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NFPA CFPS Exam Actual Questions

The questions for CFPS were last updated on April 29, 2024.
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Topic 1 - Exam A

Question #1 Topic 1

It was determined that a total-flooding carbon dioxide suppression system installed in a process room requires an overpressurization vent. The system will flow 156 pounds of carbon dioxide per minute, and the enclosure strength has been calculated to be 9 lb/ft2 (71 kg). What is the minimum vent size recommended for this application?

  • A. 35 in2 (226 cm2)
  • B. 40 in2 (258 cm2)
  • C. 45 in2 (290 cm2)
  • D. 50 in2 (323 cm2)
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Correct Answer: C 🗳️

Question #2 Topic 1

How much depth of particle-sized dusts of organic materials such as wood or food products can, under the right set of conditions, result in a flash fire or explosion?

  • A. Less than 1/8 in. (3 mm)
  • B. Between 1/8 and 1/4 in. (3 mm to 6.4 mm)
  • C. Between 1/4 and 1/2 in. (6.4 mm to 12.7 mm)
  • D. At least 1/2 in. (12.7 mm)
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Correct Answer: D 🗳️

Question #3 Topic 1

The effectiveness of various chemical extinguishing agents can be categorized according to which characteristics:

  • A. saponification, effective radius, radiation shielding, particle size
  • B. cooling action, radiation shielding, smothering action, chain breaking reaction
  • C. particle size, smothering action, saponification, radiation shielding
  • D. toxicity, effective radius, chain breaking reaction, cooling action
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Correct Answer: B 🗳️

Question #4 Topic 1

The performance of fire alarm audible notification in a wide open space can be analyzed using a condition called free-field condition, where the sound pressure level (SPL) decreases roughly by a specific decibel value every time the distance from the source is doubled. Which of the following choices is the specific decibel value attributed to the free-field condition?

  • A. 1 dB
  • B. 3 dB
  • C. 5 dB
  • D. 6 dB
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Correct Answer: C 🗳️

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