Chapter 1
Overview of Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
Chapter 1 Test
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Date:
Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.
Objective 1:
Define the terms fire detection system and fire suppression
system.
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1.
Which of the following statements about a fire suppression system is
MOST accurate? (8)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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2.
Which of the following statements about a fire detection system is
MOST accurate? (8)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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3.
4.
Most systems are water-based.
The systems detect hazardous conditions.
The systems control or contain hazardous conditions.
The systems do little to prevent large losses from fire.
A concrete firewall and sprayed-on structural fire protection are
examples of: (8)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Most systems are foam-based.
The systems only detect hazardous conditions.
The systems control or contain hazardous conditions.
The systems initiate an alarm but do not control conditions.
passive fire protection.
active fire protection.
built-in fire detection systems.
built-in fire suppression systems.
Which of the following statements about active fire protection is
MOST accurate? (8)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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It
It
It
It
cannot warn occupants of the fire.
requires outside intervention or mechanical support.
performs with no outside intervention or mechanical support.
is not designed to change the course and outcome of a fire.
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Objective 2:
Summarize the historical development of fire detection and
suppression systems.
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5.
What year were battery powered smoke alarms introduced? (9)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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6.
In 1902 George Andrew Darby patented the first: (9)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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7.
8.
9.
1851
1872
1902
1969
What fire was caused by pyrotechnics igniting soundproofing foam
during a band performance? (11)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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heat indicator.
fire alarm system.
automatic fire sprinkler system.
battery powered smoke alarm.
What year was the first commercially successful automatic fire
sprinkler system patented? (9)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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1902
1950
1969
1979
Cocoanut Grove Nightclub, Boston, Massachusetts, 1942
The Beverly Hills Supper Club, Southgate, Kentucky, 1977
The MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1980
Station Nightclub, West Warwick, Rhode Island, 2003
What fire had 145 fatalities and egress was made difficult because
one of two exit doors was locked? (9)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago, Illinois, 1903
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, New York City, 1911
The Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, 1946
Our Lady of Angels School, Chicago, Illinois, 1958
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Overview of Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
What fire caused 165 fatalities and was believed to be electrical in
nature? (10)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 11.
What fire caused 119 fatalities and egress was made impossible
because the building had only one exit stairway which became
impassable early in the fire’s development? (10)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 12.
Iroquois Theater Fire, Chicago, Illinois, 1903
The Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, 1946
The MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1980
Station Nightclub, West Warwick, Rhode Island, 2003
The concept of the Three E’s of Prevention came as a result of a
report by the: (11)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 13.
Cocoanut Grove Nightclub, Boston, Massachusetts, 1942
The Beverly Hills Supper Club, Southgate, Kentucky, 1977
The MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1980
Station Nightclub, West Warwick, Rhode Island, 2003
Congressional Fire Services Institute.
President’s Conference on Fire Prevention.
National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control.
Fire and Life Safety Section of the International Association of
Fire Chiefs.
The report America Burning was produced by the: (12)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Congressional Fire Services Institute.
President’s Conference on Fire Prevention.
National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control.
Fire and Life Safety Section of the International Association of
Fire Chiefs.
Objective 3:
Describe the various types of commonly used fire detection and
suppression systems.
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Which type of fire detection and suppression system works to
suppress the fire hazard by applying a fire-suppression medium to
the fire? (12)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Manual fire alarm system
Smoke control/exhaust system
Automatic fire suppression system
Automatic fire detection and alarm system
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Which type of fire detection and suppression system mechanically
removes smoke and other products of combustion? (13)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 16.
Which type of fire detection and suppression system includes
standpipes, fire hoses, and fire extinguishers? (13)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 17.
Manual fire alarm system
Smoke control/exhaust system
Manual fire suppression system
Automatic fire detection and alarm system
Which type of fire detection and suppression system alerts occupants
but does not slow the growth of the fire? (12)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 18.
Manual fire alarm system
Smoke control/exhaust system
Manual fire suppression system
Automatic fire detection and alarm system
Manual fire alarm system
Automatic fire suppression system
Manual fire suppression system
Automatic fire detection and alarm system
Which type of fire detection and suppression system requires
activation by individuals upon discovery of a fire and includes devices
such as pull stations? (12)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Manual fire alarm system
Smoke control/exhaust system
Automatic fire suppression system
Automatic fire detection and alarm system
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Objective 4:
Summarize the role of codes and standards in the design,
installation, and maintenance of fire detection and suppression
systems.
________ 19.
What must happen in order for standards or codes to be
enforceable? (13)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 20.
Which of the following statements BEST describes codes? (14)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 21.
adoption
adoption
adoption
adoption
by
by
by
by
reference.
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recognition.
consensus agreement.
Adoption of standards and codes in which the regulation states that
the code is legally enforceable as part of the fire and life safety
regulations is referred to as: (14)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 23.
A code describes how to do something.
A code provides a model or desired level of performance.
Adherence to a code is voluntary for building owners.
A code is a law or body of regulations for a political subdivision
Adoption of standards and codes in which the entire code is copied
into a regulation is referred to as: (14)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 22.
Must be voted on by residents of an area
Must be approved by a consensus committee
Must be adopted by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
Must be approved by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
adoption
adoption
adoption
adoption
by
by
by
by
reference.
transcription.
recognition.
consensus agreement.
Which standard and code developing organization was established in
1994 by three organizations that had previously developed separate
sets of model codes used in the United States? (15)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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FM Global
International Code Council (ICC)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)
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Which standard and code developing organization develops testing
processes that other testing organizations use in the development of
safety products? (15)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 25.
Which standard and code developing organization has been testing
products and writing standards for safety since 1894? (15)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 26.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
International Code Council (ICC)
United States Fire Administration (USFA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Which standard and code developing organization is an independent
organization that works to provide property improvements for
business owners to prevent risk? (15)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 27.
United States Fire Administration (USFA)
International Code Council (ICC)
National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
FM Global
International Code Council (ICC)
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Which standard and code developing organization coordinates the
development and use of voluntary consensus standards in the United
States? (15)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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International Code Council (ICC)
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
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Objective 5:
Describe the role and benefits of residential and commercial fire
detection and suppression systems in protecting life and property.
Objective 6:
Summarize the impact of fire detection and suppression systems
on firefighter safety and fire suppression operations.
________ 28.
Estimates by the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and
the United States Fire Administration (USFA) state that from 1975 to
2000 the number of home fire deaths: (16)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 29.
Estimates by the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and
the United States Fire Administration (USFA) state that in 2000 the
U.S. home usage of smoke alarms: (16)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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was
was
was
was
approximately 50%.
less than 50%.
at least 75%.
at least 95%.
According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), property
losses in buildings protected by fire sprinklers compared to those
without sprinklers are: (16)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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stayed constant.
decreased slightly.
increased slightly.
was cut nearly in half.
30%
50%
85%
95%
less.
less.
less.
less.
Priorities for the promotion of fire and life safety for the Fire and Life
Safety Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
include: (17)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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reducing
reducing
reducing
reducing
firefighter
firefighter
firefighter
firefighter
fireground
fireground
fireground
fireground
deaths
deaths
deaths
deaths
by 30%.
by 50%.
by 75%.
to zero.
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Overview of Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
Priorities for the promotion of fire and life safety for the Fire and Life
Safety Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
include: (17)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 33.
death
death
death
death
from
from
from
from
structure
structure
structure
structure
fires
fires
fires
fires
by 30%.
by 50%.
by 75%.
to zero.
Which of the following is widely credited as the greatest success
story in fire safety in the last part of the 20th century? (16)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 34.
reducing
reducing
reducing
reducing
Home smoke alarms
Manual fire alarm systems
Manual fire suppression systems
Automatic fire suppression systems
Which of the following organizations through its Everyone Goes
Home program promotes advocacy for the enforcement of codes and
installation of home fire sprinklers? (17)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
United States Fire Administration (USFA)
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