FRS 203 Fire Protection Systems
___________ systems contain water in the pipe at all times and are required to supply sufficient quantities of water to support manual firefighting operations. A) Automatic wet standpipe B) Automatic dry standpipe C) Manual wet standpipe D) Manual dry standpipe
A) Automatic wet standpipe
Which classification of standpipes is designed for use by fire fighters or fire brigade personnel who are trained to handle heavy fire streams? A) Class I B) Class II C) Class III D) Class IV
A) Class I
______ are a system of rules, regulations, or laws that are usually put into effect by government and have statutory authority to be enforced. A) Codes B) Model codes C) Standards D) Guidelines
A) Codes
10. __________ can be installed in environments where the temperature cannot be maintained at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. A) Dry sprinkler heads B) Corrosion-resistant heads C) Institutional sprinkler heads D) Open sprinkler heads
A) Dry sprinkler heads
Which standpipe component is a coupling device that is found on the exterior of a building and is attached to a pipe connected to the standpipe system, sprinkler system, or both? A) Fire department connection B) Valve C) Gauge D) Hose cabinet
A) Fire department connection
Which type of lines tap off of distribution lines and directly connect to the water-based fire protection system or hydrant? A) Fire mains B) Service laterals/lines C) Loops and grids D) Fire loops
A) Fire mains
Which of the following stages of fire occurs when the heat source, fuel, and oxygen come together to generate more heat than is dissipated, thus promoting the uninhibited chain reaction? A) Incipient stage B) Free burning stage C) Flash over stage D) Smoldering/decay stage
A) Incipient stage
Which NFPA standard, titled National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, lists system classifications for fire alarm systems? A) NFPA 72 B) NFPA 75 C) NFPA 78 D) NFPA 80
A) NFPA 72
In order to determine if the delivery system is adequate for manual firefighting, what must the engineers calculate? A) Needed fire flow B) Adequate airflow C) Traffic flow D) Adequate water pressure
A) Needed fire flow
Which type of sprinkler head could be oriented to discharge water up and down with 40 to 60 percent of the water initially flowing downward upon activation? A) Old-style sprinkler head B) Pendant sprinkler head C) Upright sprinkler head D) Sidewall sprinkler head
A) Old-style sprinkler head
Which of the following fire sprinkler system components provide a conduit for the water to flow from the water source to the fire sprinkler heads? A) Pipes and fittings B) Gauges C) Various valves D) Sprinkler heads
A) Pipes and fittings
Which system provides audible and visual notification within the property it is protecting to alert occupants of a fire emergency? A) Protected premises fire alarm system B) Supervising station alarm system C) Central station service fire alarm system D) Remote supervising station fire alarm system
A) Protected premises fire alarm system
Which of the following fire alarm systems is found in homes and consists of smoke detectors and possibly a combination detector covering smoke and heat that operates independently from other alarm systems and detectors? A) Single station B) Multiple station C) Combination D) Household
A) Single station
This type of fire starts without a known external heat source being applied to the combustible material. A) Spontaneous combustion B) Premixed flame C) Diffusion flame D) Smoldering
A) Spontaneous combustion
Which of the eight steps of the International Code Council code development process can be presented by anyone and must be received by the announced due date within the review cycle to be considered? A) Submit Code Changes B) Committee Action Hearing C) Public Hearing Comment D) Publish New Edition
A) Submit Code Changes
Which signal sounds when there is a change in the normal ready status of other fire protection systems or devices that are connected to or integrated with the fire alarm panel? A) Supervisory signal B) Trouble signal C) Alarm signal D) Traffic signal
A) Supervisory signal
__________ is/are considered to be the most important part(s) of any fire alarm system? A) The fire alarm control panel B) The sprinkler heads C) The installed detectors D) The manual pull stations
A) The fire alarm control panel
What has served as a teaching tool to geometrically depict the relationship between fuel, air, and heat? A) The fire triangle B) The fire tetrahedron C) The fire polygon D) The fire pentagon
A) The fire triangle
A(n) __________ is a valve with a freestanding post that houses the stem extension of an underground valve control. The position of the valve is shown in a small window. A) post indicator valve B) wall post indicator valve C) outside screw and yoke valve D) valve box
A) post indicator valve
Which of the following would be a source of water for a system requiring a pump to generate sufficient suction pressure to draw water into the supply network? A) A tank at the same elevation as the pump B) A deep well or reservoir C) A water tower D) A tank at a higher elevation than the pump
B) A deep well or reservoir
In which standpipe system does water enter the piping only when a valve is opened and the air pressure drops to a particular level? A) Automatic wet standpipe B) Automatic dry standpipe C) Manual wet standpipe D) Manual dry standpipe
B) Automatic dry standpipe
Which of the standpipe classifications provides occupants a hose rack with a preconnected hose and nozzle with a lower supplied water pressure? A) Class I B) Class II C) Class III D) Class IV
B) Class II
. _________ is a chemical reaction in which a combustible material and an oxidizing agent produce heat or energy, and other products that promote a self-sustaining process. A) Fire B) Combustion C) Ignition D) Oxidation
B) Combustion
In which stage of the NFPA code development process does the responsible technical committee meet to review and take action on all of the submitted comments resulting from the first draft report? A) Input Stage B) Comment Stage C) Association Technical Meeting D) Council Appeals and Issuance of Standard
B) Comment Stage
At which step in the International Code Council code development process are hearings provided to give interested parties the opportunity to express their views to the code development committees? A) Submit Code Changes B) Committee Action Hearing C) Public Hearing Comment D) Publish New Edition
B) Committee Action Hearing
There are many ways to describe the technology used with state-of-the-art fire alarm control panels. Which of the following is NOT one of the terms used to describe this technology? A) Addressable B) Conventional C) Intelligent D) Multiplex
B) Conventional
Of the different piping used to make up a supply network, which type of piping supplies a number of smaller areas within the system? A) Transmission mains B) Distribution mains C) Service laterals/lines D) Loops and grids
B) Distribution mains
Which heat detector operates when a sensing element within the detector reaches a predetermined temperature? A) Rate-compensation heat detector B) Fixed-temperature heat detector C) Rate-of-rise heat detector D) Fixed-temperature/rate-of-rise heat detector
B) Fixed-temperature heat detector
At which stage will a fire survive by consuming the air and materials necessary to generate the flammable gas and sustain combustion? A) Incipient stage B) Free burning stage C) Flash over stage D) Smoldering/decay stage
B) Free burning stage
Which fire sprinkler components help fire fighters, sprinkler system contractors, and building maintenance workers determine the available water or air pressure at the gauge location? A) Pipes and fittings B) Gauges C) Various valves D) Sprinkler heads
B) Gauges
Which of the following refers to a system of rules, regulations, or laws typically developed by private, not-for-profit organizations? A) Code B) Model code C) Standard D) Guideline
B) Model code
Which system involves a number of interconnected smoke alarm units that all sound together throughout a facility as soon as one is activated? A) Single station B) Multiple station C) Combination D) Household
B) Multiple station
Which type of fire sprinkler head is installed with its deflector pointing down toward the floor? A) Old-style sprinkler head B) Pendant sprinkler head C) Upright sprinkler head D) Sidewall sprinkler head
B) Pendant sprinkler head
This type of fire requires an appropriate amount of gas fuel and air to mix before ignition or combustion occurs. A) Spontaneous combustion B) Premixed flame C) Diffusion flame D) Smoldering
B) Premixed flame
Which system establishes the building/property owner as the responsible party to monitor the fire alarm system signals at his or her facility? A) Protected premises fire alarm system B) Proprietary supervising alarm system C) Central station service fire alarm system D) Remote supervising station fire alarm system
B) Proprietary supervising alarm system
Which of the following is a geometric depiction, developed through ongoing research, showing how fire is sustained by a chain reaction? A) The fire triangle B) The fire tetrahedron C) The fire polygon D) The fire pentagon
B) The fire tetrahedron
Which of the following is a myth that requires further education in order to dispel the public's opinion of automatic fire sprinkler systems? A) They save home owners money. B) They cause more damage than they are worth. C) They are effective. D) They are easy to install.
B) They cause more damage than they are worth.
Which signal sounds when there is a problem with the system's integrity, such as a power or component failure, device removal, communication fault or failure, ground fault, or break in the system wiring? A) Supervisory signal B) Trouble signal C) Alarm signal D) Traffic signal
B) Trouble signal
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? A) Post indicator valve B) Wall post indicator valve C) Outside screw and yoke valve D) Valve box
B) Wall post indicator valve
A ________ manual fire alarm box is assigned a code that sounds from an audible notification device when a mechanically or electrically driven motor turns a wheel. A) non-coded B) coded C) pre-signal D) double-action
B) coded
According to NFPA 14, a fire department connection must be located a minimum of ____ above the adjoining ground, sidewalk, or grade surface. A) 10 inches B) 12 inches C) 18 inches D) 24 inches
C) 18 inches
Which type of signal should spur occupants to immediately leave the building, call the fire department, or take other appropriate action to ensure life safety? A) Supervisory signal B) Trouble signal C) Alarm signal D) Traffic signal
C) Alarm signal
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? A) Input Stage B) Comment Stage C) Association Technical Meeting D) Council Appeals and Issuance of Standard
C) Association Technical Meeting
Which system establishes a high level of service to ensure timely, efficient, and appropriate handling of any issue related to a fire protection system at a protected property? A) Protected premises fire alarm system B) Proprietary supervising alarm system C) Central station service fire alarm system D) Remote supervising station fire alarm system
C) Central station service fire alarm system
Which standpipe classification combines two of the different classes and can be used by occupants and fire fighters or fire brigade members? A) Class I B) Class II C) Class III D) Class IV
C) Class III
Which of the following systems consists of fire warning equipment, burglar alarms, medical alert, and other sensing equipment such as carbon monoxide detectors? A) Single station B) Multiple station C) Combination D) Household
C) Combination
Which type of system manages a water system by using pumps to fill water towers and gravity to supply homes and businesses? A) Pumped system B) Gravity system C) Combined system D) Portable system
C) Combined system
This type of fire is the most recognizable, can be seen by lighting a match, and requires the presence of a combustible gas because the visible flame is a gaseous reaction. A) Spontaneous combustion B) Premixed flame C) Diffusion flame D) Smoldering
C) Diffusion flame
_______ 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. A) Twenty days B) Thirty days C) Forty-five days D) Sixty days
C) Forty-five days
Which type of detector is typically installed in an area where environmental conditions or temperatures fluctuate, so the heat output of a fire will be high? A) Flame detector B) Airflow detector C) Heat detector D) Smoke detector
C) Heat detector
Which NFPA standard establishes the basis for standpipe design, installation, use, water supply, and outlet size requirements? A) NFPA 10 B) NFPA 12 C) NFPA 14 D) NFPA 24
C) NFPA 14
Which of the following organizations was NOT part of the merger to become the International Code Council in the mid-1990s? A) Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) B) Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) C) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) D) International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
C) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Which type of indicating valve has a stem that rises and falls as the control wheel is turned, and when the threads are fully extended, the valve is open? A) Post indicator valve B) Wall post indicator valve C) Outside screw and yoke valve D) Valve box
C) Outside screw and yoke valve
Which type of heat detector uses pneumatic or electronic methods to monitor how much temperature change takes place over a fixed amount of time? A) Rate-compensation heat detector B) Fixed-temperature heat detector C) Rate-of-rise heat detector D) Fixed-temperature/rate-of-rise heat detector
C) Rate-of-rise heat detector
What factor has a significant impact on fire growth, in addition to the shape of surrounding walls, ceilings, and roofs? A) Construction type B) Occupancy rating C) Size of a structure D) Sprinkler system
C) Size of a structure
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: A) local engine company. B) fire marshal. C) approving authority. D) inspection division.
C) approving authority.
. A(n) _________ is a network of underground and overhead piping fed by an automatic water supply that, upon activation, uses devices connected to the piping at specific intervals to apply water over a fire area. A) hydrant system B) standpipe system C) automatic fire sprinkler system D) fire alarm system
C) automatic fire sprinkler system
When a sprinkler head is installed on a finished ceiling or wall, a(n) ______ is required and may be either required as part of the listed assembly or included only as a decorative touch. A) orifice B) deflector C) escutcheon plate D) heat-sensitive element
C) escutcheon plate
The ______ system contains water in the pipe at all times; the water is typically supplied from the building's domestic water system—not from a dedicated fire service line. A) automatic wet standpipe B) automatic dry standpipe C) manual wet standpipe D) manual dry standpipe
C) manual wet standpipe
At the time of the origin of the NFPA in 1895, there were_____ different fire sprinkler system design and installation standards within ____miles of Boston, Massachusetts. A) 19; 50 B) 19; 100 C) 9; 50 D) 9; 100
D) 9; 100
Which of the following is NOT part of the water supply system source/supply network? A) Water source B) Water intake C) Treatment system D) Distribution pumps
D) Distribution pumps
Which element of a fire sprinkler head is attached to the frame of the sprinkler head and holds the orifice cap in place until it is released at the critical activation temperature? A) Orifice B) Deflector C) Escutcheon plate D) Heat-sensitive element
D) Heat-sensitive element
__________ fire alarm systems utilize a fire control panel to provide an interface between system devices; primary and backup power for the devices; alarm functions; and monitoring capabilities to ensure system integrity. A) Single station B) Multiple station C) Combination D) Household
D) Household
Which of the following valves is NOT part of a fire sprinkler system? A) Check valve B) Drain valve C) Test valve D) Hydrant valve
D) Hydrant valve
Which of the following standpipe systems has air in it and can be used only by connecting a water source to the fire department connection? A) Automatic wet standpipe B) Automatic dry standpipe C) Manual wet standpipe D) Manual dry standpipe
D) Manual dry standpipe
Which initiating device requires a person to pull a handle on the device to initiate an alarm? A) Heat detector B) Smoke detector C) Water flow device D) Manual fire alarm box
D) Manual fire alarm box
Which system is set up to report alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals generated by protected premises systems to a location distant from the protected facility for property protection purposes? A) Protected premises fire alarm system B) Proprietary supervising alarm system C) Central station service fire alarm system D) Remote supervising station fire alarm system
D) Remote supervising station fire alarm system
Which of the following is NOT a component of a smoke detector? A) Integrated sensing device B) Power source C) Audible alarm D) Smoke generator
D) Smoke generator
Which type of fire, usually seen with charcoal briquettes and burning cigarettes, has no flame but still generates significant heat? A) Spontaneous combustion B) Premixed flame C) Diffusion flame D) Smoldering
D) Smoldering
The main purpose of the model code organizations has always been to ___________ building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and other related code, standards, and recommended practices independent of the influence, affiliation, and pressure exerted by special interest groups. A) supervise and maintain B) develop and enforce C) adopt and enforce D) develop and maintain
D) develop and maintain
