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WorksheetsC16 2025
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 49mins
What is one of the most important duties an inspector has when it comes to interacting with various officials and the general public about the basis and importance of the fire and life safety codes? (689-quiz)
Investigations
Communication
Enforcement
Inspections
Usually, all e-mail messages that are written by public officials during the performance of their duties are: (696)
official documents
What determines retention time for records? (697)
Jurisdictional policies and procedures
What determines whether an inspection if effective or not? (698)
Time spent reviewing the structure or facility inspection records
What will a review of the inspection records file reveal about an upcoming inspection? (701)
The history of inspections from five years ago.
The schedule for the upcoming inspection.
Types of hazards that may be present
A list of all inspectors assigned to the facility.
Who should the inspector invite to accompany the inspector during the inspection? (704)
The building owner/occupant
Other employees
Safety Officer
A Firefighter
What inspector practice goes a long way in providing education and building a positive image of fire prevention activities? (689)
Education and community outreach events
Professional attitude
Verifying occupant loads and investigating complaints are examples of which Inspector I duty? (689)
Enforcement duties
Administrative duties
Conversations that involve the exchange of detailed information or complete concentration should take place in a: (691)
controlled environment
monitored environment
uncontrolled environment
safe environment
What basic element of a communication model gives the path a message takes place? (690)
Medium
Which basic element of a communication model contains a meaning, idea or concept that a speaker is attempting to communicate? (690)
In the communication model, who accepts the message and decodes or interprets it? (691)
sender
receiver
feedback
interference
In the communication model, who originates a messages by encoding? (690)
Sender
Receiver
Feedback
Interference
Which task in Monroe's Motivated Sequence Pattern involves describing the problem and demonstrating a need for change? (695)
Which task in Monroe's Motivated Sequence Pattern includes describing the solution for the problem and how it will benefit the listener? (695)
Attention
Need
Satisfaction
Visualization
Which element of the communication model completes the communication process? (691)
What kind of communication is body language? (694)
Which of the following actions is an example of how an inspector can control external interference during an inspection? (691)
Close a door or a window
Where should conversations that involve the exchange of detailed information or complete concentration take place? (691)
In a controlled controlled environment
In an uncontrolled environment
In a secure environment
In a monitored environment
When inspecting areas that involve noisy operations, it may be necessary to ___. (691)
take notes
reschedule inspection
When communicating, what prevents the receiver from fully receiving the message? (691)
Interference
Feedback
Medium
Message
Which listening skill consists of decoding a message and assigning meaning to it? (692)
Evaluating
Responding
Remembering
Understanding
Which listening skills focuses on the speaker and ignores other distractions? (692)
Attending
Understanding
Remembering
Responding
What listening skill involves the feedback portion of the communication process? (692)
Attending
Understanding
Evaluating
Responding
A large portion of inspector communication involves: (692)
listening
conversing
persuading
remembering
Which listening skill involves critically analyzing the message to determine how factual it is? (692)
Attending
Evaluating
Remembering
Understanding
The best way to improve good listening skills is to ____. (693)
When communicating, the greatest distraction is the listener's ____. (693)
internal voice
How can an inspector overcome prejudice when listening? (693)
By focusing on the message and not the sender
Which verbal (conversing) skill requires recognizing that the listener may have a different point of view? (693)
Engaging in a dual perspective
Take responsibility for personal feelings and thoughts
Try to gain accuracy and clarity in speaking
Be aware of any special needs of the receiver
Which nonverbal communication skills require attention to cultural differences? (694)
Eye contact and proximity
Poise and gestures
Personal appearance and touch
Body language and facial expressions
An inspector needs to proficient in various types of _____. (695)
languages
written communication
firefighting skills
persuasion techniques
It is recommended that records be maintained on a building or facility: (698)
for six months
for its lifetime
for a year
for 5 years
Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding computer records? (698)
Computer records increase efficiency and accuracy in record management and retention
The success of an inspection visit depends on how familiar the inspector is with ___. (698)
consensus standards
the people who own the property
the site being inspected
model codes
Which of the elements of a memo provides details regarding a topic? (696)
Direction
Advice
Information
Heading
Ideally, inspection records should be maintained for ____ properties or facilities within a jurisdiction. (697)
all
some
closed
safe
When planning for an inspection, the first consideration for an inspector is to: (701)
Prepare to conduct the inspection safely
The amount of time it takes to conduct an inspection ___. (701)
varies for each facility and occupancy
What is the first step in scheduling an inspection? (702)
Contact the facility owner/occupant to determine a mutually agreeable date and time.
What method should an inspector establish in order to better identify unsafe conditions or behaviors? (702-quiz)
Random
Secret
Varied
Consistent
Which of the following is the BEST example of a compliance issue that an inspector may check in an assembly occupancy after hours? (702)
Presence of locked, blocked, or obstructed exits
What should inspectors display or have available for immediate review when arriving for an inspection? (703)
Identification
What should an inspector be prepared to issue regarding an inspection site for extremely hazardous conditions? (704)
Prepare a stop work or cease-and-desist order
Provide a certificate of compliance for the site.
Complete an inspection report for routine maintenance.
Give a warning about minor safety issues.
What should an inspector do when an owner/occupant denies access to the property to be inspected? (704)
Inspectors following the same sequence for similar types of occupancies increases the ___ (705).
cost
How can site plan drawings assist an inspector conducting an inspection? (706)
They note the location of violations.
When is photographic documentation particularly helpful regarding an inspection? (708)
When documenting violations that may result in a citation or legal action
For most routine inspections, a ____ combined with appropriate photographs, drawings, and sketches is the only documentation needed to record the inspection. (712)
consensus standards report
blank inspection form
violation summary
comprehensive inspection checklist
What is the most difficult aspect of dealing with people while conducting an inspection? (713-quiz question)
conducting violation discussions
rescheduling inspections
meeting people for the first time
making appointments
When discussing violations, nothing erodes an owner/occupants confidence in an inspector more than ____. (713)
finding a mistake
What should an inspector do to assist an owner/occupant in finding a solution to remedy a violation? (713)
Design a solution for the owner/occupant
Refer the person to the appropriate qualified design professional
Call the fire companies
Do not attempt to assist with remedies as it is a liability
What serve as official records of an inspection and form the basis for legal action when required? (714)
Letters and reports
What does an inspector focus on during a follow-up inspection? (715)
Only the problem areas from the first inspection
Follow-up inspections are made to verify that corrections noted in the inspection report have been ___. (715-quiz)
issued permits
started
noted
completed
If all code violations have been corrected, an inspector should be sure to ___ (715).
compliment the owner/occupant
What should an inspector do if none of the violations have been corrected and no effort has been made by the owner/occupant to correct the violations? (715)
Issue a final notice with a date for another inspection
What is the key to successfully handling any emergency, regardless of the type of occupancy? (716-quiz question)
A convenient means of egress
Effective training of owner/occupants
Effective execution of an emergency plan
An emergency plan
Which of the following provides the BEST example of an occupancy with a complex emergency evacuation drill? (716)
Health care facility
Schools
Businesses
High-rise structures
The emphasis of emergency evacuation drills in educational facilities is placed on: (718)
orderly evacuation
fast evacuation
silent evacuation
loud evacuation
Emergency evacuation drills in health care facilities are conducted ___. (719)
quarterly on each shift
monthly on each shift
yearly on each shift
daily on each shift
How many means of access should there be to each cell block in a correctional facility? (721)
Complaints that citizens file should be met with ___. (722)
courtesy and genuine interest
apathy and indifference
courageousness and excitement
anger and frustration
Who is responsible for training employees in emergency evacuation of hotels and motels? (722)
Owner or administrator
Complaints that involve a serious life safety threat require: (722)
immediate action
some action
delayed action
impromptu action
An inspector should process and act upon each complaint in a ____ manner. (722)
consistent
slow
aggressive
wise
To determine whether an administrative warrant to enter a location is needed, an inspector considers the type of occupancy, location within the occupancy, and ___. (724)
severity of the nature of complaint
What must an inspector be prepared to deal with by business owner/occupants when they act on complaints? (724-quiz)
Physical harm
Protests
Negative attitudes
Legal action
Which type of complaint requires more time and investigation? (724)
Minor
Routine
Warehouse
Complex
Complex complaint procedures involve considerably more time and investigation on the part of the ___. (724-quiz)
building manager
inspection office
owners/occupants
legal office of the AHJ
The Inspector II will need to be able to determine which _____ has the ultimate authority over the questions. (725-quiz)
building inspector
consensus standard
official
legal course
For a complex complaint, experts may recommend ____. (725)
several courses of action to reach a solution
a simple checklist for compliance
a quick survey about the inspector
Inspector duties may require reviewing a facility's current emergency plan and determining its compliance with ___. (725-quiz)
state laws
consensus standards
applicable codes and standards
federal laws
An inspector should be aware of the facility's occupancy and hazards when evaluating the emergency plans because ___. (725)
each facility has its own specific issues
Maps showing facility evacuation routes are given to each employee and posted ___. (725)
in conspicuous locations
Which element of a facility emergency evacuation plan includes verifying that visitors are accounted for and evacuated? (726-727)
Employee/Occupant duties
Monitor duties
Evacuation Routes
Emergency planning
Which of the elements of a facility emergency evacuation plan includes supervision of the evacuation process? (726)
Monitor duties
Employee/occupant duties
Evacuation routes
Complaint procedure
Which of the following is an employee/occupant duty?
Accounting for people who evacuate from the area
Making a thorough search of the area
Providing information to responding firefighters on the types of action taken
Indicating the routes to the exits
Which of the following is a duty of a monitor? (726-quiz)
Accounting for people who are evacuated from the area
Removing key business documents from the building
Determining primary and secondary evacuation routes
Providing rehabilitation services to evacuated persons
Which element of an emergency plan is common for all types of occupancies? (727)
Completing monthly fire drill procedures
Having all first aid protocols
The same emergency contact lists
The need to evacuate the structure in a timely and efficient manner
Which of the following is MOST likely to affect the complexity of an emergency plan? (727)
The type of occupancy
Select the key elements of all emergency evacuation plans: (726-727)
Evacuation routes
Monitor duties
Employee/Occupant duties
First Aid Protocols
Which of the elements in a facility emergency evacuation plan includes primary and secondary routes of exit from a structure? (725)
Evacuation routes
Monitor duties
Employee/Occupant duties
Site plan
Phase 1 emergency evacuation activities include ___. (720)
evacuating a single room
evacuating an entire zone
evacuating floors and zones
evacuating entire building
Phase 2 emergency evacuation plans include:
evacuating a single room
evacuating an entire zone
evacuating floors and zones
evacuating entire building
Phase 3 emergency evacuation activities include ____ (720).
evacuating a single room
evacuating a zone
evacuating zones and floors
evacuating the entire building
Phase 4 emergency evacuation plan activities include ___. (721)
evacuating a room
evacuating a zone
evacuating zones and floors
evacuating an entire building
What does REACT mean?
REACT means respond, environment, act, communicate, team.
REACT means remove, ensure door is close, activate fire alarm, call fire dept., try to extinguish
REACT means remove, evacuate, act quickly, call 911, talk to personnel
REACT mean rapid response, emergency plan, act now, control emotions, try to extinguish
What does RACE mean?
Region, Age, Class, and Education
Remove, Alert, Confine, Extinguish
React, Alert, Control, Evacuate
Respond, Allow, Control, Extinguish
What are some situations that require a formal letter? Select all that applies.
Code violations that create life-threatening hazards
Code violations that require major renovations to comply
Number of minor violations that constitute a life safety issue
Code violations in other jurisdictions
Updating the status of a reinspection plan to a supervisor
When should an inspector be aware of the permitted occupancy classification? (712)
Before inspection
During inspection
After inspection
An inspection checklist not only serves as an aid during the inspection, it also _____. (708)
serves the building owner/occupant
serves a record
serves as a helpful tool
What should the inspector pay attention to during inspection records review:
Select all that applies
permits that have been issued
Fire and life safety concerns
Previous inspection violations
Specific hazards
History of ownership
What are the factors that will influence the length and complexity of an inspection? Select all that applies. (701)
Size of facility/ occupancy
Complexity of operations
Type of inspection (annual, follow-up)
Location of facility
Inspector's familiarity with occupancy
What type of memo assigns tasks, gives instruction, and requests action? (696)
Direction
Advice
Information
Follow-up
What type of memo provides suggestions or opinions in response to a request? (696)
Direction
Advice
Information
Feedback
