FIRT - 1338 Fire Protection Systems
Test 2025-2026. Questions with
Correct Verified Answers. Graded A
_______ is a composite material made of clay, a fibrous substance such as
straw, sand, and earth. - ANS Adobe
A _____ lined hose must be installed into hose cabinets, must not exceed
100 feet in length, and may be collapsible or non-collapsible. - ANS 1½-
inch
A change in the type and arrangement of a building's contents can impact a
sprinkler system's ability to control a fire. - ANSTrue
A Class A fire extinguisher rated as 4-A has the extinguishing capacity
equal to __________of water. - ANS5 gallons
A communications system that sends information using Internet protocol
technology directly to individuals or groups no matter their location is
known as a(n): - ANSdistributed recipient mass notification system.
A low-expansion foam has a foam-to-water expansion ratio of
___________. - ANS2:1 - 20:1
1
,A property survey is not necessary to develop a good pre-incident plan. -
ANSFalse
A wet or dry chemical system initiates a(n) ______ upon activation. -
ANSalarm signal
A wind turbine captures __________ energy of the wind and converts it into
_____________ energy to drive a generator, which creates direct electric
current. - ANSkinetic; mechanical
According to FM Global, fires are typically controlled by the activation of
____ or fewer sprinklers. - ANS9
According to NFPA 14, what is the maximum height that a fire department
connection may be located above the adjoining ground, sidewalk, or grade
surface? - ANS48 inches
Activating smoke control by _________ is NOT recommended and is rarely
done because of the potential for malicious activation. - ANSmanual fire
alarm box
After how many years should dry chemical agent in stored-pressure
containers be replaced to ensure that the system is fresh and ready for
operation? - ANS6 years
After the carbon dioxide extinguishing system has discharged, ______
remains in the environment after the carbon dioxide liquid has converted to
2
,a gaseous state and the fog created has dissipated, maintaining a
nonignitable environment. - ANScarbon dioxide gas
All inspections, tests, and certification of new public and private water lines-
including visual inspection of materials and securing methods; hydrostatic
testing; line testing; and disinfection-are usually handled by the: -
ANSapproving authority.
All of the following could be assignments given by the first arriving officer
except: - ANSidentifying potential deficiencies in sprinkler design.
Ammonia is considered eco-friendly but still is a hazard to fire fighters.
Ammonia will burn in concentrations as low as: - ANS16%.
Ammonium phosphate is _________ in order to differentiate it from other
dry chemicals. - ANSyellow
An arsonist may attempt to overtax a sprinkler system by: - ANSsetting
multiple fires
As a condition of their policy, which person or organization(s) requires
commercial and industrial building owners to install some type of fire
protection system? - ANSInsurance companies
At the time of the origin of the NFPA in 1895, there were _____ different
fire sprinkler system design and installation standards within ____ miles of
Boston, Massachusetts. - ANS9; 100
3
, At what pressure should carbon dioxide be stored to be considered high-
pressure storage? - ANS850 psi
At which stage will a fire survive by consuming the air and materials
necessary to generate the flammable gas and sustain combustion? -
ANSGrowth stage
At which step in the International Code Council code development process
are hearings provided to give interested parties the opportunity to express
their views to the code development committees? - ANSCommittee Action
Hearing
Automatic sprinklers control and contain fire in all of the following ways
except: - ANSdelivering more water to the fire than a fire hose
Because _______ can stay in the atmosphere for many years and require
substantially more agent to protect an area than halon does, product and
system manufacturers do not recommend discharge tests. - ANSclean
agents
Buildings in the United States that meet certain minimum green criteria are
evaluated and certified by the: - ANSU.S. Green Building Council.
Changes in the occupancy or operations since the last visit can be an
indicator of: - ANSpotential deficiencies in sprinkler design compared with
the original configuration
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Test 2025-2026. Questions with
Correct Verified Answers. Graded A
_______ is a composite material made of clay, a fibrous substance such as
straw, sand, and earth. - ANS Adobe
A _____ lined hose must be installed into hose cabinets, must not exceed
100 feet in length, and may be collapsible or non-collapsible. - ANS 1½-
inch
A change in the type and arrangement of a building's contents can impact a
sprinkler system's ability to control a fire. - ANSTrue
A Class A fire extinguisher rated as 4-A has the extinguishing capacity
equal to __________of water. - ANS5 gallons
A communications system that sends information using Internet protocol
technology directly to individuals or groups no matter their location is
known as a(n): - ANSdistributed recipient mass notification system.
A low-expansion foam has a foam-to-water expansion ratio of
___________. - ANS2:1 - 20:1
1
,A property survey is not necessary to develop a good pre-incident plan. -
ANSFalse
A wet or dry chemical system initiates a(n) ______ upon activation. -
ANSalarm signal
A wind turbine captures __________ energy of the wind and converts it into
_____________ energy to drive a generator, which creates direct electric
current. - ANSkinetic; mechanical
According to FM Global, fires are typically controlled by the activation of
____ or fewer sprinklers. - ANS9
According to NFPA 14, what is the maximum height that a fire department
connection may be located above the adjoining ground, sidewalk, or grade
surface? - ANS48 inches
Activating smoke control by _________ is NOT recommended and is rarely
done because of the potential for malicious activation. - ANSmanual fire
alarm box
After how many years should dry chemical agent in stored-pressure
containers be replaced to ensure that the system is fresh and ready for
operation? - ANS6 years
After the carbon dioxide extinguishing system has discharged, ______
remains in the environment after the carbon dioxide liquid has converted to
2
,a gaseous state and the fog created has dissipated, maintaining a
nonignitable environment. - ANScarbon dioxide gas
All inspections, tests, and certification of new public and private water lines-
including visual inspection of materials and securing methods; hydrostatic
testing; line testing; and disinfection-are usually handled by the: -
ANSapproving authority.
All of the following could be assignments given by the first arriving officer
except: - ANSidentifying potential deficiencies in sprinkler design.
Ammonia is considered eco-friendly but still is a hazard to fire fighters.
Ammonia will burn in concentrations as low as: - ANS16%.
Ammonium phosphate is _________ in order to differentiate it from other
dry chemicals. - ANSyellow
An arsonist may attempt to overtax a sprinkler system by: - ANSsetting
multiple fires
As a condition of their policy, which person or organization(s) requires
commercial and industrial building owners to install some type of fire
protection system? - ANSInsurance companies
At the time of the origin of the NFPA in 1895, there were _____ different
fire sprinkler system design and installation standards within ____ miles of
Boston, Massachusetts. - ANS9; 100
3
, At what pressure should carbon dioxide be stored to be considered high-
pressure storage? - ANS850 psi
At which stage will a fire survive by consuming the air and materials
necessary to generate the flammable gas and sustain combustion? -
ANSGrowth stage
At which step in the International Code Council code development process
are hearings provided to give interested parties the opportunity to express
their views to the code development committees? - ANSCommittee Action
Hearing
Automatic sprinklers control and contain fire in all of the following ways
except: - ANSdelivering more water to the fire than a fire hose
Because _______ can stay in the atmosphere for many years and require
substantially more agent to protect an area than halon does, product and
system manufacturers do not recommend discharge tests. - ANSclean
agents
Buildings in the United States that meet certain minimum green criteria are
evaluated and certified by the: - ANSU.S. Green Building Council.
Changes in the occupancy or operations since the last visit can be an
indicator of: - ANSpotential deficiencies in sprinkler design compared with
the original configuration
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