FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.




According to the USFA, which of the following systems can significantly offset the risk of
premature residential building collapse - ANS Fire Sprinkler Systems



which program initiated by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation lists 16 initiatives that
can be incorporated into a fire and emergency services organization - ANS Everyone Goes
Home Firefighter Life Safety Initiative Program



Which of the following was a recommendation of the 1947 Fire Prevention Conference report -
ANS An increased focus on prevention education



Building and fire codes designate the degree or level of protection required in a building based
upon the buildings - ANS Occupancy and constriction type



Which fire detection system are activated by flame signatures - ANS Automatic alarm system



Which organization develops testing processes that other testing organizations use in the
development of safety products - ANS American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)




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,Which organization publishes consensus standards used in the United states and Canada that
address fire detection and suppression systems - ANS National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)



Catastrophic fires through history served to increase the use of fire detection and suppression
systems and - ANS prompted changes in codes and regulations



Canada has six model construction and fire codes including the - ANS National Fire Code of
Canada



Which of the following is the adoption method used when an entire building and fire code is
copied into a regulation - ANS Transcription



Which method of adoption specifies that a reference code is legally enforceable as part of the
fire and life safety regulations - ANS Reference



which organization recognizes nationally recognized testing laboratories as having the capability
to provide product safety testing and certification service - ANS U.S. Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)



Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding the famous report America
Burning - ANS It recommended the improvement of fire protection features of buildings



A Standard that a group of experts has developed and agreed upon before it is adopted is
known as a - ANS consensus standard



Manual alarm systems - ANS require activation by individuals upon discovery of a fire




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, When jurisdictions adopt the minimum level of safety by establishing standards and codes,
which entity enforces the minimum - ANS Code Officials



Which of the following statements about manual fire suppression systems is MOST accurate -
ANS They require an individual to operate them in order to perform their function



Which membership association is dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive
national model constructive codes - ANS International code Council (ICC)



Which of the following MOST significantly prevents large losses due to fire - ANS Early
detection and signaling of an appropriate alarm



Which of the following statements about passive fire protection systems is MOST accurate -
ANS They perform with no outside intervention or mechanical support



Which automatic alarm initiating devices supervising automatic sprinkler systems and monitor
the condition of the system - ANS Supervisory devices



What type of carbon monoxide detector is typically used in residential locations - ANS Single-
station



Which of the following is a specialty signal that indicates a problem with a monitored
component of the fire alarm system or the system's power supply - ANS Trouble signal



Which of the following provides emergency communications to a large number of people on a
wide scale basis - ANS Mass notification system




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