TCFP FIREFIGHTER CHAPTERS 26-
28 EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
In a preaction sprinkler system, what must happen before water
will flow? Select one:
A. The alarm condition must persist for a set time
B. An alarm initiating device must be activated
C. The dry-pipe valve must close
D.System water pressure must drop ( correct answers ) B. An
alarm initiating device must be activated
Where is a main sprinkler system valve usually
installed? Select one:
A. On the main riser, below the water supply
control valve
B. Outside the building, coming up out of the
ground on a post D.
C. Near the FDC On
D.On the main riser, above the water supply control valve
( correct
Which answers
class ) the main
of standpipe riser, above
is intended thedepartment
for fire water supply control
valve
use only? Select one:
A. III
B. II
C. I
D. IV ( correct answers ) C. I
Which is a distinguishing feature of old-style sprinkler
heads? Select one:
A. All heads are of the pendant type
B. Only a few activation temperatures are available
C. The heads are highly sensitive to pressure
fluctuation ( correct answers )
D.The discharge pattern directs some water onto D.
the ceiling The discharge pattern directs some water
onto the
Which ceiling
is a function of a sprinkler
head? Select one:
A. Detect smoke or fumes
B. Activate the fire alarm system
C. Report any trouble in the
system
D.Auto-restore when the fire is out ( correct answers ) B.
Activate the fire alarm system
GRADED
A+
,Which is a typical temperature rating for a sprinkler head in a light-hazard
occupancy such as an office building?
Select one:
A. 225°F (107°C)
B. 205°F (96°C)
C. 185°F (85°C)
D. 165°F (74°C) ( correct answers ) D. 165°F (74°C)
Which is the preferred water source for a sprinkler
system? Select one:
E. An elevated storage tank
F. A private fire protection supply system
G. A municipal water system
H. A dedicated static supply ( correct answers )
C. A municipal water system
Which sprinkler head mechanism uses a liquid-filled glass capsule to hold
the cap in place?
Select one:
I. Liquid capsule
J. Frangible bulb
K. Chemical pellet
L. Fusible device ( correct answers ) B. Frangible bulb
Which type of facility monitors alarms systems located at multiple
facilities? Select one:
M.Protected premises control center
N. Central station
O. Remote alarm receiving center
P. Supervising alarm center ( correct answers ) B. Central
station
Which type of fire alarm annunciation system identifies the zone in which
the alarm was initiated audible or visual signals?
Select one:
Q. Individual
R. Addressable
S. Coded
T. Master ( correct answers ) C. Coded
A fire department pumper can supplement a sprinkler system water supply
through the: Select one:
U. Class I standpipe.
V. APV.
W.FDC.
X. OS&Y. ( correct answers ) C. FDC.
GRADED
A+
, According to NFPA 72, which type of alarm is caused by improper
installation of an alarm system?
Select one:
A. Trouble
B. Nuisance
C. False
D. Unwanted ( correct answers ) B. Nuisance
According to NFPA 72, which type of alarm occurs when an activation of a
fire alarm is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition?
Select one:
E. Trouble
F. Tamper
G. False
H. Nuisance ( correct answers ) D. Nuisance
According to the NFPA, a smoke alarm should be replaced after years
from the date of manufacture
Select one:
I. 3
J. 7
K. 5
L. 10 ( correct answers ) D. 10
All of the following are standard sprinkler head mounting positions except
one. Choose the exception.
Select one:
M.Sidewall
N. Branch
O. Pendent
P. Upright ( correct answers ) B. Branch
Closing the valve is a method of shutting down the flow of
water in a sprinkler system.
Select one:
Q. alarm
R. post indicator
S. main check
T. main water service ( correct answers ) B. post indicator
Fire alarm systems in most high-rise buildings are programmed to alert the
occupants located:
Select one:
U. on the alarm floor and floors immediately below and above the alarm
floor.
V. on the alarm floor and floor immediately above the alarm floor.
W.throughout the entire building.
GRADED
A+
28 EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
In a preaction sprinkler system, what must happen before water
will flow? Select one:
A. The alarm condition must persist for a set time
B. An alarm initiating device must be activated
C. The dry-pipe valve must close
D.System water pressure must drop ( correct answers ) B. An
alarm initiating device must be activated
Where is a main sprinkler system valve usually
installed? Select one:
A. On the main riser, below the water supply
control valve
B. Outside the building, coming up out of the
ground on a post D.
C. Near the FDC On
D.On the main riser, above the water supply control valve
( correct
Which answers
class ) the main
of standpipe riser, above
is intended thedepartment
for fire water supply control
valve
use only? Select one:
A. III
B. II
C. I
D. IV ( correct answers ) C. I
Which is a distinguishing feature of old-style sprinkler
heads? Select one:
A. All heads are of the pendant type
B. Only a few activation temperatures are available
C. The heads are highly sensitive to pressure
fluctuation ( correct answers )
D.The discharge pattern directs some water onto D.
the ceiling The discharge pattern directs some water
onto the
Which ceiling
is a function of a sprinkler
head? Select one:
A. Detect smoke or fumes
B. Activate the fire alarm system
C. Report any trouble in the
system
D.Auto-restore when the fire is out ( correct answers ) B.
Activate the fire alarm system
GRADED
A+
,Which is a typical temperature rating for a sprinkler head in a light-hazard
occupancy such as an office building?
Select one:
A. 225°F (107°C)
B. 205°F (96°C)
C. 185°F (85°C)
D. 165°F (74°C) ( correct answers ) D. 165°F (74°C)
Which is the preferred water source for a sprinkler
system? Select one:
E. An elevated storage tank
F. A private fire protection supply system
G. A municipal water system
H. A dedicated static supply ( correct answers )
C. A municipal water system
Which sprinkler head mechanism uses a liquid-filled glass capsule to hold
the cap in place?
Select one:
I. Liquid capsule
J. Frangible bulb
K. Chemical pellet
L. Fusible device ( correct answers ) B. Frangible bulb
Which type of facility monitors alarms systems located at multiple
facilities? Select one:
M.Protected premises control center
N. Central station
O. Remote alarm receiving center
P. Supervising alarm center ( correct answers ) B. Central
station
Which type of fire alarm annunciation system identifies the zone in which
the alarm was initiated audible or visual signals?
Select one:
Q. Individual
R. Addressable
S. Coded
T. Master ( correct answers ) C. Coded
A fire department pumper can supplement a sprinkler system water supply
through the: Select one:
U. Class I standpipe.
V. APV.
W.FDC.
X. OS&Y. ( correct answers ) C. FDC.
GRADED
A+
, According to NFPA 72, which type of alarm is caused by improper
installation of an alarm system?
Select one:
A. Trouble
B. Nuisance
C. False
D. Unwanted ( correct answers ) B. Nuisance
According to NFPA 72, which type of alarm occurs when an activation of a
fire alarm is not the result of a potentially hazardous condition?
Select one:
E. Trouble
F. Tamper
G. False
H. Nuisance ( correct answers ) D. Nuisance
According to the NFPA, a smoke alarm should be replaced after years
from the date of manufacture
Select one:
I. 3
J. 7
K. 5
L. 10 ( correct answers ) D. 10
All of the following are standard sprinkler head mounting positions except
one. Choose the exception.
Select one:
M.Sidewall
N. Branch
O. Pendent
P. Upright ( correct answers ) B. Branch
Closing the valve is a method of shutting down the flow of
water in a sprinkler system.
Select one:
Q. alarm
R. post indicator
S. main check
T. main water service ( correct answers ) B. post indicator
Fire alarm systems in most high-rise buildings are programmed to alert the
occupants located:
Select one:
U. on the alarm floor and floors immediately below and above the alarm
floor.
V. on the alarm floor and floor immediately above the alarm floor.
W.throughout the entire building.
GRADED
A+
