Inspector 1 practice Test 36 Questions with Verified Answers
When an individual building or business owner feels that the local jurisdiction has made
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a. hearing in district court or civil court
b. hearing by civilian review board
c. by the board of appeals
d. more favorable ruling by the building inspector - CORRECT ANSWER C. review by the board of appeals
______ are a way of staying aware of changes in use or hazardous conditions.
A. surveys
B. permits
C. self inspections
D. Fire Survey report - CORRECT ANSWER Permits
The permit process priorities inspections for the code official and enables the fire official to identify those occupies in which fire operations personnel are most likely to encounter.
A. Fire
B. Complaints from disgruntled property owners
C. Hazards conditions or life hazards
D. advanced communication system - CORRECT ANSWER C. Hazards conditions or life hazards
The umbrella organization formed by representatives of boca , sbcci & ICBO for express purposes of facilitating the development of the international building code is the:
A. North American Free Trade agreement
B. Council of American Building officials
C. International code council
D. International Consortium of code administrators - CORRECT ANSWER C. International code council
In preparation for an appeals hearing, fire inspectors should provide board members all
A. pertinent Documents
B. Resources Directories
C. Inspection tools
D. Fire protection publications - CORRECT ANSWER A. pertinent Documents
A rule for measuring or a model to be followed is called :
A. an ordinance
b. a code
c. A standard
d. A statute - CORRECT ANSWER b. a code
Prior to conducting an inspection, a fire inspector must obtain permission from the property owner to conduct the inspection. If the building owner refuses to allow the inspector to conduct the inspection , what tool is available for the inspector to gain access to the property?
A. A criminal charge
B. A civil Citation
C. An inspection warrant
D. Model code - CORRECT ANSWER C. An inspection warran
What is generally developed through the consensus process through the use of technical committees developed by an organization for adoption by governments?
A. A national standard
B. Legislative addendum
C. legal adoption
D. Model code - CORRECT ANSWER A. A national standard
What NFPA standard contains requirements for standpipe and hose systems?
A. NFPA 1
B. NFPA 13
C. NFPA 14
D. NFPA 101 - CORRECT ANSWER C. NFPA 14
The exit discharge is that portion of the means of egress between the exit and the
A. exit access
B. Rated Enclosure
C. Public way
D. Exit corridor - CORRECT ANSWER C. Public way
The standard time temperature curve refers to
A. tested fire growth potential in high rise structures
B. A fire test protocol for evaluating fire resistance
C. fire potential from exposures
D. prevent structural failure of light weight composites building material - CORRECT ANSWER B. A fire test protocol for evaluating fire resistance
A permanent identification affixed to a product by a manufacture indicating the function and performance characteristics of the product, name of manufacture and name of the approved testing agency is called
A. A listing
B. A label
C. An approval sticker
D. A compliance document. - CORRECT ANSWER B. A label
Residential Sprinklers are primarily designed to
A. Prevent a flash over and allow occupants to escape
B. Provide protection for all exposures
C. Provide protection for attics
D. Prevent structural failure - CORRECT ANSWER A. Prevent a flash over and allow occupants to escape
fires involving wood , paper and cloth are classified as what class fire
A. A
B. C
C. C
D. D - CORRECT ANSWER A. A
The first step in determining the number of occupants an existing buildings or space can safely accommodate is to determine
A. Number of people that can be packed in the building
B. Number of exit doors and net clear opening provided.
C. Number of stairs that must be climbed
D. Number of occupants currently in the building or space - CORRECT ANSWER D. Number of occupants currently in the building or space
Buildings that are constructed with masonry veneer over wood frame are classified as
A.noncombustible
B. heavy timber
C. limited combustible
D. wood frame - CORRECT ANSWER D. wood frame
Fire can best be described as which of the following chemical reactions
A. Polymerization
B. Diffusion
C. Precipitation
D. Oxidation - CORRECT ANSWER D. Oxidation
occupancies including warehouses , freight depots and store houses are classified as
A. Assembly occupancies
B. business occupancies
C. Storage occupancies
D. mercantile occupancies - CORRECT ANSWER C. Storage occupancies
types of fixed fire extinguishing systems - CORRECT ANSWER Automatic sprinkler system , foam system, carbon dioxide system, halognated agent system & chemical systems
In determining exit remoteness or separation, which of the following is considered?
A. Use group
B. Number of floors
C. Travel distance
D. Shape of space or room - CORRECT ANSWER C. Travel distance
The required residual pressure when computing available water supply in a specific area is ___ psi
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20 - CORRECT ANSWER D. 20
which automatic sprinkler system normally has open sprinkler heads
A. Dry pipe
B. Preaction
C. Deluge
D. Wet pipe - CORRECT ANSWER C. Deluge
Defend in place is a strategy used to protect occupants from fire. Which of the following occupancy type is most likely to use defend in place strategy?
A. Nursing homes
B. office space
C. Storage warehouse
D. Department store - CORRECT ANSWER A. Nursing homes
When measuring flow pressure with a hand held pitot gague , how far from the outlet should the tube be held?
A. Even with the end of the hydrant outlet
B. At a distance approximately one half the diameter of the outlet
C. At a distance equal to the diameter of the outlet
D. Approximately 1 1/4 from the end of the outlet - CORRECT ANSWER B. At a distance approximately one half the diameter of the outlet
A Class D fire involves
A. Combustible metals
B. Flammable liquids
C. Electrical equipment
D. ordinary combustible - CORRECT ANSWER A. Combustible metals
Class B fire involve
A. Flammable liquids
B. Electrical equipment
C. Ordinary Combustibles
D. combustible metals - CORRECT ANSWER A. Flammable liquids
Class A fires involve
A . common Combustibles
B. electrical equipment
C. Flammable liquids
D. Combustible metals - CORRECT ANSWER A . common Combustibles
Dry powder extinguishers are rated for use on class __ fires
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D - CORRECT ANSWER D. D
The various model codes differ in their handling of fire lanes. Select the correct statement regarding fire lanes.
A. Fire lanes must be 50 ft in width
B. Fire lane markings should be adopted as a local ordinance
C. Fire lanes are always required to be marked
D. Fire lanes are not necessary for most commercial buildings - CORRECT ANSWER C. Fire lanes are always required to be marked
What is the first step in establishing the required means of egress for a new facility?
A. identify the number of exits
B. Determine the total clear exit width
C. Determine the number of persons who will occupy the space
D. Consider remoteness of exits - CORRECT ANSWER C. Determine the number of
Interior finishes materials are tested and classified regarding their potential hazards. The ____ ______ _____ is used to determine the flame spread. Smoke development and fuel contributed to the fire
A. Steiner Tunnel test
B. Tully finish test
C. Krauss Materials test
D. Curle flame test - CORRECT ANSWER A. Steiner Tunnel test
Acceptable test are required for all sprinkler systems and include a hydrostatic test and flush of the system piping systems operations test, and main drain flow test. What is the purpose of the systems operations test?
A. ensure all valves , quick operating devices and alarms function
B. ensure the proper pressure at the end of the base of the riser
C. Ensures sufficent water supply to the most demanding area
D. Ensures proper pipe size was used to supply the system - CORRECT ANSWER A. ensure all valves , quick operating devices and alarms function
A mercantile occupancy is a facility used for ?
A. The Storage of goods and equipment in transit
B. A gathering of 50 or more people for entertainment
C. Displaying and selling stocks of retail goods
D. The Transaction of business and commerce - CORRECT ANSWER C. Displaying and selling stocks of retail goods
An educational occupancy is a facility used for
A. displaying and selling stocks of retail goods
B. the transaction of business and commence
C. Students up to and including the twelfth grade
D. loading of residence to provide personal care service. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Students up to and including the twelfth grade
When an overcrowding condition in an assembly occupancy is identified by a fire inspector immediate actions must be taken. Who is responsible for removing the overcrowding condition.
A. The business owner
B. The fire inspector
C. The police department
D. The city manager - CORRECT ANSWER A. The business owner
What is nfpa 72
A. National fire alarm code
B. uniform fire code
C. life safety code
D. Automatic Sprinkler system code - CORRECT ANSWER A. National fire alarm code [Show Less]