Principles of Fire Prevention Practice Exam

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• List two passive fire protection systems for buildings.
• What is required for Fire Department Connections FDC access?
• How are electrical hazards addressed on job sites in fire prevention practice?
• A law of a political subdivision is known as a/an?
• Which of the following is a standards organization?
• Which option correctly identifies the two passive fire protection measures?
• Which public education function is performed by the U.S. Fire Administration?
• What is the primary purpose of the NFPA 1 Fire Code?
• Why are mini-maxi codes favored by business groups and developers?
• In the context of fire protection testing, which function is primarily performed by a fire inspector?
• Which practice helps ensure safe labeling and segregation of hazardous materials in storage?
• Record retention schedules govern the storage and disposal of which type of records?
• What is the purpose of fire stopping and firestop assemblies?
• What is the difference between a fire barrier and a fire partition?
• What type of warrant would you try to obtain to perform your inspection on a property where the owner/occupant does not freely allow you to access?
• Which of the following is a type of plan that fire departments typically review?
• Which statement is a listed benefit of fire department involvement in plan reviews?
• Which federal agency was created in response to the 1973 report of the National Commission of Fire Prevention and Control?
• Prior to establishing a property maintenance inspection program, code officials should what to allay public concerns that the program is intrusive?
• Access to fire inspection information could benefit other units within a fire department for which purpose?
• True or False: The chances of dying in a fire and the average property loss per fire are cut by one half to two-thirds if sprinklers are provided.
• A very large destructive fire that defies control and causes extensive damage over a large area is known as a/an?
• When engineers for FM Global conduct inspections at industrial facilities, whose interests are they hired to protect?
• Which three components are used by ISO to determine a community's Public Protection Classification (PPC)?
• What is a typical process for handling code amendments or new editions in a fire prevention division?
• Which factors are used to determine evacuation time according to NFPA 101?
• NFPA 3 relates to which activity?
• What is the purpose of contractor's bonds?
• How are sprinkler water supplies evaluated for adequacy?
• What is a role of ethics in professional fire prevention practice?
• Which statement best describes the role of life safety systems in building design?
• What is meant by the term 'third-party code agency'?
• Do FOI and Public Access laws apply to non-compensated citizens boards such as a fire code appeals board?
• What is the fire inspector responsible for when testing and inspecting fire protection systems?
• What is the name of the organization that develops Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets?
• Which of the following is one of the items used to ensure that a fire protection system installation meets minimum code requirements when permits are issued?
• When applied to design professionals, professional registration means licensure in the fields of engineering or architecture.
• Explain operational permits in fire code practice.
• Define fire resistance rating and its significance for building assemblies.
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four items used in the permitting process for fire protection system work?
• Which document provides the tables and load factors used to calculate occupant load?
• What is the purpose of temporary protective measures on a construction site to mitigate fire risk?
• Which measures are recommended to reduce arson risk for buildings under construction?
• Incompatibility management in safe storage of chemicals involves...
• What does OCR stand for?
• Which standard governs the criteria for sprinkler system water supply adequacy?
• What is a Fire Watch and when might it be required?
• List two issues of concern to departments regarding plans to harden buildings against terrorist attack.
• Mutuals describe what kind of insurance companies?
• What is the leading cause of unsatisfactory sprinkler performance?
• What is required for life safety plan review during alterations?
• What is the difference between fire protection systems and life safety systems?
• In private industrial facilities, are fire safety and plant security both mandated by law?
• Which system was developed in response to major post-disaster losses to help assess building code effectiveness?
• How should hazardous materials be stored per fire code?
• Which step in a fire investigation is primarily about documenting findings?
• Selective code enforcement is best defined as:
• Which of the following is a method for determining inspection priorities that is mentioned in the material?
• Which of the following describes the three categories of private fire prevention and protection programs?
• Which report was published in 1986?
• Which of the following is a national report on fire protection and prevention published in 1973?
• What is the purpose of a Fire Code Official's enforcement actions?
• The exposed interior surface of a building or structure used for acoustical, decorative, insulation, or fire protection purposes is called:
• A trade secret is best described as which of the following?
• What is smoke control and where is it required?
• Besides publishing pamphlets and education materials, which other public education related function is performed by the agency?
• Which organization was responsible for the first model construction code in the United States—organization rather than industry?
• Which practice contributes to safe storage of flammable liquids in labs or facilities?
• Which NFPA standard covers the maintenance of automatic sprinklers?
• What is means of egress travel distance and where is it specified?
• Which NFPA standard covers fire alarm systems design and installation?
• Why is it inadvisable to use local fire statistics as the sole method of identifying high-risk areas, groups, or conditions?
• In the 1978 study Fire Code Inspections and Fire Prevention: What Methods Lead to Success?, what percentage of fires were caused by conditions that could be observed during inspection?
• What document supports a deviation from code requirements when a modification is proposed?
• Which factor is NOT listed as influencing the choice between wet-pipe and dry-pipe sprinkler systems?
• Which NFPA standard specifically covers the design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems?
• What is the name of the federal agency created as a result of the report entitled America Burning?
• What term is generally used for state regulations that specify time periods for the storage and disposal of public records?
• Which of the following is NOT a function performed by traditional fire prevention bureaus?
• What system was developed by the insurance industry in response to the losses resulting from Hurricane Andrew and the Northridge Earthquake?
• In a fire investigation, which action specifically helps preserve evidence?
• Which body harmonizes NFPA 72 and life-safety codes to ensure comprehensive safety when both apply?
• Which term describes the authorization to start construction work after plans are reviewed?
• Which statement best lists the three types of plans that fire departments typically review?
• List two active fire protection systems for buildings.
• What is the difference between a plan review and a permit in fire prevention practice?
• Which factor best determines the effectiveness of a fire protection system?
• What roles do fire prevention inspectors play during routine inspection?
• Stock Insurance companies are what type of insurance company?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a plan type fire departments typically review?
• How are hydrant and standpipe systems different, and how are they used?
• Property maintenance codes traditionally maintain which of the following areas?
• How should fire protection systems be verified during construction or occupancy changes?
• What is NFPA 25 used for?
• How is occupant evacuation time determined for a building during a fire event?
• Which item is NOT the fire inspector's responsibility when performing inspections?
• Which statement best summarizes the overall theme of the material?
• What is the title of the 1973 report of the National Commission of Fire Prevention and Control?
• Which of the following is the role of a fire marshal in risk assessment and prevention?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a hazard associated with holiday gatherings in large public assembly occupancies?
• How do NFPA 72 and the life-safety codes coordinate when both apply?
• Which federal agency is charged with protecting the public from unsafe consumer items?
• Which elements are used to address high-piled storage hazards in fire codes?
• What is the difference between a stop-work order and a notice of violation?
• A fire protection system water supply valve in which the stem protrudes from the housing when the valve is shut, making the valve condition readily apparent, is known as what?
• What is the requirement for fire alarm notification appliances under ADA or accessible design?
• What is often adopted alongside property maintenance codes to regulate housing?
• Do model fire codes apply to residential properties? Why or why not?
• Which of the following is a trade association involved in fire prevention and protection?
• How is occupant load calculated for means of egress design under NFPA 101?
• What action is generally required by the fire official prior to attempting to secure an inspection warrant?
• Which option is NOT a correct pairing of report title with its year?
• What is the difference between life safety and property protection in fire prevention?
• Which of the following is a public education related function performed by the U.S. Fire Administration?
• In the context of property maintenance, what is defined as the space per occupant?
• Which statement is NOT a function of fire stopping assemblies?
• Which organization is widely recognized for developing fire protection standards and codes used across the United States?
• What term describes insurance companies that are formed by groups as not-for-profit?
• The term 'outside stem & yoke valve' describes a valve with what feature?
• Which group was responsible for the development of the National Building Code in 1905?
• The 1973 report that led to the creation of the U.S. Fire Administration was produced by which entity?
• Fire protection system effectiveness depends on reliability, which in turn depends on proper installation and maintenance.
• Which item is not a standard component of means of egress?
• Which of the following best reflects a recommended approach to starting inspections?
• Which NFPA standard covers automatic fire sprinkler systems design and installation?
• What logic might the fire inspector use to convince a building owner to maintain their fire protection equipment?
• A local government instrument that governs land use and safety is called a/an?
• What is the purpose of a fire code appeal and who can appeal?
• Which is a key element of a fire drill program for schools or workplaces?
• Which item is considered a site plan concern for fire departments?
• Which federal agency has employees that are trained and certified as fire investigators?
• Which of the following is another method mentioned for determining inspection priorities?
• What determines the minimum required width of means of egress?
• Which entity's reports are forwarded to the code official for action or an inspection performed on behalf of the local government?
• You should begin all inspections by starting from:
• What is the name of the organization that represents the consolidated memberships of BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI?
• What four system elements determine reliability?
• How should a proposed modification conflicting with code requirements be handled?
• Which activity is part of a comprehensive fire drill program?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of the term 'Model code' in building and fire safety?
• Which statement about model fire codes and residential properties is accurate?
• What is required for fire alarm notification appliances in ADA or accessible design?
• What program is often adopted in concert with a property maintenance code?
• Which report was published in 2001?
• What was the name of the 1973 report of the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control?
• Who is responsible for physically performing acceptable tests of fire protection systems?
• In the context of the 1978 study's title, which phrase describes the study?
• Proprietary information regarding a business or manufacturing process is known as a/an?
• Which of the following is NOT a required feature for hazardous materials storage under fire code?
• What are typical elements of an emergency action plan for a building?
• Unannounced inspections may be appropriate when you want to:
• What is the primary hazard associated with institutional occupancies?
• Which standard provides guidance on occupant means of egress and life safety in buildings?
• Which of the following is a trade association involved in fire prevention and protection?
• Which egress requirement involves door swing and width for occupant safety?
• What best describes a risk assessment in fire prevention practice?
• Define means of egress and its components.
• Which NFPA standard was developed for testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems?
• Who can appeal a fire code interpretation?
• What term describes for-profit insurance companies?
• Which factor influences the choice between wet-pipe and dry-pipe sprinkler systems, particularly related to freeze risk?
• Which acronym stands for the federal agency responsible for protecting the public from unsafe consumer products?
• What is the term for software that reads scanned written documents and digitizes characters?
• Professional registration for design professionals is licensure in which fields?
• Which industry was responsible for the first model construction code in the United States?
• Hazardous waste crime scenes have similar safety and security concerns as which type of scene?
• One of the benefits states that the fire department should be the building official's friend not enemy. Which option best represents that idea?
• Unannounced inspections may be appropriate when you want to observe occupant loads in which setting?
• NFPA 101 Life Safety Code primarily regulates which aspects of building safety?
• What is the first step in the five-step process for Public Fire Safety Education?
• What is required for exit signs and emergency lighting in most occupancies?
• What was the original mission of the National Fire Protection Association in 1896?
• What is backflow prevention and why is it important in fire protection?
• Which function best describes Optical Character Recognition?
• NFPA 25 is primarily used for:
• Trade-off incentives permit increases in which building characteristics in exchange for sprinkler installation?
• What federal agency operated the Building and Fire Research Laboratory?
• Which statement is true about private fire prevention and protection programs?
• Why are exit sign placements critical in crowded venues?
• Which component is NOT typically considered part of means of egress in a building?
• Which organization is a standards development organization listed among the major groups that develop standards?
• The acceptance and formal approval of a model code by the governing body of a jurisdiction is known as:
• What scenario typically triggers a Fire Watch?
• What is the function of the fire-resistance-rated doors and hardware in a rated corridor?
• How should a building under construction be protected from arson risk?
• What is the name for code provisions that permit reductions in fire protection ratings and increases in building height, area, number of stories, and reduction in means of egress provisions in return for sprinkler installation?
• What is a positive aspect for the fire service with the adoption of mini-maxi codes?
• Interior finish refers to the interior surface of a building used for which purposes?
• What type of permit is issued for hot work, hazardous materials handling, or temporary fire safety measures?
• In property maintenance codes, the term 'space' refers to which concept?
• What is the difference between a code and a standard?
• How many recommendations did the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control make in its 1973 report?
• What is the name of a code developed by an organization for adoption by governments?
• Which set of areas is listed as typically maintained by property maintenance codes?
• Which factor is explicitly cited as a benefit of sprinklers in the material?