Florida Fire inspector one Practice Test
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is one of the uses of an educational facility?
A. Detention facilities
B. Display and sale of merchandise
C. Food preparation
D. Storage and sheltering of goods
Correct Answer
C. Food preparation
Question 2
The _____ plan shows the relative locations of wall, doors, windows, and other features.
A. Elevation
B. Floor
C. Architectural
D. Glazing schedule
Correct Answer
C. Architectural
Question 3
The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it:
a. Allows the inspector to spend more time in the office.
b. Created an additional opportunity for training and fire inspection.
c. Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins.
d. Increases the need for fire suppression activities.
Correct Answer
c. Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins.
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,Question 4
The common classifications of sprinkler systems include which of the following?
A. Wet-pipe system
B. Wet chemical system
C. Clean agent system
D. External-supply system
Correct Answer
A. Wet-pipe system
Question 5
The maximum occupant load when the exit serves more than one floor is an
important element in determining the:
a. Maximum square feet per floor.
b. Overall height allowable.
c. Exit capacity.
d. Design of a comfortable exit system.
Correct Answer
c. Exit capacity.
Question 6
Under what circumstances might a fire inspector end up in court?
a. The business owner felt he/she was treated unfairly.
b. The owner disagreed with the inspector's findings.
c. The property owner exhausted all other means of appeal and still is not stratified
with the outcome.
d. The property owner did not immediately correct the violations.
Correct Answer
c. The property owner exhausted all other means of appeal and still is not stratified
with the outcome.
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,Question 7
Any building or portion of building in which sleeping accommodations are provided
to 16 or more persons who are not related is considered a(n):
a. Jail
b. Watch office
c. Dormitory
d. Assembly
Correct Answer
c. Dormitory
Question 8
Directions: Chose the correct answer from alternatives A-D below that will correctly
complete the following statements.
The ____ is that portion of a means of egress that leads to an exit.
The ____is that portion of a means of egress that is between the end of an exit and a
public way. The ____ is that portion of a means of egress that is separated from all the
other spaces of the building structure by construction providing a protected way of
travel to the exit discharge and eventually ending at a public way.
a. exit access; exit width; exit
b. exit access; exit discharge; exit
c. exit width; exit discharge; exit
d. exit discharge; exit access; exit
Correct Answer
b. exit access; exit discharge; exit
Question 9
_____ water supply distribution systems are most commonly found on large
commercial, industrial, or institutional properties.
a. Municipal
b. Private
c. Public
d. Combination
Correct Answer
b. Private
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, Question 10
Unprotected noncombustible construction is:
A. Generally limited to a maximum of two stories.
B. Commonly found in schools
C. Used where vertical fire spread is a concern
D. Generally used for small apartment buildings.
Correct Answer
B. Commonly found in schools
Question 11
Exterior walls and structural members that are approved noncombustible or limited
combustible materials and interior structural members constructed wholly or partly of
wood are considered ______ construction.
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
Correct Answer
C. Type III
Question 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):
A. Residential occupancy
B. Occupancy of unusual structure
C. Transient occupancy
D. Detention and correctional occupancy
Correct Answer
D. Detention and correctional occupancy
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Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Which of the following is one of the uses of an educational facility?
A. Detention facilities
B. Display and sale of merchandise
C. Food preparation
D. Storage and sheltering of goods
Correct Answer
C. Food preparation
Question 2
The _____ plan shows the relative locations of wall, doors, windows, and other features.
A. Elevation
B. Floor
C. Architectural
D. Glazing schedule
Correct Answer
C. Architectural
Question 3
The advantage of establishing a plans review process is that it:
a. Allows the inspector to spend more time in the office.
b. Created an additional opportunity for training and fire inspection.
c. Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins.
d. Increases the need for fire suppression activities.
Correct Answer
c. Enables the reviewer to point out discrepancies before construction begins.
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,Question 4
The common classifications of sprinkler systems include which of the following?
A. Wet-pipe system
B. Wet chemical system
C. Clean agent system
D. External-supply system
Correct Answer
A. Wet-pipe system
Question 5
The maximum occupant load when the exit serves more than one floor is an
important element in determining the:
a. Maximum square feet per floor.
b. Overall height allowable.
c. Exit capacity.
d. Design of a comfortable exit system.
Correct Answer
c. Exit capacity.
Question 6
Under what circumstances might a fire inspector end up in court?
a. The business owner felt he/she was treated unfairly.
b. The owner disagreed with the inspector's findings.
c. The property owner exhausted all other means of appeal and still is not stratified
with the outcome.
d. The property owner did not immediately correct the violations.
Correct Answer
c. The property owner exhausted all other means of appeal and still is not stratified
with the outcome.
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,Question 7
Any building or portion of building in which sleeping accommodations are provided
to 16 or more persons who are not related is considered a(n):
a. Jail
b. Watch office
c. Dormitory
d. Assembly
Correct Answer
c. Dormitory
Question 8
Directions: Chose the correct answer from alternatives A-D below that will correctly
complete the following statements.
The ____ is that portion of a means of egress that leads to an exit.
The ____is that portion of a means of egress that is between the end of an exit and a
public way. The ____ is that portion of a means of egress that is separated from all the
other spaces of the building structure by construction providing a protected way of
travel to the exit discharge and eventually ending at a public way.
a. exit access; exit width; exit
b. exit access; exit discharge; exit
c. exit width; exit discharge; exit
d. exit discharge; exit access; exit
Correct Answer
b. exit access; exit discharge; exit
Question 9
_____ water supply distribution systems are most commonly found on large
commercial, industrial, or institutional properties.
a. Municipal
b. Private
c. Public
d. Combination
Correct Answer
b. Private
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, Question 10
Unprotected noncombustible construction is:
A. Generally limited to a maximum of two stories.
B. Commonly found in schools
C. Used where vertical fire spread is a concern
D. Generally used for small apartment buildings.
Correct Answer
B. Commonly found in schools
Question 11
Exterior walls and structural members that are approved noncombustible or limited
combustible materials and interior structural members constructed wholly or partly of
wood are considered ______ construction.
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
D. Type IV
Correct Answer
C. Type III
Question 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):
A. Residential occupancy
B. Occupancy of unusual structure
C. Transient occupancy
D. Detention and correctional occupancy
Correct Answer
D. Detention and correctional occupancy
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