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Fire Inspection I Prep Test 2 Q/A
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Fire Inspection I Prep Test 2 Q/A1. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection, but
also can be
used:
A. to coerce the owner to not seek an appeal.
B. as a basis for legal action.
C. to enforce hazardous materials storage requirements.
D. as leverage against the manager of the property. ✔️Ans - B
2. Directions: Select the correct answer from the list below, then choose the
answer
from A-E which corresponds to your selection.
The item on the following list that need not be recorded on an inspection
report is:
1. the name and address of the business.
2. the date of inspection.
3. the names of inspector(s), business or property owner(s), and individual
with the inspector.
4. a list of violation(s) and applicable code reference.
5. detailed building plans.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 1
D. 2
E. 4 ✔️Ans - B
3. An inspection report would be of little value if it did not contain the:
A. home address and phone number of the inspector.
B. complete floor plans.
C. name and address of the business.
D. department's ability to handle a fire. ✔️Ans - C
4. In an inspection report, fire inspectors are generally concerned with
presenting the
facts and evidence to prove a point, draw a conclusion, or:
A. justify an opinion.
B. show personal concern.
,C. justify a recommendation.
D. reflect on a problem. ✔️Ans - C
5. Most local agencies have ordinances that provide for issuance of permits in
order to:
A. generate records for tax appraisal needs of the county.
B. influence contractors to provide building services.
C. monitor special operations and conditions within the jurisdiction.
D. guide the city council in establishing the local tax levy rates. ✔️Ans - C
6. The following are all elements of what type of plan?
• The location of hydrants and water mains
• The slopes or grades affecting placement of ground ladders
• Grades on roadways affecting placement of fire department apparatus
• Actual location of fire department connections
A. Elevated view
B. Plan view
C. Floor
D. Site
E. Distribution ✔️Ans - D
7. The process of reviewing building plans and specifications to determine the
safety
characteristics of a proposed building refers to:
A. inspections.
B. citations.
C. plans review.
D. occupancy. ✔️Ans - C
8. When investigating a complaint, the inspector should be prepared to:
A. be told that no one is available to assist and be asked to come back later.
B. deal with possible negative attitudes of owners.
C. have difficulty with the receptionist.
D. be directed away from the area in question. ✔️Ans - B
9. Performance-based codes are difficult to enforce because:
A. performance of each inspector may be different.
B. performance of structural members is dependent upon supporting
technical information of
, engineers and architects.
C. if data are entered inconsistently, performance will be inconsistent.
D. the code may change frequently, based on its performance. ✔️Ans - B
10. Under what circumstances might a fire inspector end up in court following
an
inspection?
A. The business owner felt he/she was treated unfairly.
B. The owner disagreed with the inspector's findings.
C. The property owner exhausted all other means of appeal and still is not
satisfied with the
outcome.
D. The property owner did not immediately correct the violations. ✔️Ans -
C
11. When taking cases to court, the inspector may be placed in the position of
fulfilling
two roles, that of a(n) ___________and a(n) _________________.
A. advisor, witness
B. witness, attorney
C. witness, fact recorder
D. advisor, defendant ✔️Ans - A
12. When acting as an advisor during a court case, which of the following
would not be
an inspector's area of responsibility?
A. Fire ordinances
B. Criminal law
C. Technical terms
D. Facts pertaining to the case ✔️Ans - B
13. According to the NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, a building, or portion of a
building,
able to accommodate fewer than 50 persons and used for educational
purposes
above the 12th grade is classified as a/an:
A. educational occupancy.
B. business occupancy.
C. institutional occupancy.
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