serving more than one floor (15000 cfm)

17) Maximum coverage area of one rising main is __ (930M2)