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Which of the following statements about the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) is MOST accurate?
A. NFPA restricts the standard development process to include only technical
experts
B. NFPA provides a wide variety of technical services including product testing.
C. NFPA is a semi-private organization that receives moderate funding from the
government.
D. NFPA develops the majority of the consensus standards used in the U.S. and
Canada. - ANSWER-D. NFPA develops the majority of the consensus standards
used in the U.S. and Canada.
A fire inspector must have thorough knowledge and understanding of which
of the following?
A. Predicting fire behavior in any type of building
B. Strategies and tactics used in fighting multiple alarm building fires
C. Human nature and how people respond when placed in stressful
situations
D. Enabling legislation that designates and authorizes fire and life safety
inspections - ANSWER-D. Enabling legislation that designates and authorizes fire
and life safety
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,It is important for a fire inspector to understand the applications of which of
the following?
A. Dispatch and response procedures used by the local fire department
B. Procedures for, and outcomes of fire modeling research for structural
components
C. Statues and./or ordinances that set the limits of an inspector's authority
D. Requirements of the NFPA@ 1031 Standard as related to the inspector's
duties - ANSWER-C. Statues and./or ordinances that set the limits of an
inspector's authority
In the public arena, fire and life safety inspection programs are generally
located in the - departments.
A. police, fire, or public works
B. fire, City Manager, or building codes
C. building, code enforcement, or legal
D. fire, building, or code enforcement - ANSWER-D. fire, building, or code
enforcement
How is the fire prevention function organized in many large departments?
A. They are within a bureau who reports to the Chief of the department through the
Fire Marshal.
B. They are part of the building codes enforcement division who reports
directly to the mayor, manager, or commission'
C. They are a semi-private department to avoid accusations and the
temptations of political influence.
D. They are part of an independent buildings codes and inspections
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,department separate from fire and law enforcement departments. - ANSWER-A.
They are within a bureau who reports to the Chief of the department through the
Fire Marshal.
Who is responsible for fire prevention inspections at the state/provincial
Evel?
A. The state/provincial fire marshal's office
B. The municipal jurisdiction closest to the structure
C. A contracted organization typically performs these duties
D. There are usually no authorities identified with this responsibility - ANSWER-
A. The state/provincial fire marshal's office
Which of the following is NOT likely to perform inspections in unincorporated
areas?
A. Civilian employees
B. Private investigators
C. On-duty fire companies
D. Uniformed fire inspectors - ANSWER-B. Private investigators
Those departments who do not have assigned authority for inspections and
code enforcement should:
A. concentrate on suppression and rescue activities.
B. develop a strong relationship with the department having that authority.
C. work within the governance structure to secure that authority for the fire
department.
D. propose legislation to assign these responsibilities to the fire department
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, in a1l established jurisdictions. - ANSWER-B. develop a strong relationship with
the department having that authority.
Which of the following statements about the American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) is MOST accurate?
A. ASTM limits its activities only to the testing of materials.
B. ASTM has developed widely adopted fire prevention codes.
C. ASTM develops testing processes that other organizations use.
D. ASTM is a consumer testing laboratory specializing in flame spread ratings. -
ANSWER-C. ASTM develops testing processes that other organizations use.
Which of the following statements about Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is
MOST accurate?
A. UL is underwritten by standards organizations to test materials and products.
B. UL is not-for-profit product-safety testing and certification organization.
C. UL develops fire and building codes for adoption by local jurisdictions.
D. UL only provides testing and certification of new products not yet on the
market. - ANSWER-B. UL is not-for-profit product-safety testing and certification
organization.
Which of the following statements regarding the Standards Council of Canada
(SCC) is MOST accurate?
A. The SCC is the standards making and adopting authority in Canada.
B. The SCC has the mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization.
C. The SCC is the regulating authority for standards adopted by provinces in
Canada.
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2 with 258 Questions and correct verified
answers/ Certified Fire Inspector 1Latest exam
prep test Bank / NFPA CFI-I / CFI
Which of the following statements about the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) is MOST accurate?
A. NFPA restricts the standard development process to include only technical
experts
B. NFPA provides a wide variety of technical services including product testing.
C. NFPA is a semi-private organization that receives moderate funding from the
government.
D. NFPA develops the majority of the consensus standards used in the U.S. and
Canada. - ANSWER-D. NFPA develops the majority of the consensus standards
used in the U.S. and Canada.
A fire inspector must have thorough knowledge and understanding of which
of the following?
A. Predicting fire behavior in any type of building
B. Strategies and tactics used in fighting multiple alarm building fires
C. Human nature and how people respond when placed in stressful
situations
D. Enabling legislation that designates and authorizes fire and life safety
inspections - ANSWER-D. Enabling legislation that designates and authorizes fire
and life safety
1
,It is important for a fire inspector to understand the applications of which of
the following?
A. Dispatch and response procedures used by the local fire department
B. Procedures for, and outcomes of fire modeling research for structural
components
C. Statues and./or ordinances that set the limits of an inspector's authority
D. Requirements of the NFPA@ 1031 Standard as related to the inspector's
duties - ANSWER-C. Statues and./or ordinances that set the limits of an
inspector's authority
In the public arena, fire and life safety inspection programs are generally
located in the - departments.
A. police, fire, or public works
B. fire, City Manager, or building codes
C. building, code enforcement, or legal
D. fire, building, or code enforcement - ANSWER-D. fire, building, or code
enforcement
How is the fire prevention function organized in many large departments?
A. They are within a bureau who reports to the Chief of the department through the
Fire Marshal.
B. They are part of the building codes enforcement division who reports
directly to the mayor, manager, or commission'
C. They are a semi-private department to avoid accusations and the
temptations of political influence.
D. They are part of an independent buildings codes and inspections
2
,department separate from fire and law enforcement departments. - ANSWER-A.
They are within a bureau who reports to the Chief of the department through the
Fire Marshal.
Who is responsible for fire prevention inspections at the state/provincial
Evel?
A. The state/provincial fire marshal's office
B. The municipal jurisdiction closest to the structure
C. A contracted organization typically performs these duties
D. There are usually no authorities identified with this responsibility - ANSWER-
A. The state/provincial fire marshal's office
Which of the following is NOT likely to perform inspections in unincorporated
areas?
A. Civilian employees
B. Private investigators
C. On-duty fire companies
D. Uniformed fire inspectors - ANSWER-B. Private investigators
Those departments who do not have assigned authority for inspections and
code enforcement should:
A. concentrate on suppression and rescue activities.
B. develop a strong relationship with the department having that authority.
C. work within the governance structure to secure that authority for the fire
department.
D. propose legislation to assign these responsibilities to the fire department
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, in a1l established jurisdictions. - ANSWER-B. develop a strong relationship with
the department having that authority.
Which of the following statements about the American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) is MOST accurate?
A. ASTM limits its activities only to the testing of materials.
B. ASTM has developed widely adopted fire prevention codes.
C. ASTM develops testing processes that other organizations use.
D. ASTM is a consumer testing laboratory specializing in flame spread ratings. -
ANSWER-C. ASTM develops testing processes that other organizations use.
Which of the following statements about Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is
MOST accurate?
A. UL is underwritten by standards organizations to test materials and products.
B. UL is not-for-profit product-safety testing and certification organization.
C. UL develops fire and building codes for adoption by local jurisdictions.
D. UL only provides testing and certification of new products not yet on the
market. - ANSWER-B. UL is not-for-profit product-safety testing and certification
organization.
Which of the following statements regarding the Standards Council of Canada
(SCC) is MOST accurate?
A. The SCC is the standards making and adopting authority in Canada.
B. The SCC has the mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization.
C. The SCC is the regulating authority for standards adopted by provinces in
Canada.
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