TCFP FIRE INSPECTOR SERIES
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTI ONS AND
ANSWERS 100% VERIFIE D .
Question: Which of the following is NOT considered to
be a model code organization?
- National Fire Protection Association
- National Fire Academy
- International Code Council
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Correct answer: B. National Fire Academy
Question: A prescriptive code does which of the
following?
- List the specific details the installation or construction
- Requires equipment to be installed for protection
- Is interpreted locally
- Is a national standard
must meet
against a hazard
Correct answer: A. List the specific details the
installation or construction must meet
Question: What type of tanker typically transports 6,000
to 10,000 gallons of flammable and combustible materials?
- MC-306 Tanker
- MC-307 Tanker
- MC-312 Tanker
- MC-314 Tanker
Correct answer: A. MC-306 Tanker
Question: Railway tankers typically transport up to ____
gallons
A. 25,000
B. 30,000
C. 35,000
D. 40,000
Correct answer: B. 30,000
Question: Which items should be a top priority when
evaluating the building's fire protection features?
- Exit doors
- Fire alarm systems and automatic sprinkler systems
C. HVAC
- Utility locations
Correct answer: B. Fire alarm systems and automatic
sprinkler systems
Question: What is the minimum acceptable rating for fire
extinguishers?
A. 1A10BC
B. 2A10BC
C. ABCD
D. 10A10BC
Correct answer: B. 2A10BC
Question: A frangible bulb sprinkler head with a
temperature rating of 500-575 degrees would be what color?
- Black
- Orange
- Red
- Green
Correct answer: A. Black
Question: NFPA ____ is the standard on dry chemical
extinguishing systems.
- 17
- 25
- 13
- 55
Correct answer: A. 17
Question: How thick can wood posts in a heavy timber
constructed building be?
- 2"
- 4"
- 6"
- 8"
Correct answer: D. 8" (20.3cm)
Question: NFPA ____ is the standard for fire safety and
emergency symbols.
- 1
- 10
C. 101
D. 170
Correct answer: D. 170
Question: How many sleeping accommodations are
required for an occupancy to be classified as a hotel?
- More than 4
- More than 8
- More than 12
- More than 18
Correct answer: C. More than 12
Question: The ____ is that portion of a means of egress
that is between the exit access and exit discharge.