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Fire Inspector Practice Test

Check what you know about the fire inspector job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on fire inspector knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Means of egress refers to:
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Answer: The path to exit a building. Egress is the way out.

Question 2 of 15The fire investigation guide is:
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Answer: NFPA 921. NFPA 921 guides fire investigations.

Question 3 of 15Which violation is most dangerous?
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Answer: A blocked exit. Blocked exits endanger lives.

Question 4 of 15The origin of a fire is:
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Answer: Where it started. Origin is location; cause is why.

Question 5 of 15A hood suppression system protects:
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Answer: Commercial cooking equipment. It protects kitchen hoods and appliances.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The path to exit a building.”
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Answer: Means of egress. Means of egress: The path to exit a building.

Question 7 of 15What does “Occupant load” mean?
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Answer: The maximum number of people allowed in a space.. Occupant load: The maximum number of people allowed in a space.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “The guide for fire and explosion investigations.”
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Answer: NFPA 921. NFPA 921: The guide for fire and explosion investigations.

Question 9 of 15What does “Occupancy classification” mean?
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Answer: How a building is used, which determines code requirements.. Occupancy classification: How a building is used, which determines code requirements.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Checking construction plans for code compliance.”
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Answer: Plan review. Plan review: Checking construction plans for code compliance.

Question 11 of 15What does “Sprinkler system” mean?
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Answer: A water-based system that controls or extinguishes fires.. Sprinkler system: A water-based system that controls or extinguishes fires.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Walls, floors or doors designed to resist fire.”
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Answer: Fire-rated assembly. Fire-rated assembly: Walls, floors or doors designed to resist fire.

Question 13 of 15What does “Accelerant” mean?
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Answer: A substance used to spread fire.. Accelerant: A substance used to spread fire.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Rules for preventing fires and protecting occupants.”
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Answer: Fire code. Fire code: Rules for preventing fires and protecting occupants.

Question 15 of 15What does “Notice of violation” mean?
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Answer: A written order to correct a code violation.. Notice of violation: A written order to correct a code violation.

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