SSP Fire Safety & Life Safety Systems 2

Question 1

NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, requires that audible alarm devices produce a sound level of at least how many decibels above ambient noise?

Accepted Answer

15 dB

Answer

5 dB

Answer

10 dB

Answer

20 dB

Question 2

A pre-action sprinkler system requires what combination of events before water is discharged?

Accepted Answer

Both fire detection activation AND sprinkler head activation

Answer

Sprinkler head activation only

Answer

Fire detection system activation only

Answer

Manual pull station activation

Question 3

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), areas of rescue assistance must be provided in buildings without sprinkler systems in which location?

Accepted Answer

In each exit stairwell landing

Answer

In each elevator lobby

Answer

On each floor at least one per 200 occupants

Answer

At the main entrance only

Question 4

Which fire classification designates fires involving energized electrical equipment?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class A

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 5

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires portable fire extinguishers to be inspected at a minimum of which interval?

Accepted Answer

Monthly

Answer

Daily

Answer

Weekly

Answer

Quarterly

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a fire barrier wall as defined by NFPA 101?

Accepted Answer

To restrict the movement of fire and smoke between compartments

Answer

To support structural loads during fire

Answer

To provide an attachment surface for sprinkler pipes

Answer

To define property boundaries between tenants

Question 7

In the context of life safety, what does the acronym 'RACE' stand for in a hospital fire response procedure?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

Answer

Remove, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish

Answer

Rescue, Alert, Clear, Evacuate

Answer

Remove, Alert, Contain, Evacuate