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CFPS Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) Question and Answers

Question # 4

The ignition test method that exposes the specimen to a known heat flux from a tungsten-quartz heater is referred to as a

A.

fire propagation apparatus.

B.

lateral ignition apparatus.

C.

cone calorimeter.

D.

intermediate-scale calorimeter.

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Question # 5

For combustion to take place, a combustible material, an oxidizing agent, and an ignition source are required. The exception is

A.

dielectric heating.

B.

spontaneous combustion.

C.

conduction transfer.

D.

radiation diffusion.

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Question # 6

The minimum width of a doorway in a means of egress to accommodate a person in a wheelchair is

A.

28 inches (711 mm).

B.

32 inches (813 mm).

C.

36 inches (914 mm).

D.

40 inches (1016 mm).

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Question # 7

In 1979, the phenomenon of convergence cluster formation in human fire behavior was identified in which of the

following?

A.

High-rise apartment building

B.

Wood-frame hotel

C.

Large assembly building

D.

University dormitory

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Question # 8

Power for driving fire pumps is selected on the basis of reliability, adequacy, economy, and

A.

efficiency.

B.

safety.

C.

adaptability.

D.

ecology.

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Question # 9

The principle fuels used in a modern grain dryer are natural gas, vaporized liquid propane, and

A.

gasoline.

B.

methane.

C.

hydrogen.

D.

fuel oil.

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Question # 10

What is the occupancy factor used by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) for computing required fire flow for C-3

(Combustible)?

A.

0.75

B.

0.85

C.

1.00

D.

1.15

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Question # 11

Which OSHA regulation addresses storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas?

A.

1910.107

B.

1910.108

C.

1910.110

D.

1910.119

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Question # 12

The types of overspray collectors associated with spray booths can be categorized into venturi scrubbers, waterfall scrubbers, dry filter, and

A.

cartridge filter.

B.

cyclone separator.

C.

baffle maze.

D.

vertical oscillator.

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Question # 13

The travel distance limit for a new unsprinklered educational occupancy is

A.

150 ft. (45 m).

B.

175 ft.(53 m).

C.

200 ft. (61 m).

D.

250 ft. (76 m).

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Question # 14

Which type of roof covering is most effective in preventing the spread of fires from flying brands?

A.

Class A

B.

Class B

C.

Class C

D.

Class D

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Question # 15

The primary mechanism by which carbon dioxide extinguishes fire is

A.

cooling.

B.

saponification.

C.

smothering.

D.

chemical inhibition.

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Question # 16

NFPA 25 requires initial testing of representative samples of fast response sprinklers after

A.

5 years.

B.

10 years.

C.

20 years.

D.

50 years.

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Question # 17

At what temperature do cellulose nitrate products begin to decompose?

A.

581° F (305° C)

B.

425° F (218° C)

C.

350° F (177° C)

D.

300° F(150°C)

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Question # 18

What are the two classes of fire models?

A.

Open and closed

B.

Field and laboratory

C.

Physical and mathematical

D.

Behavioral and theoretical

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Question # 19

The computer simu-lation egress model that is often referred to as the hydraulic model and also known as

A.

single-parameter estimation model.

B.

behavioral simulation model.

C.

egress model.

D.

movement model.

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Question # 20

What percent of fire departments surveyed participate in the delivery of emergency medical services?

A.

38%

B.

61%

C.

79%

D.

90%

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Question # 21

For engine driven emergency power supplies, which of the following devices maintains a relatively constant speed of the prime mover throughout the full power output range by varying the fuel input to the prime mover?

A.

Generator

B.

Distributor

C.

Governor

D.

Alternator

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Question # 22

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, what type of fabric is used 51% of the time on upholstered

furniture?

A.

Thermoplastic

B.

Leather

C.

Cellulosic

D.

Coated PVC

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Question # 23

Potassium bicarbonate is a dry chemical agent considered to be twice as effective as

A.

Asodium bicarbonate.

B.

monoammonium phosphate.

C.

sodium chloride.

D.

potassium sulfide.

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Question # 24

Fire alarm systems audible appliances ratings are usually stated as a sound pressure level (SPL) at what distance?

A.

1 ft (0.31 m)

B.

10 ft (3.05 m)

C.

15 ft (4.57 m)

D.

20 ft (6.10 m)

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Question # 25

What gas is liberated when magnesium shavings or chips come in contact with water?

A.

Oxygen

B.

Chlorine

C.

Acetylene

D.

Hydrogen

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Question # 26

How many additional switches or circuit breakers are allowed for a separate service?

A.

9

B.

8

C.

7

D.

6

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Question # 27

Dipping and coating processes should be separated from other operations, materials, or occupancies by location, fire walls, or

A.

exhaust systems

B.

operational procedures.

C.

process systems.

D.

fire partitions.

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Question # 28

What are the human health effects of exposure for two minutes at a concentration of less than 50 ppm of hydrogen fluoride?

A.

Slight eye and nasal irritation.

B.

Mild eye and upper respiratory tract irritation.

C.

Moderate eye and upper respiratory tract irritation.

D.

Moderate irritation of all body surfaces.

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Question # 29

The incident command system (ICS) under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) has how many major

functional areas?

A.

2

B.

3

C.

4

D.

5

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Question # 30

Which type of construction consists of structural members of approved noncombustible or limited combustible

materials with specified fire resistance ratings for exterior bearing walls of 3 or 4 hours?

A.

Type I

B.

Type II

C.

Type III

D.

Type IV

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