FIRE INSPECTOR I PREP TEST 1 WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
. The first step in the enforcement procedure would usually be to:
A. notify the responsible party of his/her appeal rights.
B. determine whether the violation is significant enough in nature to pursue.
C. send the business owner a letter stating the premises are in full compliance.
D. notify the responsible party, in writing, of all violations found - ANSWER-D
Procedures in various jurisdictions may differ due to differences in the code
enforcement each has adopted. These procedures should be
A. restricted to a single typed page.
B. designed to promote appeals.
C. in detailed, written form.
D. developed in a way that can be easily changed.
E. maintained under strict security - ANSWER-C
. Completed inspection reports are needed for every inspection because they:
A. may be used for future code enforcement.
B. are needed to complete the plan review.
C. are used during community zoning hearings.
D. indicate the effectiveness of the current inspection program. - ANSWER-A
Which of the following is not helpful to consider when writing a letter?
A. The reader will be reading the letter with interest.
B. Use a natural and clear expression of thoughts.
C. Maintain an awareness of the thoughts, feelings, and impressions that might be
evoked when
the recipient reads the letter.
D. Remember not to think in terms of the letter being a substitute for an actual
conversation. - ANSWER-D
. _________________ are a way of staying aware of changes in use or hazardous
conditions.
A. Surveys
B. Permits
C. Self-inspections
D. Fire reports - ANSWER-B
On a site plan, the north directional symbol usually points toward the:
A. magnetic North Pole.
,B. right side of the page.
C. top of the page.
D. true North Pole - ANSWER-C
. There are four main views of working drawings. They include all of the following
except the _________________ view
A. sectional
B. utility
C. elevation
D. detailed
E. plan - ANSWER-B
When a citizen calls to report a suspected fire hazard, fire inspectors should:
A. record all pertinent information.
B. file the complaint for future action.
C. forward the complaint to the Board of Appeals if immediate corrective action is
required.
D. consider the motivation for the complaint. - ANSWER-A
When investigating a complaint, a fire inspector should:
A. never give the owner advance notice of the investigation.
B. explain the purpose of the investigation to the owner.
C. take appropriate departmental action to correct the violations.
D. Both B and C are correct. - ANSWER-D
When an individual building or business owner feels that the local jurisdiction has
made an improper code interpretation or decision, the individual may request a:
A. hearing in district court or civil court, depending on the degree of hardship.
B. hearing by the civilian review board.
C. review by the Board of Appeals.
D. more favorable ruling by the building inspector. - ANSWER-c
Prior to a court case, an inspector should do all of the following except:
A. reinspect the facility the day before the trial.
B. go over his/her testimony with the prosecutor before entering the courtroom.
C. appear in proper uniform or be neatly dressed.
D. volunteer information to make responses as detailed and complete as possible -
ANSWER-D
. Which of the following is not suggested for courtroom procedure or behavior?
A. Never become argumentative on the witness stand.
B. Make sure that all physical evidence, exhibits, photographs, notes, and reference
materials
are brought to court.
C. Attempt to answer a question you do not know.
D. Remain impartial. Do not give the impression that you have a personal dislike for the
, defendant. - ANSWER-C
. According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, a building that provides sleeping facilities
for four or more residents and is occupied by persons who are generally prevented
from protecting themselves because of security measures not under their control, is
classified as a/an:
A. residential occupancy.
B. occupancy of unusual structure.
C. industrial occupancy.
D. detention and correctional occupancy - ANSWER-D
. According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, buildings used as a store, market, and
other rooms, buildings, or structures used to display and sell merchandise are
classified as a/an:
A. mercantile occupancy.
B. business occupancy.
C. storage occupancy.
D. place of assembly.
E. occupancy of unusual structures - ANSWER-A
. The temperature at which a liquid fuel, once ignited, will continue to burn is known
as:
A. fire point.
B. vapor temperature.
C. boiling point.
D. flash point. - ANSWER-A
When a fuel gives off enough vapors so that it can be ignited and burn momentarily, it
has reached its:
A. fire point.
B. upper flammable limit.
C. vapor density.
D. flash point. - ANSWER-D
Class B fires involve fuels such as:
A. greases or flammable/combustible liquids.
B. energized-electrical equipment.
C. combustible metals.
D. ordinary combustibles. - ANSWER-A
When referring to the L.E.L. of a flammable or combustible liquid, what does the
L.E.L. mean?
A. Lowest Efficiency Level
B. Life-Span Equivalency Label
C. Lower Explosive Limit
D. Lowest Evaporation Limit - ANSWER-C
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
. The first step in the enforcement procedure would usually be to:
A. notify the responsible party of his/her appeal rights.
B. determine whether the violation is significant enough in nature to pursue.
C. send the business owner a letter stating the premises are in full compliance.
D. notify the responsible party, in writing, of all violations found - ANSWER-D
Procedures in various jurisdictions may differ due to differences in the code
enforcement each has adopted. These procedures should be
A. restricted to a single typed page.
B. designed to promote appeals.
C. in detailed, written form.
D. developed in a way that can be easily changed.
E. maintained under strict security - ANSWER-C
. Completed inspection reports are needed for every inspection because they:
A. may be used for future code enforcement.
B. are needed to complete the plan review.
C. are used during community zoning hearings.
D. indicate the effectiveness of the current inspection program. - ANSWER-A
Which of the following is not helpful to consider when writing a letter?
A. The reader will be reading the letter with interest.
B. Use a natural and clear expression of thoughts.
C. Maintain an awareness of the thoughts, feelings, and impressions that might be
evoked when
the recipient reads the letter.
D. Remember not to think in terms of the letter being a substitute for an actual
conversation. - ANSWER-D
. _________________ are a way of staying aware of changes in use or hazardous
conditions.
A. Surveys
B. Permits
C. Self-inspections
D. Fire reports - ANSWER-B
On a site plan, the north directional symbol usually points toward the:
A. magnetic North Pole.
,B. right side of the page.
C. top of the page.
D. true North Pole - ANSWER-C
. There are four main views of working drawings. They include all of the following
except the _________________ view
A. sectional
B. utility
C. elevation
D. detailed
E. plan - ANSWER-B
When a citizen calls to report a suspected fire hazard, fire inspectors should:
A. record all pertinent information.
B. file the complaint for future action.
C. forward the complaint to the Board of Appeals if immediate corrective action is
required.
D. consider the motivation for the complaint. - ANSWER-A
When investigating a complaint, a fire inspector should:
A. never give the owner advance notice of the investigation.
B. explain the purpose of the investigation to the owner.
C. take appropriate departmental action to correct the violations.
D. Both B and C are correct. - ANSWER-D
When an individual building or business owner feels that the local jurisdiction has
made an improper code interpretation or decision, the individual may request a:
A. hearing in district court or civil court, depending on the degree of hardship.
B. hearing by the civilian review board.
C. review by the Board of Appeals.
D. more favorable ruling by the building inspector. - ANSWER-c
Prior to a court case, an inspector should do all of the following except:
A. reinspect the facility the day before the trial.
B. go over his/her testimony with the prosecutor before entering the courtroom.
C. appear in proper uniform or be neatly dressed.
D. volunteer information to make responses as detailed and complete as possible -
ANSWER-D
. Which of the following is not suggested for courtroom procedure or behavior?
A. Never become argumentative on the witness stand.
B. Make sure that all physical evidence, exhibits, photographs, notes, and reference
materials
are brought to court.
C. Attempt to answer a question you do not know.
D. Remain impartial. Do not give the impression that you have a personal dislike for the
, defendant. - ANSWER-C
. According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, a building that provides sleeping facilities
for four or more residents and is occupied by persons who are generally prevented
from protecting themselves because of security measures not under their control, is
classified as a/an:
A. residential occupancy.
B. occupancy of unusual structure.
C. industrial occupancy.
D. detention and correctional occupancy - ANSWER-D
. According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, buildings used as a store, market, and
other rooms, buildings, or structures used to display and sell merchandise are
classified as a/an:
A. mercantile occupancy.
B. business occupancy.
C. storage occupancy.
D. place of assembly.
E. occupancy of unusual structures - ANSWER-A
. The temperature at which a liquid fuel, once ignited, will continue to burn is known
as:
A. fire point.
B. vapor temperature.
C. boiling point.
D. flash point. - ANSWER-A
When a fuel gives off enough vapors so that it can be ignited and burn momentarily, it
has reached its:
A. fire point.
B. upper flammable limit.
C. vapor density.
D. flash point. - ANSWER-D
Class B fires involve fuels such as:
A. greases or flammable/combustible liquids.
B. energized-electrical equipment.
C. combustible metals.
D. ordinary combustibles. - ANSWER-A
When referring to the L.E.L. of a flammable or combustible liquid, what does the
L.E.L. mean?
A. Lowest Efficiency Level
B. Life-Span Equivalency Label
C. Lower Explosive Limit
D. Lowest Evaporation Limit - ANSWER-C
