Fire Protection Systems Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers
(Grade A+)
Question 1: Since many manufacturers do not combine the wet chemical agent and expelling gas, which
of the following are used to store the expelling gas until it is needed when the system activates? pg 250
Answer: Gas cartridges
Question 2: Which of the following is the least desirable access method as it may cause fire fighters to
lose valuable time? pg 330
Answer: Access codes and access cards
Question 3: All inspections, tests, and certification of new public and private water lines, including
visual inspection of materials and securing methods; hydrostatic testing; line testing; and disinfection,
are usually handled by the: pg 107
Answer: approving authority
Question 4: What occurs when a valve or nozzle is closed very quickly under pressure of the system and
can cause severe damage to the water system? pg 115
Answer: Water hammer
Question 5: Which of the following extinguishing systems offer an alternative to clean agent and
specialized water-based fire protection systems? pg 275
Answer: Aerosol extinguishing systems
Question 6: _______ prior to the public comment hearing, the published results become the agenda for
the public comment hearing and are distributed on the International Code Council website. pg 24
Answer: Forty-five days
Question 7: _____________ have both the pressurized expelling gas and the extinguishing agent mixed
in the same tank, and use gas to push the extinguishing agent out through a nozzle or hose when
operated. pg 291
Answer: Stored pressure extinguishers
Question 8: What must the manufacturer include on the nozzle to identify the particular nozzle type?
pg 252
Answer: Permanent markings
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, Question 9: In-building emergency voice/alarm communication systems (EVACS) are an integral part
of which type of building (because this type of building presents rescue challenges for fire personnel)?
pg 83
Answer: High-rise building
Question 10: Prior to conducting a discharge test for halon and clean agent extinguishing systems, what
must be accomplished in order to determine the amount of leakage from the protected area? pg 276
Answer: Enclosure integrity test
Question 11: Which of the following opens a gate when a detector is activated or a water flow switch
senses a change in water flow? pg 330
Answer: Fire protection system interface
Question 12: What is the first factor used to determine any fire alarm installation requirements of a
building? pg 88
Answer: Use and occupancy
Question 13: What is the National Fire Protection Association standard for portable fire extinguishers?
pg 285
Answer: NFPA 10
Question 14: Which of the following is NOT a component of a smoke detector? pg 78
Answer: Smoke generator
Question 15: Depending on the system design, notification appliances may communicate additional
information and may generate a predetermined number of visual or audible patterns for a specific
duration. Which type of signal is this? pg 61
Answer: Coded signal
Question 16: Which extinguishing agent is effective on Class B and C fires, but has limited use on Class
A fires? pg 288
Answer: Carbon dioxide
Question 17: Which type of valve would be the best alternative when a freestanding PIV is impractical
or impossible to install, as it doesn't stick out of the ground? pg 110
Answer: Wall post indicator valve
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(Grade A+)
Question 1: Since many manufacturers do not combine the wet chemical agent and expelling gas, which
of the following are used to store the expelling gas until it is needed when the system activates? pg 250
Answer: Gas cartridges
Question 2: Which of the following is the least desirable access method as it may cause fire fighters to
lose valuable time? pg 330
Answer: Access codes and access cards
Question 3: All inspections, tests, and certification of new public and private water lines, including
visual inspection of materials and securing methods; hydrostatic testing; line testing; and disinfection,
are usually handled by the: pg 107
Answer: approving authority
Question 4: What occurs when a valve or nozzle is closed very quickly under pressure of the system and
can cause severe damage to the water system? pg 115
Answer: Water hammer
Question 5: Which of the following extinguishing systems offer an alternative to clean agent and
specialized water-based fire protection systems? pg 275
Answer: Aerosol extinguishing systems
Question 6: _______ prior to the public comment hearing, the published results become the agenda for
the public comment hearing and are distributed on the International Code Council website. pg 24
Answer: Forty-five days
Question 7: _____________ have both the pressurized expelling gas and the extinguishing agent mixed
in the same tank, and use gas to push the extinguishing agent out through a nozzle or hose when
operated. pg 291
Answer: Stored pressure extinguishers
Question 8: What must the manufacturer include on the nozzle to identify the particular nozzle type?
pg 252
Answer: Permanent markings
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, Question 9: In-building emergency voice/alarm communication systems (EVACS) are an integral part
of which type of building (because this type of building presents rescue challenges for fire personnel)?
pg 83
Answer: High-rise building
Question 10: Prior to conducting a discharge test for halon and clean agent extinguishing systems, what
must be accomplished in order to determine the amount of leakage from the protected area? pg 276
Answer: Enclosure integrity test
Question 11: Which of the following opens a gate when a detector is activated or a water flow switch
senses a change in water flow? pg 330
Answer: Fire protection system interface
Question 12: What is the first factor used to determine any fire alarm installation requirements of a
building? pg 88
Answer: Use and occupancy
Question 13: What is the National Fire Protection Association standard for portable fire extinguishers?
pg 285
Answer: NFPA 10
Question 14: Which of the following is NOT a component of a smoke detector? pg 78
Answer: Smoke generator
Question 15: Depending on the system design, notification appliances may communicate additional
information and may generate a predetermined number of visual or audible patterns for a specific
duration. Which type of signal is this? pg 61
Answer: Coded signal
Question 16: Which extinguishing agent is effective on Class B and C fires, but has limited use on Class
A fires? pg 288
Answer: Carbon dioxide
Question 17: Which type of valve would be the best alternative when a freestanding PIV is impractical
or impossible to install, as it doesn't stick out of the ground? pg 110
Answer: Wall post indicator valve
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