TCFP FIRE INSPECTOR EXAM TEST ACTUAL EXAM 120
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
To determine the capacity of an exit, it is necessary to calculate the capacity for each of the three
means of egress elements:
A)Travel Distance, Travel Time, Travel Access
B) Exit Access, Exit, Exit Discharge
C) Occupancy Type, Occupant Load, Occupant Order
D) Egress Time, Egress Access, Egress Load - correct answer -Exit Access, Exit, Exit Discharge
Which of the following is true concerning emergency evacuation drills in educational occupancies:
A) Only students must participate
B) Emphasis should be placed upon the speed of the drill completion
C) Emphasis should be placed upon orderly evacuation under proper discipline
D) All of the above are true - correct answer -All of the above are true
If panic hardware is required, the latch should release by applying a force of not more than __ lbs and
set door in motion by applying force of no more than __ lbs.
A. 10, 20
B. 5, 10
C. 10, 15
D. 15, 30 - correct answer -15, 30
In most cases, all of the codes require that there be at least ____ exists from any balcony, mezzanine,
story, or portion thereof that has an occupant load of 500 persons or less.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - correct answer -2
,T or F Exit signs must be positioned so that at no point in the exit access is more than 150ft. - correct
answer -False
Hotel evacuation procedures should be posted________.
A) in each room (usually on the back of the door)
B) at all fire alarm pull stations
C) next to exits
D) all the above - correct answer -all the above
_____ and _____ are the instruments that the inspector uses to create a safe environment for the
residents and workers in the community.
A. pen / paper
B. law / order
C. standards / codes
D. peanut butter / jelly - correct answer -standards / codes
Which duty is not the responsibility of a level I Inspector?
A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety.
B) Perform plans reviews.
C) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards.
D) Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings. - correct answer -Perform plans reviews.
Most of the consensus standards that relate to fire and life safety are developed by the following
organizations except:
ASTM International,
National Fire Protection Assoc.,
American National Standards Institute,
Underwriters Laboratories - correct answer -American National Standards Institute
, Regarding Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems, pipe penetrations of the exhaust hood require what?
a. Minimum 18 inch clearance to combustible materials
b. Printed manufacturer guidelines of spacing on the pipe itself
c. Gas shut off valve and electrical shunt accessibility
d. A liquid tight continuous external weld - correct answer -A liquid tight continuous external weld
A independent, non-profit organization that tests products for their intended use and certifies them as
safe describes:
A) ASTM International
B) American National Standards Institute
C) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
D) Standards Council of Canada - correct answer -Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Which is not one of the three general types of drawings used to show structure, facility, or site
information?
A. Plot plan
B. Aerial view
C. Floor plan
D. Elevation view - correct answer -Aerial view
Structural lumber has a moisture content of ___________% or less.
25%
19%
15%
12% - correct answer -19%
Which of the following occupancies does not fall under state and local regulations?
A). Day care
B). Jail
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
To determine the capacity of an exit, it is necessary to calculate the capacity for each of the three
means of egress elements:
A)Travel Distance, Travel Time, Travel Access
B) Exit Access, Exit, Exit Discharge
C) Occupancy Type, Occupant Load, Occupant Order
D) Egress Time, Egress Access, Egress Load - correct answer -Exit Access, Exit, Exit Discharge
Which of the following is true concerning emergency evacuation drills in educational occupancies:
A) Only students must participate
B) Emphasis should be placed upon the speed of the drill completion
C) Emphasis should be placed upon orderly evacuation under proper discipline
D) All of the above are true - correct answer -All of the above are true
If panic hardware is required, the latch should release by applying a force of not more than __ lbs and
set door in motion by applying force of no more than __ lbs.
A. 10, 20
B. 5, 10
C. 10, 15
D. 15, 30 - correct answer -15, 30
In most cases, all of the codes require that there be at least ____ exists from any balcony, mezzanine,
story, or portion thereof that has an occupant load of 500 persons or less.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - correct answer -2
,T or F Exit signs must be positioned so that at no point in the exit access is more than 150ft. - correct
answer -False
Hotel evacuation procedures should be posted________.
A) in each room (usually on the back of the door)
B) at all fire alarm pull stations
C) next to exits
D) all the above - correct answer -all the above
_____ and _____ are the instruments that the inspector uses to create a safe environment for the
residents and workers in the community.
A. pen / paper
B. law / order
C. standards / codes
D. peanut butter / jelly - correct answer -standards / codes
Which duty is not the responsibility of a level I Inspector?
A) Handle citizen complaints related to fire and life safety.
B) Perform plans reviews.
C) Interpret and apply adopted codes and standards.
D) Determine occupancy loads for single-use buildings. - correct answer -Perform plans reviews.
Most of the consensus standards that relate to fire and life safety are developed by the following
organizations except:
ASTM International,
National Fire Protection Assoc.,
American National Standards Institute,
Underwriters Laboratories - correct answer -American National Standards Institute
, Regarding Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems, pipe penetrations of the exhaust hood require what?
a. Minimum 18 inch clearance to combustible materials
b. Printed manufacturer guidelines of spacing on the pipe itself
c. Gas shut off valve and electrical shunt accessibility
d. A liquid tight continuous external weld - correct answer -A liquid tight continuous external weld
A independent, non-profit organization that tests products for their intended use and certifies them as
safe describes:
A) ASTM International
B) American National Standards Institute
C) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
D) Standards Council of Canada - correct answer -Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Which is not one of the three general types of drawings used to show structure, facility, or site
information?
A. Plot plan
B. Aerial view
C. Floor plan
D. Elevation view - correct answer -Aerial view
Structural lumber has a moisture content of ___________% or less.
25%
19%
15%
12% - correct answer -19%
Which of the following occupancies does not fall under state and local regulations?
A). Day care
B). Jail
