FF2 Pre Incident Survey test questions and answers

Under normal circumstances, the air pressure gauge on a dry-pipe sprinkler system will read ________ the water pressure - answer Lower than Which statement regarding a Class 1 standpipe system is correct? - answer It is designed for use by the fire department In residential areas, the recommended fire hydrant supply main should be at least ___________ inches - answer 6 Which is a type of sprinkler A. auxiliary activated B. Post action C. Deluge D. partial flooding - answer C. Deluge Direct pumping water systems are those in which water: - answer Is pumped directly into the distribution system with no elevated storage. The correct temperature rating for a sprinkler color coded blue is: - answer 250-300 degrees Fundamental components of a modern water system are: - answer Source, means of moving, treatment plan, and distribution system Before conducting a pre-incident survey or inspection, the occupant should be notified in advance so: - answer There will be minimal inconvenience to the owner, occupant. A standpipe system is designed to: - answer Deliver water to each floor of a building. A ________________ system is used to protect large commercial and industrial buildings and is staffed and supervised on the property. - answer Proprietary Fire department sprinkler connections typically consist of a siamese with at least two ___________ connections - answer 2.5 inch female Water wells and springs are considered what type of water supply - answer Natural water supply The two basic types of smoke detectors are photoelectric and: - answer ionization Which release mechanism is commonly used to activate a sprinkler? - answer Chemical pellet ____________ systems remain the most reliable of all fire protection devices - answer Automatic sprinkler What information should be obtained and documented during the pre-incident site visit? - answer - Built in fire protection A facility in which there is a high potential for life or property loss from a fire is called a ________________ hazard - answer Target A local protective signaling system is intended primarily to alert: - answer Occupants of the protected area When completing a diagram of the preincident survey, you should include specific features such as - answer If topography makes one or more sides inaccessible to fire apparatus When completing an accurate diagram of the preincident survey, you should use: - answer Standard symbols which map symbols would you use to designate the location of hydrant? - answer a solid circle A class K system is used for: - answer Cooking oils The back flow preventer or clapper valve - answer prevents water from reentering the public water supply Which cause reduction of a sprinkler systems effectiveness? - answer Excessive sediment in the pipes An OS&Y valve is open when the stem threads are: - answer extended Upon receiving an alarm for a proprietary alarm system, the personnel staffing the central alarm point should: - answer Contact the appropriate agency Failure to open a dry-barrel hydrant fully will result a reduced amount of available water and will contribute to: - answer Ground erosion A sprinkler head with a temperature rating of 135-170 degrees would be - answer Either uncolored or black Structure members that are of noncombustible materials but may not have fire resistive protection are identified as: - answer Type II Which type of detector is sensitive to sunlight? - answer Infrared detector The detection device that is usually electrically operated with a bimetallic strip of two metals that expand at different rates is the: - answer Heat detector Every sprinkler system should be equipped with a main control valve located between the: - ans