nfpa CFPS Exam Questions

Questions for the CFPS were updated on : Nov 21 ,2025

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Question 1

Which of the following scenarios has the lowest reported travel speed during an evacuation?

  • A. Public places on stairs
  • B. Theaters and educational facilities
  • C. Industrial buildings
  • D. Transport terminals
Answer:

A

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Question 2

Which of the following materials and products of incomplete combustion can produce carbon
monoxide (CO) gas in lethal concentrations?

  • A. Solid fuels only
  • B. Liquids fuels only
  • C. Gas fuel only
  • D. Solid, liquid, or gas
Answer:

D

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Question 3

When considering the installation of glass bulb type sprinklers in a room that has a maximum ceiling
temperature of 120"F (40'C) what is the sprinkler temperature rating that should be used?

  • A. 155'F (68'C)
  • B. 135'F (57'C)
  • C. 175'F (79'C)
  • D. 200'F (93'C)
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A

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Question 4

Between 2014 and 2018 on average there were 464 civilian injuries in high-rise building fires, with
what percentage occurring in a hospital hospice or nursing home?

  • A. 1%
  • B. 2%
  • C. 3%
  • D. 4%
Answer:

B

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Question 5

What type of test is used by fire investigators following scientific methods and includes ignition
temperature flame spread of materials flashpoint, and rale of heat release, among others?

  • A. Identification test of unknowns
  • B. Flammability test
  • C. Performance test
  • D. Demonstration test
Answer:

B

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Question 6

For sprinkler design densities of 0.34 gpm/ft* (13.9 mm/min) or less, what minimal standard-
response sprinkler nominal orifice coefficient should be used?

  • A. K4.2 (Km=60)
  • B. K 5.6 Km-80)
  • C. K 8.0 (Km=115)
  • D. K11.2(Km=160)
Answer:

B

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Question 7

A value system designed to have a duration of four (4) hours would allow a maximum fire flow
of______.

  • A. 2.500gpm(9,463L/min)
  • B. 3, 500 gpm (13.248 L/min)
  • C. 4, 500 gpm (17.033 L/min)
  • D. 5, 500 spm (20.818 L/min)
Answer:

B

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Question 8

The density requirement (gpm/ft2) lot a new sprinkler system tor an Ordinary Group 2 occupancy
over 1500 ft2 (130 m2) is which of the following?

  • A. 0.15
  • B. 0.20
  • C. 0.29
  • D. 0.30
Answer:

B

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Question 9

The computer simulation egress model that is often referred to as the hydraulic model is also known
as_______.

  • A. Single-parameter estimation model
  • B. Behavioral simulation model
  • C. Egress model
  • D. Macroscopic model
Answer:

D

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Question 10

What is me minimum number of cycles used for joint system movement testing of a Class ll
firestopping system?

  • A. 10 cycles
  • B. 30 cycles
  • C. 100 cycles
  • D. 500 cycles
Answer:

C

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Question 11

During construction, alteration and demolition in underground operations standpipe systems should
be used with a maximum spacing of________.

  • A. 100 ft (30 m)
  • B. 700 ft (61 m)
  • C. 300 ft (61 m)
  • D. 400 ft (122 m)
Answer:

B

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Question 12

Which of the following is a fixed-temperature Deal detector composed of eulectic metals that melt
rapxliy at a predetermined temperature and are used as operating elements for heat detection''

  • A. Bimetalic type
  • B. Fiber optic linear type
  • C. Continuous line type
  • D. Fusible-element type
Answer:

D

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Question 13

Which limit point is considered the total head of a fire pump characteristic curve when it is operating
at rated speed and there is no flow into the fire protection system?

  • A. Net positive suction head
  • B. Shutoff pressure
  • C. Rated flow and pressure
  • D. Overload point
Answer:

B

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Question 14

What is the Minimum Explosible Concentration (MEC) for a dust cloud or sugar to support a
sustained combustion reaction?

  • A. 200 g/m3
  • B. 60 g/m3
  • C. 30 g/m3
  • D. 123 g/m3
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B

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Question 15

in health care occupancies what percentage of fires are confined to the room of origin?

  • A. 4%
  • B. 7%
  • C. 83%
  • D. 96%
Answer:

D

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