Wisconsin Fire Inspector I Practice Test

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• Is also known as ordinary construction, and has exterior walls and structural members of approved noncombustible or limited-combustible materials.
• Which feature is not allowed to be used as part of the means of egress?
• Which statement about fire drills is correct?
• In promoting an effective public fire education program, which should be the 'target audience'?
• In fire protection terms, which construction type is wood-based in exterior walls and structural components?
• Which is the minimum clear width for most standard exterior exits?
• Which of the following is an example of using public speaking skills?
• In the six responsibilities, which role serves as an advisor on fire safety issues and responds to public inquiries?
• Exterior walls, bearing walls, floors, roofs, and supports all or partially of smaller dimension all wood construction applies to which type?
• A passage through or around a fire barrier to an area of refuge on approximately the same level in the same building is called?
• Which type of permit is typically related to the use of flammable gases?
• Which construction type is described as interior structural members being solid or laminated wood of large dimension with no concealed spaces?
• Fire prevention codes are considered
• Largest pipes in a water distribution system are called what?
• Which term describes a passage from one building to an area of refuge in another building on approximately the same level?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a pitfall in inspector oral communication?
• Fire prevention records must be normally maintained for a period of 10 years.
• Which construction type would you classify as exterior walls and interior walls made of approved non-combustible or limited combustible materials, with interior structural members of solid or laminated wood?
• What is the primary objective of the standard exit door hardware specification?
• When should the occupant load for a building or room be established?
• A Petition for Variance allows deviation from code requirements if the applicant demonstrates an alternate that provides equivalent fire protection.
• Which term describes the later stage of fire when oxygen is depleted and flame is minimal but heat and smoke may persist?
• An exit stairway designed and constructed so that movement of the products of combustion produced by a fire into the enclosure is limited describes which feature?
• Which factor determines the number of required exits for a given occupancy?
• An area of refuge is a protected space on the same level where occupants can wait for assistance during evacuation.
• A standard exit shall have fastenings or hardware that can be opened from the inside by pushing against a single bar or plate or turning a single knob or handle.
• An alarm system designed to transmit a visible and audible alarm only on the immediate premises served by the system is known as which?
• Should inspectors refrain from asking questions about processes within a business to maintain a professional image?
• Wet chemical extinguishers are designed for which fire class?
• The travel distance from any point in an occupancy to an exit can be extended by which protection?
• Citations should be issued when?
• Which statement about retention periods for fire prevention records is correct?
• A fire inspector who maintains records and files for the department is fulfilling which role?
• Which policy about teaching fire safety to children is supported?
• Written letters and reports not only serve as records of the inspection, but can also be used _________
• Which extinguishing system is best suited for commercial cooking hoods, plenums, ducts, and associated cooking appliances?
• Dry powder extinguishers are rated for which fire class?
• What term describes the overall system of egress that permits occupants to reach a public way?
• Written letter and reports not only serve as records of the inspection, but can also be used ____
• In the event of a Class K fire, the agent forms a protective layer by:
• A Fire Inspector has responsibilities to which of the following?
• Pre-action sprinkler systems are characterized by which of the following?
• Which role includes performing inspections, determining fire hazards, and evaluating fire safety?
• Hazards associated with a process or operation peculiar to the individual occupancy or type of industry.
• Which statement accurately compares a building record to a fire inspection report?
• If unsure of his/her authority in a certain situation, which source would be the least likely quick reference?
• Who is the fire educator's target audience for public education?
• Which statement about Class K extinguishers is true?
• What is the process called that determines the maximum number of occupants allowed in a space?
• Which responsibility involves writing reports, maintaining records, and interviewing people?
• Which of the following is considered to be the general public's perception about public fire education efforts?
• Which statement about photography during an inspection is accurate?
• Ordinary Dry Chemical Extinguishing Agent is associated with which classes?
• Water control valves in an automatic sprinkler system must be?
• The public has a certain perception about fire inspections and inspectors. Which of the following perceptions is based upon fact?
• Which responsibility involves writing reports and maintaining files?
• Ordering evacuation of a theater due to a gas leak uses which power?
• Public speaking is a normal job requirement for fire inspectors.
• Corrosives Class is which category?
• What is the beginning phase of fire where the oxygen content is high, some gases are being produced, and there is a small amount of smoke?
• Administrative Rules are written technical details and operational procedures of laws passed by a legislative body.
• Hazardous Materials are assigned to which class?
• A violent fire of explosive force resulting from the introduction of oxygen to a smoldering fire with high heat and high fuel vapor concentration is called?
• Which statement describes the inspector's custodial obligation for fire prevention records?
• What is required about exit fastenings?
• The total number of persons that might occupy a building or portion at any one time is called?
• Which construction type is commonly known as ordinary construction?
• Which condition allows extending travel distance to exits?
• Which statement is correct regarding improving public speaking for inspectors?
• Multipurpose dry chemical Agent is associated with which class?
• Public speaking skills are more important than interpersonal communication skills.
• Public speaking is normally formal in nature.
• Hazard Class 2 corresponds to which category?
• Which official authorizes an inspector to conduct an inspection?
• What is the term for the numerical rating system that measures the speed and extent with which flame travels over interior surfaces?
• Hazard Class 4 covers which category?
• A fire inspector uses discretionary power when granting an extension to a business owner to comply with code requirements?
• Under the Open Records Law, citizens have complete access to all fire department written communications with the exception of juvenile records, medical records and records involved in litigation.
• Which sprinkler system is used to protect areas subject to freezing by replacing water in piping with pressurized air or nitrogen?
• In utilizing a seasonal public fire education campaign, which season(s) should be used?
• List the five basic steps of the fire inspection in order
• Which approach best describes interactions with the public?
• What is the appropriate handling of employee complaints to a fire inspector?
• Multipurpose dry chemical extinguishers are rated for which fire classes?
• Which component is essential to Class K extinguishing systems?
• On a pre-fire plan, which item would be most clearly associated with firefighting operations?
• Most written communication by a fire inspector should be typed/keyboarded due to the professional nature of the job.
• Which is a primary objective of code enforcement by fire inspectors?
• Which term describes a barrier installed in openings of fire walls to resist fire exposure and maintain compartment integrity?
• Which shipping document is used for air transport?
• In most cases, fire inspections of an occupancy should be performed____
• Before making an inspection, the inspector should review which of the following?
• Occupancy may be defined as the building classification based on?
• In the six fire inspector responsibilities, which role serves as an advisor on fire safety issues and responds to public inquiries?
• Which extinguisher is associated with Class A and B?
• In most cases, a city has the right to make the provisions of a state law more stringent within that city?
• If a business owner objects to sprinklers due to cost, which would be an appropriate alternative?
• Hazard Class 1 corresponds to which category?
• Foam AFFF extinguishers are suitable for which fire classes?
• Water Extinguishing Agent is associated with which classes?
• The ability to reach a structure in fire vehicles
• Which statement best describes where the primary feeder is located in a building's water distribution system?
• Standpipe system made for occupant use only is which class?
• Heat transferred by waves is called?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six responsibilities a fire inspector has while performing the job?
• Which statement about the use of written inspection reports is correct?
• What is the common name for the agent used in Class K extinguishers?
• In a water distribution system, which component is designed to increase water pressure to the system?
• The fire inspector should use ______ when beginning a fire inspection.
• Multipurpose dry chemical Agent is associated with which class?
• Which statement describes exit access most accurately?
• Which agency is responsible for administrative rules identifying fire prevention requirements in Wisconsin?
• Which term describes a rule enacted by a state agency to implement statutes?
• Which statement about the closing review is true?
• Which trio correctly represents examples of means of egress?
• What term describes a curtain-like barrier designed to confine smoke and heat at the ceiling level?
• That portion of the means of egress that is separated from all other spaces by construction or equipment to provide a protected way of travel to the exit discharge is called a(n)?
• Which construction type is the least protective, providing the lowest level of fire safety?
• Which document category is associated with building codes and standards used in construction?
• Which statement illustrates interpersonal communication in the context of inspections?
• Which approach aligns with integrating fire safety into children's education?
• Which role acts as an advisor to the chief and other fire personnel?
• A fire inspector's authority to inspect is typically delegated by whom?
• What feature is designed to prevent the spread of fire within a structure and should extend from the foundation through and above combustible roofs?
• The primary hazard during Class K fire suppression is:
• Class K extinguishing agents are specifically designed for which type of fire?
• What is the normal way for a city fire inspector to receive the legal authority to inspect?
• Which role is a fire inspector playing when he/she serves as an advisor to fire department personnel?
• Foam AFFF Extinguishing Agent is listed without an associated material class?
• Which of the following is listed as a source of heat energy?
• The fire inspector should convey ______ attitude towards the occupant during the inspection.
• What is the key to success for fire inspectors?
• Which document serves as shipping papers for trucks?
• Which color combinations are allowed for exit sign backgrounds and lettering?
• In a liability case, which elements are required to prove negligence?
• Which factor best characterizes a professional fire inspector during an occupancy inspection?
• When does a revised edition of a model code take effect?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a means of egress?
• Municipal ordinances are created by which government body?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a heat energy source?
• Which alarm system transmits alarms to a central receiving point that notifies the fire department?
• Directional exit signs are to be used when exit doors are not readily visible.
• Which power describes actions of a fire inspector that enforce code compliance through penalties and coercive authority for public safety?
• Inspection reports should automatically be sent to
• Which term describes a wall extending above the roof to limit the horizontal spread of fire across the roof or to adjacent structures?
• Which responsibility sells fire prevention and fire safety?
• Which term corresponds to the transfer of heat through a solid via direct contact with another object?
• Which statement about exit signage visibility is true?
• What is the minimum clearance required under all sprinkler heads?
• Which heat transfer method can occur through empty space and does not require a medium?
• How should abusive behavior from a citizen toward a fire inspector be handled?
• Citations for code violations are issued under authority of State Statute 66.119 or local ordinance.
• That portion of the means of egress that is between the end of an exit and a public way.
• Which type of alarm system is used to protect large commercial and industrial facilities and is connected to a common receiving point somewhere on the facility?
• Interpersonal communication is the most common type of oral communication.
• Which scenario best illustrates interpersonal communication in fire prevention?
• In most cases, fire inspection should be performed during which timeframe?
• Class K extinguishers are designed for which type of fire?
• In a multi-story occupancy, what is the recommended inspection progression?
• If state and local fire code requirements differ, which code applies?
• Which statement about public fire education is true?
• A walking surface with a running slope steeper than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5% slope) is called?
• Which construction type features exterior and interior walls of approved non-combustible or limited combustible materials and wood interior members?
• The Fire Department Connection (FDC) stands for which of the following?
• Which item on a pre-fire plan would be best provided by the fire inspector?
• Which statement correctly describes conduction?
• Class K systems are most commonly installed in?
• Which action is an example of ministerial power?
• Which statement about the Open Records Law exemptions is true?
• A standard exit door shall have a minimum height and width of?
• Which calculation determines the maximum occupancy allowed in a space?
• In new buildings, what is the minimum unobstructed width for doors that are part of the means of egress?
• Which sprinkler system uses water-filled pipes that release water immediately when a sprinkler head is activated?
• Which of the following is NOT a permit type typically granted by the fire inspector?
• Fire resistive construction has structural members of protected noncombustible or limited combustible materials.
• Public speaking is normally formal in nature.
• To begin an interior fire inspection, which entrance is typically used?
• Before making an inspection, the inspector should review _______ to become familiar with particular occupancy.
• Hazard Class 2 is associated with which category?
• A fire inspector is using which power when enforcing code violation corrections?
• Opening in a fire wall used for passage between two areas.
• Which of the following is a means of egress?
• What is the minimum clearance required under sprinkler heads?
• The following statement is true: A handwritten memo is an acceptable format when communicating with a building owner regarding compliance from a recent inspection.
• Which statement about exit doors is correct?
• Which statement about exit door hardware is true?
• Which statement best describes the liability of the fire inspector regarding fire prevention records?
• Which statement about public fire education is true?
• Which hazard class includes Oxiders?
• Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Agent is associated with which classes?
• The main purpose of Class K extinguishing systems is to handle fires of fats and oils in kitchens.
• Which term refers to hazards likely to be found in nearly all occupancies, such as housekeeping and electrical?
• Exit drills are recommended for which occupancies?
• Which alarm system is used to protect large commercial and industrial facilities and is connected to a common receiving point somewhere on the facility?
• What is the term for the main water control valve in an automatic sprinkler system that provides a visual indication?
• A continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel from any point in a building to a public way containing three separate parts describes which term?
• Maximum height for extinguishers weighing less than 40 pounds.
• The fundamental, organic laws or principles of a nation, state or society are considered which type of law?
• If an owner fails to correct a hazard by the follow-up inspection, what is the recommended enforcement step?
• The ability of the fire department to get into a building by or through other than normal means.
• Which shipping document is used for trains?
• Exterior walls, bearing walls, floors and supports made completely or partially of wood and is also referred to as wood-frame construction.
• Administrative law is best described as which of the following?
• In See v. City of Seattle (1967), what did the Supreme Court rule about entry without a warrant when emergency conditions exist?
• After discharging a Class K system, the area should be:
• Which role is responsible for determining the cause and origin of a fire and providing courtroom testimony?
• One vertical unit per 20 horizontal units corresponds to what percent slope?
• Foam AFFF extinguishers are rated for which fire classes?
• Which term means the transfer of heat through an intervening heat conducting medium?
• Hazard Class 6 includes which category?
• The ability of the fire department to get into a building by means other than normal entry is called what?
• That portion of the means of egress that leads to an exit, including hallways, corridors and aisles.
• What component helps to limit the vertical spread of fire within walls?
• What term describes specially constructed tested and approved assemblies installed in openings of fire walls or fire partitions?
• A closing review or exit interview is suggested after the inspection in order to____
• What is designed to prevent the spread of fire within and/or between structures, extending from foundation to through the roof?
• All fire inspectors are empowered by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to issue citations for code violations.
• A citizen/occupant is considered to be in compliance if?
• Structural members are unprotected non-combustible or limited combustible materials. Which construction type is this describing?
• Inward swing exit doors are permitted under what occupancy condition?
• As an advisor during a court case, what area is within an inspector's responsibility?
• During the Free Burning phase, which oxygen percentage is described?
• Which extinguishing system is specifically designed for commercial cooking equipment?
• Hazardous Materials are classified as which class?
• What mounting height is specified for extinguishers weighing less than 40 pounds?
• What term defines the ability of a structural assembly to maintain its load-bearing capability under fire conditions?
• Interpersonal communication is not a normal type of oral communication.
• What construction element is designed to limit the mushrooming effect of heat and smoke as it rises in large areas of buildings not subdivided?
• Water extinguishers are effective for which class of fires?
• During this phase of fire the oxygen level is below 15%, active burning is almost nonexistent, and backdraft is possible.
• Which statement describes the inspector's responsibility for an annual report detailing all fire prevention activities?
• How is the aggregate width of exits from a level determined?
• A variance from a fire code can be granted if what is demonstrated?
• Which sprinkler system type is NOT among the standard types listed?
• What is the first procedural step in the inspection process?
• Which term defines the responsibility for emergency planning?
• The primary extinguishing agent used for Class K fires is?
• Which term best describes a means of egress from one building to an area of refuge in another building on the same level?
• Fire inspectors are immune from liability when performing which specific power?
• What is the term for the rapid oxidation of combustible material accompanied by a release of heat, light, smoke and toxic gases?
• Which term describes the design that confines smoke gases and heat from a fire in large open areas, often consisting of noncombustible boards attached at ceiling level?
• Which role does a fire inspector assume when writing citations?
• If a city passes an ordinance prohibiting all open burning, what type of law is this?
• Which sequence is recommended for conducting inspections in a multi-story occupancy?
• Which device placed in HVAC ductwork that penetrates rated walls or floors helps restrict the spread of heat and/or smoke?
• In Type IV construction, exterior or interior walls are made of what materials?
• Which term describes any material condition or act that contributes to the start of a fire or increases the severity of the fire?
• Which Wisconsin agency is charged with the responsibility for fire prevention and safety?
• Which term describes the ability of responders to reach a structure using nonstandard routes?
• Which statement is true concerning the barriers to public fire education programs?
• Which hazard class includes Organic Peroxide?
• Which factor is used to determine occupant load from floor area?
• Which construction type is defined as fire resistive with protected noncombustible or limited combustible materials?
• Fire inspectors are immune from liability in all duties.
• During the approach phase of performing an occupancy inspection, which of the following is a normal observation?
• The goal of a fire drill is to ensure that all occupants exit the structure safely in an orderly fashion.
• What are the main goals of fire prevention?
• Which of the following lists the five basic steps in the correct order?
• Which term describes the means by which occupants can reach a public way from within a building?
• Any material, condition or act that contributes to the start and severity of a fire
• Which extinguisher is listed as suitable for Class A and B fires?
• Which role involves enforcing codes and regulations during inspections?
• In Type III construction, interior structural members are typically made of which material?
• Which season is associated with Fire Prevention Week?
• Hazard Class 5.1 includes which category?
• In Type II construction, structural members are described as which of the following?
• Which term describes the materials that determine fire resistance rating?
• The fire inspector should convey ______ attitude towards the occupant during the inspection
• In Type III construction, exterior walls are non-combustible or limited and interior structural members are partially or entirely wood. Which type is described?
• Which of the following statements about exterior locking of exit doors is correct?
• Granting extensions to meet code requirements is an example of exercising discretionary power.
• If a fire inspector is unsure of authority, which would be good reference sources?
• Structural members are protected non-combustible or limited combustible materials applies to which construction type?
• Which statement best defines Flame Spread Rating?
• Dry powder extinguishers are rated for which fire class?
• What word must exit signs bear?
• What is the proper policy regarding photographing during an inspection?
• Ordinary dry chemical extinguishers are rated for which fire classes?
• Heat transferred from one body to another by direct contact of the two bodies or by an intervening heat-conducting medium is called _______
• Which recipient is identified as the party to receive inspection reports in the material?
• In some communities, fire department personnel may impose barriers to a successful public fire education program that include the concept that___
• Which statement best reflects the fire inspector's role in pre-fire plans?
• Which of the following is a primary purpose for promoting fire safety in a community?
• How is occupant load determined?
• Multipurpose dry chemical Agent is associated with which class?
• Which statement about exit access is true?
• What is the term for the main water control valve in an automatic sprinkler system?
• The building owner or occupant must inspect portable extinguishers how often.
• Which document is used for shipments by sea?
• The fire inspector should use ______ when beginning a fire inspection
• Citizens form opinions about the entire fire department based upon the fire inspector's oral communication abilities.
• Used to calculate occupant load
• Which term describes the structural feature designed to resist fire spread within a building and extend from the foundation through the roof?
• Which document category would you consult for safety feature maintenance and updates?
• Which statement about time extensions for correcting hazards is consistent with the guidelines?
• A walking surface with a running slope steeper than one vertical unit in 20 horizontal units is commonly referred to as which feature?
• Which role sells fire prevention and fire safety?
• Which of the following statements about revolving, sliding and overhead doors as exits is correct?
• Radioactive Materials Class is which category?
• A system designed to allow a department to use 2.5 inch streams as well as providing 1.5 inch hose for occupant use prior to the arrival of the fire department.
• Maximum height for extinguishers weighing greater than 40 pounds.
• Which type of power describes the authority to interpret and apply regulations in specific cases?
• Fire drills should be encouraged for all occupancy classifications.
• The number of required exits is based upon which factors?
• That portion of the means of egress that leads to an exit is called a(n)?
• When a property owner requests a variance from a code requirement, what is the primary objective?
• What term describes a continuous unobstructed way of exit travel from any point in a building to a public way?
• Class K fires primarily involve which fuel type?
• Hazard Class 3 is associated with which category?
• The written specific requirements of law enforced by a state agency are an example of which type of law?
• A fire inspector who grants an extension to comply with code requirements is exercising his/her discretionary power.
• The purpose for which a building or part thereof is used or intended to be used is called?
• In fire protection systems, which type is designed to protect a single piece of equipment or process?
• Which of the following statements about audiences for public fire education is true?
• Which term describes a segment of the means of egress that precedes an exit?
• Building codes are considered
• Dry Powder Extinguishing Agent is listed for which material classes?
• A Petition for Variance needs to show methods of fire protection equivalent to the code requirements.
• Which hazard class includes Poisons/Infectious Substances?
• What period of time must inspection records be maintained?
• Which term refers to materials that form the exposed interior surfaces of walls, ceilings, and floors which can contribute to fire spread intensity and high life loss?
• The Law of Heat Flow specifies that heat tends to _______
• One or more flights of steps and the necessary platforms or landings connecting them to form a continuous passage from one elevation to another describes which feature?
• Which sprinkler system is ordinarily equipped with open type sprinkler heads?
• What chemical reaction occurs when wet chemical extinguishing agent is applied to fats and oils?
• ________ is the most common form of heat transfer associated with fire spread to exposures
• Which device is used to increase the pressure of water in the system?
• What is the proper handling of abusive behavior by a citizen towards a fire inspector?
• A fire inspector issues a citation for code noncompliance using which type of power?
• A fire inspector's authority is generally limited to adopted codes and ordinances.
• Standpipe system primarily used by firefighting personnel trained in handling large 2.5 inch hoselines is which class?
• NFPA classifies building construction into five classes based on
• Acting as an advisor to fire department personnel aligns with which role for a fire inspector?
• In new buildings, doors that are part of the means of egress must have a minimum unobstructed width of how many inches?
• Which statement about proper entry into an occupancy to be inspected is true?
• What is the portion of the means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way called?
• In preparing for an inspection, the fire inspector should
• Which document is used for ocean shipments?
• Direct responsibility of building owner
• If unsure of authority, which sources would be appropriate references?
• Which instrument is commonly used to grant a local fire department authority to inspect buildings for code compliance within a city?
• During this phase of fire, the oxygen level drops and there is extreme heat with high gas and smoke production, around 1200 F+, which phase is described?
• Which rule applies to stairways serving three or more stories?
• What term describes heat transferred by the movement of heated liquids or gases?
• Exits shall remain unobstructed at all times unless the obstruction can be moved quickly.
• Type IV construction is described as having interior structural members that are solid or laminated wood of large dimension without concealed spaces. Which option corresponds to Type IV in this context?
• Which standpipe classification is designed to provide both 2.5 inch streams and 1.5 inch hose for occupants before fire department arrival?
• Which of the following is not typically considered part of the required egress path?
• Which statement best describes public speaking skills?
• Which type of communication is described as oral, interactive, and common in everyday interactions with the public?
• Hazard Class 5.2 refers to which category?
• Which statement is NOT among the four requirements of a standard exit?
• A means of egress from one building to an area of refuge in another building on approximately the same level is known as a
• ORM (A-F) Materials Class is which category?
• An area where persons unable to use stairs can remain is called a(n)?
• What document functions as the shipping paper for trucks, outlining the cargo and destination?
• Carbon dioxide extinguishers are rated for which fire classes?
• When investigating a complaint, which action is essential?
• Which Wisconsin agency is responsible for fire prevention and safety?
• In addition to extinguishing, Class K systems can provide:
• Which statement describes the direction of heat flow in most situations?
• Transfer of heat by the movement of air or liquid is known as _______
• Which role is a fire inspector playing when he/she is responsible for maintaining records and files?
• Wet chemical extinguishers are associated with which fire class?
• During the approach phase, which exterior condition is important to observe?
• Permits should be issued only if what condition is met?
• What element limits the mushrooming effect of heat and smoke in large open areas?
• A wet chemical extinguishing agent is primarily used in which setting?
• When an occupant refuses to unlock a secured area, the fire inspector should?
• What is defined as the maximum heat that can be produced if all combustible materials in a given area burn?
• Administrative agencies such as the Wisconsin DSPS are considered to have quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial powers.
• Which form of heat transfer involves the movement of heated air or liquid transferring energy through space within a fluid?
• Increases pressure of the water in the system.