CFM CFM Fire Suppression Systems & Equipment

Question 1

Which type of automatic sprinkler system keeps pipes filled with pressurized water at all times and is the most common system installed in buildings?

Accepted Answer

Wet pipe system

Answer

Dry pipe system

Answer

Pre-action system

Answer

Deluge system

Question 2

A dry pipe sprinkler system is most appropriate in which of the following environments?

Accepted Answer

Unheated warehouses or freezer areas where pipes could freeze

Answer

Heated office buildings

Answer

High-rise residential buildings

Answer

Underground parking garages with stable temperatures

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a fire department connection (FDC) on a suppression system?

Accepted Answer

To allow firefighters to supplement system water supply from a pumper truck

Answer

To drain the system after a fire

Answer

To test the system pressure remotely

Answer

To connect the alarm panel to the water supply

Question 4

Under NFPA 13, what is the minimum distance a standard sprinkler head must be located from a wall?

Accepted Answer

4 inches

Answer

2 inches

Answer

6 inches

Answer

12 inches

Question 5

Which fire suppression agent is most appropriate for a Class K kitchen fire involving cooking oils and fats?

Accepted Answer

Wet chemical agent

Answer

Dry chemical (ABC)

Answer

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Answer

Halon 1301

Question 6

A pre-action sprinkler system requires which condition before water is released into the piping?

Accepted Answer

Detection of a fire event by a separate detection system

Answer

Manual activation by a fire marshal only

Answer

Activation of all sprinkler heads simultaneously

Answer

Confirmation from two separate water supply valves