Florida Fire Officer 1 Test Review
CORRECT 100%
Which of the following water supply systems is preferred to support a hydrant -
ANSWER Grid
Time, owner resistance, and ____________________ are factors that hinder the
collection of data during a fire inspection. - ANSWER proprietary information
Which type of code applies to existing buildings? - ANSWER Fire codes
At the local level, fire and safety codes are enacted by - ANSWER Ordinance
A code developed by a standards-developing organization that is made available for
adoption by authorities having jurisdiction is a(n) __________. - ANSWER model code
Which of the following is one of the three primary components of water-based fire
protection system - ANSWER Fire pump
Which type of sprinkler system is used when there is a potential for freezing
temperatures to affect the system - ANSWER Dry-pipe
Which class of standpipe system is intended solely for use by firefighters? - ANSWER
Class One
which type of special extinguishing system is used to protect gasoline storage tanks? -
ANSWER Foam
The purpose of conducting fire inspections is to identify hazards that exist and to
ensure... - ANSWER violations are corrected
Which construction type results in the most durable and lasting structures? - ANSWER
Type IV
Which type of construction is known as limited combustible (ordinary)? - ANSWER Type
III
Which of the following is a common electrical hazard found during fire inspections? -
ANSWER Misuse of extension cords
What is the main goal of a code compliance inspection on public assembly
occupancies? - ANSWER To clear access and egress paths
, Which type of occupancy fire is associated with a higher-than-average number of
firefighter line-of-duty deaths? - ANSWER Mercantile
A _______ is defined as an itemized summary of estimated or intended revenues and
expendiatures - ANSWER Budget
What is the first step in the budget process? - ANSWER Identification of needs and
required resources
Budget preparation is a process that is both technical and ____ - ANSWER Political
When an annual budget applies to a year that does not correspond to the calendar year,
what is this budget-defined year called? - ANSWER Fiscal year
What is the term for the level of funding that would be required to maintain all services
at the currently authorized levels? - ANSWER Base budget
Which of the following is one of the two roles in which locally elected officials act relative
to the development of the local budget? - ANSWER Gatekeeper
Which of the following is one of the top three local tax revenue sources? - ANSWER
Property taxes
What is one of the five options available to fire departments if revenues are reduced? -
ANSWER Defer scheduled expenditures
Which famous California measure was passed by voters to stop the trend of dramatic
increases in property taxes in 1978? - ANSWER Proposition 13
Which concept drives the attractiveness of privatization? - ANSWER A private company
can operate more efficiently than a local government agency
One of the best ways to ensure approval of a budget proposal is to show that ___? -
ANSWER It is necessary to comply with some legal requirement
Which term describes funds that are set aside from a budget account, pursuant to a
certain use? - ANSWER Encumbered
Which term is defined as income of an Organization that is to be used for payment of
expenses? - ANSWER Revenue
What is the second step in the six-step budget process? - ANSWER Prepare the budget
request
A proposed increase in spending to provide additional services is a(n) ___________
request - ANSWER Supplemental budget
CORRECT 100%
Which of the following water supply systems is preferred to support a hydrant -
ANSWER Grid
Time, owner resistance, and ____________________ are factors that hinder the
collection of data during a fire inspection. - ANSWER proprietary information
Which type of code applies to existing buildings? - ANSWER Fire codes
At the local level, fire and safety codes are enacted by - ANSWER Ordinance
A code developed by a standards-developing organization that is made available for
adoption by authorities having jurisdiction is a(n) __________. - ANSWER model code
Which of the following is one of the three primary components of water-based fire
protection system - ANSWER Fire pump
Which type of sprinkler system is used when there is a potential for freezing
temperatures to affect the system - ANSWER Dry-pipe
Which class of standpipe system is intended solely for use by firefighters? - ANSWER
Class One
which type of special extinguishing system is used to protect gasoline storage tanks? -
ANSWER Foam
The purpose of conducting fire inspections is to identify hazards that exist and to
ensure... - ANSWER violations are corrected
Which construction type results in the most durable and lasting structures? - ANSWER
Type IV
Which type of construction is known as limited combustible (ordinary)? - ANSWER Type
III
Which of the following is a common electrical hazard found during fire inspections? -
ANSWER Misuse of extension cords
What is the main goal of a code compliance inspection on public assembly
occupancies? - ANSWER To clear access and egress paths
, Which type of occupancy fire is associated with a higher-than-average number of
firefighter line-of-duty deaths? - ANSWER Mercantile
A _______ is defined as an itemized summary of estimated or intended revenues and
expendiatures - ANSWER Budget
What is the first step in the budget process? - ANSWER Identification of needs and
required resources
Budget preparation is a process that is both technical and ____ - ANSWER Political
When an annual budget applies to a year that does not correspond to the calendar year,
what is this budget-defined year called? - ANSWER Fiscal year
What is the term for the level of funding that would be required to maintain all services
at the currently authorized levels? - ANSWER Base budget
Which of the following is one of the two roles in which locally elected officials act relative
to the development of the local budget? - ANSWER Gatekeeper
Which of the following is one of the top three local tax revenue sources? - ANSWER
Property taxes
What is one of the five options available to fire departments if revenues are reduced? -
ANSWER Defer scheduled expenditures
Which famous California measure was passed by voters to stop the trend of dramatic
increases in property taxes in 1978? - ANSWER Proposition 13
Which concept drives the attractiveness of privatization? - ANSWER A private company
can operate more efficiently than a local government agency
One of the best ways to ensure approval of a budget proposal is to show that ___? -
ANSWER It is necessary to comply with some legal requirement
Which term describes funds that are set aside from a budget account, pursuant to a
certain use? - ANSWER Encumbered
Which term is defined as income of an Organization that is to be used for payment of
expenses? - ANSWER Revenue
What is the second step in the six-step budget process? - ANSWER Prepare the budget
request
A proposed increase in spending to provide additional services is a(n) ___________
request - ANSWER Supplemental budget
