FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS FINAL
EXAM
Gas-cartridges---ans-✔✔Since-many-manufacturers-do-not-combine-the-wet-chemical-
agent-and-expelling-gas,-which-of-the-following-are-used-to-store-the-expelling-gas-until-it-
is-needed-when-the-system-activates?-pg-250
Access-codes-and-access-cards---ans-✔✔Which-of-the-following-is-the-least-desirable-
access-method-as-it-may-cause-fire-fighters-to-lose-valuable-time?-pg-330
approving-authority---ans-✔✔All-inspections,-tests,-and-certification-of-new-public-and-
private-water-lines,-including-visual-inspection-of-materials-and-securing-methods;-
hydrostatic-testing;-line-testing;-and-disinfection,-are-usually-handled-by-the:-pg-107
Water-hammer---ans-✔✔What-occurs-when-a-valve-or-nozzle-is-closed-very-quickly-
under-pressure-of-the-system-and-can-cause-severe-damage-to-the-water-system?-pg-115
Aerosol-extinguishing-systems---ans-✔✔Which-of-the-following-extinguishing-systems-
offer-an-alternative-to-clean-agent-and-specialized-water-based-fire-protection-systems?-
pg-275
Forty-five-days---ans-✔✔_______-prior-to-the-public-comment-hearing,-the-published-
results-become-the-agenda-for-the-public-comment-hearing-and-are-distributed-on-the-
International-Code-Council-website.-pg-24
Stored-pressure-extinguishers---ans-✔✔_____________-have-both-the-pressurized-
expelling-gas-and-the-extinguishing-agent-mixed-in-the-same-tank,-and-use-gas-to-push-
the-extinguishing-agent-out-through-a-nozzle-or-hose-when-operated.-pg-291
Permanent-markings---ans-✔✔What-must-the-manufacturer-include-on-the-nozzle-to-
identify-the-particular-nozzle-type?-pg-252
High-rise-building---ans-✔✔In-building-emergency-voice/alarm-communication-systems-
(EVACS)-are-an-integral-part-of-which-type-of-building-(because-this-type-of-building-
presents-rescue-challenges-for-fire-personnel)?-pg-83
, Enclosure-integrity-test---ans-✔✔Prior-to-conducting-a-discharge-test-for-halon-and-clean-
agent-extinguishing-systems,-what-must-be-accomplished-in-order-to-determine-the-
amount-of-leakage-from-the-protected-area?-pg-276
Fire-protection-system-interface---ans-✔✔Which-of-the-following-opens-a-gate-when-a-
detector-is-activated-or-a-water-flow-switch-senses-a-change-in-water-flow?-pg-330
Use-and-occupancy---ans-✔✔What-is-the-first-factor-used-to-determine-any-fire-alarm-
installation-requirements-of-a-building?-pg-88
NFPA-10---ans-✔✔What-is-the-National-Fire-Protection-Association-standard-for-portable-
fire-extinguishers?-pg-285
Smoke-generator---ans-✔✔Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-a-component-of-a-smoke-
detector?-pg-78
Coded-signal---ans-✔✔Depending-on-the-system-design,-notification-appliances-may-
communicate-additional-information-and-may-generate-a-predetermined-number-of-visual-
or-audible-patterns-for-a-specific-duration.-Which-type-of-signal-is-this?-pg-61
Carbon-dioxide---ans-✔✔Which-extinguishing-agent-is-effective-on-Class-B-and-C-fires,-
but-has-limited-use-on-Class-A-fires?-pg-288
Wall-post-indicator-valve---ans-✔✔Which-type-of-valve-would-be-the-best-alternative-
when-a-freestanding-PIV-is-impractical-or-impossible-to-install,-as-it-doesn't-stick-out-of-the-
ground?-pg-110
In-underground-mass-transit-systems---ans-✔✔In-which-of-the-following-areas-might-a-
water-mist-system-be-installed?-pg-231
Water-flow-switch---ans-✔✔Which-component-of-a-fire-alarm-system-utilizes-a-flexible-
round-plastic-paddle-or-vane-that-inserts-into-the-wet-sprinkler-system-piping?-pg-58
Preaction-systems---ans-✔✔________-are-similar-to-dry-pipe-sprinkler-systems-in-that-
they-use-closed-sprinkler-heads-and-usually-release-water-into-the-system-through-
activation-by-fire-detector.-pg-194
Association-Technical-Meeting---ans-✔✔In-which-stage-of-the-NFPA-code-development-
process-is-a-Notice-of-Intent-to-Make-a-Motion-filed-if-someone-is-not-satisfied-with-the-
results-of-the-second-draft-report?-pg-26
electromagnetically-locked-egress-doors---ans-✔✔To-address-concerns-that-criminals-or-
terrorists-might-activate-fire-protection-systems-to-unlock-doors-and-gain-unauthorized-
entry,-another-method-of-controlling-doors-was-placed-in-the-model-codes-by-the-
International-Building-Code®,-referred-to-as:-pg-326
EXAM
Gas-cartridges---ans-✔✔Since-many-manufacturers-do-not-combine-the-wet-chemical-
agent-and-expelling-gas,-which-of-the-following-are-used-to-store-the-expelling-gas-until-it-
is-needed-when-the-system-activates?-pg-250
Access-codes-and-access-cards---ans-✔✔Which-of-the-following-is-the-least-desirable-
access-method-as-it-may-cause-fire-fighters-to-lose-valuable-time?-pg-330
approving-authority---ans-✔✔All-inspections,-tests,-and-certification-of-new-public-and-
private-water-lines,-including-visual-inspection-of-materials-and-securing-methods;-
hydrostatic-testing;-line-testing;-and-disinfection,-are-usually-handled-by-the:-pg-107
Water-hammer---ans-✔✔What-occurs-when-a-valve-or-nozzle-is-closed-very-quickly-
under-pressure-of-the-system-and-can-cause-severe-damage-to-the-water-system?-pg-115
Aerosol-extinguishing-systems---ans-✔✔Which-of-the-following-extinguishing-systems-
offer-an-alternative-to-clean-agent-and-specialized-water-based-fire-protection-systems?-
pg-275
Forty-five-days---ans-✔✔_______-prior-to-the-public-comment-hearing,-the-published-
results-become-the-agenda-for-the-public-comment-hearing-and-are-distributed-on-the-
International-Code-Council-website.-pg-24
Stored-pressure-extinguishers---ans-✔✔_____________-have-both-the-pressurized-
expelling-gas-and-the-extinguishing-agent-mixed-in-the-same-tank,-and-use-gas-to-push-
the-extinguishing-agent-out-through-a-nozzle-or-hose-when-operated.-pg-291
Permanent-markings---ans-✔✔What-must-the-manufacturer-include-on-the-nozzle-to-
identify-the-particular-nozzle-type?-pg-252
High-rise-building---ans-✔✔In-building-emergency-voice/alarm-communication-systems-
(EVACS)-are-an-integral-part-of-which-type-of-building-(because-this-type-of-building-
presents-rescue-challenges-for-fire-personnel)?-pg-83
, Enclosure-integrity-test---ans-✔✔Prior-to-conducting-a-discharge-test-for-halon-and-clean-
agent-extinguishing-systems,-what-must-be-accomplished-in-order-to-determine-the-
amount-of-leakage-from-the-protected-area?-pg-276
Fire-protection-system-interface---ans-✔✔Which-of-the-following-opens-a-gate-when-a-
detector-is-activated-or-a-water-flow-switch-senses-a-change-in-water-flow?-pg-330
Use-and-occupancy---ans-✔✔What-is-the-first-factor-used-to-determine-any-fire-alarm-
installation-requirements-of-a-building?-pg-88
NFPA-10---ans-✔✔What-is-the-National-Fire-Protection-Association-standard-for-portable-
fire-extinguishers?-pg-285
Smoke-generator---ans-✔✔Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-a-component-of-a-smoke-
detector?-pg-78
Coded-signal---ans-✔✔Depending-on-the-system-design,-notification-appliances-may-
communicate-additional-information-and-may-generate-a-predetermined-number-of-visual-
or-audible-patterns-for-a-specific-duration.-Which-type-of-signal-is-this?-pg-61
Carbon-dioxide---ans-✔✔Which-extinguishing-agent-is-effective-on-Class-B-and-C-fires,-
but-has-limited-use-on-Class-A-fires?-pg-288
Wall-post-indicator-valve---ans-✔✔Which-type-of-valve-would-be-the-best-alternative-
when-a-freestanding-PIV-is-impractical-or-impossible-to-install,-as-it-doesn't-stick-out-of-the-
ground?-pg-110
In-underground-mass-transit-systems---ans-✔✔In-which-of-the-following-areas-might-a-
water-mist-system-be-installed?-pg-231
Water-flow-switch---ans-✔✔Which-component-of-a-fire-alarm-system-utilizes-a-flexible-
round-plastic-paddle-or-vane-that-inserts-into-the-wet-sprinkler-system-piping?-pg-58
Preaction-systems---ans-✔✔________-are-similar-to-dry-pipe-sprinkler-systems-in-that-
they-use-closed-sprinkler-heads-and-usually-release-water-into-the-system-through-
activation-by-fire-detector.-pg-194
Association-Technical-Meeting---ans-✔✔In-which-stage-of-the-NFPA-code-development-
process-is-a-Notice-of-Intent-to-Make-a-Motion-filed-if-someone-is-not-satisfied-with-the-
results-of-the-second-draft-report?-pg-26
electromagnetically-locked-egress-doors---ans-✔✔To-address-concerns-that-criminals-or-
terrorists-might-activate-fire-protection-systems-to-unlock-doors-and-gain-unauthorized-
entry,-another-method-of-controlling-doors-was-placed-in-the-model-codes-by-the-
International-Building-Code®,-referred-to-as:-pg-326
