F Means of Egress and Exit Maintenance 2

Question 1

What is the minimum required width for an exit aisle in a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

44 inches

Answer

24 inches

Answer

36 inches

Answer

60 inches

Question 2

Exit doors in a place of assembly must swing in which direction?

Accepted Answer

In the direction of egress travel (outward)

Answer

Inward, toward the building interior

Answer

Either direction is acceptable

Answer

Sliding doors only are permitted

Question 3

A fire guard discovers that an exit door has been chained and padlocked from the inside. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately have the chain removed — this is a serious life safety violation

Answer

Leave it for the building maintenance crew

Answer

Note it in the log and check again next shift

Answer

Accept it if management says it prevents theft

Question 4

How must exit paths be marked in a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

With illuminated exit signs visible from all points along the path

Answer

With fluorescent tape on the floor only

Answer

With arrows painted on the ceiling

Answer

Verbal directions from staff are sufficient

Question 5

What is 'panic hardware' on an exit door?

Accepted Answer

A push bar that releases the door latch when pressure is applied

Answer

An alarm that sounds when the door opens

Answer

A fingerprint scanner for secure exits

Answer

A device that automatically closes the door

Question 6

An exit stairway in a place of assembly must be free of what?

Accepted Answer

Storage, obstructions, and combustible materials

Answer

Handrails

Answer

Fire extinguishers

Answer

Emergency lighting