NFPA 1031 - Fire Inspector 1 Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
1. One of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building
owners is through : - ANSWER-A follow - up visit .
2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting
the facts and evidence to prove a point , draw a conclusion , or : - ANSWER-
Justify a recommendation
3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ? - ANSWER-
They are very useful for inspecting common items and / or complex processes .
4. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected should be the :
- ANSWER-Exterior .
5. What type of permit would you recommend a citizen apply for if they want to
install a sprinkler system in a storeroom of a shoe store ? - ANSWER-Fire
Protection Equipment permit
6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate : - ANSWER-Occupancy
classification .
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,7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it : - ANSWER-
Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins
8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ? - ANSWER-
Mechanical plans
9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question , " Do you
know what day it is ? " - ANSWER-Yes !
10. When giving testimony in court , you should : - ANSWER-Only state
information you know is factual .
11. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection , but also
can be used : - ANSWER-As a basis for legal action
12. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more residents and is
occupied by persons who are generally prevented from protecting themselves
because of security measures not under their control , is classified as a ( n ) : -
ANSWER-Detention and correctional occupancy !
Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping accommodations
under conditions other than those defined for health care or detention and
correctional occupancies . - ANSWER-Residential occupancies
14. Gross occupant load factor is : - ANSWER-Measured wall to wall .
15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and self - closing
rated doors is called a : - ANSWER-Smoke proof enclosure
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, 16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be : - ANSWER-Equipped with
door closers and automatic hold - open devices .
17. A rated wall can be constructed with : - ANSWER-Gypsum board
18. Fire walls should be constructed as : - ANSWER-Freestanding
19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection
______________, and _____________ - ANSWER-stairwells / shafts
20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a comparable beam
or joist of an equal span . - ANSWER-Trusses
21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand and work is a : -
ANSWER-Floor
22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components because of the
_________________ fire resistance of the materials . - ANSWER-Inherent
23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either : - ANSWER-
interior or exterior .
24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from _____________ is
extremely important . - ANSWER-Products or combustion
25. Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are : -
ANSWER-Exit stairs
26. Dry wall is considered : - ANSWER-limited - combustible .
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
1. One of the best ways to stress the importance of inspections upon building
owners is through : - ANSWER-A follow - up visit .
2. In an inspection report , fire inspectors are generally concerned with presenting
the facts and evidence to prove a point , draw a conclusion , or : - ANSWER-
Justify a recommendation
3. Which statement regarding inspection forms / checklists is true ? - ANSWER-
They are very useful for inspecting common items and / or complex processes .
4. During an inspection of a building , the first area to be inspected should be the :
- ANSWER-Exterior .
5. What type of permit would you recommend a citizen apply for if they want to
install a sprinkler system in a storeroom of a shoe store ? - ANSWER-Fire
Protection Equipment permit
6. Plan Review drawings are used to indicate : - ANSWER-Occupancy
classification .
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,7. The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it : - ANSWER-
Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins
8. On which set of plans will the HVAC system be identified ? - ANSWER-
Mechanical plans
9. When on the witness stand , how should you answer the question , " Do you
know what day it is ? " - ANSWER-Yes !
10. When giving testimony in court , you should : - ANSWER-Only state
information you know is factual .
11. Written letters and reports serve not only as records of an inspection , but also
can be used : - ANSWER-As a basis for legal action
12. A building that provides sleeping facilities for four or more residents and is
occupied by persons who are generally prevented from protecting themselves
because of security measures not under their control , is classified as a ( n ) : -
ANSWER-Detention and correctional occupancy !
Generally , ________ are those structures that provide sleeping accommodations
under conditions other than those defined for health care or detention and
correctional occupancies . - ANSWER-Residential occupancies
14. Gross occupant load factor is : - ANSWER-Measured wall to wall .
15. The stairway that is enclosed by fire - resistive rated walls and self - closing
rated doors is called a : - ANSWER-Smoke proof enclosure
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, 16. Exit doors that are normally kept open can be : - ANSWER-Equipped with
door closers and automatic hold - open devices .
17. A rated wall can be constructed with : - ANSWER-Gypsum board
18. Fire walls should be constructed as : - ANSWER-Freestanding
19. Fire barriers are used for area separations , hazard protection
______________, and _____________ - ANSWER-stairwells / shafts
20 . ________________ use less material and are lighter than a comparable beam
or joist of an equal span . - ANSWER-Trusses
21. A horizontal plane within a structure upon which people stand and work is a : -
ANSWER-Floor
22. Concrete and masonry are excellent building components because of the
_________________ fire resistance of the materials . - ANSWER-Inherent
23. Depending on their location , stairs can be classified as either : - ANSWER-
interior or exterior .
24. In a means of egress , the protection of stairwells from _____________ is
extremely important . - ANSWER-Products or combustion
25. Stairs that are protected from fire and smoke in the building they serve are : -
ANSWER-Exit stairs
26. Dry wall is considered : - ANSWER-limited - combustible .
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