TCFP Inspector's Class II
When certain high-hazard commodities such as vehicle tires, plastics, flammable liquids, unused pallets, and the like are stored over ___ ft in and height and combustible materials are stored over __ft, the storage is considered_____. A.8, 12, high hazard storage B.12, 20, high piled storage C. 12, 20 high hazard solid stack storage D. 6, 12, high piled storage
6, 12, high piled storage
About _____ percent of fire deaths are attributed to smoke inhalation and not to burns. A. 65 B.75 C.85 D.95
65
Most people are well aware of the dangers of fire but less aware of the dangers of smoke inhalation. About ___% of of fire deaths are attributed to smoke inhalation and not to burns. A) 65 B) 80 C) 92 D) 75
65
About _____ % of fire deaths are attributed to smoke inhalation and not to burns. A. 55% B. 60% C. 65% D. 70%
65%
What percentage of fire deaths is attributed to smoke inhalation? A) 65% B) 50% C) 42% D) 15%
65%
Which of the following are a type of sprinkler? A) ESFR B) EC C) AF D) A and B
A and B
Foam extinguishes a fire by one or more of the following methods: A. Smothering B. Separating C. Cooling D. Suppressing E. All of the above
All of the above
How does a power surge enter a building? A) Electrical Service Lines B) Telephone Lines C) Cable Television Lines D) Satellite Dishes E) All the Above.
All the above
According to page 680 in the text, the Plan Review Process goes in the following order: A) Apply, Submerge, Review, Change, Accept, Authorize B) Apply, Submit, Redo, Change, Accept, Authorize C) Apply, Submit, Review, Change, Accept, Authorize D) Appease, Submit, Review, Change, Accept, Authorize
Apply, Submit, Review, Change, Accept, Authorize
__________ is the movement of a current between two electrodes or conductors and may result also result in a fire. A. Voltage B. Amperage C. Arcing D. Static electricity
Arcing
Sprinklers can be omitted from the following areas in one and two family dwellings except: A. Garages B. Entrance hallways C. Porches D. Bedrooms not over 55 square feet
Bedrooms not over 55 square feet
Foam extinguishes a fire by one or more of the four following methods except: A. Smothering B. Seperating C. Suppressing D. Blanketing
Blanketing
The fire alarm control panel (FACP) is essentially the _____ of the system.
Brain
What is the fuel classification for combustible metals? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D
Class D
Foam Fire-extinguishing systems extinguish the fire by one or more of the following ways Except_____. A. Smothering B. Separating C. Compressing D. Cooling
Compressing
When performing maintenance inspections of occupancies with alarm systems, the first step will be to: A) Check for green light indicating normal operation B) Confirm monitoring status with alarm company C) Confirm panel is locked and inaccessible to public D) Confirm system has been tested by licensed alarm contractor and has a current inspection tag
Confirm system has been tested by licensed alarm contractor and has a current inspection tag
NFPA 72 also requires that pull stations be placed within __________ of every exit so that facility occupants can activate an alarm while they are exiting the facility. a. At the door b. 5 feet c. 10 feet d. 15 feet
5
Most fires in sprinkler equipped structures are controlled by the operation of _________. a) 5-8 sprinklers b) 5 or fewer sprinklers c) fewer than 10 sprinklers d) 10-15 sprinklers
5 or fewer sprinklers
Code requirements for regulating "open burning" include the following: Uncontained fires should not be allowed within feet of a structure? A. 15 B. 10 C. 25 D. 50
50
Storage areas must be graded so that spills have at least a ______ curb, and some provision for removing rain or spilled liquids that accumulate must be in place. A. 4 inch B. 6 inch C. 8 inch D. 10 inch
6 inch
According to NFPA 72, which of the following is NOT true regarding manual pull stations? A) Travel distance between pull stations must not exceed 200 feet. B) Pull stations must be located within 5 feet of every exit. C) Only single-action pull stations that require a single motion to activate are allowable. D) Pull stations should be mounted between 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 feet above the floor.
Only single-action pull stations that require a single motion to activate are allowable.
_______ smoke detectors respond the quickest to smoldering fires. A. Ionization B. Projected beam C. Air sampling D. Photoelectric
Photoelectric
Wet chemical fire-extinguishing agents are typically composed of water and either one of three agents. Which of the following is not one of the three listed in the book? A Potassium carbonate B Potassium bicarbonate C potassium acetate D potassium ctrate
Potassium bicarbonate
What color tag is used to indicate that an alarm system is impaired? A. White B. Yellow C. Blue D. Red
Red
Which one of the following is not considered a proper placement of a fire extinguisher? A. Visible and marked with legible signage. B. Near Points of egress or ingress. C. Sitting on top of a work bench with no mount. D. Near formal paths of travel.
Sitting on top of a work bench with no mount.
As with any vertical opening in a building, pipe chases can spread ______________ to other floors of the building if not properly protected. A. Smoke and fire. B. Sound and vibrations C. Trash and odors. D. Rats, roaches and other vermin.
Smoke and fire.
A smoke detector has stopped working. What type signal will the alarm panel display? A. Alarm B. Supervisory C. Trouble D. Skynet has become self aware and is taking over
Trouble
Fire-extinguishing agents used in fixed dry-chemical systems are generally the same types that are used in portable fire extinguishers. a. True b. False
True
Inspectors and plans examiners from the fire department play an important role in the plans review and field verification process. A. True B. False
True
T or F: Dust explosions occur in series. The first explosion usually is not as severe as subsequent explosions.
True
T or F: The development of clean-agent fire-extinguishing systems began in the late 1940s.
True
The duties assigned to an inspector will vary based on the type and size of the inspections organization. True or False
True
True or False, NFPA 72 allows only manual pull stations and water flow detection devices to be used on shunt systems. Fire detection devices are not permitted.
True
True or False: A pressure-relief device should be installed on every length of pipe between two shutoff valves for pipes carrying cryogenic liquids.
True
Dead end fire department access roads longer than 150 ft. must be provided with a: A. Turnaround B. Grass pave fire lane C. Knox key switch D. 13% road grade
Turnaround
A properly placed fire extinguisher will result in all of the following except: A. Visible, signage not necessary B. Not be blocked by storage or equipment C. Near points of egress and ingress D. Near normal paths of travel
Visible, signage not necessary
When conducting an acceptance test for a paint booth the first nozzle in the exhaust duct must be located just inside the duct entrance. The remaining nozzles must be spaced how far apart? A. Within 5 feet of each other B. Within 10 feet of each other C. Within 12 feet of each other D. Within 15 feet of each other
Within 12 feet of each other
Regarding fire extinguisher ratings, extinguishers undergo 3 tests to determine their Class A rating. Which of the following tests DOES NOT occur? 1. Wood Panel 2. Wood Trim 3. Wood Crib 4. Excelsior
Wood Trim
Three primary storage methods? a. pallet storage b. rack storage c. solid piling d. all of the above
all of the above
The cause of most failures in Industrial furnaces and ovens can be traced to: A) Inadequate training of operators B) Lack of proper maintenance C) Improper application of equipment D) all the the above
all the the above
According to the NFPA 704 Marking System, the four colors utilized in the categorizing of materials are: A) red, purple, khaki, and magenta B) blue, cream, olive, and lavender C) blue, red, yellow, and white D) yellow, beige, silver and pewter
blue, red, yellow, and white
A _____ consists of a network of pipes, storage tanks, control valves, and hydrants. A. water facility B. fire protection system C. distribution system D. water park
distribution system
Manual pull stations can be single-action or ______ -action? A. married B. double C. multiple D. single
double
A site plan would include all of the following except: a. exterior building materials b. north direction c. areas to be landscaped d. utility lines
exterior building materials
The _____ is based on the type of occupancy, type of building construction, and whether the building has an automatic sprinkler system or not. A. fire-resistance-rating B. fire load C. flammability rating D. fire code
fire-resistance-rating
A means of egress through a fire barrier or firewall to an area of refuge in the same building is a/n A. exit discharge B. exit C. horizontal exit D. protect in place
horizontal exit
Hazardous materials that are manufactured, stored, processed, or used at a particular site are subject to regulations of the _______________. a. state building and fire codes b. federal building and fire codes c. department of transportation d. local building and fire codes
local building and fire codes
The ____ is one of the most important factors to be considered in determining whether the design and construction of a structure can be considered safe. A. means of egress system B. fire department connection C. building construction type D. Alarm system
means of egress system
Most fire-extinguishing foam concentrates in use today are of the _____ type, which means they must be proportioned with water and mixed with air (aerated) before they can be used. A. mechanical B. electrical C. slippery D. bubbly
mechanical
Which is NOT one of the two types of manual pull stations? a) lever-action b) single-action c) double-action d) none of the above
none of the above
Application, review, issuance and expiration are the elements in the process for obtaining a/n : A. code B. standard C. permit D. inspector
permit
The most serious problem involving CO2 systems, especially total flooding systems, is __________? A. pre-activation B. personnel safety C. exploding actuating mechanisms D. lack of nozzle lubrication
personnel safety
A _______ is a brief spike in voltage, usually lasting millionths of a second, and one form of electrical power disturbance that can create a fire hazard. a) spark b) arc c) power surge (also known as voltage and transient surge) d) ground fault
power surge (also known as voltage and transient surge)
The ability of occupants to evacuate a structure rapidly and safely in the event of a fire or other emergency is a __________ aspect of building design. A. non-issue B. primary C. secondary D. tertiary
primary
Large pipes with relatively wide spacing which carry large quantities of water to various points in a distribution system are called A. primary feeders B. secondary feeders c. distributors D. dead end mains
primary feeders
Acids turn litmus paper to what color?
red
A dry chemical extinguishing system is used wherever rapid fire extinguishment is required and where ________ of the burning material is unlikely. A) exploding B) oxidation C) smothering D) reignition
reignition
Class K extinguishing agents turn fats and oils into a soapy form that extinguishes the fire through a process known as __________. A. ozonification B. ionization C. saponification D. lubrication
saponification
The presence of a nonflowing electrical charge that may develop on almost any surface. a) Alternating current b) static electricity c) arcing electricity d) direct current
static electricity
Which of the following is NOT a type of dead-end access road. T or hammerhead cul-de-sac alley dock three point turn around
three point turn around
In addition to foam concentrate and mechanical agitation, what other two elements are necessary to produce high-quality fire fighting foam: a) borosilicate ketone and muriatic acid b) water and air c) 3% hydrocarbon and a polar solvent d) sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride
water and air
There are 5 kinds of special-agent fire-extinguishing systems. Which one listed below is INCORRECT. A. Dry Chemical B. Wet Chemical C. Dirty Agent D. Carbon Dioxide
Dirty Agent
The effectiveness of evacuation plans should be tested on a regular basis by conducting __________________________. A. Skills testing. B. Emergency evacuation drills. C. Fire response drills. D. Written tests.
Emergency evacuation drills?
The purpose of ____________ is to block the vertical spread of fire through a building and in stairwells to protect the means of egress. A. Fire Walls B. Enclosure Walls C. Curtain Walls D. Fire Partitions
Enclosure Walls
T or F: Wired glass is not effective as a fire barrier, it is strictly for security.
F
True/False A critical feature and limitation of special-agent fire-extinguishing systems is the quality of agent available in the system.
False - "quantity"
Which is not considered a foam expansion rate? A. Low B. Medium C. High D. Fast
Fast
Which of the following is a type of fire lane turnaround? A) Oval Face B) Ladder Dock C) Hammerhead D) Cobra
Hammerhead
Inspectors should check all material-handling equipment within recycling facilities. These include all of the following except: A) Waste chutes and handling systems B) Shredders C) Extruders D) Incinerators
Incinerators
Which of the following is true concerning an ionization smoke detector: A) Ionization smoke detectors will not work for flaming fires B) Ionization smoke detectors respond to flaming fires but slower than photoelectric detectors C) Ionization smoke detectors are best suited for rooms that contain highly combustible materials D) None of the above are true concerning ionization smoke detectors
Ionization smoke detectors are best suited for rooms that contain highly combustible materials
If an extinguisher is suitable for use on a particular class of fire, the picture-symbol background is what color? A.) Red B.) Light Blue C.) Black D.) Grey
Light Blue
Which item is NOT required for a detector test A. Test date B. Model number C. Location D. Detector type
Model number
NFPA ______ is the Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems. a. NFPA 10 b. NFPA 14 c. NFPA 12 d. NFPA 2001
NFPA 12
Foam water system design and installation requirements are regulated by ___________. A. NFPA 13 B. NFPA 13R C. NFPA 25 D. NFPA 16
NFPA 16
Following a welding of thermal cutting operation, a fire watch must be maintained for at least ______ after any job is completed. A. 60 minutes B. 30 minutes C. 20 minutes D. 15 minutes
30 minutes
The secondary power supply must be able to make the fire detector and alarm system fully operational within _____ seconds of main power supply failure. A. 10 sec B. 20 sec C. 30 sec D. 60 sec
30 sec
Heat sensing fire detector color coding has a RED extra high temperature rating of? A.) 0-99f B.)175-249f C.) 325-399f D.) 500-575f
325-399f
If required, pull stations should be placed within ___ feet of every exit. a) 4 b) 5 c) 10 d) does not matter what distance, as long as it is not blocked
5
In regards to carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems, total flooding systems are designed to deliver at least ___ percent concentration of CO into and enclosed area. A. 21 B. 19 C. 34 D. 15
34
The proper mounting height of a multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher, weighing less than 40 pounds, is between _______ inches and _______ inches. A. 2 and 48 B. 4 and 44 C. 2 and 60 D. 4 and 60
4 and 60
According to the IFSTA Manual for Fire Inspector & Code Enforcement (7th Edition), the hydrant clearance between the bottom of the butt (discharge outlet) and the grade should be at least? a. 10 inches b. 12 inches c. 15 inches d. 18 inches
15 inches
Nonrestorable fixed-temperature detectors are not required to be tested until ___ years after initial installation. At that time ___% of the detectors must be removed and laboratory tested. A. 10, 3 B. 20, 5 C. 15, 2 D. 5, 4
15, 2
Cooking equipment must have a clearance of at least __ inches from any combustible material unless it is specifically designed for a lesser clearance. A) 12 B) 18 C) 36 D) Dependant on AHJ
18
How many sources of power are required for fire alarm control panels? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
2
According to NFPA, travel distances to a manual pull station should not exceed _____ feet. A. 100 B. 200 C. 300 D. 400
200
High expansion foam fire extinguishing systems typically have the following expansion rates: A) 7:1 to 20:1 B) 20:1 to 200:1 C) 200:1 to 1,000:1 D) 1,000:1 to 2,500:1
200:1 to 1,000:1
Loading and unloading stations for Classes IA through IC liquids must be located no closer than ____ from storage tanks, property lines, or adjacent buildings. A) 1/6 the diameter of the tank B) 12 Feet C) 25 Feet D) 50 Feet
25 Feet
For Recreational Fires, the fire itself should be no more than _____ feet from a structure unless it's contained in a BBQ pit. 1. 15 feet 2. 20 feet 3. 25 feet 4. 12 feet
25 feet
A secondary power supply must be provided for a fire detection and alarm system, so that the system will be operational even if the main power supply fails. The secondary system must be able to make the fire detection and alarm system fully operational within ____ seconds of the main power supply's failure. A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 45
30
A secondary power supply must be provided for a fire detection and alarm system. The secondary system must be able to make the fire detection & alarm system fully operational within __ seconds of the main power supply's failure. A. 15 B. 20 C. 30 D. 60
30
Following a welding or thermal cutting operation (also called hot work), a fire watch must be maintained for at least _____ minutes after any job is completed. A. 60 B. 15 C. 30 D. 120
30
NFPA 10 has assigned a maximum travel distance of __ feet from the hazard to a Class K extinguisher? A) 30 B) 50 C) 75 D) 100
30
The NFPA 704 system uses a rating system of numbers from ______ to ______. A. 1,5 B. 1,4 C. 0,4 D. 0,5
0,4
NFPA 10 establishes a Class B flammable liquid fire with depth at____ A. 1/2" B. 1/4" C. < 1/4" D. > 1/2"
1/4"
The means of egress must terminate in a public way or an area of refuge. A public way must have a minimum width and height of? a. 15 feet b. 5 feet c. 12 feet d. 10 feet
10 feet
According to the IFC Chapter 3 power point presentation , hot ashes and combustible ignition sources are not supposed to be placed within ___ft of combustibles (including walls), or within ____ft of building openings. A) 10, 2 B) 100, 20 C) 1000, 200 D) 1, 2000
10, 2
Considered by many to be the first line of defense against fires, automatic sprinkler systems, in their basic forms, have been in use for over _____ years. A. 60 B. 70 C. 85 D. 100
100
Where pressure at the hose outlet exceeds 100psi, NFPA 14 requires a pressure-regulating device to limit the pressure to _____ PSI , unless otherwise approved by the fire dept. A. 50 B. 75 C. 100 D. 125
100
Typically, rate of rise heat detectors are designed to send a signal when the rise in temperature exceeds _______ A. 3 to 7 F B. 12 to 15 F C. 10 to 15 F D 7 to 12 F
12 to 15 F
__________ feet is the minimum unobstructed height above fire lanes or fire apparatus access roads. A. 12 B. 13 C. 13.5 D. 20
13.5
