NFPA 25 M1L1-3 Midterm Exam /
Revised Questions and Answers / Sure
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___ is the most universal agent used for fire control and extinguishment. - Water
A "critical deficiency" is a deficiency that may have a(n) ___ effect on the ability of the fire protection
system to function as intended in a fire event. - Not serious or immediate
A code tells the user ___ something must be done. - what and when
A compartment is best described by which of the following statements? - Not A confined space or
A space with no means of egress
A fire protection system that is designed to protect physical assets or the structure is designed to be ___
when compared to a system designed for life safety. - more robust
A higher level of oxygen supports an increased oxidation process and results in a(n) ___ rate of burning.
- increased
A missing control valve sign is an example of a(n) ___ on a water-based fire protection system. -
non-critical deficiency
Any abnormality observed during inspection or testing must be reported promptly to the ___. -
owner
Automatic and manual water-based systems are never used together. - False
Carbon Dioxide at a concentration of ___ percent can result in a loss of consciousness in just a few
minutes. - Not ten
, Class A fires are expected to deliver similar amounts of heat release and burning rates. - True only
if the type of combustible and quantities are the same between fires.
Control mode sprinkler systems are designed for final extinguishment of the fire to be done ___. -
manually
Deluge sprinkler systems must have a detection system as a part of the design. - True
Fire is best described as a ___ that requires a fuel source, sufficient oxygen, and heat. -
exothermic chemical reaction
Fires are classified to assist in determining the most efficient ___ for controlling, suppressing, or
extinguishing the fire. - agent
Foam systems are typically only used with which of the following class fires? - Not Classes A and K
or class A
Heat of combustion is the amount of ___ that is stored in a quantity of material. - heat
Ignition occurs when sufficient ___ are liberated from the surface of a material to be within an ignitable
range. - combustible vapors
Inspection, testing, and maintenance activities must be conducted in accordance with ___ safety
regulations. - applicable
It is critical that a contractor who performs inspections and tests have a(n) ___ with the owner regarding
the scope of the services to be provided. - contract
Most fire sprinkler systems are designed to ___ a fire. - Not contain or suppress/ extinguish or
contain
Revised Questions and Answers / Sure
A+
___ is the most universal agent used for fire control and extinguishment. - Water
A "critical deficiency" is a deficiency that may have a(n) ___ effect on the ability of the fire protection
system to function as intended in a fire event. - Not serious or immediate
A code tells the user ___ something must be done. - what and when
A compartment is best described by which of the following statements? - Not A confined space or
A space with no means of egress
A fire protection system that is designed to protect physical assets or the structure is designed to be ___
when compared to a system designed for life safety. - more robust
A higher level of oxygen supports an increased oxidation process and results in a(n) ___ rate of burning.
- increased
A missing control valve sign is an example of a(n) ___ on a water-based fire protection system. -
non-critical deficiency
Any abnormality observed during inspection or testing must be reported promptly to the ___. -
owner
Automatic and manual water-based systems are never used together. - False
Carbon Dioxide at a concentration of ___ percent can result in a loss of consciousness in just a few
minutes. - Not ten
, Class A fires are expected to deliver similar amounts of heat release and burning rates. - True only
if the type of combustible and quantities are the same between fires.
Control mode sprinkler systems are designed for final extinguishment of the fire to be done ___. -
manually
Deluge sprinkler systems must have a detection system as a part of the design. - True
Fire is best described as a ___ that requires a fuel source, sufficient oxygen, and heat. -
exothermic chemical reaction
Fires are classified to assist in determining the most efficient ___ for controlling, suppressing, or
extinguishing the fire. - agent
Foam systems are typically only used with which of the following class fires? - Not Classes A and K
or class A
Heat of combustion is the amount of ___ that is stored in a quantity of material. - heat
Ignition occurs when sufficient ___ are liberated from the surface of a material to be within an ignitable
range. - combustible vapors
Inspection, testing, and maintenance activities must be conducted in accordance with ___ safety
regulations. - applicable
It is critical that a contractor who performs inspections and tests have a(n) ___ with the owner regarding
the scope of the services to be provided. - contract
Most fire sprinkler systems are designed to ___ a fire. - Not contain or suppress/ extinguish or
contain
