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NFPA 25 states that the owner must have the fire protection system ________ prior to making
any changes in the occupancy, the use or process, or the materials stored or used in a building
correct answers Evaluated
Sprinkler systems using suppression mode sprinklers are generally designed for a maximum of
________ sprinklers operating correct answers 12
Which of the following best describes the aspect of "flame spread"? correct answers The process
of moving a flame across the surface of a liquid or solid
Using the light hazard curve shown on Figure 11.2.3.1.1 in NFPA 13, what is the density
required for a sprinkler operating an area of 3000 ft2? correct answers .07 gpm/ft2
Which of the following systems is not covered by NFPA 25? correct answers High expansion
foam
Which of the following BEST describes an advantage of automatic water-based suppression
systems? correct answers No need for human interaction or presence
Control mode sprinkler systems are designed for final extinguishment of the fire to be done ___.
correct answers manually
Water is the most common substance used for fighting fires. correct answers True
Which of the following is a duty of a water-based fire protection system inspector? correct
answers Technically proficient; always works safely
The heat release rate increases as the surface area of the fuel ___. correct answers increases
Automatic and manual water-based systems are never used together. correct answers False
Which of the following BEST describes the study of fire dynamics? correct answers It is the
study of how fires start, spread, and grow
Which of the following is considered a very tall building? correct answers A building with
occupied floors that are beyond the capacity of the fire department apparatus to deliver sufficient
water for firefighting purposes
Whom of the following is responsible for maintaining a water-based fire protection system?
correct answers Property owner or designated representative
___ is the most universal agent used for fire control and extinguishment. correct answers Water
, Inspection, testing, and maintenance activities must be conducted in accordance with ___ safety
regulations. correct answers applicable
Which of the following statements is true regarding access to fire protection system and
components for inspection, testing, and maintenance? correct answers NFPA 25 requires that the
owner provide ready accessibility for all areas of a building containing system components that
require inspection, testing, or maintenance.
Fires are classified to assist in determining the most efficient ___ for controlling, suppressing, or
extinguishing the fire. correct answers agent
Any abnormality observed during inspection or testing must be reported promptly to the ___.
correct answers owner
Professionalism includes all of the following except: correct answers Always wearing a tie
Water-based fire protection inspectors are required to follow all safe workplace practices. correct
answers True
Which of the following is not an aspect of fire dynamics? correct answers Heat Absorption
Who is responsible for maintaining the records of any inspection, testing, or maintenance
performed on water-based fire protection systems? correct answers The property owner
NFPA 13A was not enforceable because it used the word ___ in regards to inspection, testing,
and maintenance tasks. correct answers Not Might or Shall
The term ___ means that a requirement is mandatory. correct answers shall
Which of the following does an inspector represent while performing their duties? correct
answers Their employer
Which of the following stakeholders have an interest in the requirements of NFPA 25? correct
answers All of these. (The property owner, The AHJ, The contractor/service provider)
Which of the following statements BEST describes the purpose of NFPA 25? correct answers
Not To certify that water-based systems will function and perform in a fire
Which of the following is defined as "work performed to keep equipment operable"? correct
answers Maintenance
What class of fire is made up of ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cloth? correct
answers A
The MOST important aspect of protecting lives in a fire scenario involves which of the
following? correct answers Successful evacuation of people from the fire area
NFPA 25 states that the owner must have the fire protection system ________ prior to making
any changes in the occupancy, the use or process, or the materials stored or used in a building
correct answers Evaluated
Sprinkler systems using suppression mode sprinklers are generally designed for a maximum of
________ sprinklers operating correct answers 12
Which of the following best describes the aspect of "flame spread"? correct answers The process
of moving a flame across the surface of a liquid or solid
Using the light hazard curve shown on Figure 11.2.3.1.1 in NFPA 13, what is the density
required for a sprinkler operating an area of 3000 ft2? correct answers .07 gpm/ft2
Which of the following systems is not covered by NFPA 25? correct answers High expansion
foam
Which of the following BEST describes an advantage of automatic water-based suppression
systems? correct answers No need for human interaction or presence
Control mode sprinkler systems are designed for final extinguishment of the fire to be done ___.
correct answers manually
Water is the most common substance used for fighting fires. correct answers True
Which of the following is a duty of a water-based fire protection system inspector? correct
answers Technically proficient; always works safely
The heat release rate increases as the surface area of the fuel ___. correct answers increases
Automatic and manual water-based systems are never used together. correct answers False
Which of the following BEST describes the study of fire dynamics? correct answers It is the
study of how fires start, spread, and grow
Which of the following is considered a very tall building? correct answers A building with
occupied floors that are beyond the capacity of the fire department apparatus to deliver sufficient
water for firefighting purposes
Whom of the following is responsible for maintaining a water-based fire protection system?
correct answers Property owner or designated representative
___ is the most universal agent used for fire control and extinguishment. correct answers Water
, Inspection, testing, and maintenance activities must be conducted in accordance with ___ safety
regulations. correct answers applicable
Which of the following statements is true regarding access to fire protection system and
components for inspection, testing, and maintenance? correct answers NFPA 25 requires that the
owner provide ready accessibility for all areas of a building containing system components that
require inspection, testing, or maintenance.
Fires are classified to assist in determining the most efficient ___ for controlling, suppressing, or
extinguishing the fire. correct answers agent
Any abnormality observed during inspection or testing must be reported promptly to the ___.
correct answers owner
Professionalism includes all of the following except: correct answers Always wearing a tie
Water-based fire protection inspectors are required to follow all safe workplace practices. correct
answers True
Which of the following is not an aspect of fire dynamics? correct answers Heat Absorption
Who is responsible for maintaining the records of any inspection, testing, or maintenance
performed on water-based fire protection systems? correct answers The property owner
NFPA 13A was not enforceable because it used the word ___ in regards to inspection, testing,
and maintenance tasks. correct answers Not Might or Shall
The term ___ means that a requirement is mandatory. correct answers shall
Which of the following does an inspector represent while performing their duties? correct
answers Their employer
Which of the following stakeholders have an interest in the requirements of NFPA 25? correct
answers All of these. (The property owner, The AHJ, The contractor/service provider)
Which of the following statements BEST describes the purpose of NFPA 25? correct answers
Not To certify that water-based systems will function and perform in a fire
Which of the following is defined as "work performed to keep equipment operable"? correct
answers Maintenance
What class of fire is made up of ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cloth? correct
answers A
The MOST important aspect of protecting lives in a fire scenario involves which of the
following? correct answers Successful evacuation of people from the fire area
