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WorksheetsEOC 2025
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How often are dry-chemical agent storage containers less than 150 pounds required to be hydrostatically tested?
Every 7 years
Every 5 years
Every 14 years
Every 12 years
Which foam proportioner allows for automatic proportioning over a wide range of flows and pressures and does not depend on an external power source?
Around-the-pump proportioner
Balanced pressure proportioner
Coupled water motor-pump proportioner
Pressure proportioning tank system
Which fire extinguisher agent extinguishes primarily through a smothering action?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry Chemical
Water
Measurements made from the inside surface of one wall to the inside surface of the opposite wall are known as?
Orientation
Lot dimensions
Clear dimension
Benchmark
Which type of view has the purpose of showing the internal construction of each assembly?
Plan
Detailed
Sectional
Elevation
During which step of the plans review process allows the owner/design professional/contractor to meet with the plans examiner or building professional to discuss any needed changes?
Authorize
Resubmittal
Accept
Review
For which building system plans must the plans reviewer classify the hazard for the review?
Automatic sprinkler
Plumbing
Mechanical
Electrical
The designated color and temperature classification for a heat-sending fire detector with a temperature rating of 400-499 degrees is:
orange, ultra high
blue, high
uncolored, ordinary
green, very extra high
The minimum candela rating for the visual notification appliances mounted in corridors is:
10 cd
5 cd
15 cd
20 cd
Which rate-of-rise heat detector is designed for use in areas subject to regular, but slow, temperature changes?
Electronic spot-type detector
Pneumatic rate-of-rise spot heat detector
Rate compensation heat detector
Pneumatic rate-of-rise line heat detector
A permanent record of all detector tests must be maintained for at least:
10 years
5 years
25 years
3 years
______ are specifically listed for installation within higher air velocities.
Photoelectric smoke detectors
Duct smoke detectors
Video-based detectors
Air-sampling smoke detectors
Which of the following is an example of an exterior access barrier to a facility or structure?
Gate
Hurricane shutters
Sunscreen
Blank/ornamental wall
Which item would be considered during a field observation of a site for emergency access?
Verification of code compliance for the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials.
Exit access locations
Exit door compliance
Fire department access roads which are wide enough to permit fire apparatus to operate and pass
Fire department access is determined by local codes or ordinances to specify:
width of roads
angle of roads
height of roads
flatness of roads
Which of the following is an example of an external access barrier?
Sunscreen
Shutters
Ornamental wall
Security barriers
According to NFPA National Electric Code, Class II locations contain:
ignitable fibers
flammable vapors and gases
grounded circuits
combustible dust
Of the primary storage methods, which common storage method represents the most challenging fire protection problem?
Loose piling
Solid piling
Pallet storage
Rack storage
Which type of heating device is a self-contained unit that uses the circulation of radiant heat as the heating medium?
Gravity furnace
Room heater
Unit heater
Boiler
Materials like coal, carbon black, and charcoal are classified as:
Group I combustible dusts
Group H combustible dusts
Group F combustible dusts
Group G combustible dusts
Which type of hydrant should be located as close as possible to the location requiring flow test results?
Wet-barrel hydrant
Dry-barrel hydrant
Flow hydrant
Test hydrant
Which pressure-regulating device at a hose outlet uses a spring mechanism that compensates for variations in pressure?
pressure-stabilizing devices
pressure-restricting devices
pressure-control devices
pressure-reducing devices
Which type of sprinkler system operates when an electronic detector or manual control device is activated?
Deluge or preaction sprinkler system
Preaction or wet-pipe sprinkler system
Deluge or dry-pipe sprinkler system
Wet-pipe or dry-pipe sprinkler system
Which detection and activation device occurs when thermocouples reach a preset temperature, releasing the sprinkler plug?
Manually activated system
Electronic heat detector
Waterflow alarm
Sprinkler activation
For which foam-water system proportioner should the inspector verify that the ball drip valves are open and operable and that no corrosion is present on the foam concentrate storage tanks?
Standard pressure proportioner
Bladder tank proportioner
Line proportioner
Inline balanced-pressure proportioner
Which automatic sprinkler system has the advantage of water flowing to the sprinklers from multiple directions?
Backup distribution sprinkler systems
Combination sprinkler systems
Gridded systems
Multicycle sprinkler system
During which phase will an inspector determine if the proposed fire suppression system is appropriate for the type of occupancy, hazard, and construction type?
Acceptance testing
Routine inspections
Preacceptance inspections
Plans review
Unless other approved, spacing for sprinklers in residential systems is a:
minimum of 144 sq. feet
minimum of 64 sq. feet
maximum of 64 sq. feet
maximum of 144 square feet
The recommended inspection frequency for stationary fire pump operation is:
annually
weekly
monthly
daily
Which fire suppression systems is commonly used to protect Class B fires hazards and can be wet-pipe, dry-pipe, preaction, or deluge system?
Combination system
Water-spray fixed system
Water-mist system
Foam-water system
Which NFPA standard contains specific inspection and testing requirements for water-based fire suppression systems?
NFPA 13
NFPA 25
NFPA 12
NFPA 1041
How often must dry-pipe fire suppression systems be hydrostatically tested?
Every year
Every five years
Every ten years
Every three years
Which fire suppression system provides protection to specific hazards by applying water droplets to of a predetermined pattern, particle size, velocity, and density through specially designed nozzles?
Foam-water system
Combination system
Water-spray fixed system
Water-mist
Water-mist fire suppression systems that utilize air cylinders that have not been discharged should be emptied and tested:
every five years
every seven years
annually
every twelve years
Match the appropriate sprinkler temperature classification or rating with the sprinkler color code:
Ordinary -
Uncoded/black
Orange
Red
Blue
Match the appropriate sprinkler temperature classification or rating with the sprinkler color code:
Ultra High - _____
Orange
Blue
Red
White
Match the appropriate sprinkler temperature classification or rating with the sprinkler color code:
250 degrees - 300 degrees = _______
Orange
Blue
Red
White
Match the appropriate sprinkler temperature classification or rating with the sprinkler color code:
Extra High - ______
Red
Green
Blue
Orange
Match the appropriate sprinkler temperature classification or rating with the sprinkler color code:
175 degrees - 225 degrees = _____
white
red
blue
orange
Which sprinkler system device activates preaction and deluge systems by smoke, heat, or rate-of-rise detectors in the protected area?
Manually activated system
Waterflow alarm
Sprinkler activation
Electronic heat detector
Which of the following drivers is MOST likely to be used where a driver independent of the local electrical power supply is needed?
Diesel engine
Electric motor
Liquified petroleum
Steam turbine
Which of the following requires inspectors to establish probable cause?
Duty to inspect
Consent-to-enter
Search warrant
Administrative warrant
Failure to correct outstanding code violations results in:
indictment
stop work order
civil proceedings
prosecution of owner/occupant
_____ develops testing processes that other testing organizations use in the development of safety products?
ASTM International
The American National Standards Institute
Underwriter's Laboratories
National Fire Protection Association
Which of the following includes an appeals process for manufacturers who wish to contest test results of their products or materials?
ANSI
NFPA
Underwriter's Laboratories
ASTM International
During which stage will flames extend out of the compartment openings because there is insufficient oxygen for complete combustion in the compartment?
Incipient
Fully developed
Growth
Decay
During which stage does fire begin to influence the environment within the compartment?
Decay
Fully developed
Growth
Incipient
_____ refers to energy released per unit of time as a fuel burns.
Heat of reactivity
Realized heat energy
Heat of combustion
Heat release rate
During what stage are flammable products of combustion likely to flow from the compartment of origin into adjacent compartments?
Decay
Incipient
Growth
Fully developed
What stage of fire growth is largely dependent on the characteristics and configuration of the fuel involved (fuel-controlled fire)?
Fully developed
Growth
Decay
Incipient
Which type of fire requires foam/dry chemical as an extinguishing agent?
Class C
Class A
Class B
Class D
Materials that burn readily in oxygen-enriched atmospheres:
generally flame out within several minutes
will also burn at normal oxygen levels
may not burn in normal oxygen levels
tend to smolder and not create combustion
____ refers to the total amount of thermal energy released when a specific fuel amount is oxidized.
Heat of reactivity
Realized heat energy
Heat release rate
Heat of combustion
Combustible materials with high surface-to-mass ratios:
ignite but flame out quickly
are easily ignited and burn quickly
the surface-to-mass ration has no effect on burning
are difficult to ignite and burn slowly
____ is a chemical process that requires liquid of solid fuels to be vaporized or converted to the gas phase through the addition of heat.
Secondary combustion
Flaming combustion
Nonflaming combustion
Primary combustion
Oxygen exclusion as an extinguishment method:
will not work for fires that involve more than one type of fuel
will not work for oxygen-enhanced fires such as those involving oxidizers
will not work for fires that have developed past the growth stage
will increase oxygen content for most fuels when they are blanketed with foam
Which of the following thermal properties of a compartment contains heat within the compartment, causing localized increase in the temperature and fire growth?
Heat reflectivity
Fuel load
Insulation
Retention
_____ refers to unintended resistance heating.
Sparking
Arcing
Overcurrent or overload
Smoldering
What is the concentration of fuel vapor and air which combustion cannot take place?
Maximum flash point
Minimum flash point
Upper flammable limit
Lower flammable limit
The majority of local building codes are based on ____ developed by third-party organizations.
review plans
local standards
federal requirements
model codes
What determines the construction type of a structure in the United States?
Intended use of all or a portion of the structure
Occupancy level of the structure
Construction material performance under fire conditions
Architectural diagrams and drawings
A rated wall can be constructed with:
water-resistant gypsum board
Oriented strand board
gypsum board
finished paneling
Which frame system is used when the joints between a column and a beam are reinforced so that bending stresses can be transmitted through the joints?
Truss frames
Rigid frames
Steel and composite frames
Slab and column frames
Which of the following structural systems uses the walls of a building to support spanning elements such as beams and trusses?
Interior steel beam structures
Shell and membrane structures
Bearing wall structures
Lateral load-bearing structures
Which type of framing uses a series of vertical elements to support horizontal elements that are subject to transverse loads?
Steel stud wall framing
Post and beam framing
Truss frames
Slab and column frames
In wood framing, what must be provided in addition to the structural members to retard fire?
Insulation
Automatic sprinklers
Fire-stopping
Reinforced columns
In what way does the combustibility of an interior finish contribute to fire behavior?
Creates an additional structural component
Produces flame that can contribute to life hazard
Interior finishes do not contribute to fire behavior
Add to the intensity of the fire because it contributes fuel
Floor finishes are classified by the amount of heat that can be applied to the material before:
it ignites and fire spreads
pyrolysis occurs and smoke is produced
flame appears and flashover occurs
smoke is produced and flame appears
Ceiling materials can be either attached to the underside of floor ____ or installed at a distance below the floor supports.
decking of beams
beams or rafters
rafters or bracing
joists or trusses
Which type of walls act as barriers to fire spread?
Load-bearing walls
Fire-rated partition walls
Walls with flammable finishes
Party walls
What fire protection devices are required in ductwork that penetrates fire walls?
Automatic sprinklers
Dampers with automatic sprinklers
Fire protection devices are not required in ductwork
Dampers with activating devices and smoke detectors
Which resource is available to assist inspectors in determining classifications about 8,000 hazardous materials and compounds?
NFPA 400
Appendix E in IFC
Hazardous Materials Expert Assistant
Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER)
Flammable solids have an ignition temperature of:
less than 167 degrees
more than 167 degrees
less than 212 degrees
more than 212 degrees
Which type of tanks are fabricated from plate carbon steel and stainless steel?
Fuel storage tanks
Underground storage tanks
Field-erected aboveground storage tanks
Shop fabricated aboveground storage tanks
Which type of packaging refers to a packaging,. other than on a ship or barge, in which materials are loaded with no intermediate form of containment?
Bulk
Nonbulk
Intermediate
High-density
Which type of explosive with detonate when initiated by a shock wave created by a detonator?
Military
Primary
Secondary
Construction
An inspector's responsibilities include checking the installation and maintenance of standpipes and hose systems which:
enables building occupants the opportunity to extinguish incipient fires.
helps limit fire load and reduce the potential for fire growth.
provides emergency fire crews with the ability to disrupt combustion on elevated stories.
allows the extinguishing system to interrupt a chemical chain reaction and exclude oxygen.
In a compartment fire that involves the contents of the room, fire development is limited by the available air supply and is said to be:
a limited capacity fire.
self-containing.
a reducing oxygen fire.
ventilation controlled.
What will a fire inspector want to confirm about spray booths or spray room ventilation?
Carbon levels
Air exhaust rate
Air balance test
Exhaust fan function
Which of the following is something an inspector should pay special attention when inspecting storage facilities?
Number of employees available during shifts
Lighting conditions in the facility
Changes in contents and storage arrangements
Changes in management or ownership
Which flammable finishing method involves the placement of a suspended article into an open dip tank of flammable or combustible liquids?
Powder coating
Immersion coating
Quench coating
Spray coating
Ovens that contain or process sufficient combustion materials to sustain a fire should be equipped with:
fire alarms.
fire extinguishers.
makeup air ventilation systems.
automatic sprinklers.
Common electrical hazards occur when electrical equipment is:
used improperly.
overused.
greater than five years old.
in its first six months of usage
Which of the following is a recommendation for exposure protection?
Maintain required separation between materials
Allow waste materials in restricted areas
Put heating devices near wood
Store or stack combustible materials on the perimeter
Which of the following is a condition that must be present for a dust explosion to occur?
Oxygen content must be below 18%.
At least one side of the area must have ventilation.
Auto-ignition temperature of the suspended dust must be reached.
Combustible dust must be suspended in air.
Fire hazards that result from ________ may be the result of the design or use of a building, facility or equipment.
unsafe conditions
unsafe behavior
improper safety
negligence
In piping systems conveying flammable, pyrophoric, toxic, and corrosive liquids and gases, model fire codes prescribe the installation of:
redundant alarm systems
an excess flow control valve.
at least five fire extinguishers.
water-based sprinkler systems.
Which type of explosive includes sensitive materials?
Military
Primary
Secondary
Construction
What does this placard represent?
Nonflammable gas
Flammable liquids
Explosive
Water-reactive
What does this placard represent?
Explosive
Health
Oxidizers
Water Reactive
Design of a mechanical ventilation system must provide enough air at a sufficient velocity to capture:
gases or vapors.
solids and gases.
smoke and flames.
particles or vapors.
1. It can be stopped by clothing or a sheet of paper ____
2. Penetrates skin but can be blocked by plastic, glass, or a few millimeters of aluminum ___
3. Requires dense shielding, such as lead, to prevent deep body penetration. ___
4. Requires thick materials like concrete for effective shielding, as it can pass completely through the human body. ____
1. Alpha 2. Beta 3. Gamma 4. Neutron
1. Neutron 2. Gamma 3. Beta 4. Alpha
1. Gamma 2. Beta 3. Alpha 4. Neutron
1. Beta 2. Alpha 3. Neutron 4. Gamma
Nonbulk packages containing liquefied compressed gases, cryogenic fluids, or liquids with a high vapor pressure must:
contain a means of venting.
provide a means of drainage.
have secondary containment.
be stored separate from all other hazards.
UL 142 requires that any shop-fabricated aboveground storage tanks storing flammable or combustible liquids have:
SDS.
grills.
DOT placards.
a permanent nameplate.
The interlocking network of water mains that compose a water distribution system is referred to as a:
hydrant framework.
loop system.
grid system.
distribution network.
Which of the following drivers provides steam pressure to drive both horizontal and vertical split-case pumps directly?
Diesel engine
Electric motor
Liquefied petroleum
Steam turbine
Which automatic sprinkler system is continually charged with air that may or may not be under pressure and operates when a sprinkler opens due to a thermally sensitive device and the activation of detection devices?
Combination sprinkler system
Wet-pipe sprinkler system
Preaction sprinkler system
Deluge sprinkler system
Which fire pump includes advantages such as ease of installation, simplified piping arrangement, and reduced pipe strain?
End suction
Horizontal split-case
Vertical turbine
Vertical split-case
When inspecting a water-spray fixed fire suppression sprinkler system, the inspector should verify that the system's response time is:
less than 60 seconds.
between 60 and 90 seconds.
less than 40 seconds.
between 40 and 60 seconds.
During which phase will an inspector compare the components of a system to those shown on the plans or listed in the construction documents?
Preacceptance inspections
Acceptance testing
Plans review
Routine inspections
Verifying that the required testing and maintenance are complete and that the required records are in order for fire protection systems and equipment is the responsibility of the:
authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
equipment manufacturer representative.
owner or occupant.
building maintenance head.
The water supply requirements for residential sprinklers are:
less than those for standard sprinkler systems.
the same as those for standard sprinkler systems.
greater than those for standard sprinkler systems.
based on available water supply.
What's the sprinkler name?
Mounted horizontally from a wall face so that the deflector causes the water to be distributed in an arc over the protected area, while a portion of the spray is directed at the supporting wall face.
Sidewall
Institutional
Extended Coverage
Concealed
Designed to direct 40 to 60 percent of its discharge in a downward direction.
What's the sprinkler?
Old Style/ Conventional
Institutional
Extended Coverage
Corrosion-Resistant
Building management personnel should make a visual inspection of standpipe and hose fire suppression systems at least once:
every six months.
every quarter.
a month.
every year.
Which automatic sprinkler system is continually charged with water under pressure that discharges immediately when heat from a fire activates one or more sprinklers?
Deluge sprinkler system
Dry-pipe sprinkler system
Wet-pipe sprinkler system
Preaction sprinkler system
Which type of standpipe fire suppression system contains an empty pipe that is connected to a permanent water supply?
Manual-dry
Semi-automatic
Automatic-wet
Manual-wet
Which of the following allows a stationary fire pump to start automatically whenever the fire suppression system it supplies operates, and to stop automatically?
Lock switch
Fire pump controller
Pump differential
Fire pump gauge
Which automatic sprinkler system is continually charged with compressed air and when a sprinkler activates, the air is released, allowing the water-flow control valve to operate and charge the system with water?
Wet-pipe sprinkler system
Dry-pipe sprinkler system
Preaction sprinkler system
Deluge sprinkler system
Which type of foam system method extinguishes a fire by intervening between the fuel and the fire?
Suppressing
Separating
Cooling
Smothering
In addition to the clean-agent system inspections and tests, what else must be inspected annually?
Ventilation equipment
Protected enclosure
Wall mounts
Personnel records
The quantity of burning fuel that a fire extinguisher can extinguish determines:
the size of the extinguisher.
its extinguishing agent.
the placement of the extinguisher.
travel distance to the extinguisher.
In a clean-agent system, the quantity and pressure of the clean agent must be checked:
every 3 months.
every 4 months.
annually.
semiannually.
Foam concentrates, foam equipment, and foam proportioning systems should be checked:
weekly.
monthly.
semiannually.
annually.
On which principle of physics does a rate-of-rise heat detector operate?
Heated materials have thermoelectric properties
Heat causes the expansion of various materials
Fires rapidly increase the temperature of a given area
Heat causes melting of certain materials
Which component sends a signal to the FACU using either hard-wire systems or a signal conveyed by radio wave over a special frequency?
Secondary power supply
Initiating device
Notification appliance
Primary power supply
Which of the following is the first step in evaluating documents?
Review all construction work done thus far
Determine possible future uses of the site
Review the overall size of the building in terms of height and area
Document that all appropriate fees have been paid
Plans examiners must evaluate the exit capacity according to:
the specifications of the appropriate codes.
the desires of building management.
their own best judgement.
the ability of occupants to follow exit directions.
Input in the design process enables fire and emergency services to:
explore necessary changes to local laws.
review the inspection procedure process.
verify that fire code requirements are met.
introduce the most recent technological advancements.
In structures that contain commercial kitchens, an inspector and plans examiner must be familiar with the __________ and fire code requirements.
electrical
mechanical
plumbing
health
__________ refers to materials used to decrease the vulnerability of structures to hazards, such as wildland fires.
Layered construction
Fireproof construction
Triple A fire construction
Ignition-resistant construction
In a plain (nonreinforced) masonry wall, the strength and stability of the wall are derived in part from:
small vertical steel rods placed in cavities.
composite material added to the masonry.
post beams placed along the masonry wythes.
the vertical compressive strength of the masonry units.
