Fire Safety Test 1

Question 1 of 49

1. Question

Which of the following is not a standard setting body?

CSA
UL
NFPA
Liberty Mutual

Question 2 of 49

2. Question

How do provincial guidelines compare to the NFC and NBC?

They adopt them both as is
Provinces adopt the NBC and build off of the NFC
Provinces adopt the NFC and build off of the NBC
Provinces build up off of the NBC and NFC

Question 3 of 49

3. Question

What can be found in Division B of the National Building Code?

Options for compliance, goals, and functional statements
Definitions
Acceptable solutions to fire-related issues
Administrative provisions

Question 4 of 49

4. Question

Which of the following is an aspect in determining combustibility?

Oxygen saturation
Fuel contributed
Ignition temperature
Spark source

Question 5 of 49

5. Question

Which building type allows for the presence of combustible exterior walls?

Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
Type 5

Question 6 of 49

6. Question

Legislative guidance for workplace safety in building construction and operation can be found

In the National Building Code
In the National Fire Code and the National Building Code
In the National Energy Code and the National Building Code
In the National Building Code, National Fire Code and the National Energy Code

Question 7 of 49

7. Question

The provinces and/or territories

Can adopt the National Code (for workplace safety in building construction and operation), but cannot change them
Can adopt the National Code (for workplace safety in building construction and operation) and can change them in favour of the province’s or territories’ interests or practices
Must create their own codes, as the environment in each province varies significantly
Can adopt European Union codes over the National ones in Canada

Question 8 of 49

8. Question

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)`

Is an international association and their mission is to prevent the loss of life from fire
Is an international association and their mission is to prevent the loss of life and property from fire
Is an national association and their mission is to prevent the loss of life
Is an national association and their mission is to prevent the loss of life and property from fire from fire

Question 9 of 49

9. Question

Consensus standards

Cover many topics related to fire protection and prevention and are produced by the National Fire Protection Association
Cover many topics related to fire protection
Are designed only for the use of Canada
Use an autocratic approach

Question 10 of 49

10. Question

Which statement is false?

CSA tests products and systems to ensure that they meet with only the CSA standard. Certification of the product or system means that it meets the standard
Underwriters laboratories is an independent organization that provides testing for the public. The UL label indicates that that the product has been tested and meets safety standards
Factory Mutual is an organization made up of 4 insurance companies and FM researches and develops standards and issues approval on materials and fire protection equipment.

Question 11 of 49

11. Question

Which organization offers an annual Approval Guide which contains PPE, building materials, safeguards for combustion and other items that have been tested by them?

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Factory Mutual (FM)
ACGIH

Question 12 of 49

12. Question

The National Building Code of Canada

provides the minimum requirements for health, life safety and structural efficiency in new buildings and these requirements apply to the alteration, change of use and demolition of new buildings
provides the minimum requirements for health, life safety and structural efficiency in new buildings and these requirements apply to the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing buildings
provides minimum fire safety requirements for buildings, structures and areas where hazardous materials are used
provides the minimum requirements for health, life safety and structural efficiency in new and existing buildings and these requirements apply to the alteration, change of use and demolition of new and existing buildings as well

Question 13 of 49

13. Question

The National Fire Code

provides minimum fire safety requirements for buildings, structures and areas where hazardous materials are used and ensures an acceptable level of fire protection & prevention in the ongoing operation of buildings
provides the minimum requirements for health, life safety and structural efficiency in new buildings and these requirements apply to the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing buildings
provides minimum fire safety requirements for buildings, structures and areas where hazardous materials are used
provides the minimum requirements for health, life safety and structural efficiency in new buildings and these requirements apply to the alteration, change of use and demolition of new buildings

Question 14 of 49

14. Question

Which of the following is not an accepted term and requirement in NFPA 101 regarding life safety?

Egress width
Stairs
Fire escapes
Interior finish

Question 15 of 49

15. Question

Jim has been relocated to work in British Columbia after working in Ontario for most of his career. Since John is moving to another location, the regulation of building construction and fire prevention and protection can

Be exactly the same, so John does not need to read up on the laws in BC
Change because he is moving to another province/territory
Change because he’s moving to another city
Not change because BC is covered under the national laws

Question 16 of 49

16. Question

Jamie is from Europe and has recently moved to Canada to work in the field of OHS. She is accustomed to the European standards and wonders if she can use her knowledge form home when working with her new employer. What can Jamie do?

The Canadian and European standards are the same, so Jamie can use the European standards
The Canadian and European standards are very similar, so Jamie can use the European standards
The Canadian and European standards are similar, but Jamie must use the Canadian standards
The Canadian and European standards are completely different, so Jamie must use the Canadian standards

Question 17 of 49

17. Question

The NBC and NFC are

Process – based code
Objective – based code
Results – based code
Prescriptive code

Question 18 of 49

18. Question

Life safety of workers is a(n)

Legal obligation of employers
Moral obligation of employers
Legal and moral obligation of employers
Optional choice for the employer

Question 19 of 49

19. Question

Pick the best fitting statement. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, contains fundamental life safety requirements. It

Classifies occupancies, outlines the requirements for fire protection and building services
Classifies occupancies, outlines the requirements for fire protection and building services and provides guidelines for specific types of occupancies
Classifies occupancies, details the requirements of means of egress, outlines the requirements for fire protection and building services and provides guidelines for specific types of occupancies
Classifies occupancies, outlines the hazardous materials permitted in constructing a building, details the requirements of means of egress, outlines the requirements for fire protection and building services and provides guidelines for specific types of occupancies

Question 20 of 49

20. Question

For fire protection and prevention, what is the authority having jurisdiction in Canada?

Municipalities
Provinces
Federal government
Situation-dependent

Question 21 of 49

21. Question

Enforcement of codes is usually left to

Municipalities
Provinces/territories
The federal government
The police

Question 22 of 49

22. Question

A worker well versed in the NBC and NFC, knows that their safety is not a priority for their employer and they are being put at risk because of the NBC and NFC violations. Who would usually be the authority holding jurisdiction (AHJ) they would contact?

The municipal government
The provincial/territorial government
The federal government
The NFPA

Question 23 of 49

23. Question

What are the three aspects of combustibility?

Flame spread, fuel contributed and oxygen level
Flame spread, fuel contributed and the LEL & UEL
Flame spread, fuel contributed and smoke development
Flame spread, fuel contributed and type of material

Question 24 of 49

24. Question

Fire load gives a measure of the __________ heat that would be produced if all the combustibles in a given area are burned.

Minimum
Average
Maximum
Explosive

Question 25 of 49

25. Question

Karen is trying to determine the appropriate fire detector to use in her garden shed. The shed is a relatively small area with a small fire load for its size. Which detector should she use?

Rate of rise detector
Spot detector
Smoke detector
Any detector will suffice, as long as it is functional

Question 26 of 49

26. Question

Jessica is trying to determine the appropriate fire detector to use in her workplace. It is a book production factory with a high fire load. Which detector should she use?

Rate of rise detector
Spot detector
Smoke detector
Any detector will suffice, as long as it is functional

Question 27 of 49

27. Question

Fire load gives a measure of the __________ heat that would be produced if all the combustibles in a given area are burned.

Minimum
Average
Maximum
Explosive

Question 28 of 49

28. Question

The maximum heat that would be produced if all combustibles in a given area burned refers to the:

Flame spread
Fire potential
Heat potential
Fire load

Question 29 of 49

29. Question

Compartmentalization can be achieved through

Firewalls, fiberglass windows and thick wooden doors
Brick walls, glass windows and wooden doors
Firewalls and fire resistive doors and windows
Fire walls, thick wooden doors and fiberglass windows

Question 30 of 49

30. Question

Which of the following is true?

The flame spread ratings of the building’s material construction are used to determine level of fire protection required like the amount of water that must be available for fire fighters
Volume 1 of the fire resistance code C covers fire rated systems. One example is the electrical circuit protective systems
Fire is a chemical reaction that can be defined as “self-sustained oxidation of a fuel that emits heat and light”
Once a fire begins, 3 variables are needed to sustain it

Question 31 of 49

31. Question

The fire triangle deals with _____ while the fire tetrahedron deals with ______.

Fire prevention; fire protection
Fire protection; fire prevention
Fire management; fire safety
Fire safety; fire management

Question 32 of 49

32. Question

The basic responsibilities of an industrial fire brigade would be:

Supervising fire drills
Performing first aid
Conducting inspections
All of the above

Question 33 of 49

33. Question

Which of the following is not one of the 3 steps in the emergency planning process?

Recognize, identify, and assess vulnerabilities
Develop plans for likely emergency events
Discuss plans with relevant parties
Ensure the workplace is capable of implementing the plan

Question 34 of 49

34. Question

Which statement is true?

Automatic fire sprinklers apply water to the origin area of the fire when the fire is in the free burning stage
Sprinkler systems are made of a water supply, a control valve, a system of pipes that distribute the water, and sprinkler heads with heat sensitive fusible links or bulbs
Fire sprinklers are designed by certified designers and can be installed by anyone
The NFC provides guidelines regarding the sizes and types of buildings that require automatic sprinkler systems

Question 35 of 49

35. Question

The wet pipe system

Is the fastest reacting system
Can operate in temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius
Uses liquid nitrogen to put out the fire
Uses pressurized air or nitrogen to put out the fire

Question 36 of 49

36. Question

The dry pipe system

Uses pressurized air or nitrogen to put out the fire
Cannot be used in freezing temperatures
Uses water to put out the fire
Must have the water reach the sprinkler head within 30 seconds

Question 37 of 49

37. Question

The deluge system

Has all of the sprinkler heads open
Has the fire detection system incorporated into the sprinkler head
Has the sprinkler head plugged by bulbs
Is used in locations sensitive to water damage

Question 38 of 49

38. Question

The pre-action system

Is a combination of a deluge and an alarm system
Allows time for human intervention before the water is released from the sprinkler heads
Used in locations susceptible to the occurrence of fires
Have the sprinkler heads open and connected to the fire detection system

Question 39 of 49

39. Question

Carbon dioxide systems can be used on what class(es) of fire?

A
B
B and C
A , B and C

Question 40 of 49

40. Question

Foam

Acts like a carbon dioxide system to displace the oxygen in order to extinguish the fire
Can only be generated chemically
Can be effective for controlling, extinguishing and confining fires in the workplace if used appropriately
Is best used for controlling and confining fires. It is best to use halon for extinguishing them

Question 41 of 49

41. Question

Water spray systems

Use low pressure to create mist
Extinguish fires by cooling, smoothing and dilution
Are an adaptation of the fire detection system
Are best used for Class K fires

Question 42 of 49

42. Question

Dry chemical extinguishing systems

Are effective on Class A, B, C and D fires
Are only effective on Class K fires
Are designed for combustibles and should not be used for grease fires
Primarily inhibit the chemical chain reactions in fires with the assistance of the smothering effect from the extinguishing agent

Question 43 of 49

43. Question

Which statement is false? Portable fire extinguishers

Are the last line of defense against fire
Should be used in the incipient stage of the fire
Need to be located in highly visible and accessible locations in the workplace
Have minimum requirements that will be established by the AHJ

Question 44 of 49

44. Question

The five basic factors that influence the effectiveness of a portable fire extinguisher are _________, extinguishers must be placed in suitable locations, they must be working properly, must be suitable for the type of hazards likely to be encountered and early warning of the fire is needed for it to be effective.

People must be trained in the use and handling of extinguishers
Portable fire extinguishers must be changed every 2 years
To use them in accordance with the hierarchy of controls
None of the above

Question 45 of 49

45. Question

The accumulation of foreign materials on sprinkler heads is known as

Loading
Debris
Contamination
Obstruction

Question 46 of 49

46. Question

Emily is creating a checklist for her workplace to inspect portable fire extinguishers. Her list includes location in a designated area, prominently located, easily accessible, untampered and not vandalized and protected from environment and incidental damage. What is her checklist missing?

Signature of the person in charge of using the unit
If the unit is fully charged
If the unit is 75% full
The class of fire it is used for

Question 47 of 49

47. Question

Inspection of the portable fire extinguisher should be done

At the beginning of each year
Every 4 months
Every 3 months
At the beginning of each month

Question 48 of 49

48. Question

Maintenance of fire extinguishers should be done

Once every 3 years or when the inspection identifies a problem
Once a year or when the inspection identifies a problem
Once a month or when the inspection identifies a problem
Once a week or when the inspection identifies a problem

Question 49 of 49

49. Question

Sometimes a sprinkler system may need to be shut down. What is the cardinal rule regarding this?

The same emergency plan can be used as if the sprinkler system is activated
The fire department must be notified whenever the sprinkler system is temporarily disabled
The work occurring during the shutdown does not have any limitations or suggestions surrounding it
Shut downs should be done in the afternoon