F04 Fire Safety Management 4

Question 1

A sprinkler head in the main hall is found dripping water before an event. The Fireguard should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the building supervisor immediately and arrange for repair before occupancy

Answer

A dripping sprinkler head may indicate damage or activation, requiring immediate inspection and repair before the space is occupied.

Question 2

The FDNY requires that fire alarm pull stations in a place of assembly be:

Accepted Answer

Unobstructed, visible, and accessible at all times during occupancy

Answer

Pull stations must always be visible and immediately accessible so occupants can activate the alarm without delay during an emergency.

Question 3

What class of fire extinguisher is required to handle a fire involving energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents appropriate for fires involving energized electrical equipment.

Question 4

A Fireguard hears a continuous fire alarm signal throughout the building. The correct procedure is to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately begin evacuation procedures and call 911

Answer

A continuous fire alarm requires immediate evacuation and a 911 call; the alarm must be treated as real until confirmed otherwise by FDNY.

Question 5

What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a portable fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Answer

PASS — Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side — is the standard technique for using a portable extinguisher.

(F04) F04 Fireguard License Practice Test