F80 F80 Fire Safety Systems 3

Question 1

Which fire extinguisher agent is most effective against Class K kitchen fires involving cooking oils and fats?

Accepted Answer

Wet chemical potassium acetate

Answer

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Answer

Dry chemical (ABC)

Answer

Halon 1301

Question 2

What does the term 'listed' mean when applied to fire protection equipment?

Accepted Answer

The equipment has been evaluated and meets established standards by a recognized testing lab

Answer

The equipment is registered with the local fire marshal

Answer

The equipment appears on an approved manufacturer price list

Answer

The equipment has been inspected by the AHJ

Question 3

A pre-action sprinkler system requires which TWO events before water is discharged?

Accepted Answer

Detection device activation and sprinkler head activation

Answer

Sprinkler head activation and manual pull station

Answer

Fire pump start and valve opening

Answer

Smoke alarm and heat alarm

Question 4

According to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, what is the maximum travel distance to a fire exit in a business occupancy without sprinklers?

Accepted Answer

200 feet

Answer

100 feet

Answer

300 feet

Answer

400 feet

Question 5

Which smoke detector technology is best suited for detecting slow-smoldering fires?

Accepted Answer

Photoelectric type

Answer

Ionization type

Answer

Flame detector

Answer

Linear heat detector

Question 6

What is the required minimum clearance below sprinkler heads to prevent obstruction of water distribution?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

6 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

24 inches

Question 7

Which document establishes the minimum requirements for the installation of fire alarm systems in the United States?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 72

Answer

NFPA 10

Answer

NFPA 13

Answer

NFPA 25