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If solid fuels are regularly burned, is it recommended that the chimney be cleaned every _____ months.
A) 3
B) 6
C) 12
D) 24
C) 12
Which of the following is a goal of public fire safety education?
A) To fulfill legal requirements
B) To awaken public interest and increase support for the fire department
C) To teach people how to react if a fire occurs
D) To ensure compliance with codes and ordinances
C) To teach people how to react if a fire occurs
What is the term for a voluntary home fire inspection requested by a homeowner?
A) Voluntary safety inspection
B) Home fire safety survey
C) Home inspection program
D) Residential hazard survey
B) Home fire safety survey
How does a code become a regulation?
A) It is adopted by state or local government
B) It is approved by both houses of Congress and signed by the president
C) It is enacted by an authorized regulatory agency
D) Legal precedent references the standard as authoritative
A) It is adopted by state or local government
What percentage of residential fires begins in the kitchen?
A) 9 percent
B) 15 percent
C) 22 percent
D) 31 percent
C) 22 percent
When considering the placement of smoke alarms, which location should be avoided?
A) Ceiling
B) On a wall
C) In sleeping rooms
D) Near vent ducts
D) Near vent ducts
The maximum service life of a lithium smoke alarm battery is _____ years.
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
D) 10
All of the following are common topics of focus in public fire safety education programs EXCEPT __________.
A) dorm living
B) bicycle safety
C) wildland fire prevention
D) fall prevention
A) dorm living
Which handout covering the subject of smoke alarms should be given to occupants during a residential fire safety survey?
A) The Smoke Alarm Manufacturing Association informational brochure
B) Smoke Detectors Save Lives! by Factory Mutual
C) The NFPA fact sheet on smoke alarms
D) Home Fire Safety by the Insurance Services Office
C) The NFPA fact sheet on smoke alarms
How closely are fire codes related to building codes?
A) Not at all
B) Somewhat
C) Very
D) They are the same thing
C) Very
What percentage of civilian fire deaths is caused by smoking in bed?
A) 5.4 percent
B) 9 percent
C) 15 percent
D) 18.5 percent
A) 5.4 percent
What is the minimum distance between a ceiling-mounted smoke alarm and a wall?
A) 2" (5 cm)
B) 4" (10 cm)
C) 6" (15 cm)
D) 8" (20 cm)
B) 4" (10 cm)
Alkaline smoke alarm batteries should be replaced once every _____ months.
A) 6
B) 12
C) 18
D) 24
A) 6
Which fire safety program teaches people how to get out of their homes safely in the event of a fire?
A) Family escape plan
B) Learn not to burn
C) Out and safe at home base
D) EDITH
D) EDITH
Which statement about a residential fire safety survey is correct?
A) It may be required pursuant to the adoption of specific codes
B) It may be mandatory if a fire or life-safety hazard is in plain sight
C) It is required by some homeowner's insurance policies
D) It is voluntary and requires the occupant's permission
D) It is voluntary and requires the occupant's permission
What is the usual penalty for a first-time fire code violation?
A) Verbal or written warning
B) Closure of business until the condition is corrected
C) Mandatory on-the-spot correction
D) Citation
A) Verbal or written warning
Which type of fire extinguisher should be located in the kitchen?
A) ABC
B) BC
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Halon
A) ABC
What is the maximum distance between a wall-mounted smoke alarm and the ceiling?
A) 4" (10 cm)
B) 6" (15 cm)
C) 10" (25 cm)
D) 12" (30 cm)
D) 12" (30 cm)
How often should smoke alarms be tested?
A) Monthly
B) Quarterly
C) Semi-annually
D) Annually
A) Monthly
Which of the following is one of the two goals of public fire safety education?
A) To inform the general public about the cause, occurrence, and number of fires in the United States
B) To identify and correct unsafe conditions
C) To raise public awareness of the operations of the fire service and other agencies
D) To help people understand how to prevent fires from occurring
D) To help people understand how to prevent fires from occurring
How is a residential fire safety survey usually initiated?
A) A complaint from a neighbor
B) A request from the occupant
C) A response to that residence
D) Issuance of a new insurance policy
B) A request from the occupant
How are codes enforced by a fire department adopted?
A) By the local governing body
B) Through general election
C) Through the enactment of administrative law
D) By the chief fire official
A) By the local governing body
Which of the following is an acceptable storage area for gasoline and other flammable liquids at a residence?
A) Basement
B) Garage
C) Utility room
D) Outbuilding
D) Outbuilding
In the urban–wildland interface zone, dead vegetation should be a minimum of _____ from a structure.
A) 20 ft (6 m)
B) 30 ft (9 m)
C) 40 ft (12 m)
D) 50 ft (15 m)
B) 30 ft (9 m)
For the purpose of a home fire safety survey, which room category includes formal living rooms, family rooms, and entertainment rooms?
A) Formal rooms
B) Anterooms
C) Living rooms
D) Parlors
C) Living rooms
What is the main objective of a residential fire safety survey?
A) To promote positive interaction between fire service personnel and the public
B) To inform and educate residents about fire and life safety
C) To ensure compliance with codes and ordinances
D) To gather information about local residential fire hazards
B) To inform and educate residents about fire and life safety
How should a fire fighter check smoke alarms during a residential fire safety survey?
A) Observe while the occupant tests the alarms
B) Clean, replace the battery, and test each alarm
C) Randomly test a single alarm
D) Test every alarm
D) Test every alarm
Which item is typically addressed by a fire code?
A) Allowable heights and areas
B) Building materials
C) Standpipe specifications
D) Sprinkler system maintenance
D) Sprinkler system maintenance
Most fires are caused by __________.
A) uncontrollable or unpredictable events
B) preventable conditions and behaviors
C) unknown mechanisms
D) natural events
B) preventable conditions and behaviors
Which item is typically addressed by a building code?
A) Distance between firewalls
B) Unobstructed exits
C) Occupancy limits
D) Flammable liquid storage
A) Distance between firewalls
Which type of code is commonly adopted by communities?
A) Traffic
B) Building
C) Business
D) Recreation
B) Building
Which activity is typically part of a newly assigned fire fighter's fire prevention duties?
A) Examining proposed building plans
B) Determining cause and origin of a fire
C) Conducting fire station tours
D) Code enforcement inspections
C) Conducting fire station tours
For a residential fire safety survey, what is the most important point regarding a kitchen fire extinguisher?
A) Physical proximity to the hazard
B) Visibility
C) Experience of potential users
D) Type of mounting bracket
B) Visibility
Which agency develops fire codes?
A) Insurance Services Office
B) International Code Council
C) Underwriters Laboratory
D) U.S. Fire Administration
B) International Code Council
Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of death from residential fire by _____ percent.
A) 35
B) 50
C) 65
D) 75
B) 50
What is the recommended placement of smoke alarms in a home?
A) One in or near each bedroom and one on each level of the home
B) One outside the sleeping area and one in any vertical opening such as a stairway or clerestory
C) One outside the sleeping area between the sleeping area and the rest of the house
D) One in the kitchen and one between an attached garage and the rest of the house
A) One in or near each bedroom and one on each level of the home
Do fire codes address homes, workplaces, both, or neither?
A) Both
B) Neither
C) Homes only
D) Workplaces only
A) Both
__________ includes a range of activities intended to prevent the outbreak of fires or to limit fire consequences.
A) Loss control
B) Fire prevention
C) Code enforcement
D) Public education
B) Fire prevention
What should a home fire safety survey provide the occupant?
A) On-the-spot correction of unsafe conditions
B) Free replacement of old smoke alarms and fire extinguishers
C) Referrals to reputable contractors and products
D) Recommendations on making the home safer
D) Recommendations on making the home safer
Which agency develops fire codes?
A) National Fire Protection Association
B) American National Standards Institute
C) International Conference of Architects
D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
A) National Fire Protection Association
Residential fire sprinklers combined with smoke alarms reduce the risk of death from fire by _____ percent.
A) 55
B) 64
C) 70
D) 82
D) 82
What is the minimum fire extinguisher rating that should be recommended for residential basements and garages?
A) 1-A: 10-BC
B) 2-A: 10-BC
C) 4-A: 40-BC
D) 20-BC
B) 2-A: 10-BC
Which of the following is a correct principle of residential fire safety?
A) Keep bedroom doors open during the night so that smoke alarms can be heard
B) If awakened by a smoke detector, children should remain in their bedrooms, close their doors, and await help
C) All exit paths should go directly to the exterior; do not exit through the interior of the house
D) Identify primary and secondary escape routes from every room
D) Identify primary and secondary escape routes from every room
Which mnemonic is used to instruct people about what to do if their clothes catch on fire?
A) Call, cover, cool
B) Learn not to burn
C) Stop, drop, roll
D) EDITH
C) Stop, drop, roll
Which exterior item is of particular importance to check during a residential fire safety survey?
A) House number clearly visible from street
B) Bushes or shrubs covering windows
C) Presence of high-security locks
D) Location of chimneys
A) House number clearly visible from street
The required frequency of code enforcement inspections is usually determined by __________.
A) the adopting agency
B) the authority having jurisdiction
C) the chief fire official
D) the fire code
D) the fire code
What is one of the two primary causes of fire in living rooms?
A) Portable cooking devices
B) Fireplace accidents
C) Electrical equipment
D) Poor housekeeping
C) Electrical equipment
When conducting a fire station tour, which item is of particular importance to present to the guests?
A) The various services provided by the department
B) What to do if the station receives an alarm
C) Introduction of the station personnel
D) Department structure and funding
B) What to do if the station receives an alarm