F-02 - Fireguard Fire Protection Systems Questions and Answers

Question 1

A fire guard on patrol in a shelter notices that a required sprinkler system is out of service.
According to FDNY regulations, which of the following is an immediate and primary responsibility of the fire guard?

Accepted Answer

Begin conducting a fire watch and notify the impairment coordinator.

Answer

Attempt to repair the sprinkler system themselves.

Answer

Evacuate the entire building immediately.

Answer

Wait for the next scheduled shift to report the issue.

Question 2

While on patrol, a fire guard discovers a small fire in a trash can containing paper and cardboard. Which class of fire extinguisher is the most appropriate to use for this type of fire?

Accepted Answer

Class A

Answer

Class K

Answer

Class B

Answer

Class D

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a fire protection system that an F-02 Fire Guard must be familiar with?

Accepted Answer

The fire alarm system, including manual pull stations.

Answer

The building's HVAC system.

Answer

The plumbing and water supply system.

Answer

The building's electrical wiring.

Question 4

A fire guard is conducting a fire watch in a shelter because the fire alarm system is temporarily out of service. How often must the fire guard patrol the affected areas?

Accepted Answer

At least once every hour.

Answer

Once every four hours.

Answer

At the beginning and end of their shift.

Answer

Only when they suspect there might be a problem.

Question 5

During a patrol, a fire guard in a shelter is approached by a new employee who asks what an 'impaired' fire protection system means. What is the most accurate response the fire guard can provide?

Accepted Answer

It's a system that is not performing its intended fire safety function.

Answer

It means the system is currently undergoing its annual inspection.

Answer

It signifies that the fire alarm system is in a test mode.

Answer

It refers to any fire protection system that is more than 10 years old.

Question 6

Which of the following is a key component of a standpipe system that a Fire Guard should be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Hose connections.

Answer

Heat detectors.

Answer

Smoke dampers.

Answer

Carbon monoxide detectors.

A fire guard on patrol in a shelter notices that a required sprinkler system is out of service.According to FDNY regulations, which of the following is an immediate and primary responsibility of the fire guard?

A fire guard on patrol in a shelter notices that a required sprinkler system is out of service.
According to FDNY regulations, which of the following is an immediate and primary responsibility of the fire guard?