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1. Which spacing multiplier is used for heat detector installed in building with the
ceiling that is 15ft high.
a. 0.58
b. 0.64
c. 0.71
d. 0.77

2. Which concept can be described as a strategy used when fire control is achieved
before it becomes necessary to order evacuation from spaces that are remote from a
fire incident within a building?
a. Partial Evacuation
b. Zoned Evacuation
c. Phased Evacuation
d. Defend in place

3. The three primary mechanisms for conducting legally valid scene investigations are
exigent circumstances, a search warrant, or:
a. Investigator qualification
b. Reasnable time frame
c. Statutory authority
d. Permission from owner

4. The shape of the Standard head discharge curve of a pump is determined by which
of the following three points?
a. Shutoff point, rated capacity, overload point
b. Pressure, speed rated capacity
c. Volume, rated capacity, discharge
d. Overload point, pressure, rated capacity

5. Which of the following is a characteristic of pyrophoric gases?

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a. They have high ignition temperatures
b. They have abnormally low flame temperature
c. They do not need oxygen as a reducing agent
d. They do not need a source of ignition to burn

6. The dynamics of compartment fire growth are characterized by type of combustion

process, growth rate, ventilation, and:
a. flame pattern
b. heat content
c. fire stage
d. fuel type

7. Which of the following fire stages is characterized by a decreasing heat-release rate

due to the consumption of fuel during a fuel-controlled fire?
a. Steady state
b. Fire extinguishment
c. Incipient fire
d. Fire decay

8. In reviewing a submittal for a new horizontal centrifugal fire pump, which of the
following conditions would conditions would warrant rejection of the submittal?
a. The head discharge curve of the pump passes above the point of capacity and
head
b. With the pump operating rated speed and no flow, the total head will be at 110%
of rated head at 100% flow
c. With the pump operating at rated speed and no flow, the total head will be at
130% of rated head at 100% flow.
d. At 150% of rated capacity, total head pressure is 50% of rated total head

9. Which of the following is the highest level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
for hazardous materials response?

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a. Level A
b. Level B
c. Level C
d. Level D

10. You are investigating a fire in a church, historically speaking, from the data available
in the Fire Protection Handbook, what is the leading cause of church structure fires
in the U.S.?
a. Smoking materials
b. Cooking equipment
c. Heating and HVAC equipment
d. Incendiary or suspicious

11. The Chezy Formula used in hydraulic analysis requires all of the following
information:
a. Diameter of pipe, roughness of pipe, and hydraulic radius
b. Diameter of pipe, roughness of pipe and hydraulic slope
c. Diameter of pipe, hydraulic radius and hydraulic slope
d. Roughness of pipe, length of pipe, and hydraulic slope

12. Rate-of-rise detectors should NOT be used where temperatures might rise faster than
a minimum of:
a. 8-11° F (4-6° C) per minute
b. 12-15° F (7-8° C) per minute
c. 16-19° F (9-11° C) per minute
d. 12-23° F (11-13° C) per minute

13. while not the only factor used to evaluate the hazard, which of the following is
commonly accepted as the most important criterion of the relative hazard of
flammable and combustible liquids?
a. Flash point

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b. Ignition temperature
c. Flammable range
d. Rate of evaporation

14. When designing water spray nozzles and piping, what must be determined before
selecting a nozzle for the system?
a. Proper piping material
b. Proper piping size
c. Proper nozzle angle
d. Proper water density for extinguishment

15. Which of the following is a classification of gases from NFPA 55?

a. Low vapor
b. Colorless
c. High vapor
d. Oxidizing

16. Which of the following is defined as a measurement of a fluid’s resistance to flow

and is usually measured in lb sec/ft2 N sec/ m2?
a. Friction loss
b. Density
c. Viscosity
d. Velocity

17. Which of the following noble gases is suitable for fighting a magnesium fire?
a. Neon
b. Helium
c. Krypton
d. Xenon

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18. A public supply system with a required fire flow of 4,500 gpm (17,033 lpm) should
be able to maintain that flow for a duration of:
a. 2 Hour
b. 3 Hour
c. 4 Hour
d. 5 Hour

19. The simplest device for extinguishing a fire in a process or dip tank is:
a. an aqueous film-forming foam system
b. a dry chemical extinguishing system
c. a self-closing cover with fusible link
d. an automatic, rapid drain opener

20. From the following summaries for current door applications, select the correct fire
door classifications:

a. 1 ½ - hour fire doors 1 -hour fire doors 1 ½ - hour fire doors

b. 2-hour fire doors 1-hour fire doors 2-hour fire doors
c. 2-hour fire doors ¾ - hour fire doors 1 ½ - hour fire doors
d. 1 ½ - hour fire doors 1-hour fire doors 2-hour fire doors

21. At a industrial or commercial facility, preincident (prefire) planning involves at least

which three components?
a. Building construction, protection, site considerations

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b. Building construction, response time, occupancy
c. Protection, site considerations, time of day
d. Systems, response time, site considerations

22. Pressurized stairwell designs are intended to keep the interior of the stairwell.
a. smoke free
b. a tenable environment
c. sufficiently ventilated for personnel flow
d. from having a smoke obscuration of greater than 0.5 OD

23. Non-fire alarm interface signals connected to a fire alarm system are:
a. connected to air handling units
b. used for monitoring fire sprinklers
c. required to automatically notify the fire department
d. considered supervisory for other than life safety equipment

24. In order to design the appropriate exit system for an industrial occupancy, the life
safety hazard classification per the NFPA Life Safety Code establishes three basic
classifications.Occupancies involving low- and ordinary-hazard manufacturing
operations occurring in any type of building and normally having a higher density
of employees than the other classfications are classified as:
a. general purpose
b. ordinary purpose
c. common purpose
d. basic purpose

25. In an area used for sleeping, the minimum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) required of
the fire alarm system is:
a. 65 dbA
b. 70 dbA

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c. 75 dbA
d. 80 dbA

26. Which of the following is produced by pyrolysis and/or incomplete combustion of

organic materials and is referred to as an organic irritant?
a. Hydrogen
b. Argon
c. Cyanide
d. Formaldehyde

27. Which of the following types of codes are based on a broad spectrum of accepted
fire prevention experience?
a. Nationally-developed consensus codes
b. Locally-developed specific codes
c. Experience-based codes
d. Spectrum-based codes

28. The minimum cover requirements for the direct burial of cable or conductors under
one and two-family dwelling driveways is:
a. 6 Inch
b. 12 Inch
c. 18 Inch
d. 24 Inch

29. The purpose of the fire suppression rating schedule published by ISO Commercial
Risk Services is to:
a. aid in the calculation of fire insurance rates
b. determine water supply needs for protection
c. provide a guideline for the location of fire stations
d. determine the number of engine companies required for community protection

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30. For curtain will construction, an inherent fire problem exists because of the space
between the outer end of the floor slab and the inside face off the curtain wall, which,
unless adequately firestopped, may act as a:
a. route for vertical fire spread
b. route for horizontal fire spread
c. barrier for suppression efforts
d. barrier for forcible entry

31. The walls dividing mall building stores from each other should extend to the extent
practicable from the floor.
a. to the underside of the suspended ceiling
b. through the roof deck
c. to the underside of the roof deck or floor above
d. to a minimum height of 10 ft (3.05 m)

32. On the Homeland Security color-coded threat-level system, what color code
represents the most severe risk?
a. Red
b. Green
c. Yellow
d. Orange

33. Which system is used to communicate with public officials and the public so
protective measures can be implemented?
a. Homeland Security Advisory System
b. Homeland Security Threat Advisories
c. Homeland Security Information Bulletins
d. Color-coded threat-level system

34. Which is the lead federal agency for consequence management during a terrorist
incident?
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a. DOT
b. DHS
c. FBI
d. FEMA

35. What is the first priority following an explosion?

a. Rescuer safety
b. Scene safety
c. Victim rescue
d. Establishing incident command

36. The first principle of good storage practice for chemicals is:
a. limiting quantity
b. segregation
c. containment
d. concentration

37. An important limitation to consider when using pressure tanks in automatic sprinkler
protection is the:
a. small volume of water stored
b. dependence upon outside power sources to maintain pressure
c. lack of training of fire department personnel
d. inadequate pipe sizing

38. Which of the following is NOT a basic method for heating gravity tank water?
a. Direct discharge of steam into water
b. Gravity circulation of hot water
c. Steam coils inside tanks
d. Warm air in internal jacket

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39. What type of electrically powered industrial truck can be used in Class 1, Division
1, Group D locations?
a. TYPE Ex
b. TYPE ES
c. TYPE EE
d. TYPE E

40. Which of the following conditions may exist within the ductwork during sanding
operations in woodworking facilities when the dust concentration in the duct exceeds
the minimum explosive concentration (MEC) levels?
a. Flashover
b. Conflagration
c. Deflagration
d. Implosion

41. The hazards of the storage and handling of coal includes all the following EXCEPT.
a. Fires
b. Chemical Conversion
c. Flash Fires
d. Dust explosion

42. When storing Class IB flammable liquids outdoors in portable containers, what is
the maximum quantity and height allowed for composite Intermediate Bulk
Containers (IBCs) per pile?
a. 8,800 gallons and 12 ft
b. Not permitted for composite IBCs
c. 22,000 gallons and 18 ft
d. 4,400 gallons and 14 ft

43. In what year between 1980 and 2002, did the worst civilian injuries in industrial and
manufacturing property structural fires occur?
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a. 1981
b. 1983
c. 1990
d. 1998

44. For the purpose of measuring standard temperature and pressure, the standard
temperature value is:
a. 65 C
b. 77 C
c. 85 C
d. 93 C

45. John Freeman developed a rule for fire hydrant spacing in compact mercantile and
manufacturing districts of:
a. 250ft
b. 300ft
c. 350ft
d. 400ft

46. Combustion explosions of conventional structure typically occur with less than what
percent of the enclosure occupied by a flammable mixture?
a. 55
b. 45
c. 35
d. 25

47. The use of multiple agencies for the delivery of EMS is commonly referred to as a:
a. Mass Response
b. Multiple Response
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d. Combined Response

48. Factors influencing the explosibility of dusts include moisture, inert material,
particle size,and:
a. Container Pressure
b. Concentration
c. Temprature
d. Viscocity

49. Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a residential fire protection
plan?
a. Minimization of fire hazards
b. Development of escape plan
c. Installation of carbon monoxide alarms
d. Installation of some alarms

50. When conducting a needs assessment for a fire department, what term describes the
level of harm associated with exposure to a fire or its effluent?
a. Hazard
b. Risk
c. Hazard analysis
d. Stretagic Plan

51. Semiconductor manufacturing plants have several potential hazards that are not
widely encountered in other industries including toxic materials, radio frequency
fields, ionizing radiation, and:
a. pyrophoric gases
b. hot work
c. flammable liquids
d. electrical

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52. For fire and life safety educators, the learning process includes all of the following
EXCEPT.
a. Motivation
b. transfer to short-term memory
c. application
d. observe and study

53. Which of the following is the correct UL classification of roof covering that include
criteria for resistance to ignition?

54. Cast iron, cement-lined underground piping is estimated to have a Hazen-Williams

C value of:
a. 110
b. 120
c. 130
d. 140

55. Evaluating fire for probability as a sequence of outcome is accomplished through

which of the following?
a. Event Tree
b. After Action Review
c. Pre-action analysis
d. Action Matrix

56. The tenability limit for exposure of skin to radiant heat is approximately.
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a. 0.75 KW/ sq m
b. 1.5 KW/ sq m
c. 2.5 KW/ sq m
d. 3.5 KW/ sq m

57. For either a grain dust fire or explosion to occur and be sustained, which of the
following elements must be present?
a. Fuel, ignition source, oxygen, and combustible dust
b. Dust, heat, and ignition source
c. Fuel, ignition source, and oxygen
d. Fuel, oxygen, confinement, and ignition source

58. How often must a smoke detector connected to a fire alarm panel be visually
inspected?
a. Monthly
b. Quarterly
c. Semiannually
d. Annually

59. NFPA 10 specifies that an extinguisher with a gross weight not exceeding 40 lb (18
kg) should be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than;
a. 3ft above the floor
b. 3.5ft above the Floor
c. 4ft above the floor
d. 5 ft above the floor

60. Components in an exhaust system for commercial cooking installation include the
ductwork, the exhaust fan, and the:
a. cooking appliances
b. grease filtration devices

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c. air intake valve
d. gas supply valve

61. The minimum residual pressure for a municipal water supply, according to the
American Water Works Association (AWWA), defines the required fire flow at:
a. 10 psi
b. 15 psi
c. 20 psi
d. 25 psi

62. Requirements for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical

emergency system circuits and equipment are given in the National Electrical Code
(NEC).
a. Article 500
b. Article 600
c. Article 700
d. Article 800

63. Four-way automatic sprinkler bracing prevents both lateral and:

a. Vertical Movement
b. Horizontal Movement
c. Longitudinal Movement
d. Diagonal Movement

64. Which NFPA standard addresses industrial fire brigades fire-fighting capabilities?
a. 600
b. 601
c. 1001
d. 1035

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65. Which dry powder agent is suitable for extinguishing fires involving aluminum
(AI)?
a. Foundary flux
b. Lith-X
c. Pyrene G-1
d. Soda Ash

66. Which of the following are secondary braking systems for fire apparatus?
a. Drive Line
b. Exhaust line
c. Hydraulic Retarder
d. Pneumatic in line

67. Combustible waste materials stored outdoors to await subsequent disposal as

rubbish should be placed at least how many feet from public roadways?
a. 50 ft
b. 75 ft
c. 100 ft
d. 150 dt

68. Irritant effects from exposure to fire atmospheres are normally considered by
combustion as being of which two types?
a. Sensory and Pulmonary
b. Major and Minor
c. Toxic and Non-Toxic
d. Dangerous and Not Dangerous

69. Which of the following was the greatest means of awareness of a fire incident by
people in the United States?
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b. Smelled smoke
c. Saw Fire
d. Felt heat

70. When evaluating dipping and coating processes, flammable liquid vapors are
usually.
a. denser than air, therefore, flow to high points.
b. lighter than air, therefore, flow to low points.
c. denser than air, therefore, flow to low points.
d. lighter than air, therefore, flow to high points.

71. Regarding specially designed cabinets for storage of flammable liquids which
statement is true ?
a. Wooden cabinets are permitted
b. Maximum quantity of class two liquid is 100 gallons
c. Door should have six point latch
d. There should be no sill on the bottom

72. Which of the following is the correct temprature reading as per standard time
temparture curve ?
a. 843 C @ 30 Minutes
b. 927 C @ 1 Hour
c. 1010 C @ 2 Hour
d. 1260 C @ 4 Hour

73. The Five Step planning process for message development can be used to develop
appropriate fire and life safety message or to revise existing fire and life safety
message to enhance the effectivness of the message. Which of the following is the
FIRST STEP in the process. ?
a. Define the injury problem
b. Implements and test intervention
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c. Set goals and objectives
d. Conduct and community assessment survey

74. There are principle measures to home fire loss. Which of the following is one of the
four. ?
a. Cooking fire
b. Fire caused by careless smoking
c. Deaths
d. Candles

75. _______ any condition with the potential to create ( fire related) harm
a. Fire condition
b. Fire Risk Analysis
c. Fire Analysis
d. Fire hazard

76. If a laboratory work area within a class “ C” labs using chemicals exceeds ____
square feet, NFPA 45 requires a second means of access from the unit to a means of
egress
a. 350
b. 500
c. 750
d. 1000

77. At hazardous material incident, the _____ zone is the area where personnel and
equipments decontamination( Contamination Reduction) takes place.
a. Cold
b. Warm
c. Immersion
d. Hot

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78. Susceptiblity to Burnig is the basis for assigning degrees in the NFPA 704
diamond flammablity hazard category. In this category the number 1 indicates
a. Very flammable gas
b. Materials which can be ignited under almost in normal condition temprature
condition
c. Material that must be heated
d. Material which must be moderately heated

79. Location in which combustible dust is in the air under normal operating condition
in sufficient quantities to produce explosive or ignitable mixture is called ?
a. Class 1, division 2
b. Class 2, division 1
c. Class 2, division 2
d. Class 3, division 1

80. Complete records of all signals received by a supervising station shall be kept for a
period of ________________.
a. 2 years
b. 1 Year
c. 3 Years
d. 5 Years
81. Which type of fire alarm system indicates that action is needed with operation of
other fire protection system and/or the guards needs to make a fire patrol tour ?
a. Supervisory
b. Alarm
c. Trouble
d. Control

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trucks and tractors listed in NFPA 505, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial
Trucks?
a. 12
b. 15
c. 18
d. 21

83. Which class of Computer Aided Dispatch system requires manual entry from the
operator and is used primarily to keep track of fire apparatus unit status and related
information but does not require computer redundancy?
a. Class 1
b. Class 2
c. Class 3
d. Class 4

84. Class I, Division 2 locations are:

a. Locations in which volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases are handled,
processed etc. but in which the liquids or gases will normally be confined
within closed containers or systems.
b. Locations where flammable liquids are mixed or transferred in open containers
c. Locations where combustible fibers are used, processed, etc.
d. Locations where combustible fibers are stored but not normally present in the
atmosphere

85. Lead azide, mercury fulminate, black powder, blasting caps and dynamite are
classified as:
a. Class A explosives
b. Class B Explosives
c. Class C Explosives
d. Blasting Agent

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86. The required clearance distance between an inhabited building and an
unbarricaded storage site of 901 pounds of explosives is:
a. 800 ft
b. 600 ft
c. 400 ft
d. 100 ft

87. Under fire conditions, it may be necessary to empty the contents of a quench tank
in not more than 5 minutes. For this reason, adequately sized, fully trapped
drainpipes should be provided to drain to a safe location. What would be the
minimum size of pipe for an 800-gallon quench tank?
a. 4 Inch
b. 5 Inch
c. 6 Inch
d. 8 Inch

88. When storing Class IB flammable liquids outdoors in portable containers, what is
the maximum quantity and height allowed for composite Intermediate Bulk
Containers (IBCs) per pile?
a. 8800 gallons and 12 ft
b. Not permitted for composite IBCs
c. 22,000 Gallons and 18 ft
d. 4,400 gallons per 14 ft

89. Foundation for water tank and towers should be built on the concrete with
compressive strength of NOT less than how many psi ?
a. 5000
b. 4000
c. 3000
d. 2000

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90. The Symbol Ag refers to what chemical agent ?
a. Argon
b. Actinium
c. Silver
d. Arsenic

91. Mathematical procedure developed to estimate the change in the environment of

space or building caused by the existence of fire in that space varies in intensity
and/or area of envolvment with time is called :
a. Fire Hazard analysis
b. Ignition initiation Model
c. Fire Models
d. Fire Risk Analysis

92. Tank used in dipping and coating processes having a capacity of more than 150
gallons or liquid surface area of 10 square feet or more should be equipped with
the trapped overflow pipes with a recommanded diameter not less than :
a. 3 inch
b. 4 inch
c. 6 inch
d. 8 inch

93. Three types of deflagration detection devices used in the conjuction with
suppression system are static detectors, rate of pressure rise detectors and :
a. Ionization detectors
b. Optical Detectors
c. Products of combustion detectors
d. Rate of rise detectors

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a. Flammable liquids
b. Combustible liquids
c. Latent heat of vaporization
d. Stored in spheroid vessels.

95. In Health care occupancy, all shafts should be provided with the fire rated
constuction. Vertical opening connections not more than three floors be enclosed
with fire barriers having minimum ______ hour fire resistence rating
a. 2
b. 3
c. 1
d. 2 if provided with mechanical stops

96. NFPA Storage standards are based on,

a. Fire modeling analysis
b. Full Scale fire tests and past loss experiencess
c. Prescriptive requirements
d. Risk Analysis

97. The fire load of an occupancy if it exceeds an average of 100,000 per square feet of
net floor area of any compartment but does not exeed an average of 200,000 btus
per square foor, nor an average of 400,000 btus per square foot in limited isolated
areas, provided that storage of combustible materials necessary to the occupancy
may be allowed to a limited extent, if separated from the remainder and enclosed
by the fire resistive construction of an appropriate grade is describe as :
a. Low fire load
b. Moderate fire load
c. High fire load
d. Severe Fire load

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of rise heat detection systems ?
a. 15ft
b. 24 ft
c. 36 ft
d. 1000 ft

99. Smoke detector must be installed in all air conditioning or ventilating systems
over ____ cubic feet per minute capacity ?
a. 10000
b. 15000
c. 20000
d. 25000

100. The solvent used in oil seed extraction is;

a. Acetone
b. Xylene
c. Hexane
d. Dimethylibutane

101. Although very low, what property use has the highest recorded instances
where sprinkler systems has failed to operate during fire ?
a. Public assembly
b. Educational
c. Storage
d. Residential

102. According to NFPA 101, life safety code, what are the required colors of
exit signs ?
a. Red letters with a white background
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c. White letters with either a red or green background
d. Signs should be of a distintive color
103. What is the hazard classification of an aerosol product whose total chemical
heat of combustion more than 8600 btu/lb
a. Level 1
b. Level 2
c. Level 3
d. Low

104. Paper and Pulp mils are found to have which occupancy hazards
classification
a. OHC4
b. OHC 5
c. OHC 6
d. OHC 7
105. NFPA 101 life safety code , treated flame spread classification of interior
finishes in the range of 76-200 and smoke developed index in the range of 0-450 as
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class 1

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