TCFP Firefighter Chapters 26-28
Test Questions and Answers
100% PASS
In a preaction sprinkler system, what must happen before water will flow?
Select one:
A. The alarm condition must persist for a set time
B. An alarm initiating device must be activated
C. The dry-pipe valve must close
D. System water pressure must drop—ANSWER-B. An alarm initiating device must be
activated
Where is a main sprinkler system valve usually installed?
Select one:
A. On the main riser, below the water supply control valve
B. Outside the building, coming up out of the ground on a post
C. Near the FDC
,D. On the main riser, above the water supply control valve—ANSWER-D. On the main riser,
above the water supply control valve
Which class of standpipe is intended for fire department use only?
Select one:
A. III
B. II
C. I
D. IV—ANSWER-C. I
Which is a distinguishing feature of old-style sprinkler heads?
Select one:
A. All heads are of the pendant type
B. Only a few activation temperatures are available
C. The heads are highly sensitive to pressure fluctuation
D. The discharge pattern directs some water onto the ceiling—ANSWER-D. The discharge
pattern directs some water onto the ceiling
Which is a function of a sprinkler head?
Select one:
A. Detect smoke or fumes
B. Activate the fire alarm system
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,C. Report any trouble in the system
D. Auto-restore when the fire is out—ANSWER-B. Activate the fire alarm system
Which is a typical temperature rating for a sprinkler head in a light-hazard occupancy such as
an office building?
Select one:
A. 225°F (107°C)
B. 205°F (96°C)
C. 185°F (85°C)
D. 165°F (74°C)—ANSWER-D. 165°F (74°C)
Which is the preferred water source for a sprinkler system?
Select one:
A. An elevated storage tank
B. A private fire protection supply system
C. A municipal water system
D. A dedicated static supply—ANSWER-C. A municipal water system
Which sprinkler head mechanism uses a liquid-filled glass capsule to hold the cap in place?
Select one:
A. Liquid capsule
B. Frangible bulb
, C. Chemical pellet
D. Fusible device—ANSWER-B. Frangible bulb
Which type of facility monitors alarms systems located at multiple facilities?
Select one:
A. Protected premises control center
B. Central station
C. Remote alarm receiving center
D. Supervising alarm center—ANSWER-B. Central station
Which type of fire alarm annunciation system identifies the zone in which the alarm was
initiated audible or visual signals?
Select one:
A. Individual
B. Addressable
C. Coded
D. Master—ANSWER-C. Coded
A fire department pumper can supplement a sprinkler system water supply through the:
Select one:
A. Class I standpipe.
B. APV.
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Test Questions and Answers
100% PASS
In a preaction sprinkler system, what must happen before water will flow?
Select one:
A. The alarm condition must persist for a set time
B. An alarm initiating device must be activated
C. The dry-pipe valve must close
D. System water pressure must drop—ANSWER-B. An alarm initiating device must be
activated
Where is a main sprinkler system valve usually installed?
Select one:
A. On the main riser, below the water supply control valve
B. Outside the building, coming up out of the ground on a post
C. Near the FDC
,D. On the main riser, above the water supply control valve—ANSWER-D. On the main riser,
above the water supply control valve
Which class of standpipe is intended for fire department use only?
Select one:
A. III
B. II
C. I
D. IV—ANSWER-C. I
Which is a distinguishing feature of old-style sprinkler heads?
Select one:
A. All heads are of the pendant type
B. Only a few activation temperatures are available
C. The heads are highly sensitive to pressure fluctuation
D. The discharge pattern directs some water onto the ceiling—ANSWER-D. The discharge
pattern directs some water onto the ceiling
Which is a function of a sprinkler head?
Select one:
A. Detect smoke or fumes
B. Activate the fire alarm system
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,C. Report any trouble in the system
D. Auto-restore when the fire is out—ANSWER-B. Activate the fire alarm system
Which is a typical temperature rating for a sprinkler head in a light-hazard occupancy such as
an office building?
Select one:
A. 225°F (107°C)
B. 205°F (96°C)
C. 185°F (85°C)
D. 165°F (74°C)—ANSWER-D. 165°F (74°C)
Which is the preferred water source for a sprinkler system?
Select one:
A. An elevated storage tank
B. A private fire protection supply system
C. A municipal water system
D. A dedicated static supply—ANSWER-C. A municipal water system
Which sprinkler head mechanism uses a liquid-filled glass capsule to hold the cap in place?
Select one:
A. Liquid capsule
B. Frangible bulb
, C. Chemical pellet
D. Fusible device—ANSWER-B. Frangible bulb
Which type of facility monitors alarms systems located at multiple facilities?
Select one:
A. Protected premises control center
B. Central station
C. Remote alarm receiving center
D. Supervising alarm center—ANSWER-B. Central station
Which type of fire alarm annunciation system identifies the zone in which the alarm was
initiated audible or visual signals?
Select one:
A. Individual
B. Addressable
C. Coded
D. Master—ANSWER-C. Coded
A fire department pumper can supplement a sprinkler system water supply through the:
Select one:
A. Class I standpipe.
B. APV.
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
