Principles of Fire Prevention Practice Exam

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