F02 Building Safety Systems 2

Question 1

How long must emergency lighting remain operational after a power failure in NYC?

Accepted Answer

90 minutes

Answer

30 minutes

Answer

60 minutes

Answer

120 minutes

Question 2

What is a fire damper used for in a building's HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

Preventing the spread of fire and smoke through ductwork

Answer

Increasing airflow during a fire

Answer

Cooling the air in the building

Answer

Filtering smoke particles from the air

Question 3

What is stairwell pressurization designed to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Smoke infiltration into stairwells during a fire

Answer

Unauthorized access to stairwells

Answer

Water damage in stairwells

Answer

Excessive noise in stairwells

Question 4

What is the purpose of a building's fire safety director?

Accepted Answer

To manage fire safety operations, emergency action plans, and coordinate with the FDNY

Answer

To fight fires alongside the FDNY

Answer

To install fire protection equipment

Answer

To sell fire insurance to tenants

Question 5

What type of fire detection system uses a network of very small sampling pipes to detect smoke?

Accepted Answer

Aspirating smoke detection system

Answer

Ionization detector

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Photoelectric detector

Answer

Heat detector

Question 6

What is the purpose of a building information card (BIC) at the fire command station?

Accepted Answer

To display building floor plans and critical information for the fire department

Answer

To store tenant contact information

Answer

To track visitor entry and exit

Answer

To monitor building energy usage