FIT3-CHAPTER 6 Quiz

Which of these systems contains water in the pipe at all times and is required to supply sufficient quantities of water to support manual firefighting operations?

• Automatic wet standpipe

• Automatic dry standpipe

• Manual wet standpipe

• Manual dry standpipe

In which of these standpipe systems does water enter the piping only when a valve is opened and the air pressure drops to a particular level?

• Automatic wet standpipe

• Automatic dry standpipe

• Manual wet standpipe

• Manual dry standpipe

Which of the following systems contains water in the pipe at all times; the water is typically supplied from the building's domestic water system, not from a dedicated fire service line?

• Automatic wet standpipe

• Automatic dry standpipe

• Manual wet standpipe

• Manual dry standpipe

Which of the following standpipe systems has atmospheric air in the pipe and can be used only by connecting a water source to the fire department connection?

• Automatic wet standpipe

• Automatic dry standpipe

• Manual wet standpipe

• Manual dry standpipe

Which NFPA standard establishes the basis for standpipe design, installation, use, water supply, and outlet size requirements?

• NFPA 10

• NFPA 12

• NFPA 14

• NFPA 24

Which classification of standpipes is designed for the use of fire fighters or fire brigade personnel who are trained to handle heavy fire streams?

• Class I

• Class II

• Class III

• Class IV

Which of these standpipe classifications provides occupants a hose rack with a preconnected hose and nozzle with a lower-supplied water pressure?

• Class I

• Class II

• Class III

• Class IV

Which standpipe classification combines two of the different classes and can be used by occupants and fire fighters or fire brigade members?

• Class I

• Class II

• Class III

• Class IV

Which standp component is a coupling device that is found the exterior of a building and is attached to a pipe connected to the standpipe system, sprinkler system, or both?

• Fire department connection

• Valve

• Gauge

• Hose cabinet

According to NFPA 14, what is the maximum height that a fire department connection may be located above the adjoining ground, sidewalk, or grade surface?

• 24 inches

• 36 inches

• 48 inches

• 72 inches