1.
What is one strategy for controlling fuel sources in a building?
A
Using noncombustible materials in the structure
B
Installing automatic fire sprinkler systems
C
Implementing smoke control and management
2.
What is one aspect of control of ignition sources in a building?
A
Dividing the building into separate areas by fire-rated construction
B
Periodic disassembly for proper maintenance
C
Safe design and installation of electrical, mechanical, and gas systems
3.
What is one consideration for operations and maintenance during the design stage?
A
Early detection of hostile fire
B
Actual operations and maintenance needs of the building and its systems
C
Proper egress capacity and configuration
4.
What are the functions of detection and notification systems?
A
Early detection of fire, notification of occupants and emergency forces, control of building systems
B
Control of fuel sources and ignition sources
C
Protection of lives and property
5.
What is the most common type of fire suppression system?
A
Automatic fire sprinkler system
B
Pressurization and/or exhaust system
C
Manual fire alarm and detection system
6.
What can be used to control smoke and fire gases in a building?
A
Thermal protection and structural integrity
B
Dividing the building into separate areas by fire-rated construction
C
Mechanical means such as pressurization and/or exhaust
7.
What is thermal protection in a building?
A
Dividing the building into separate areas by fire-rated construction
B
Coating or membrane applied to a structural member for fire resistance
C
Proper egress capacity and configuration
8.
What is compartmentalization in a building?
A
Dividing the building into separate areas by fire-rated construction
B
Mechanical means such as pressurization and/or exhaust
C
Safe design and installation of electrical, mechanical, and gas systems
9.
What is an important aspect of proper egress from a building?
A
Early detection of fire, notification of occupants and emergency forces
B
Using noncombustible materials in the structure
C
Capacity, location, arrangement, and configuration based on occupants and occupancy
10.
What should not be relied upon heavily for fire and life safety in a building?
A
Control of fuel sources and ignition sources
B
Response of the fire department
C
Automatic fire sprinkler system
11.
What are the primary factors to take into account when choosing building materials and design for fire safety for both the structure and the people within it?
A
Installing sprinkler systems and having emergency exits
B
Protecting the structural frame and employing barriers
C
Ensuring proper ventilation and using fire-resistant materials
12.
How are the fire-resistance ratings of building components and assemblies determined?
A
By conducting fire-resistance tests on actual buildings
B
Exposure to a test fire conforming to the Standard Time/Temperature Curve
C
By calculating the materials' melting points
13.
What does a 1-hour fire-resistance rating indicate?
A
The assembly failed the standard test after 1 hour
B
The assembly withstood the standard test for 1 hour or longer
C
The assembly was not tested for fire resistance
14.
What is one of the failure criteria for fire-resistance ratings?
A
Excess temperature on steel members
B
Temperature increase on the unexposed surface
C
Failure to withstand attack by fire department hose streams
15.
What is the purpose of the Standard Time/Temperature Curve (STTC)?
A
To determine the fire endurance of structural elements
B
To measure the temperature increase on the unexposed surface
C
To establish fire-resistance ratings for building components
16.
What is the maximum fire-resistance rating commonly referenced?
A
1 hour
B
2 hours
C
4 hours
17.
When were the fire-resistance tests established by the NFPA?
A
1920
B
1918
C
1930
18.
What is one of the failure criteria for fire-resistance ratings?
A
Excess temperature on steel members
B
Failure to support imposed structural loads
C
Passage of heat or flame through the assembly
19.
What is the purpose of employing barriers in building and occupant fire safety?
A
To provide structural support and stability
B
To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building
C
To prevent heat and flame spread to adjacent spaces
20.
What does a 2-hour fire-resistance rating indicate?
A
The assembly failed the standard test after 2 hours
B
The assembly withstood a 2-hour or longer test without failure of a critical element
C
The assembly was not tested for fire resistance
21.
What is the main purpose of passive fire protection systems?
A
To have a certain degree of fire resistance
B
To spread smoke and fire gases
C
To prevent excessive heat flow
22.
Which of the following is an example of a passive fire protection component?
A
Fire-rated walls
B
Fire alarm
C
Fire extinguisher
23.
What must passive fire protection components be able to support during a fire?
A
Water flow
B
Electrical current
C
Structural loads
24.
What is the purpose of fire- or smoke-rated walls?
A
To contain the spread of smoke and fire gases
B
To prevent excessive heat flow
C
To provide structural support
25.
Which of the following is NOT a component of passive fire protection systems?
A
Floor/ceiling assemblies
B
Fire alarm
C
Roof/ceiling assemblies
26.
What is the reasonable period of time that passive fire protection components should prevent excessive heat flow?
A
Unknown
B
24 hours
C
1 hour
27.
What is the purpose of barriers in passive fire protection systems?
A
To prevent the spread of fire
B
To provide structural support
C
To contain smoke
28.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of passive fire protection systems?
A
Fire resistance
B
Active suppression
C
Containment of smoke
29.
What is the purpose of partitions in passive fire protection systems?
A
To contain smoke
B
To provide structural support
C
To separate areas and prevent fire spread
30.
What is the purpose of floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling assemblies in passive fire protection systems?
A
To prevent the spread of fire and smoke between floors
B
To contain smoke
C
To provide structural support
31.
What does active fire protection refer to?
A
Systems that prevent fires from happening
B
Systems that activate during a fire to control or mediate it
C
Systems that detect fires after they have occurred
32.
Which of the following is an example of an active fire protection system?
A
Fire-resistant building materials
B
Fire extinguisher
C
Automatic fire sprinkler system
33.
What is the purpose of a fire alarm system?
A
To extinguish fires automatically
B
To prevent fires from spreading
C
To detect and alert occupants of a fire
34.
What do standpipe systems provide in a building?
A
A barrier to prevent fire spread
B
A means of escape during a fire
C
A water supply for firefighting
35.
What is the main function of a smoke-control/management system?
A
To detect fires and activate sprinklers
B
To extinguish fires automatically
C
To control the movement of smoke during a fire
36.
Which type of fire protection system is designed for specific hazards, such as chemical fires?
A
Standpipe system
B
Special hazard extinguishing system
C
Fire alarm system
37.
What activates an automatic fire sprinkler system?
A
Heat
B
Water
C
Smoke
38.
What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher?
A
To detect and alert occupants of a fire
B
To control the movement of smoke during a fire
C
To manually extinguish small fires
39.
Which of the following is NOT an active fire protection system?
A
Fire-resistant building materials
B
Automatic fire sprinkler system
C
Fire alarm system
40.
What is the function of a fire-resistant building material?
