CFPS

CFPS practice questions, page 3 of 4, with answer review and explanations.

Question 11

In assessing the use of a sprinkler head with a Nominal K-Factor of 14.0, you find that this sprinkler head provides what percentage of the flow from a Nominal K-Factor 5.6 sprinkler device?

  1. 100%
  2. 140%
  3. 250%
  4. 300%

Question 12

The driving force behind every inspection, testing, and maintenance program for fire alarm systems is to:

  1. develop a Record of Inspections.
  2. make system reliability as high as possible.
  3. identify deficiencies for corrective action.
  4. comply with Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements.

Question 13

In a building structure, components like shear walls, braced frames, and moment-resisting frames, as well as foundations and diaphragms form the basis for what type of structural system?

  1. Vertical Support System
  2. Lateral Force-Resisting System
  3. Longitudinal System
  4. Foundation System

Question 14

An IT server room housing sensitive electronic equipment requires a fire suppression system. The room has air-conditioning and power systems that may have hot surfaces, is fitted with an over-pressure relief system and may occasionally be occupied by workers. Which would be the preferred gaseous fire extinguishing agent?

  1. Halocarbon Clean Agent
  2. Inert Clean Agent
  3. Carbon Dioxide
  4. Halon 1301

Question 15

Most model Building Codes address fire spread due to radiant heat ignition of adjacent building facades by specifying a minimum set back from the property line determined using a piloted ignition heat flux similar to that of:

  1. exterior wood cladding.
  2. horizontal vinyl siding.
  3. masonry brick façade.
  4. horizontal aluminum siding.