Gas cartridges - ANSWER-Since many manufacturers do not combine the wet chemical
agent and expelling gas, which of the following are used to store the expelling gas until
it is needed when the system activates? pg 250
Access codes and access cards - ANSWER-Which of the following is the least desirable
access method as it may cause fire fighters to lose valuable time? pg 330
approving authority - ANSWER-All inspections, tests, and certification of new public and
private water lines, including visual inspection of materials and securing methods;
hydrostatic testing; line testing; and disinfection, are usually handled by the: pg 107
Water hammer - ANSWER-What occurs when a valve or nozzle is closed very quickly
under pressure of the system and can cause severe damage to the water system? pg
115
Aerosol extinguishing systems - ANSWER-Which of the following extinguishing systems
offer an alternative to clean agent and specialized water-based fire protection systems?
pg 275
Forty-five days - ANSWER-_______ prior to the public comment hearing, the published
results become the agenda for the public comment hearing and are distributed on the
International Code Council website. pg 24
Stored pressure extinguishers - ANSWER-_____________ have both the pressurized
expelling gas and the extinguishing agent mixed in the same tank, and use gas to push
the extinguishing agent out through a nozzle or hose when operated. pg 291
Permanent markings - ANSWER-What must the manufacturer include on the nozzle to
identify the particular nozzle type? pg 252
High-rise building - ANSWER-In-building emergency voice/alarm communication
systems (EVACS) are an integral part of which type of building (because this type of
building presents rescue challenges for fire personnel)? pg 83
, Enclosure integrity test - ANSWER-Prior to conducting a discharge test for halon and
clean agent extinguishing systems, what must be accomplished in order to determine
the amount of leakage from the protected area? pg 276
Fire protection system interface - ANSWER-Which of the following opens a gate when a
detector is activated or a water flow switch senses a change in water flow? pg 330
Use and occupancy - ANSWER-What is the first factor used to determine any fire alarm
installation requirements of a building? pg 88
NFPA 10 - ANSWER-What is the National Fire Protection Association standard for
portable fire extinguishers? pg 285
Smoke generator - ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a component of a smoke
detector? pg 78
Coded signal - ANSWER-Depending on the system design, notification appliances may
communicate additional information and may generate a predetermined number of
visual or audible patterns for a specific duration. Which type of signal is this? pg 61
Carbon dioxide - ANSWER-Which extinguishing agent is effective on Class B and C
fires, but has limited use on Class A fires? pg 288
Wall post indicator valve - ANSWER-Which type of valve would be the best alternative
when a freestanding PIV is impractical or impossible to install, as it doesn't stick out of
the ground? pg 110
In underground mass transit systems - ANSWER-In which of the following areas might a
water mist system be installed? pg 231
Water flow switch - ANSWER-Which component of a fire alarm system utilizes a flexible
round plastic paddle or vane that inserts into the wet sprinkler system piping? pg 58
Preaction systems - ANSWER-________ are similar to dry pipe sprinkler systems in that
they use closed sprinkler heads and usually release water into the system through
activation by fire detector. pg 194
Association Technical Meeting - ANSWER-In which stage of the NFPA code
development process is a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion filed if someone is not
satisfied with the results of the second draft report? pg 26
electromagnetically locked egress doors - ANSWER-To address concerns that criminals
or terrorists might activate fire protection systems to unlock doors and gain
unauthorized entry, another method of controlling doors was placed in the model codes
by the International Building Code®, referred to as: pg 326
Smoke management - ANSWER-_________ is a term used to describe passive and
active systems used alone or in combination to alter smoke movement. pg 303
Model code - ANSWER-Which of the following refers to a system of rules, regulations, or
laws typically developed by private, not-for-profit organizations? pg 22
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - ANSWER-Which of the following
organizations was NOT part of the merger to become the International Code Council in
the mid-1990s? pg 22
Cartridge pressure extinguisher - ANSWER-Which fire extinguisher type has a
pressurized cartridge that, when activated, releases the pressurized gas into the
extinguishing agent tank, forcing it out a nozzle or hose? pg 291
Heavy, dense material - ANSWER-What type of material is generally the best for heat
transfer through conduction, because it absorbs and transmits heat rapidly and evenly?
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agent and expelling gas, which of the following are used to store the expelling gas until
it is needed when the system activates? pg 250
Access codes and access cards - ANSWER-Which of the following is the least desirable
access method as it may cause fire fighters to lose valuable time? pg 330
approving authority - ANSWER-All inspections, tests, and certification of new public and
private water lines, including visual inspection of materials and securing methods;
hydrostatic testing; line testing; and disinfection, are usually handled by the: pg 107
Water hammer - ANSWER-What occurs when a valve or nozzle is closed very quickly
under pressure of the system and can cause severe damage to the water system? pg
115
Aerosol extinguishing systems - ANSWER-Which of the following extinguishing systems
offer an alternative to clean agent and specialized water-based fire protection systems?
pg 275
Forty-five days - ANSWER-_______ prior to the public comment hearing, the published
results become the agenda for the public comment hearing and are distributed on the
International Code Council website. pg 24
Stored pressure extinguishers - ANSWER-_____________ have both the pressurized
expelling gas and the extinguishing agent mixed in the same tank, and use gas to push
the extinguishing agent out through a nozzle or hose when operated. pg 291
Permanent markings - ANSWER-What must the manufacturer include on the nozzle to
identify the particular nozzle type? pg 252
High-rise building - ANSWER-In-building emergency voice/alarm communication
systems (EVACS) are an integral part of which type of building (because this type of
building presents rescue challenges for fire personnel)? pg 83
, Enclosure integrity test - ANSWER-Prior to conducting a discharge test for halon and
clean agent extinguishing systems, what must be accomplished in order to determine
the amount of leakage from the protected area? pg 276
Fire protection system interface - ANSWER-Which of the following opens a gate when a
detector is activated or a water flow switch senses a change in water flow? pg 330
Use and occupancy - ANSWER-What is the first factor used to determine any fire alarm
installation requirements of a building? pg 88
NFPA 10 - ANSWER-What is the National Fire Protection Association standard for
portable fire extinguishers? pg 285
Smoke generator - ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a component of a smoke
detector? pg 78
Coded signal - ANSWER-Depending on the system design, notification appliances may
communicate additional information and may generate a predetermined number of
visual or audible patterns for a specific duration. Which type of signal is this? pg 61
Carbon dioxide - ANSWER-Which extinguishing agent is effective on Class B and C
fires, but has limited use on Class A fires? pg 288
Wall post indicator valve - ANSWER-Which type of valve would be the best alternative
when a freestanding PIV is impractical or impossible to install, as it doesn't stick out of
the ground? pg 110
In underground mass transit systems - ANSWER-In which of the following areas might a
water mist system be installed? pg 231
Water flow switch - ANSWER-Which component of a fire alarm system utilizes a flexible
round plastic paddle or vane that inserts into the wet sprinkler system piping? pg 58
Preaction systems - ANSWER-________ are similar to dry pipe sprinkler systems in that
they use closed sprinkler heads and usually release water into the system through
activation by fire detector. pg 194
Association Technical Meeting - ANSWER-In which stage of the NFPA code
development process is a Notice of Intent to Make a Motion filed if someone is not
satisfied with the results of the second draft report? pg 26
electromagnetically locked egress doors - ANSWER-To address concerns that criminals
or terrorists might activate fire protection systems to unlock doors and gain
unauthorized entry, another method of controlling doors was placed in the model codes
by the International Building Code®, referred to as: pg 326
Smoke management - ANSWER-_________ is a term used to describe passive and
active systems used alone or in combination to alter smoke movement. pg 303
Model code - ANSWER-Which of the following refers to a system of rules, regulations, or
laws typically developed by private, not-for-profit organizations? pg 22
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - ANSWER-Which of the following
organizations was NOT part of the merger to become the International Code Council in
the mid-1990s? pg 22
Cartridge pressure extinguisher - ANSWER-Which fire extinguisher type has a
pressurized cartridge that, when activated, releases the pressurized gas into the
extinguishing agent tank, forcing it out a nozzle or hose? pg 291
Heavy, dense material - ANSWER-What type of material is generally the best for heat
transfer through conduction, because it absorbs and transmits heat rapidly and evenly?
pg 11
