CFPS - Practice Exam: Questions With
Comprehensive Solutions
Which of the following provides regulations for protection in
semiconductor manufacturing facilities? Correct Answer -
NFPA 318
Water mist systems are used to extinguish fires of which
classification? Correct Answer - Class A and B fires
Which one of these is not one of the three operating principles used
in gas-sensing fire detectors or multisensory detectors? Correct
Answer - Pneumatic principle
Which of these are used to provide information to occupants of a
building or area for a variety of threats and emergencies? Correct
Answer - Mass notification systems
Air sampling-type smoke detection systems use what detection
principle? Correct Answer - Photoelectric light-scattering
A key element in residential fire protection is the development and
practice of a family escape plan. NFPA provides information on how
to formulate this plan in its ____________ materials. Correct Answer -
EDITH
Which type of smoke detector is used to protect larger spaces, such
as atriums, auditoriums or manufacturing areas? Correct Answer
- Photoelectric light obscuration type
Of the three types of fire alarm systems, which type indicates a fault
in a monitored circuit or component of the fire alarm system or the
,disarrangement of the primary or secondary power supply?
Correct Answer - Trouble
Which of the following does not require the operation of the device
being inspected, but it does require that a written record be made of
the observed status of the device? Correct Answer - Inspection
of signaling systems and components
Which electrically operated waterflow alarm initiating device is
inserted into the riser just above the point at which the water
supply piping enters the building from underground? Correct
Answer - Vane-type switch
Mutual aid plans, pacts, or agreements are created among fire and
rescue services, and other emergency responders: Correct Answer
- To lend assistance across jurisdictional boundaries
When an officer must determine the relative importance of size-up
factors, which of the following is considered to be an operational
priority? Correct Answer - Extinguishment
Public safety telecommunicators should be temperamentally suited
to the position. Which of the following is an ability needed for this
role? Correct Answer - Work harmoniously with other people
Fire prevention and code enforcement on the municipal, county, and
state/provincial levels encompasses a variety of functions.
Successful implementation of these functions relies on which of
these? Correct Answer - Technically capable and motivated
personnel
Which part of a communication network is where requests for
emergency assistance are received and translated into an
, appropriate response, and which provides logistical support to the
responding units? Correct Answer - Communication center
When gathering data for pre-incident planning, which of these is
important to establish incident priorities and tactical operations?
Correct Answer - Type of occupancy
Which of the following are specialized operations that can include
the activities of rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation
at incidents involving fires producing very high levels of radiant
heat, as well as conductive and convective heat? Correct Answer -
Proximity fire-fighting operations
Which level of fire service instructor has demonstrated the
knowledge and ability to deliver instruction from prepared lesson
plans, and adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the
students and AHJ? Correct Answer - Level I Instructor
Special apparatus and equipment may be required to deliver a wide
variety of response services. Special apparatus for spills of
chemicals and petroleum should be considered for which of these?
Correct Answer - Marinas
On construction sites, which of these should be installed as quickly
as possible to assist in fire-fighting efforts? Correct Answer -
Standpipe and hose systems
Which standard specify the procedures for removal from service or
retirement of PPE? Correct Answer - SCAM
There are eight elements of central station fire alarm service. Which
four are at the protected premises? Correct Answer -
Installation, testing, maintenance, and runner service.
Comprehensive Solutions
Which of the following provides regulations for protection in
semiconductor manufacturing facilities? Correct Answer -
NFPA 318
Water mist systems are used to extinguish fires of which
classification? Correct Answer - Class A and B fires
Which one of these is not one of the three operating principles used
in gas-sensing fire detectors or multisensory detectors? Correct
Answer - Pneumatic principle
Which of these are used to provide information to occupants of a
building or area for a variety of threats and emergencies? Correct
Answer - Mass notification systems
Air sampling-type smoke detection systems use what detection
principle? Correct Answer - Photoelectric light-scattering
A key element in residential fire protection is the development and
practice of a family escape plan. NFPA provides information on how
to formulate this plan in its ____________ materials. Correct Answer -
EDITH
Which type of smoke detector is used to protect larger spaces, such
as atriums, auditoriums or manufacturing areas? Correct Answer
- Photoelectric light obscuration type
Of the three types of fire alarm systems, which type indicates a fault
in a monitored circuit or component of the fire alarm system or the
,disarrangement of the primary or secondary power supply?
Correct Answer - Trouble
Which of the following does not require the operation of the device
being inspected, but it does require that a written record be made of
the observed status of the device? Correct Answer - Inspection
of signaling systems and components
Which electrically operated waterflow alarm initiating device is
inserted into the riser just above the point at which the water
supply piping enters the building from underground? Correct
Answer - Vane-type switch
Mutual aid plans, pacts, or agreements are created among fire and
rescue services, and other emergency responders: Correct Answer
- To lend assistance across jurisdictional boundaries
When an officer must determine the relative importance of size-up
factors, which of the following is considered to be an operational
priority? Correct Answer - Extinguishment
Public safety telecommunicators should be temperamentally suited
to the position. Which of the following is an ability needed for this
role? Correct Answer - Work harmoniously with other people
Fire prevention and code enforcement on the municipal, county, and
state/provincial levels encompasses a variety of functions.
Successful implementation of these functions relies on which of
these? Correct Answer - Technically capable and motivated
personnel
Which part of a communication network is where requests for
emergency assistance are received and translated into an
, appropriate response, and which provides logistical support to the
responding units? Correct Answer - Communication center
When gathering data for pre-incident planning, which of these is
important to establish incident priorities and tactical operations?
Correct Answer - Type of occupancy
Which of the following are specialized operations that can include
the activities of rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation
at incidents involving fires producing very high levels of radiant
heat, as well as conductive and convective heat? Correct Answer -
Proximity fire-fighting operations
Which level of fire service instructor has demonstrated the
knowledge and ability to deliver instruction from prepared lesson
plans, and adapt lesson plans to the unique requirements of the
students and AHJ? Correct Answer - Level I Instructor
Special apparatus and equipment may be required to deliver a wide
variety of response services. Special apparatus for spills of
chemicals and petroleum should be considered for which of these?
Correct Answer - Marinas
On construction sites, which of these should be installed as quickly
as possible to assist in fire-fighting efforts? Correct Answer -
Standpipe and hose systems
Which standard specify the procedures for removal from service or
retirement of PPE? Correct Answer - SCAM
There are eight elements of central station fire alarm service. Which
four are at the protected premises? Correct Answer -
Installation, testing, maintenance, and runner service.
