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Certified Fire Protection Specialist Questions 21–25 (page: 6)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Type II 222 construction would require exterior bearing walls supporting only 1 floor to have a fire resistance rating of:

  1. 1 hour
  2. 2 hours
  3. 3 hours
  4. 4 hours

Answer(s): C



When applying rate-of-rise heat detectors, use care to avoid locating them in areas where temperatures might normally be expected to rise as much as ____________ in 1 minute (or less) in order to avoid unwanted alarms.

  1. 10 to 15°F (5.6 - 8.4°C)
  2. 12 to 15°F (6.7 - 8.4°C)
  3. 12 to 20°F (6.7 - 11.2°C)
  4. 15 to 20°F (8.4 - 11.2°C)

Answer(s): D



At a temperature of 0°F (-18° C) the heat loss from an elevated steel tank with a capacity of 100,000 gal (378 M3) is equal to:

  1. 352 Btu/hr (103 W)
  2. 367 Btu/hr (108 W)
  3. 423 Btu/hr (124 W)
  4. 480 Btu/hr (141 W)

Answer(s): C



While many detection systems are available, heat detection is the basis of sprinkler system response. In terms of sprinkler systems, what type of heat release is most associated with their activation?

  1. conduction
  2. endothermic
  3. convection
  4. radiation

Answer(s): D



Idle wood pallets are stored outside (not sprinklered) in piles of 100 pallets each.
What is the minimum recommended clearance between the pallet piles and a metal building?

  1. 10 ft (3.0 m)
  2. 20 ft (6.1 m)
  3. 30 ft (9.1 m)
  4. 50 ft (15.2 m)

Answer(s): C



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