FIRE MARSHAL – STATE FIRE MARSHAL LICENSING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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1.
Which NFPA standard primarily covers fire alarm systems?
A. NFPA 25
B. NFPA 101
C. NFPA 72
D. NFPA 13
• NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, setting requirements
for installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.
2.
The International Fire Code (IFC) is updated:
A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Annually
• The IFC, like other ICC codes, follows a 3-year revision cycle.
3.
What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher in an ordinary hazard
occupancy?
A. 25 ft
B. 75 ft
C. 100 ft
D. 50 ft
, • NFPA 10 requires a maximum travel distance of 75 feet to a portable fire
extinguisher in ordinary hazard occupancies.
4.
Which occupancy type requires the most stringent fire protection features?
A. Mercantile
B. Business
C. Health care (Institutional)
D. Storage
• Institutional occupancies, like hospitals and nursing homes, require the
most protective features due to vulnerable occupants.
5.
NFPA 25 covers:
A. Fire alarms
B. Inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems
C. Fire code enforcement
D. Emergency planning
• NFPA 25 specifically addresses the maintenance of sprinkler and standpipe
systems.
6.
The first step in a fire investigation is:
A. Collecting evidence
B. Interviewing witnesses
C. Securing the scene
D. Determining ignition source
• Securing the scene preserves evidence and ensures investigator and public
safety.
, 7.
A fire door must be tested and maintained according to which standard?
A. NFPA 72
B. NFPA 80
C. NFPA 25
D. NFPA 101
• NFPA 80 governs installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire doors and
other opening protectives.
8.
What is the primary purpose of a Fire Marshal’s inspection?
A. To issue fines
B. To ensure compliance with fire codes and protect life safety
C. To investigate arson
D. To enforce police authority
• The main duty is prevention through code compliance.
9.
Class K fire extinguishers are required in:
A. Laboratories
B. Commercial kitchens
C. Hospitals
D. Warehouses
• Class K extinguishers are designed for cooking oil and grease fires in
kitchens.
10.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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1.
Which NFPA standard primarily covers fire alarm systems?
A. NFPA 25
B. NFPA 101
C. NFPA 72
D. NFPA 13
• NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, setting requirements
for installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.
2.
The International Fire Code (IFC) is updated:
A. Every 2 years
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Annually
• The IFC, like other ICC codes, follows a 3-year revision cycle.
3.
What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher in an ordinary hazard
occupancy?
A. 25 ft
B. 75 ft
C. 100 ft
D. 50 ft
, • NFPA 10 requires a maximum travel distance of 75 feet to a portable fire
extinguisher in ordinary hazard occupancies.
4.
Which occupancy type requires the most stringent fire protection features?
A. Mercantile
B. Business
C. Health care (Institutional)
D. Storage
• Institutional occupancies, like hospitals and nursing homes, require the
most protective features due to vulnerable occupants.
5.
NFPA 25 covers:
A. Fire alarms
B. Inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems
C. Fire code enforcement
D. Emergency planning
• NFPA 25 specifically addresses the maintenance of sprinkler and standpipe
systems.
6.
The first step in a fire investigation is:
A. Collecting evidence
B. Interviewing witnesses
C. Securing the scene
D. Determining ignition source
• Securing the scene preserves evidence and ensures investigator and public
safety.
, 7.
A fire door must be tested and maintained according to which standard?
A. NFPA 72
B. NFPA 80
C. NFPA 25
D. NFPA 101
• NFPA 80 governs installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire doors and
other opening protectives.
8.
What is the primary purpose of a Fire Marshal’s inspection?
A. To issue fines
B. To ensure compliance with fire codes and protect life safety
C. To investigate arson
D. To enforce police authority
• The main duty is prevention through code compliance.
9.
Class K fire extinguishers are required in:
A. Laboratories
B. Commercial kitchens
C. Hospitals
D. Warehouses
• Class K extinguishers are designed for cooking oil and grease fires in
kitchens.
10.
