​Balance the following combustion equation for hexane: C6H14 + (O2 + 3.76N2) = CO2 + H2O + N2
a. C6H14 + 6(O2 + 3.76N2) = 6CO2 + 7H2O + 6(3.76)N2
b. C6H14 + 19(O2 + 3.76N2) = 6CO2 + 7H2O + 6(3.76)N2
c. C6H14 + 19(O2 + 3.76N2) = 12CO2 + 14H2O + 19(3.76)N2
d. 2C6H14 + 19(O2 + 3.76N2) = 12CO2 + 14H2O + 19(3.76)N2

​A risk preference which is not fully attributable to an objective measure of loss is best described as:
a. risk evaluation
b. perceived risk
c. risk analysis
d. risk estimation

Solution | Posted 09/18/18

Hydrogen gas will combust at which of the following percent volumetric concentrations in air?
i. 2.5%
ii. 35%
iii. 65%
iv. 85%
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a. ii and iii
b. iii and iv
c. ii, iii, and iv
d. i, ii, iii, and iv

Solution | Posted 09/17/18

Where otherwise provided in accordance with code, which of the following is not an acceptable water supply for a fire sprinkler system?
a. grade-level water storage tank
b. lake reservoir
c. reclaimed water collection
d. all of the above are acceptable

Solution | Posted 09/14/18

What is the foam friction loss (in head per 100 ft) and flow velocity for a 4:1 expansion foam flowing 130 gpm in a 2-1/2" schedule 40 pipe (with a c-factor of 100) most nearly?
a. 4.5 ft head/100 ft pipe and 4.75 ft/s
b. 8 ft head/100 ft pipe and 4.75 ft/s
c. 10 ft head/100 ft pipe and 4.5 ft/s
d. 30 ft head/100 ft pipe and 5.5 ft/s"

Solution | Posted 09/13/18

If the relationship below describes the growth phases of fire, what point does the arrow indicate?
a. ignition
b. ceiling jet creation
c. flashover
d. growth

Solution | Posted 09/12/18

​Chlorine and Methyl Bromide are examples of what International Hazard Class and Division?
a. Class 1 Division 1.4
b. Class 2 Division 2.3
c. Class 4 Division 4.2
d. Class 6 Division 6.1

Solution | Posted 09/11/18

A new Type II (000) construction facility without exposure protection is being designed to be built on an industrial campus. If Class II liquids are planned to be handled and dispensed regularly within the facility, what minimum distance from an adjacent, build-able property must the building allow?
a. 5 feet
b. 10 feet
c. 25 feet
d. 50 feet

Solution | Posted 09/10/18

A new community college building contains 26,000 sqft of small instructional classrooms, an entry lobby, restrooms, offices, and a 15,000 sqft auditorium is considered what type of occupancy?
a. Group A, Assembly
b. Group B, Business
c. Group E, Education
d. Mixed Use

Solution | Posted 09/10/18

Historically, places of assembly have had major loss of life due to what unique building elements?
a. combustible loads that aid in rapid fire growth
b. inadequate exiting
c. overcrowding
d. all of the above

Solution | Posted 09/06/18

A Level 2 Aerosol is to be boxed and stored on pallets at 15 feet with a ceiling height of 26 feet. Which of the following sprinkler protection criteria is acceptable?
a. Standard Spray (K-factor at least 8.0) Sprinklers; 0.30 gpm/sqft over 2,500 sqft
b. ESFR upright K14.0, quick-response, 12 sprinklers at 50 psi
c. ESFR pendent K16.8, quick response, 12 sprinklers at 35 psi
d. ESFR pendent K22.4, standard response, 12 sprinklers at 25 psi

Solution | Posted 09/05/18

An opening within a smoke partition for air transfer requires what type of protective device?
a. fire/smoke damper, minimum 45 minute rating
b. fire/smoke damper, minimum 1.5 hour rating
c. smoke damper, minimum 250 F rated
d. smoke damper, minimum 350 F rated

Solution | Posted 09/04/18

An open, unobstructed space connects an entry level lobby with a balcony on the level above in a fully sprinklered residential building while separated from the remainder of the building with a smoke barrier. If the space only has low hazard contents and meets egress requirements, what type of space does it qualify as?
a. Atrium
b. Communicating Space
c. Convenience Opening
d. Two-Story Opening with Partial Enclosure

Solution | Posted 09/03/18

Determine the flow (in gpm) through an extended coverage pendent K16.8 sprinkler at 85 psi.
a. 52 gpm
b. 155 gpm
c. 348 gpm
d. 1428 gpm

Solution | Posted 09/03/18

The worst expected symptoms for humans when concentration of carbon monoxide reaches 1600 parts per million is which of the following:
a. no adverse effects for up to 8 hours of exposure
b. dizziness after 45 minutes of exposure
c. nausea, headache, and dizziness after 20 minutes of exposure
d. unconsciousness and danger of death after 10-15 minutes of exposure

Solution | Posted 08/30/18

Which of the following would be considered a typical fire load for a bedroom?
a. 0.4 - 0.8 lb/sqft
b. 3.2 - 5.5 lb/sqft
c. 11 - 14 lb/sqft
d. 43 - 48 lb/sqft

Solution | Posted 08/29/18

Which of the following occupancies have no difference in maximum permitted travel distance for sprinklered versus unsprinklered buildings?
a. Existing Day Care
b. Residential Lodging
c. Existing Mercantile
d. New Business

Solution | Posted 08/28/18

Halocarbon clean agents are effective fire extinguishing products due to what principal(s):
i. oxygen dilution
ii. heat extraction
iii. chemical combustion interruption
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a. ii only
b. i and ii only
c. ii and iii only
d. i, ii, and iii

Solution | Posted 08/27/18

A 52 ft long by 22 ft wide by 10 ft tall space contains high value historic newspapers in pervious metal storage. If the space is to be kept at 72 deg F and has fixed structures of 194 cubic feet, what minimum quantity of FM-200 agent would be required to protect the space in a full flood application if the design concentration is 6.7%?
a. 340 lb
b. 364 lb
c. 437 lb
d. Other

Solution | Posted 08/24/18

A remote camp facility is being planned which intends to operate seasonally. Due to the remote nature of the site and lack of easy access to nearby mains, a water storage tank is being considered to supply the site fire sprinkler systems. It is intended to have atmospheric pressure, water temperature, water level, and heating system which are all supervised by a central station. During the offseason in the winter, what is the most frequent that these components must be  inspected?
a. Weekly
b. Monthly
c. Quarterly
d. Semiannually

Solution | Posted 08/23/18

Considering all potential components in a building, which of the following occupancies have the most restrictive requirements for material flame spread and smoke development?
a. new day-care centers
b. existing duplex home
c. existing Class B department store
d. new large warehouse

Solution | Posted 08/22/18

Considering all potential components in a building, which of the following occupancies has the most restrictive requirements for material flame spread and smoke development?
a. new day-care centers
b. existing duplex home
c. existing Class B department store
d. new large warehouse

Solution | Posted 08/21/18

Which of the following agents has the highest required extinguishing concentration for a UL Class A design fire?
a. HFC-125
b. HFC-227ea
c. FK-5-1-12
d. All agents require the same density

Solution | Posted 08/20/18

A fire protection consultant is providing performance-based design to justify innovative architecture design and is assessing predictive behavior during exiting. Determine the visibility (in m) for a light reflecting exit sign with smoke that is produced by flaming combustion of plastic if the smoke has a mass concentration of 0.35 grams per cubic meter. Conservatively use Mulholland and Croarkin's specific light extinction coefficient.
a. 1.0 m
b. 1.9 m
c. 2.6 m
d. 5.2 m

Solution | Posted 08/17/18

A four-story low-rise senior retirement living facility is being designed without the need for health support services. Which of the following areas which each serve the entire floor level require a minimum of one-hour fire resistance rating?
a. A 300 sqft laundry room
b. A 50 sqft trash room
c. A 100 sqft storage room
d. All of the above

Solution | Posted 08/16/18