F89 Fire Protection Systems Questions and Answers

Question 1

A museum is installing a fire sprinkler system in a gallery containing priceless artifacts.
Which type of system would be most appropriate to minimize potential water damage from accidental pipe breaks or sprinkler head activation?

Accepted Answer

Pre-action system

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Wet pipe system

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Deluge system

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Dry pipe system

Question 2

An FLSD observes a supervisory signal on the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) for a sprinkler control valve on the 25th floor. What is the most likely meaning of this signal?

Accepted Answer

The control valve for the 25th-floor sprinkler zone is not in its fully open position.

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The sprinkler system on the 25th floor has activated due to a fire.

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A manual pull station on the 25th floor has been activated.

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There is a general system malfunction in the FACP.

Question 3

Which of the following actions is required by the FDNY when a building's sprinkler system is taken out of service for a planned repair expected to last more than 10 hours?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the building or establish a fire watch.

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Notify the building's insurance carrier immediately.

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Post signs on every floor indicating the system is out of service.

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Shut down all non-essential electrical systems.

Question 4

In a high-rise office building, a standpipe system is a critical fire protection component. What is the primary function of a standpipe system?

Accepted Answer

To supply water to strategically located hose connections, allowing firefighters to fight fires on upper floors.

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To automatically detect smoke and trigger a building-wide alarm.

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To provide a network of hydrants for exterior firefighting operations.

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To automatically release a chemical fire suppressant in server rooms and electrical closets.

Question 5

While on duty, the FLSD is notified of an unplanned impairment to the fire alarm system affecting three entire floors. According to FDNY regulations, which of the following is an immediate and critical responsibility of the designated impairment coordinator?

Accepted Answer

Tag the affected system components and notify the department (FDNY).

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Wait for the next business day to contact the fire alarm vendor for repairs.

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Notify the building occupants via email about the potential issue.

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Restart the Fire Alarm Control Panel to see if the issue resolves itself.

Question 6

According to NFPA 25, which of the following is considered a 'testing' activity for a water-based fire protection system, as opposed to an 'inspection'?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a full-flow test of a fire pump to ensure it meets pressure and GPM requirements.

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Visually checking that sprinkler heads are free from obstruction or paint.

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Verifying that control valves are in the open and locked position.

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Reading the pressure gauges on a dry-pipe system weekly.