CMCB Firefighter II (pt.6)

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569. During the pre-incident site visit, what information should be obtained and documented? A. Built-in fire protection B. Name of insurance company C. List of previous violations D. Inspector who last approved the facility

A. Built-in fire protection

346. Which extinguishing agent is generally used in total flooding or specialized systems? A. Carbon dioxide B. Pressurized air C. Powder D. Purple K

A. Carbon dioxide

569. Which cause reduction of a sprinkler system's effectiveness? A. Excessive sediment in the pipes C. Height of building B. Extra pump pressure D. Pumping into the system

A. Excessive sediment in the pipes

346. Which is the preferred water source for a sprinkler system? A. Municipal water supply C. Static water sources B. On-site storage tanks D. Fire pump

A. Municipal water supply

346. Which should be used as a control valve for an automatic sprinkler system? A. Post indicator valve C. Siamese valve B. Clapper D. Gate valve

A. Post indicator valve

346. Classifications of sprinkler systems include: A. Preaction B. Full flow C. Local application D. External-supply

A. Preaction

569. Which is considered to be an automatic initiating device? A. Smoke detector C. Tamper alarm B. Double-action pull-station D. Single-action pull station

A. Smoke detector

346. Which statement is correct? A. Sprinkler systems are designed to automatically distribute water to extinguish or control the spread of fires. B. Most sprinkler heads detect the heat of a fire and begin to apply water from every sprinkler head. C. Sprinkler systems are not efficient. D. Deluge type heads are heat-sensitive devices that react to a fixed temperature.

A. Sprinkler systems are designed to automatically distribute water to extinguish or control the spread of fires.

Statement 1: The typical rating for sprinkler heads in light hazard occupancy is 165o F. Statement 2: It is acceptable to use a pendant-type sprinkler head in the upright position. Statement 3: Sprinkler heads are color coded by their temperature ratings. A. Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false. B. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.

A. Statements 1 and 3 are true; statement 2 is false.

346. Which public fire safety education programs would be used for a group of children from pre-school through elementary school age? A. Stop, Drop, and Roll B. Change your Clock - Change your Battery C. Fire safety for babysitters D. Home inspections

A. Stop, Drop, and Roll

346. Does a residential fire safety survey require the occupant's permission? A. Yes. B. Yes, unless a fire or life safety hazard is clearly visible from the outside. C. No, not unless the occupant in still within three months of having moved into the residence. D. No.

A. Yes.

346. When giving station tours, what is the most appropriate group to be given informational materials on how to call 911? A. Young children C. Parents B. Teenagers D. Elderly

A. Young children

346. A sprinkler deflector creates: A. a spray pattern. B. steam. C. a fine mist. D. a solid stream.

A. a spray pattern.

569. On a wet-pipe sprinkler system, the ______is open to test the alarm without unseating the alarm check valve. A. alarm test valve C. main control valve B. 2-inch drain D. inspector's test connection

A. alarm test valve

346. During fire safety surveys, one of the most common non-fire related hazards discussed with the occupants is: A. carbon monoxide. C. driving under the influence. B. radon testing. D. hurricane roof tie down.

A. carbon monoxide.

346. During a station tour, firefighters should be _____and treat the visitors in a_____ . A. dressed in station uniforms; professional manner. B. dressed in turnout gear; straight forward manner. C. dressed in T-shirts; relaxed and positive manner. D. dressed in station uniforms; direct manner.

A. dressed in station uniforms; professional manner.

346. When conducting a station tour: A. follow department policy for conducting the tour. B. follow your feelings about what needs to be presented. C. allow the visitors/group to determine what is to be viewed. D. limit the time frame during which a tour can be scheduled based on the crew.

A. follow department policy for conducting the tour.

569. A retard chamber is a component of a sprinkler system that: A. helps prevent false alarms. C. absorbs excess water damage. B. prohibits sprinkler actuation. D. connects to the primary feeder.

A. helps prevent false alarms.

346. The types of main control valves found in water supply distribution systems are: A. indicating and non-indicating. C. in-line and out flow. B. ball and check. D. primary and secondary.

A. indicating and non-indicating.

569. When checking hydrants to ensure their effectiveness, firefighters should look for: A. obstructions that interfere with hydrant operation. B. what type of hydrant. C. whether the operating nut is fully shut. D. whether the Post Indicator Valve is fully closed.

A. obstructions that interfere with hydrant operation.

346. A sketch depicting the general arrangement of a property in reference to streets, adjacent properties, and other important features is known as a: A. plot/site plan. B. sectional view. C. floor plan. D. blueprint.

A. plot/site plan.

346. The simplest and most effective method of achieving preservation of life and property is: A. prevention. C. increasing inspections. B. improved technology. D. shorter response times.

A. prevention.

563. Large pipes that carry water to smaller mains best defines: A. primary feeders. C. distributors. B. tertiary feeders. D. grid network.

A. primary feeders.

346. The goal of fire prevention activities is to: A. reduce the dangers to firefighters. B. receive appropriate media coverage of emergencies. C. justify the need for fire department personnel. D. generate revenue through violation fines.

A. reduce the dangers to firefighters.

346. A fire hazard that arises from processes or operations that are related to a specific occupancy best defines a(n) hazard. A. special B. common C. expected D. target

A. special

346. A factor in deciding to preplan a structure or area is: A. the type of life hazards expected. B. buildings with the most fire violations. C. buildings with most fire alarms. D. only buildings over ten stories in height.

A. the type of life hazards expected.

569. The simplest sprinkler system in design and operation is the ______system. A. wet pipe B. deluge C. dry pipe D. preaction

A. wet pipe

569. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a hydrant with an orange bonnet or caps may be expected to flow gallons per minute. A. less than 500 C. 1000 to 1499 B. 500 to 999 D. greater than 1500

B. 500 to 999

346. In residential areas, the recommended fire hydrant supply main should be at least__ inches. A. 8 B. 6 C. 4 D. 2-1/2

B. 6

346. What usually initiates a residential fire safety survey? A. A complaint from a neighbor C. A response to that residence B. A request from the occupant D. A building code inspector referral

B. A request from the occupant

346. Which map symbols would you use to designate the location of hydrant? A. An ''H'' inside a rectangle C. A solid circle inside an open circle B. A solid circle D. An open circle

B. A solid circle

346. Which sprinkler system components is used to limit water flow to one direction? A. OS&Y valve C. Control valve B. Clapper/check valve D. Butterfly valve

B. Clapper/check valve

563. Which is one of the three common systems for water system distribution? A. Artesian B. Direct pumping C. Potable D. Aquafer

B. Direct pumping

346. ______sprinkler systems should be used in buildings where piping may be subjected to freezing temperatures. A. Wet-pipe B. Dry-pipe C. Deluge D. Residential

B. Dry-pipe

346. Water wells and springs are considered what type of water supply? A. Surface water supply C. Lake supply B. Ground/natural water supply D. River supply

B. Ground/natural water supply

569. Which is considered to be an alarm initiating device? A. Water detector C. Chemical detector B. Photoelectric detector D. Remote detector

B. Photoelectric detector

346. Which is a component of a grid system? A. Mainlines C. Loop B. Secondary feeders D. Risers

B. Secondary feeders

Statement 1 They can provide water for sprinkler systems, standpipes, and fire hydrants. Statement 2 Preincident surveys should be used to verify that these systems are maintained in good operating condition. Statement 3 They eliminate the need to include public off-site hydrants or static water supplies in the preincident plan. A. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.

B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false.

569. Which statement regarding residential sprinklers is correct? A. They are smaller versions of wet or dry-pipe sprinkler systems. B. The water supply can be connected to the domestic system. C. The use of steel pipe is required. D. They are designed to control the level of fire involvement after a flashover has occurred.

B. The water supply can be connected to the domestic system.

569. In a dry-pipe sprinkler system, the air-pressure gauge is located ________the clapper valve and the water-pressure gauge is located________ the clapper valve. A. to the left side; to the right side of C. below; above B. above; below D. to the right side; to the left side of

B. above; below

346. A floor-plan sketch or diagram of a structure shows: A. a detailed view of the construction features of each floor. B. an outline of each floor. C. a cutaway view of a particular portion of a building. D. the building and grounds as they are actually seen.

B. an outline of each floor.

346. Fixed-temperature heat detectors: A. cannot be used as part of a suppression system. B. are slow to activate. C. are expensive to install and operate. D. are responsible for most false alarms.

B. are slow to activate.

346. The required fire flow is calculated based on: A. time of day. C. number of responding firefighters. B. building construction. D. building code.

B. building construction.

346. Presenting information and brochures that target the high-risk teenagers include subjects such as: A. how to call 911, stop, drop and roll procedures. B. cell phone use, seat belts, and motor vehicle collisions. C. home safety and injury prevention. D. first aid.

B. cell phone use, seat belts, and motor vehicle collisions.

346. An OS&Y valve is open when the stem threads are: A. retracted. B. extended. C. reversed. D. crossed.

B. extended.

569. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a hydrant with a flow rate of 1000 to 1499 gpm may have a(n) ______-colored bonnet or cap. A. light blue B. green C. orange D. red

B. green

346. The control valve for a sprinkler system may be located at the system or outside the building. This valve should be a(n) _______valve. A. check C. inspector's test B. indicating-type D. quarter-turn

B. indicating-type

346. If firefighters discover that the occupant does not have any type of fire extinguisher, they should: A. recommend a vendor to buy an extinguisher. B. make recommendations as to appropriate extinguisher type and placement. C. report this to the fire or building codes enforcement authorities. D. make no mention of this, nor indicate any disapproval.

B. make recommendations as to appropriate extinguisher type and placement.

346. The backflow preventer or clapper valve: A. prevents water from entering the system. B. prevents water from reentering the public water supply. C. prevents water from entering noninvolved areas. D. protects the system from water surges.

B. prevents water from reentering the public water supply.

569. A network of intermediate-sized pipe that reinforces the overall grid system by forming loops that interconnect primary feeders best defines: A. primary loop. C. distributors. B. secondary feeders. D. grid network.

B. secondary feeders.

346. Every sprinkler system should be equipped with a main control valve located between the: A. riser and the branches. B. source of water supply and the sprinkler system. C. cross mains and the riser. D. fire department connection and the riser.

B. source of water supply and the sprinkler system.

346. Before conducting a pre-incident survey or inspection, the occupant should be notified in advance so: A. the occupant can correct any fire hazards before the fire department arrives. B. there will be minimal inconvenience to the owner, occupant. C. the owner can have fire extinguishers filled. D. someone will be at the location to fill out fire department forms.

B. there will be minimal inconvenience to the owner, occupant.

569. Dry pipe systems are used in: A. conjunction with dry-pendant sprinkler heads. B. unheated buildings. C. conjunction with an anti-freeze loop. D. buildings where rapid activation is required.

B. unheated buildings.

562. The following illustration depicts a hydrant. A. dry-barrel B. wet-barrel C. drafting D. dry

B. wet-barrel

569. How does a deluge system differ from other types of sprinkler systems? A. All sprinkler heads are closed. B. It is installed in walls not ceilings. C. All sprinkler heads are open. D. Ithasadoublecheckvalve

C. All sprinkler heads are open.

569. ____systems remain the most reliable of all fire protection devices. A. Foam C. Automatic sprinkler B. Dry chemical D. Standpipe

C. Automatic sprinkler

569. Which is a type of sprinkler system? A. Auxiliary activated C. Deluge B. Post action D. Partial flooding

C. Deluge

346. Firefighters should be able to refer children who have started fires to a program called: A. Stop, Drop and Roll. C. Juvenile Firesetters. B. Learn Not to Burn. D. Exit Drills In The Home (EDITH).

C. Juvenile Firesetters.

346. What is correct regarding basic presentation skills? A. Use one fire prevention message for all audiences. B. Brochures should not be passed out unless specifically requested. C. The fire prevention message should be designed to meet the needs of each specific group. D. Hand out training brochures at the beginning of the presentation.

C. The fire prevention message should be designed to meet the needs of each specific group.

346. When conducting a residential fire safety survey, should any attention be given to the house number? A. Yes, it must face the street of address, not a side street. B. No, not unless it is a one-half or one-quarter number. C. Yes, it should be clearly visible from the street. D. No, finding addresses by looking for the posted numbers is all but obsolete.

C. Yes, it should be clearly visible from the street.

569. A post indicator valve (PIV) is: A. a device to speed the operation of the dry pipe valve by detecting the decrease in air pressure. B. designed to control the head pressure at the outlet of a standpipe system. C. a control valve that is mounted on a vertical case. D. a control valve that is mounted on a wall.

C. a control valve that is mounted on a vertical case.

569. Most check valves are marked by a(n) indicating the direction of unrestricted flow. A. tag on the switch handle C. arrow on the casting B. colored symbol on the handwheel D. lettered sign

C. arrow on the casting

346. The system______ is equipped with all sprinkler heads of the open type. A. wet-pipe B. dry-pipe C. deluge D. preaction

C. deluge

563. The smaller internal grid arrangement of a water distribution system that feeds hydrants as well as the domestic and commercial requirements best describes: A. primary feeders. C. distributors. B. secondary feeders. D. grid network.

C. distributors.

569. When shutting down a wet-pipe sprinkler system, one should first turn off the main water control valve and: A. disable the alarm check valve. C. drain the system. B. open the exhauster to drain the system. D. close all riser indicating valves.

C. drain the system.

346. When discussing escape routes with occupants during a residential fire safety survey: A. identify one primary escape route from the house. B. identify a primary house escape route and an alternate. C. identify a primary and alternate escape route from every room. D. practice making emergency exits from each primary and alternate route.

C. identify a primary and alternate escape route from every room.

569. Dry pipe systems are used: A. in areas where water supply is limited. B. in buildings that store valuable items. C. in applications where freezing temperatures occur. D. where rapid activation is required.

C. in applications where freezing temperatures occur.

346. The two basic types of smoke detectors are photoelectric and: A. rate of rise. C. ionization. B. fixed temperature. D. laser beam.

C. ionization.

346. Direct pumping water systems are those in which water: A. moves directly into the distribution system by gravity flow. B. is supplied directly into the distribution system. C. is pumped directly into the distribution system with no elevated storage. D. is pumped directly through the distribution system back into the main water supply.

C. is pumped directly into the distribution system with no elevated storage.

569. The check valve and ball-drip valve or drain on the piping for the fire department connection are installed to: A. automatically notify the fire department of a water flow. B. insure the fire department is supplying the system. C. keep the fire department connection dry and prevent freezing. D. prevent water from flowing out of the fire department connection when only one hoseline is connected.

C. keep the fire department connection dry and prevent freezing.

569. When checking hydrants to ensure their effectiveness, firefighters should check that: A. the Post Indicator Valve is fully open. B. a minimum of 12 inches exists from the center of a hose outlet to the finished grade. C. large steamer connections are facing the street. D. all check valves are operational.

C. large steamer connections are facing the street.

569. Under normal circumstances, the air pressure gauge on a dry-pipe sprinkler system will read____ the water pressure gauge. A. the same as B. higher than C. lower than D. almost double

C. lower than

346. A fire department connection to a sprinkler system enables firefighters to: A. connect handlines for attacking the fire. C. supplement water supply. B. drain water from the system. D. test the system.

C. supplement water supply.

569. Fire department sprinkler connections typically consist of a siamese with at least two connections. A. 3-inch female B. 2.5-inch male C. 3-inch male D. 2.5-inch female

D. 2.5-inch female

569. The required air pressure for dry-pipe systems above trip pressure is____ psi. A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20

D. 20

Statement 1 The first factors to check when inspecting hydrants are visibility and accessibility. Statement 2 Hydrants should be installed at an appropriate height above the ground. Statement 3 A properly draining hydrant will create suction against a hand placed over the outlet opening. A. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.

D. All three statements are true.

Statement 1 The valve that controls the flow of water in a dry-barrel hydrant is located below ground and the frost line. Statement 2 The drain opening found at the bottom of the barrel is an exclusive feature of dry-barrel hydrants. Statement 3 A dry-barrel hydrant should always be either fully open or fully closed. A. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.

D. All three statements are true.

Statement 1 When inspecting fire hydrants, firefighters should first check visibility and accessibility of the hydrants. Statement 2 Hydrants should be positioned so that the connections, especially the large steamer connection, face the street. Statement 3 Trash or other foreign objects placed inside the empty barrels of dry-barrel hydrants can obstruct water flow. A. Statement 1 is true; statements 2 and 3 are false. B. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. C. Statement 1 is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. D. All three statements are true.

D. All three statements are true.

346. Which violates the principle of a loop feed hydrant? A. Primary feeders C. Interconnecting distributors B. Secondary feeders D. Dead-end water mains

D. Dead-end water mains

346. What should be done with smoke alarms when conducting a residential fire safety survey? A. Nothing should be done in order to avoid showing possible favoritism towards one brand or another. B. If smoke detectors are observed, firefighters should comment favorably. C. One detector at random should be checked. D. Each one should be tested.

D. Each one should be tested.

346. The home fire escape plan is also known as: A. Stop, Drop and Roll C. Crawl Low Under Smoke (CLUS) B. Learn Not to Burn D. Exit Drills In The Home (EDITH)

D. Exit Drills In The Home (EDITH)

569. Which type of alarm initiating device contains a small amount of radioactive material in its sensing chamber? A. Water detector C. Flame detector B. Photoelectric detector D. Ionization detector

D. Ionization detector

346. Fire departments should educate _____to recognize potential hazards. A. preschoolers C. adults B. the elderly D. citizens of all ages

D. citizens of all ages

563. A fire hydrant that receives water from only one direction is called a ____hydrant. A. one-way B. steamer C. circulating-feed D. dead-end

D. dead-end

569. A sprinkler head with a temperature rating of 135°-170°F would be: A. orange. C. white. B. red. D. either uncolored or black.

D. either uncolored or black.

346. After permission to survey a building has been obtained, a firefighter should first inspect the: A. roof. B. basement. C. interior. D. exterior.

D. exterior.

569. Failure to open a dry-barrel hydrant fully will result in a reduced amount of available water and will contribute to: A. sedimentation. C. difficulty in draining the main. B. susceptibility to freezing. D. ground erosion.

D. ground erosion.

346. The full name of an OS&Y valve is____ valve. A. open stem and yoke C. outside shield and yoke B. outside, shut, and yoke D. outside stem and yoke

D. outside stem and yoke

346. Residential sprinkler systems are wet or dry-pipe systems. The recommended piping for these systems is constructed of: A. lead. C. brass B. ductile iron. D. plastic.

D. plastic.

346. To control costs, the piping for residential sprinkler systems may be constructed of: A. lead. B. ductile iron. C. steel. D. plastic.

D. plastic.

346. The _______process allows firefighters to become familiar with community structures. A. preventive C. investigative B. code enforcement D. pre-incident survey

D. pre-incident survey

346. The first step in making a fire safety presentation is to: A. transfer facts and ideas. C. explain information. B. practice new ideas. D. prepare the audience for learning

D. prepare the audience for learning

346. In a water supply system, the size of the water mains from the largest to the smallest are: A. primary, distributor, secondary. C. secondary, primary, distributor. B. distributor, secondary, primary. D. primary, secondary, distributor.

D. primary, secondary, distributor.

346. In addition to giving a group of school age children a tour of the station, you should: A. make sure the group doesn't take anything. B. avoid answering any questions. C. inform the students about the penalty for arson. D. provide the group with printed fire prevention material.

D. provide the group with printed fire prevention material.

346. An example of a manually activated fire alarm component is a: A. thermally sensitive device. C. water flow detector. B. flame detector. D. pull station.

D. pull station.

346. A sprinkler system water supply must be capable of delivering the required volume of water to the highest sprinkler in the building at a_____ pressure of_____ psi. A. static, 30 B. static, 15 C. residual, 30 D. residual, 15

D. residual, 15

563. Fundamental components of a modern water system are: A. source, mains, feeders, and risers. B. primary, secondary, standpipes, and fire department connections. C. pipes, valves, hydrants, and pumps. D. source, means of moving, treatment plant, and distribution system.

D. source, means of moving, treatment plant, and distribution system.

346. A hazard that could produce or promote a fire that may cause a large loss of life or property damage best defines a(n)______ hazard. A. special B. common C. expected D. target

D. target

346. A riser is a_______ pipe that supplies a sprinkler system. A. lateral B. horizontal C. diagonal D. vertical

D. vertical

346. When conducting a station tour, one of the first issues that should be addressed is: A. the locations of the restrooms. B. the number of firefighters on duty. C. the number of fire calls. D. what to do if an emergency call happens during the tour.

D. what to do if an emergency call happens during the tour.


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