FPE Fire Prevention & Hazard Analysis 2

Question 1

Which NFPA standard governs the installation of portable fire extinguishers in occupancies?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 10

Answer

NFPA 10 covers the selection, installation, inspection, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers.

Question 2

In a Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), hazards are ranked by which two factors?

Accepted Answer

Probability and severity

Answer

PHA ranks hazards using a risk matrix based on the probability of occurrence and the severity of the potential consequence.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a fire prevention plan required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.39?

Accepted Answer

To identify ignition sources and fuel hazards in the workplace

Answer

OSHA's fire prevention plan requires employers to identify major fire hazards, including fuel and ignition sources, and the procedures to control them.

Question 4

A dust explosion hazard exists when a combustible dust cloud reaches a concentration above the:

Accepted Answer

Minimum Explosible Concentration (MEC)

Answer

The Minimum Explosible Concentration (MEC) is the lowest dust concentration in air that can propagate a deflagration when ignited.

Question 5

Under NFPA 654, what enclosure or equipment classification indicates a location where ignitable concentrations of combustible dust exist continuously?

Accepted Answer

Class II, Division 1

Answer

Class II, Division 1 locations are where ignitable concentrations of combustible dust are present in the air continuously, intermittently, or periodically during normal operations.

(FPE) Fire Protection Engineer Certification Practice Test

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FPE Fire Prevention & Hazard Analysis 2