F80 F80 Fire Safety Systems 2

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable distance between sprinkler heads in a standard light hazard occupancy per NFPA 13?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

20 feet

Answer

25 feet

Question 2

Which type of fire detection system continuously monitors the rate of temperature rise in a protected area?

Accepted Answer

Rate-of-rise heat detector

Answer

Ionization detector

Answer

Fixed-temperature heat detector

Answer

Photoelectric detector

Question 3

Under NFPA 72, what is the minimum audible alarm level required in sleeping areas?

Accepted Answer

75 dB

Answer

55 dB

Answer

65 dB

Answer

85 dB

Question 4

A dry-pipe sprinkler system is most appropriate for which environment?

Accepted Answer

Areas subject to freezing temperatures

Answer

High-temperature industrial areas

Answer

Clean rooms with humidity control

Answer

High-rise buildings above 75 feet

Question 5

What is the primary function of a fire damper in an HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

Close automatically to stop fire spread through ductwork

Answer

Increase airflow during a fire

Answer

Prevent smoke from entering ducts

Answer

Activate the fire alarm system

Question 6

Which class of standpipe system requires that hose and nozzle equipment be provided and maintained by the building owner?

Accepted Answer

Class II

Answer

Class I

Answer

Class III

Answer

Class IV

Question 7

When testing a fire pump, the pump must deliver 150% of its rated capacity at what minimum percentage of rated pressure?

Accepted Answer

65%

Answer

55%

Answer

75%

Answer

85%