NFPA 25 M1L1-3 Midterm Exam 2025/2026
Evaluated
NFPA 25 states that the owner must have
the fire protection system ________ prior
to making any changes in the occupancy,
the use or process, or the materials stored
or used in a building
12
Sprinkler systems using suppression mode
sprinklers are generally designed for a
maximum of ________ sprinklers operating
Which of the following best describes the The process of moving a flame across the surface of a liquid or solid
aspect of "flame spread"?
.07 gpm/ft2
Using the light hazard curve shown on
Figure 11.2.3.1.1 in NFPA 13, what is the
density required for a sprinkler operating
an area of 3000 ft2?
High expansion foam
Which of the following systems is not
covered by NFPA 25?
No need for human interaction or presence
Which of the following BEST describes an
advantage of automatic water-based
suppression systems?
manually
Control mode sprinkler systems are
designed for final extinguishment of the fire
to be done ___.
True
Water is the most common substance used
for fighting fires.
Technically proficient; always works safely
Which of the following is a duty of a water-
based fire protection system inspector?
increases
The heat release rate increases as the
surface area of the fuel ___.
False
Automatic and manual water-based
systems are never used together.
It is the study of how fires start, spread, and grow
Which of the following BEST describes the
study of fire dynamics?
A building with occupied floors that are beyond the capacity of the fire department
Which of the following is considered a very
apparatus to deliver sufficient water for firefighting purposes
tall building?
Property owner or designated representative
Whom of the following is responsible for
maintaining a water-based fire protection
system?
Water
___ is the most universal agent used for
fire control and extinguishment.
applicable
Inspection, testing, and maintenance
activities must be conducted in accordance
with ___ safety regulations.
NFPA 25 requires that the owner provide ready accessibility for all areas of a
Which of the following statements is true building containing system components that require inspection, testing, or
regarding access to fire protection system maintenance.
and components for inspection, testing,
and maintenance?
, NFPA 25 M1L1-3 Midterm Exam 2025/2026
agent
Fires are classified to assist in determining
the most efficient ___ for controlling,
suppressing, or extinguishing the fire.
owner
Any abnormality observed during
inspection or testing must be reported
promptly to the ___.
Always wearing a tie
Professionalism includes all of the
following except:
True
Water-based fire protection inspectors are
required to follow all safe workplace
practices.
Heat Absorption
Which of the following is not an aspect of
fire dynamics?
The property owner
Who is responsible for maintaining the
records of any inspection, testing, or
maintenance performed on water-based
fire protection systems?
Not Might or Shall
NFPA 13A was not enforceable because it
used the word ___ in regards to inspection,
testing, and maintenance tasks.
shall
The term ___ means that a requirement is
mandatory.
Their employer
Which of the following does an inspector
represent while performing their duties?
All of these. (The property owner, The AHJ, The contractor/service provider)
Which of the following stakeholders have
an interest in the requirements of NFPA
25?
Not To certify that water-based systems will function and perform in a fire
Which of the following statements BEST
describes the purpose of NFPA 25?
Maintenance
Which of the following is defined as "work
performed to keep equipment operable"?
A
What class of fire is made up of ordinary
combustibles such as wood, paper, and
cloth?
Successful evacuation of people from the fire area
The MOST important aspect of protecting
lives in a fire scenario involves which of the
following?
heat
Heat of combustion is the amount of ___
that is stored in a quantity of material.
contract
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.
Smoke
Which of the following is NOT a leg on the
fire triangle?
Not serious or immediate
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.
Evaluated
NFPA 25 states that the owner must have
the fire protection system ________ prior
to making any changes in the occupancy,
the use or process, or the materials stored
or used in a building
12
Sprinkler systems using suppression mode
sprinklers are generally designed for a
maximum of ________ sprinklers operating
Which of the following best describes the The process of moving a flame across the surface of a liquid or solid
aspect of "flame spread"?
.07 gpm/ft2
Using the light hazard curve shown on
Figure 11.2.3.1.1 in NFPA 13, what is the
density required for a sprinkler operating
an area of 3000 ft2?
High expansion foam
Which of the following systems is not
covered by NFPA 25?
No need for human interaction or presence
Which of the following BEST describes an
advantage of automatic water-based
suppression systems?
manually
Control mode sprinkler systems are
designed for final extinguishment of the fire
to be done ___.
True
Water is the most common substance used
for fighting fires.
Technically proficient; always works safely
Which of the following is a duty of a water-
based fire protection system inspector?
increases
The heat release rate increases as the
surface area of the fuel ___.
False
Automatic and manual water-based
systems are never used together.
It is the study of how fires start, spread, and grow
Which of the following BEST describes the
study of fire dynamics?
A building with occupied floors that are beyond the capacity of the fire department
Which of the following is considered a very
apparatus to deliver sufficient water for firefighting purposes
tall building?
Property owner or designated representative
Whom of the following is responsible for
maintaining a water-based fire protection
system?
Water
___ is the most universal agent used for
fire control and extinguishment.
applicable
Inspection, testing, and maintenance
activities must be conducted in accordance
with ___ safety regulations.
NFPA 25 requires that the owner provide ready accessibility for all areas of a
Which of the following statements is true building containing system components that require inspection, testing, or
regarding access to fire protection system maintenance.
and components for inspection, testing,
and maintenance?
, NFPA 25 M1L1-3 Midterm Exam 2025/2026
agent
Fires are classified to assist in determining
the most efficient ___ for controlling,
suppressing, or extinguishing the fire.
owner
Any abnormality observed during
inspection or testing must be reported
promptly to the ___.
Always wearing a tie
Professionalism includes all of the
following except:
True
Water-based fire protection inspectors are
required to follow all safe workplace
practices.
Heat Absorption
Which of the following is not an aspect of
fire dynamics?
The property owner
Who is responsible for maintaining the
records of any inspection, testing, or
maintenance performed on water-based
fire protection systems?
Not Might or Shall
NFPA 13A was not enforceable because it
used the word ___ in regards to inspection,
testing, and maintenance tasks.
shall
The term ___ means that a requirement is
mandatory.
Their employer
Which of the following does an inspector
represent while performing their duties?
All of these. (The property owner, The AHJ, The contractor/service provider)
Which of the following stakeholders have
an interest in the requirements of NFPA
25?
Not To certify that water-based systems will function and perform in a fire
Which of the following statements BEST
describes the purpose of NFPA 25?
Maintenance
Which of the following is defined as "work
performed to keep equipment operable"?
A
What class of fire is made up of ordinary
combustibles such as wood, paper, and
cloth?
Successful evacuation of people from the fire area
The MOST important aspect of protecting
lives in a fire scenario involves which of the
following?
heat
Heat of combustion is the amount of ___
that is stored in a quantity of material.
contract
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.
Smoke
Which of the following is NOT a leg on the
fire triangle?
Not serious or immediate
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.
