REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Which of the following water supply systems is preferred to support a hydrant -
ANSWERGrid
Time, owner resistance, and ____________________ are factors that hinder the
collection of data during a fire inspection. - ANSWERproprietary information
What is the first step in the budget process? - ANSWERIdentification of needs and
required resources
Budget preparation is a process that is both technical and ____ - ANSWERPolitical
When an annual budget applies to a year that does not correspond to the calendar
year, what is this budget-defined year called? - ANSWERFiscal year
What is the term for the level of funding that would be required to maintain all
services at the currently authorized levels? - ANSWERBase budget
Which type of code applies to existing buildings? - ANSWERFire codes
At the local level, fire and safety codes are enacted by - ANSWEROrdinance
A code developed by a standards-developing organization that is made available for
adoption by authorities having jurisdiction is a(n) __________. - ANSWERmodel
code
Which of the following is one of the three primary components of water-based fire
protection system - ANSWERFire pump
Which type of sprinkler system is used when there is a potential for freezing
temperatures to affect the system - ANSWERDry-pipe
Which class of standpipe system is intended solely for use by firefighters? -
ANSWERClass One
which type of special extinguishing system is used to protect gasoline storage tanks?
- ANSWERFoam
The purpose of conducting fire inspections is to identify hazards that exist and to
ensure... - ANSWERviolations are corrected
Which construction type results in the most durable and lasting structures? -
ANSWERType IV
, Which type of construction is known as limited combustible (ordinary)? -
ANSWERType III
What is the first step in the budget process? - ANSWERIdentification of needs and
required resources
Budget preparation is a process that is both technical and ____ - ANSWERPolitical
When an annual budget applies to a year that does not correspond to the calendar
year, what is this budget-defined year called? - ANSWERFiscal year
What is the term for the level of funding that would be required to maintain all
services at the currently authorized levels? - ANSWERBase budget
A restaurant is an example of which type of occupancy - ANSWERAssembly
A retail store is an example of which type of occupancy? - ANSWERmercantile
What does the blue field on an NFPA 704 symbol represent? - ANSWERHealth
On an NFPA 704 symbol, which number represents the highest hazard? -
ANSWER4
When conducting a fire inspection, where should the inspection begin? - ANSWERAt
the exterior of the building
When a life-threatening hazard is discovered during an inspection, correction must
occur... - ANSWERimmediately
When non-life threatening hazards cause failure of an inspection, a follow-up
inspection should be conducted within _____ days - ANSWER30 days
Which of the following is the most common cause of a fire code violation pertaining
to egress points? - ANSWERImproper storage
Which of the following is a common electrical hazard found during fire inspections? -
ANSWERMisuse of extension cords
What is the main goal of a code compliance inspection on public assembly
occupancies? - ANSWERTo clear access and egress paths
Which type of occupancy fire is associated with a higher-than-average number of
firefighter line-of-duty deaths? - ANSWERMercantile
A _______ is defined as an itemized summary of estimated or intended revenues
and expendiatures - ANSWERBudget
Which of the following is one of the two roles in which locally elected officials act
relative to the development of the local budget? - ANSWERGatekeeper