Jones and Bartlett Fire Inspector Principles and Practice
Questions With Complete Solutions
accelerator Correct Answers a device that accelerates the
removal of the air from a dry-pipe or preaction sprinkler system
air sampling detector Correct Answers a system that captures a
sample of air from a room or enclosed space and passes it
through a smoke detection or gas analysis device
alarm initiation device Correct Answers an automatic or
manually operated device in a fire alarm system that, when
activated, causes the system to indicate an alarm condition
alarm matrix Correct Answers a chart showing what will
happen with the fire alarm system when an initiating device is
activated
alarm notification appliance Correct Answers an audible and or
visual device in a fire alarm system that makes occupants or
other persons aware of an alarm condition
annual inspections Correct Answers inspections performed as
part of the regular inspection cycle
as built diagrams Correct Answers a set of drawings provided
by a contractor showing how a system was actually installed,
which may be different from the approved plans
,auxiliary system Correct Answers a fire alarm system that
sounds an alarm in the building and transmits a signal to the fire
department via a public alarm box system
backdraft Correct Answers the sudden explosive ignition of fire
gases when oxygen is introduced into a superheated space
previously deprived of oxygen
beam detector Correct Answers a smoke detection device that
projects a narrow beam of light across a large open area from a
sending unit to a receiving unit. when the beam is interrupted by
smoke a fire alarm activation occurs
bimetallic strip Correct Answers a device with components
made from two distinct metals that respond differently to heat.
when heated, the metals will bend or change shape, activating an
alarm
boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion Correct Answers an
explosion that occurs when a tank containing a volatile liquid is
heated
business license or change of occupancy inspections Correct
Answers inspections that occur when the building department is
notified of a new business requesting permission to open
central station Correct Answers an off-premises facility that
monitors alarm systems and is responsible for notifying the fire
department of an alarm
, chemical energy Correct Answers energy that is created or
released by the combination or decomposition of chemical
compounds
class 1 standpipe Correct Answers a standpipe system designed
for use by fire department personnel only
class 2 standpipe Correct Answers a standpipe system designed
for use by occupants of a building only. generally equipped with
a length of 1 1/2 inch hose
class 3 standpipe Correct Answers combination with features of
both class 1 and 2
class a fires Correct Answers fires involving ordinary
combustibles
class b fires Correct Answers fires involving flammable and
combustible liquids, oils, greases, etc
class c fires Correct Answers fires that involve energized
electrical equipment
class d fires Correct Answers fires involving combustible
metals such as magnesium titanium zirconium sodium and
potassium
class k fires Correct Answers fires involving combustible
cooking media such as vegetable oils, animal oils, and fats
Questions With Complete Solutions
accelerator Correct Answers a device that accelerates the
removal of the air from a dry-pipe or preaction sprinkler system
air sampling detector Correct Answers a system that captures a
sample of air from a room or enclosed space and passes it
through a smoke detection or gas analysis device
alarm initiation device Correct Answers an automatic or
manually operated device in a fire alarm system that, when
activated, causes the system to indicate an alarm condition
alarm matrix Correct Answers a chart showing what will
happen with the fire alarm system when an initiating device is
activated
alarm notification appliance Correct Answers an audible and or
visual device in a fire alarm system that makes occupants or
other persons aware of an alarm condition
annual inspections Correct Answers inspections performed as
part of the regular inspection cycle
as built diagrams Correct Answers a set of drawings provided
by a contractor showing how a system was actually installed,
which may be different from the approved plans
,auxiliary system Correct Answers a fire alarm system that
sounds an alarm in the building and transmits a signal to the fire
department via a public alarm box system
backdraft Correct Answers the sudden explosive ignition of fire
gases when oxygen is introduced into a superheated space
previously deprived of oxygen
beam detector Correct Answers a smoke detection device that
projects a narrow beam of light across a large open area from a
sending unit to a receiving unit. when the beam is interrupted by
smoke a fire alarm activation occurs
bimetallic strip Correct Answers a device with components
made from two distinct metals that respond differently to heat.
when heated, the metals will bend or change shape, activating an
alarm
boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion Correct Answers an
explosion that occurs when a tank containing a volatile liquid is
heated
business license or change of occupancy inspections Correct
Answers inspections that occur when the building department is
notified of a new business requesting permission to open
central station Correct Answers an off-premises facility that
monitors alarm systems and is responsible for notifying the fire
department of an alarm
, chemical energy Correct Answers energy that is created or
released by the combination or decomposition of chemical
compounds
class 1 standpipe Correct Answers a standpipe system designed
for use by fire department personnel only
class 2 standpipe Correct Answers a standpipe system designed
for use by occupants of a building only. generally equipped with
a length of 1 1/2 inch hose
class 3 standpipe Correct Answers combination with features of
both class 1 and 2
class a fires Correct Answers fires involving ordinary
combustibles
class b fires Correct Answers fires involving flammable and
combustible liquids, oils, greases, etc
class c fires Correct Answers fires that involve energized
electrical equipment
class d fires Correct Answers fires involving combustible
metals such as magnesium titanium zirconium sodium and
potassium
class k fires Correct Answers fires involving combustible
cooking media such as vegetable oils, animal oils, and fats
