Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement (Ch. 1-5) Exam Questions and Answers.
During the preliminary hearing Answer - During which phase of court proceedings does the prosecutor attempt to establish that a crime was committed by the defendant? (22)
Imminent Hazard Answer - Which of the following categories of inspection MOST likely involves responding to blocked exits? (18)
Expert Witness Answer - An inspector who provides opinion testimony is which type of witness during a court proceeding? (24)
It is usually best to seek advice from legal counsel. Answer - Which of the following is recommended if there is a question of authority or meaning of the code before taking action during prosecution? (20)
Sanction Answer - Which of the following is issued by most jurisdictions if the violation is
not corrected within a certain time? (20)
Due Process Answer - The concept that the legal rights of the accused are protected is known as: (19)
Compliance Answer - The primary goal of all fire prevention code activities is: (19)
Private Fire Safety Inspector Answer - Which of the following evaluate processes and facilities insured or underwritten by an insurance company in an attempt to identify hazards? (16)
Notification Answer - Which of the following is a written inspection form provided to the responsible party after an initial inspection describing the fire code infraction(s)? (20)
Fact witness Answer - Which of the following witnesses answers questions posed by an
attorney regarding what he or she saw, heard, touched, smelled, or tasted? (24)
Inspectors are not required to meet Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, or Fire Officer certification. Answer - Which of the following is MOST appropriate regarding NFPA® 1031 and training? (17) serving an arrest warrant. Answer - Criminal proceedings are MOST often initiated as a result of: (20)
protecting lives and property. Answer - All levels of government have created fire inspection and code enforcement organizations to accomplish the goal of: (14)
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Answer - The minimum level of training for inspectors and code officials and certification requirements are established by the: (17)
Misdemeanor Answer - Which of the following criminal violations generally results in a fine or term of less than two years? (21)
Noncriminal violation Answer - Which of the following would MOST likely result in a civil proceeding? (20)
Code enforcement department Answer - Which department is MOST likely responsible for vacant structures? (16)
New construction Answer - Which of the following categories of inspection occurs when an existing structure is altered in such a way that code compliance must be determined? (18)
Summary offense Answer - Which of the following is the lowest form of offense in most legal systems? (21)
Assigned duties Answer - Which of the following must inspectors understand to perform their jobs properly? (14)
Establish that a crime was committed by the arrestee Answer - Which of the following is the responsibility of the prosecutor during a preliminary hearing? (22)
Private fire safety inspectors Answer - Which of the following inspectors function as risk assessors? (16)
Expert witness Answer - Which of the following generally defines a person with sufficient skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field to draw inferences or reach conclusions? (24)
Owner/occupant request Answer - Which of the following categories of inspection is MOST likely to be conducted because it is required by another government agency or an insurance company? (18)
a violation is not corrected Answer - Issuance of a sanction by most jurisdictions occurs if: (20) Imminent hazard Answer - Which category of fire and life safety inspections is conducted when it becomes obvious that an occupancy or process poses a hazard to life and property? (18)
inspection organization's type and size. Answer - An inspector's duties will vary based on the: (14)
Nonsworn or sworn personnel inspectors Answer - Which of the following MOST accurately describes the staffing for fire prevention divisions in a fire department? (15)
state or authority having jurisdiction. Answer - The inspector is considered to be part of the prosecution on the side of the: (22)
Determine occupancy classification Answer - Which of the following MOST likely occurs
during a routine inspection? (18)
Authority having jurisdiction Answer - Which of the following establishes the minimum level of training for inspectors and code officials and defines the certification requirement? (17)
correct an outstanding fire code violation. Answer - Prosecution usually occurs when the
property owner/occupant has failed to: (20)
insured and the inspector. Answer - The insurance company's policies and procedures dictate the working relationship between the: (17)
conducting plans reviews. Answer - The building department is generally responsible for: (15)
Enabling legislation Answer - Which of the following creates the inspection position or designates individuals to perform fire and life safety inspections? (14)
Negligence Answer - Which of the following refers to the unintentional commission of an
unlawful act? (33)
State law Answer - Which category of laws involves labor laws, insurance laws, and health laws? (26)
Change in the problem that the policy or procedure was intended to solve Answer - Which of the following is an indication that a policy or procedure needs to be revised? (35)
Malfeasance Answer - Which of the following refers to the commission of an unlawful act that is knowingly committed by a public official? (33)
During the preliminary hearing Answer - During which phase of court proceedings does the prosecutor attempt to establish that a crime was committed by the defendant? (22)
Imminent Hazard Answer - Which of the following categories of inspection MOST likely involves responding to blocked exits? (18)
Expert Witness Answer - An inspector who provides opinion testimony is which type of witness during a court proceeding? (24)
It is usually best to seek advice from legal counsel. Answer - Which of the following is recommended if there is a question of authority or meaning of the code before taking action during prosecution? (20)
Sanction Answer - Which of the following is issued by most jurisdictions if the violation is
not corrected within a certain time? (20)
Due Process Answer - The concept that the legal rights of the accused are protected is known as: (19)
Compliance Answer - The primary goal of all fire prevention code activities is: (19)
Private Fire Safety Inspector Answer - Which of the following evaluate processes and facilities insured or underwritten by an insurance company in an attempt to identify hazards? (16)
Notification Answer - Which of the following is a written inspection form provided to the responsible party after an initial inspection describing the fire code infraction(s)? (20)
Fact witness Answer - Which of the following witnesses answers questions posed by an
attorney regarding what he or she saw, heard, touched, smelled, or tasted? (24)
Inspectors are not required to meet Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II, or Fire Officer certification. Answer - Which of the following is MOST appropriate regarding NFPA® 1031 and training? (17) serving an arrest warrant. Answer - Criminal proceedings are MOST often initiated as a result of: (20)
protecting lives and property. Answer - All levels of government have created fire inspection and code enforcement organizations to accomplish the goal of: (14)
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Answer - The minimum level of training for inspectors and code officials and certification requirements are established by the: (17)
Misdemeanor Answer - Which of the following criminal violations generally results in a fine or term of less than two years? (21)
Noncriminal violation Answer - Which of the following would MOST likely result in a civil proceeding? (20)
Code enforcement department Answer - Which department is MOST likely responsible for vacant structures? (16)
New construction Answer - Which of the following categories of inspection occurs when an existing structure is altered in such a way that code compliance must be determined? (18)
Summary offense Answer - Which of the following is the lowest form of offense in most legal systems? (21)
Assigned duties Answer - Which of the following must inspectors understand to perform their jobs properly? (14)
Establish that a crime was committed by the arrestee Answer - Which of the following is the responsibility of the prosecutor during a preliminary hearing? (22)
Private fire safety inspectors Answer - Which of the following inspectors function as risk assessors? (16)
Expert witness Answer - Which of the following generally defines a person with sufficient skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field to draw inferences or reach conclusions? (24)
Owner/occupant request Answer - Which of the following categories of inspection is MOST likely to be conducted because it is required by another government agency or an insurance company? (18)
a violation is not corrected Answer - Issuance of a sanction by most jurisdictions occurs if: (20) Imminent hazard Answer - Which category of fire and life safety inspections is conducted when it becomes obvious that an occupancy or process poses a hazard to life and property? (18)
inspection organization's type and size. Answer - An inspector's duties will vary based on the: (14)
Nonsworn or sworn personnel inspectors Answer - Which of the following MOST accurately describes the staffing for fire prevention divisions in a fire department? (15)
state or authority having jurisdiction. Answer - The inspector is considered to be part of the prosecution on the side of the: (22)
Determine occupancy classification Answer - Which of the following MOST likely occurs
during a routine inspection? (18)
Authority having jurisdiction Answer - Which of the following establishes the minimum level of training for inspectors and code officials and defines the certification requirement? (17)
correct an outstanding fire code violation. Answer - Prosecution usually occurs when the
property owner/occupant has failed to: (20)
insured and the inspector. Answer - The insurance company's policies and procedures dictate the working relationship between the: (17)
conducting plans reviews. Answer - The building department is generally responsible for: (15)
Enabling legislation Answer - Which of the following creates the inspection position or designates individuals to perform fire and life safety inspections? (14)
Negligence Answer - Which of the following refers to the unintentional commission of an
unlawful act? (33)
State law Answer - Which category of laws involves labor laws, insurance laws, and health laws? (26)
Change in the problem that the policy or procedure was intended to solve Answer - Which of the following is an indication that a policy or procedure needs to be revised? (35)
Malfeasance Answer - Which of the following refers to the commission of an unlawful act that is knowingly committed by a public official? (33)
