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Chapter 7
Knowledge Check
1.
Which of the following will automatically unlock many types of locking hardware?
Loss of power
Presence of fire
Presence of smoke
Building panic buttons
2.
Why is the type of floor covering a frequent source of concern for inspectors?
Floor coverings wear out quickly
They do not fall under any codes
Unapproved materials are often used during remodeling
Fire and life safety hazards are often concealed under floor covering
3.
4. Which regulation requires areas of refuge in some occupancies as a way to protect people who are mobility impaired?
Access for Individuals Act
Common Areas Access Act
Americans with Disabilities Act
Federal Public Use Building Statute
4.
Which of the following are usually held open by magnetic devices and close automatically to provide a smoke or fire barrier in a fire-barrier wall?
Swinging doors
Self-closing doors
Class A fire doors
Dual-purpose doors
5.
Which of the following is a protected path consisting of exit components constructed of approved fire-resistance-rated assemblies?
Exit
Exit access
Exit pathway
Exit discharge
6.
The basic elements of a means of egress are:
exit opening, exit pathway.
exit access, exit, exit discharge.
primary and secondary exit pathways.
exit input, exit output, secondary exit.
7.
Which of the following is an important life safety function of doors?
Allow the fire to be confined to one area
Allow rooms with doors to be used as areas of refuge
Separate multi-use occupancy hazards from areas without hazards
Separate occupants from the movement of fire, smoke, and other toxic gases
8.
The exit requirements for a building take on a higher level of significance and additional exiting system requirements must be met:
when the building is older construction.
when the building is often left unoccupied.
if 25 or more people are in a room or occupancy.
if 50 or more people are in a room or occupancy.
9.
Which of the following is a way to make the stair enclosure smokeproof?
Pressurize it
Use all fire-retardant materials
Limit use except in emergency situations
Use double doors at every entrance and exit
10.
Which type of locking hardware must have a built-in switch that directly supplies power to the lock?
Bolt locks
Panic hardware
Delayed egress
Electromagnetically locked
11.
When codes require exit illumination, the illumination must be:
continuous during periods of occupancy.
continuous whether the building is occupied or unoccupied.
powered by at least two separate continuous power sources.
powered such that no single lighting unit will fail during occupancy.
12.
An exit passageway must be wide enough to accommodate:
all building occupants.
the total capacity of all exits that discharge through it.
75% of the total capacity of all exits that discharge through it.
90% of the total capacity of all exits that discharge through it.
13.
Horizontal exits may be substituted for other exits if they do not compose more than ____percent of the total exit capacity of the building.
25
35
50
80
14.
Which of the following should an inspector look for in older buildings?
Mismatched fixtures on the walls
Color schemes that do not match the rest of the building
Concealed penetrations in the walls above decorative-type ceilings
Rough areas or worn edges around walls and around wainscoting
15.
A ceiling that is part of a means of egress:
does not need to have a fire-resistance rating.
can have a lower fire-resistance rating than the walls.
must have the same fire-resistance rating as the walls.
must have a greater fire-resistance rating than the walls.
16.
Which of the following is MOST likely to be a factor in means of egress issues for occupants?
Common areas with multiple exits
Upper level outdoor decks or patios
Improperly designed or marked exits
Buildings that have remained unchanged
17.
Which type of locking hardware activates an audible signal when doors are opened?
Bolt locks
Panic hardware
Delayed egress
Electromagnetically locked
18.
The means of egress must terminate in a public way or a(an):
area of refuge.
outdoor patio or deck.
lower level common area.
storm shelter or safe room.
19.
Which of the following is the formula for determining the occupant load of a structure, room, or area?
Occupant Load = Net Floor Area x Area per Person
Occupant Load = Net Floor Area ÷ Area per Person
Occupant Load = Gross Floor Area ÷ Net Floor Area
Occupant Load = Gross Floor Area x Area per Person
20.
Where two or more exits are required, no more than _____ of the exits can be equipped with security grilles.
one-fourth
one-third
one-half
three-quarters
21.
Which of the following leads from an occupied portion of a building or structure to the exit?
Exit access
Primary exit
Tertiary exit
Exit discharge
22.
How often should the auxiliary power supply and emergency lighting system be tested?
Weekly and annually
Monthly and annually
Quarterly and annually
Bi-annually and annually
23.
Which of the following would MOST likely be an acceptable bolt lock?
Manually operated flush bolts
Manually operated surface bolts
Thumb-turn bolts that operate independently of the door latch
Deadbolt locks that operate with the action of the latch and do not require keys, special tools, or knowledge to operate.
24.
Which type of locking hardware must include a sensor on the egress side that detects an occupant approaching?
Bolt locks
Panic hardware
Access-controlled egress
Electromagnetically locked
25.
Which of the following are stairways that are designed to limit the penetration of smoke, heat, and toxic gases into the stairway?
Vertical exit
Horizontal exit
Exit passageway
Smokeproof enclosure
26.
Which of the following statements about exit passageways is MOST accurate?
They need not be constructed of fire-resistant-rated material.
They can be constructed of lower fire-resistant-rated material than the exit stairs.
They must be constructed of higher fire-resistant-rated material than the exit stairs.
They must be constructed of the same fire-resistant-rated material as the exit stairs.
27.
Which type of exit consists of a means of egress from one building to an area of refuge in another building on approximately the same level?
Vertical exit
Horizontal exit
Exit passageway
Smokeproof enclosure
28.
Horizontal exits require fire walls or fire-barrier walls with at least:
a 1-hour fire-resistance rating.
a 2-hour fire-resistance rating.
the same rating as interior finishes.
the same rating as areas of refuge.
29.
Which regulation made ramps more common in occupancies in the United States?
Access America Act of 1995
Federal Fair Labor Act of 2000
Public Use Occupancy Statute of 2005
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
30.
Which of the following statements about fire escape stairs and new construction is MOST accurate?
They may not be used as any part of a means of egress.
They may constitute only half of the required means of egress.
They must meet stricter codes to be used as a means of egress.
They may constitute only one-third of the required means of egress.
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