Fire Fighting Techniques and Procedures

1. A way to extinguish fire by removing the fuel source or allowing the fire to consume all
available fuel.
a. Chemical Flame Inhibition
b. Temperature Reduction
c. Smothering
d. Starving
2. The stage where the fire plume begins to form above the fire which draws or entrains air from
surrounding space into the column; heat level rises and oxygen begins to decline.
a. Flash Over
b. Decay
c. Growth
d. Inception
3. A firefighting strategy that involves a vigorous attack against the main body of the fire, while
taking adequate measures to control actual and potential extension of fire.
a. Defensive-offensive
b. Offensive-defensive
c. Offensive
d. Defensive
4. It is the required safe distance to be cleared of personnel, equipment and civilians?
a. Safe distance
b. Isolation distance
c. Fire Radius
d. None of these
5. It sets the standards, policies, procedures, and precautions to safely purchase, operate,
maintain the department equipment and educate employees on how to protect themselves from
personal injury.
a. Fire Prevention
b. Safety Program
c. Contingency Plan
d. None of these
6. A firefighting strategy where all forces are heavily engaged in defensive actions. Typically, it
would be used when the volume of fire and the number and nature of exposures preclude
anything but defensive techniques.
a. Offensive-defensive
b. Defensive-offensive
c. Defensive
d. Offensive
7. It is the return of all resources to their respective places of origin.
a. Mobilization
b. Build Up
c. Demobilization
d. None of these

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8. These are the types of tools used for forcible entry except one:
a. Cutting
b. Poking tools
c. Prying
d. Striking
9. It is a system of vertical pipes in the building to which fire hoses can be attached, including a
system by which water is made available to the outlet as needed.
a. Fire Suppression System
b. Vertical Fire Hydrant
c. Wet Stand Pipe System
d. All of these
10. During a fire in a high-rise building, the responding personnel must determine a point of
entry and at least means of egress for the fire fighters.
a. 1
b. 3
c. 2
d. 4
11. The term "Means of Egress" means?
a. It is a continuous and unobstructed route of exit from one point in a building,
structure or facility to a public way
b. It is the way were water drains out from the building
c. It is a continuous and unobstructed route of any entry to any point in a building,
structure or facility
d. The place where the fire hydrants are located
12. All of the items below are the ways on how to prevent extension of fire except one:
a. By quick extinguishment of the fire
b. By protecting the exposed combustibles
c. Opening of windows to allow air to come in
d. By fire protective devices
13. It is also known as the DILG Act of 1990, specifying the power and responsibility of the
Bureau of Fire Protection.
a. Republic Act 9592
b. Republic Act 6975
c. Republic Act 9263
d. None of the above
14. To protect themselves from harm when responding to fire incidents involving hospital
facilities with radioactive materials, the fire fighters must:
a. Always observe distance, time and shielding during radioactive materials response
b. Always protect them from radiations through timer, distance and shielding.
c. Ensure that the area is free from radiation before the conduct of overhauling and
investigation.
d. All of the above
15. Any unplanned or uncontrolled event resulting from unsafe acts/unsafe occupational
conditioning either of which can cause injury.
a. Incident
b. Injury

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 c. Accident
d. Fire
16. Any material containing radionuclide’s where both the activity concentration that may cause
harm.
a. Isotopes
b. Biohazards
c. Radioactive materials
d. Geiger encounter
17. All of the tools below are used in prying when doing forcible entry except:
a. Hux
b. Crowbar
c. Flathead Axe
d. Halligan Tool
18. A firefighting strategy that involves a vigorous attack against the main body of the fire,
while taking adequate measures to control its behavior.
a. Offensive
b. Offensive-defensive
c. Defensive
d. Defensive-offensive
19. This is essentially a “holding action” to keep the fire within reasonable bounds while
awaiting the availability of additional forces.
a. Offensive
b. Offensive-defensive
c. Defensive
d. Defensive-offensive
20. You are responding on a fire incident involving armory and explosive storage. What will
you do if the Incident Command Post is not yet established at the time of response and valuable
information is not at hand?
a. Check the building for any occupant
b. Attack before the winds pick up
c. Do not initiate attack. Maintain position at safe distance.
d. None of these

21. To effectively and safely respond to fire incidents involving armory and explosive storage
and protect the fire fighters from harm, fire fighters must always maintain an isolation distance
of about?
a. 300 meters
b. 100 meters
c. 200 meters
d. 400 meters

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Pre-Fire Planning

1. The range between the Lower Explosive (Flammable) Limit and the Upper Explosive
(Flammable) Limit.

a. Medium (Explosive) Range

b. Middle (Explosive) Range
c. Flammable (Explosive) Range
d. None of the above
2. Explosion or rapid burning of heated gases and occurs when oxygen is introduced into a
smoldering fire. It is often caused by improper ventilation.
a. Flashover
b. Decay
c. Backdraft
d. Incipient
3. Vapor density one indicates a vapor lighter than air.
a. Less than
b. Greater than
c. Equal to
d. None of the above
4. The energy transferred from one body to another when the temperatures of the bodies are
different.
a. Mechanical Energy
b. Heat
c. Kinetic Energy
d. Chemical Energy
5. Oxygen concentrations below twenty-one (21) percent have some effect on life safety. At what
concentration percentage an individual is expected to become unconscious?
a. 10 percent
b. 19 percent
c. 12 percent
d. 9 percent
6. It occurs when flames flash over the entire surface of a room as a result of all the materials in
the room reaching their ignition temperatures.
a. Ignition
b. Free burning
c. Backdraft
d. Flashover
7. When using the Association of Public Communications Officers (APCO) “10” Codes on
Radio conversations, what does "10-70" means?
a. Do not use siren and flashers
b. Go to station
c. Smoke Report
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 d. Fire Alarm
8. These are products of combustion commonly found in structural fires that create a life hazard,
except one:
a. Poisonous gases
b. Oxygen
c. Smoke
d. Heat
9. All the items below are the physical states of matter in which fuels are commonly found
except one:
a. Plasma
b. Gas
c. Liquid
d. Solid
10. Which of the following is false?
a. Heat flows from the hot substance to a cold substance
b. A colder substance will absorb heat until it reached thermal equilibrium
c. Conduction involves transferring heat internally, by vibration of atoms and molecules
d. Heat flows from colder substance to a hotter substance
11. Self-sustaining process of rapid oxidation of a fuel which produces heat and light.
a. Fire
b. Combustion
c. Exposition
d. Radiation
12. The minimum temperature to which a fuel, in air, must be heated to start self-sustained
combustion without a separate ignition source.
a. Explosion
b. Ignition temperature
c. Flash point
d. Combustion
13. Vapor density greater than indicates a vapor heavier than air.
a. Three
b. Four
c. Two
d. One
14. What to do when answering an emergency call?
a. Take accurate messages
b. Answer calls promptly
c. Always identify your department and yourself
d. All of the above
15. Degree to which a solid, liquid, or gas dissolves in a solvent (usually water).
a. Solubility
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harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11
 b. Acidity
c. Permeability
d. Alkalinity
16. It is the most dangerous of all fuel types because they are already in the natural state required
for ignition.
a. Gaseous Fuels
b. Liquid Fuels
c. Solid Fuels
d. None of the above
17. When using the Phonetic alphabet on radio conversations, what does "N" stand for?
a. Nancy
b. Newton
c. Nike
d. November
18. A method of heat transfer where the heat is transferred from one body to another either by
direct contact or by an intervening heat conducting medium.
a. Convection
b. Conduction
c. Radiation
d. None of the above
19. Which mechanism is not a way to transfer heat?
a. Convection
b. Conduction
c. Radiation
d. Ignition
20. All the items below are the components of the Fire Triangle except one:
a. Heat
b. Carbon Dioxide
c. Fuel
D. Oxygen
21. The process of knowing the problem which may be encountered and what to do at the fire
ground in case fire starts in a particular building or area.
a. Pre-Fire Planning
b. Extinguishment
c. Post Fire Analysis
d. None of these
22. The process of conducting a critique of what was done during the fire operation.
a. Pre-Fire Planning
b. Extinguishment
c. Post Fire Analysis

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 d. None of these

Firefighting Tools, Equipment and Apparatus

1. A kind of firefighting apparatus designed to use diverse water supply sources as hydrants. It is
usually equipped with a water tank and a centrifugal pump.
a. Command Service Vehicle
b. Fire Engine
c. Chemical Truck
d. Water Tanker
2. A pick-head axe has how many cutting bits?
a. 3
b. 2
c. 1
d. 4
3. A device used to tighten or loosen hose couplings, but this versatile tool can also be used to
close utility cocks, pry and hammer.
a. Hose Monkey Wrench
b. Pipe Wrench
c. Hose Spanner Wrench
d. Adjustable Spanner Wrench
4. In fire extinguisher usage, what does the mnemonic PASS mean?
a. Pull, Adjust, Set, Solve
b. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
c. Push, Arm, Sweep, Settle
d. Prepare, Align, Shoot, Safely
5. Before loading hose back on the truck after use, it should be .
a. Washed
b. Rolled
c. Numbered
d. Tested
6. What is the class designation for fires involving ordinary combustibles?
a. Class B
b. Class A
c. Class C
d. Class K
7. A first-aid-equipment used to mechanically supply a certain amount of oxygen to a victim who
needs oxygen inhalation.
a. Pulse Oxymeter

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 b. Artificial Respirator
c. Oxygen Inhalator
d. Semiautomatic Defibrillator
8. A device over which rope or hose may be pulled to raise or lower equipment when fire
fighters are operating in buildings above the ground level.
a. Fire Hose
b. Expansion Nozzles
c. Line Proportioner
d. Hose Hoist
9. The most common way to secure a ladder is for the fire fighter at the base to the
ladder.
a. Tie off
b. Foot
c. Hitch
d. Hold
10. Aluminum oxide abrasive blades are generally used to cut which material?
a. Heavy gauge metals
b. Concrete, brick, mortar, etc.
c. Steel, concrete, wood
d. Lexan, Plexiglass, Light gauge metal
11. When using a chain saw to cut a ventilation hole, a fire fighter should use the of
the chain and when cutting trees a fire fighter should use the of the chain.
a. Back; back
b. Back; tip
c. Tip; back
d. Tip; tip
12. A device used to seal small cuts or breaks, which may occur in fire hose, or to connect
mismatched or damaged coupling of the same size.
a. Hose Jacket
b. Duct tape
c. Hose Clamp
d. None of these
13. It is a type of flexible tube used by fire fighters to carry water under pressure from the source
of supply to a point where it is discharged.
a. Nozzle
b. Fire hose
c. Hydrant
d. Squirt
14. Reciprocating saws are generally used by fire fighters for...
a. Ventilation and Machinery extrication

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 b. Ventilation
c. Structural Collapse
d. All of these
e. None of these
15. What is the class designation for fires involving cooking oils or fats?
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class K
16. On fire extinguishers, which symbol represents combustible metals or class D fuels?
a. Triangle
b. Square
c. Star
d. Circle
17. Cutting, striking, pushing, pulling, and prying are all examples of...
a. Methods tools use to accomplish work on the fire ground
b. Various tasks tools can accomplish work on the fire ground
c. Examples of types of tools used on the fire ground
d. Methods and ways tools are used on the fire ground
18. It is the vehicle where the fire chief usually ride and use as command post during the
firefighting operation. It is equipped with radio and other command equipment.
a. Fire engine
b. Chemical Truck
c. Water Tanker
d. Command Service Vehicle
19. This firefighting apparatus is designed mainly for firefighting high-rise fires and can be
used to rescue trapped people as well as to shoot water at high locations.
a. Aerial Ladder
b. Rescue Truck
c. Boom Truck
d. None of these
20. What is the primary purpose for the "Hurst tool"?
a. Use to cut holes into the roof of a burning building
b. Rescue Extrication tool
c. Blocks use to secured parked fire vehicles
d. Used as stretcher to remove injured persons
21. The top end of the ladder is the...
a. Fly
b. Halyard
c. Tip

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 d. Butt
22. In responding to a call of "a person or persons stuck in an elevator", which type of fire
fighting apparatus would be best suited to handle this type of service request?
a. A battalion chief respond vehicle
b. A Fire Truck
c. A Fire extinguisher
d. An emergency medical service ambulance
23. A hose's burst pressure must be at least times the specified service test pressure.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
24. Refers to the proper clothing and equipment to provide a fire fighter protection on hostile
environments where they perform their duties.
a. Fire Protective Gear
b. Personal Protective Equipment
c. Force Protective Equipment
d. None of these
25. What is the designation for fires involving electrical or potentially energized electrical
equipment?
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class K
26. Before setting up ladders, always check for...
a. Heat sensors
b. Ladder length
c. Inspection level
d. Overhead wires
27. Cuts thin steel plates such as in vehicular or heavy metal plates by the motive of power of
compressed air in non-rotating method.
a. Air Chisel
b. Air Saw
c. Oxygen Cutter
d. Acetylene Cutter
28. What is a "charged hose"?
a. A hose that is connected to a fire hydrant
b. A pressurized fire hose ready for use
c. A damage or leaking fire hose
d. An extension used to lengthen a fire line

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“ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11
29. Silicon carbide blades are generally used to cut which material?
a. Heavy gauge metals
b. Concrete, brick, mortar, etc.
c. Steel, concrete, wood
d. Lexan, Plexiglass, Light gauge metal
30. At what frequency should dry-chemical fire extinguishers be hydrostically tested?
a. Annually
b. 2 years
c. 5 years
d. 12 years
31. The mental evaluation by the Ground Commander which enables him to determine his course
of action and to accomplish his mission?
a. Overhauling
b. Sizing Up
c. Rescue
d. Confinement

32. The removal of victim/s from endangered area and bring to the place of safety?
a. Overhauling
b. Sizing Up
c. Rescue
d. Confinement
33. Prevention of fire from extending to the other portion of burning building. It involves
protection of avenues of extension.
a. Overhauling
b. Sizing Up
c. Rescue
d. Confinement
34. The process of preventing the fire from rekindling.
a. Overhauling
b. Sizing Up
c. Rescue
d. Confinement
35. Process of protecting properties of value from preventable damages due to sources other than
fire.
a. Salvage
b. Extinguishment
c. Ventilation
d. Cover Exposure

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36. Process of putting out the main body of fire.
a. Salvage
b. Extinguishment
c. Ventilation
d. Cover Exposure
37. Process of displacing hot smoke, poisonous and toxic gases from contained area and
replacing fresh air from outside.
a. Salvage
b. Extinguishment
c. Ventilation
d. Cover Exposure
38. The process of preventing the fire into extending or spreading to other uninvolved buildings.
a. Salvage
b. Extinguishment
c. Ventilation
d. Cover Exposure

BFP Administrative Matters

1. Which of the following best explains the accountability of public officials and employees to
the people?
a. It is provided in the Constitution
b. It is expected of every public employee
c. They must prove that they are deserving of trust of the people
d. They are guided by norms, conduct and discipline
2. Which of the following is not a ground for impeachment of public officials?
a. Betrayal of Public Trust
b. Graft and Corruption
c. Traffic Violations
d. Culpable Violations of the Constitution
3. Which of the following cases best explain the need for a policy on discipline?
a. Chartering Red Tape
b. Betraying Public Trust
c. Fabricating Public Documents
d. Humiliating the Under Privilege
4. Which of the following is not meritorious?
a. Serving everyone regardless of Party Affiliations
b. Responding to letters and request upon receipt thereof within 15 days

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 c. Acting immediately on Public Transactions
d. Receiving token or gifts from clients
5. As public official you must observe norms of conduct in the performance of your official
duties. Which of the following norms you should refrain from practicing?
a. Political Party Affiliation
b. Simple Living
c. Professionalism
d. Justness and Sincerity
6. Which of the following has the sole power to try and decide all cases of impeachment?
a. House of Representatives
b. Senate
c. Ombudsman
d. Sandiganbayan
7. Public officers and employees are accountable to:
a. The Private sector
b. The underprivileged
c. The people
d. The Government
8. Which of the following has the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment?
a. House of Representatives
b. Senate
c. Ombudsman
d. Sandiganbayan
9. If you are administratively disciplined, the object is not to:
a. Improve public service
b. preserve the people’s faith and confidence in the government
c. punish you
d. emphasize the positive aspect of personnel discipline
10. Which of the following lessons you do not consider as the result of being preventively
suspended:
a. the value of exemplary performance
b. the value of quality outputs
c. the behavior of being non-productive
d. quality of high standards of behavior
11. Which among the following are not considered “Public Officials” under Republic Act 6713?
a. Elective and Appointive Officials
b. Employees in the career or non-career service whether or not they receive
compensation
c. Military and Police personnel
d. None of the Above

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“ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11
12. In an organization, the resource management system needs to have check and balance in
order for an organization to function smoothly. In BFP, what particular office is responsible for
this function?
a. Directorate for Intelligence
b. Legal Service
c. Internal Audit Service
d. Directorate for Personnel Service
13. Who appraise the Chief, BFP on the on-going investigation of erring personnel?
a. Chief, Legal Service
b. Director for Investigation and Prosecution
c. Director of Intelligence
d. Chief, Internal Audit Service
14. The doctrine of Command Responsibility was institutionalized in all government offices,
particularly at all levels of command in the PNP and other law enforcement agencies. The
supervisor or officer is held liable of this offence if he has:
a. Knowledge that a crime or offense shall be committed by his subordinates or by others
with his OAR
B. Knowledge that a crime or offense is being committed by his subordinates or by others
with his OAR
c. Knowledge that a crime or offense has been committed by his subordinates or by
others with his OAR
d. All of the above
15. The third highest official of BFP is:
a. Chief Directorial Staff
b. Deputy Chief for Operations
c. Deputy Chief for Administration
d. Regional Director
16. With the enactment of Republic Act 9263, the rank of Superintendent is appointed by:
a. Secretary, DILG
b. Chief, BFP
c. Regional Director
d. None of the above
17. The appointing authority for Fire Officer 2 is:
a. Chief, BFP
b. Regional Director
c. Undersecretary for Public Safety
d. None of the above
18. The required training for the rank Fire Officer 1 is:
a. FSFSC
b. FSSSC

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 c. FBRC
d. FSOOC
19. Chief Superintendent is the rank required to hold the helm of Directorates at the National
Headquarters. Which of the following Directorates is not a Program Director?
a. Directorate for Program Development
b. Directorate for HRRM
c. Directorate for Logistics
d. Directorate for Operations
20. What non-work-related factor contributes to employees being non-productive/non-
performer in our Bureau?
a. Lack of Training
b. Personal Problems
c. Lack of Work Orientation
d. All of the above

21. Which among the following designations is not a member of the Regional PRAISE
Committee?
a. Chief, Logistics Division
b. Chief, Comptrollership Division
c. Chief, Operations Division
d. Chief, Program Development Division
22. The suspended personnel for three (3) months do not enjoy the:
a. Mid/Yearly End Bonus
b. RCA
C. Longevity Pay
d. None of the above
23. It is the bureau’s policy to consider the entry of individuals who meet the criteria under the
Minimum Qualification Standards, except in case of:
a. Individuals who are exceptionally skilled
b. Individuals whose technical expertise is in the field of fire officer
c. Applicants who have previous government service but more than 40 years old
when number of years served are deducted
d. Individuals whose technical know-how is urgently needed by the Bureau
24. Under RA 9263, the appointing authority for the Rank of Senior Superintendent is:
a. The President of the Republic of the Philippines
b. The Secretary of DILG , upon the recommendation of the Chief of BFP and
attested by the CSC (Answer)
c. The Commission of Appointment
d. The Civil Service Commission

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“ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11
25. As provided for under the law, under what instance shall the Chief, BFP becomes the
appointing authority for Fire Officer 1 to Senior Fire Officer 4?
a. When the Regional Director waives the appointment papers of NOR in his AOR
b. When the Regional Director transmits the appointment papers of NOR from his
jurisdiction to the BFP-NHQ
c. When the NOR s to be promoted are assigned at the BFP-NHQ (Answer)
d. All of the above
26. The appointing authority for the Rank of Chief Superintendent to Fire Director is:
a. The President of the Republic of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the
DILG with the proper attestation of CSC
b. The Secretary of DILG, upon the recommendation of the Commission of
Appointments
c. The President of the Republic of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the
DILG with the proper endorsement by the Chairman of CSC (Answer)
d. None of this
27. Any uniformed personnel of BFP who is relieved and assigned to a position lower than what
is establish for his grade in the staffing pattern of the Bureau and has not been assigned to a
position commensurate to his grade for two (2) years, shall be:
a. Eligible to file a case of Oppression to the Civil Service Commission
b. Separated or Retired from the Service (Answer)
c. Assigned to Regional Office while waiting for the position commensurate to his Grade
d. Given the option to choose fire station assignments as a sort of leverage
28. Any uniformed personnel of BFP who has not been promoted for a continuous period of ten
(10) years.
a. Shall be separated from the service
b. Shall be retired from the service
c. Shall be subject to attrition by non-Promotion
d. All of the above (Answer)

29. Who is the first Filipino Fire Chief?

a. Deputy Chief Jacinto Lorenzo (Answer)
b. Deputy Chief Cipriano Cruz
c. Deputy Chief Eulogio Samio
d. None of the above

30. The effective date of appointment shall be the date of:

a. issuance of such appointment
b. actual assumption to office
c. on-the-job training
d. None of the above

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31. Records Management is defined as the application of systematic and scientific control of
record information which is required in the operation of an organization. Which of the following
activities do not involve records management?
a. Creation of records
b. Storage of records
c. Disposition of records
d. Auction of records
32. Records Management plays a vital function to any organization. Which one among the
following is n not considered as function of records management?
a. Program the records file cycle
b. Simplify Correspondence
c. Ensure improved quality information
d. Aid management in its fundamental responsibilities.
33. is the organization’s operation wherein exchanges of written ideas between
two sources occur.
a. Report Management
b. Records Creation
c. Policy Creation
d. Directives Creation
34. Which of the following is not considered as problem in handling records?
a. Cost of keeping and maintaining records
b. Lack of specific records policy
c. Increased production of records by means of office automation, photocopier, etc.
d. Makes essential information easily accessible
35. Easy and quick access to records defines a sound records management. Which among the
following is adopted for effective records management?
a. Records Custodians adopts records Classification System
b. Records Custodians adopts records charged-out cards
c. Records Custodians disposes records without documentation
d. Records Custodians maintains records in a dark room
36. Under R.A 6713, government agencies should act promptly on letters, telegrams or other
means of communication within how many days?
a. Within Ten (10) days
b. Within Fifteen (15) days
c. Within Thirty (30) days
d. None of the Above
37. Under R.A 6713, what is the maximum number of signatories which should be contained
in papers and documents in order to be processed expeditiously?
a. One (1) Signatory
b. Two (2) Signatory

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 c. Three (3) Signatory
d. Four (4) Signatory
38. Norm which holdS the public officials and employees shall always uphold the public interest
over and above personal interest.
a. Commitment to Public Interest
b. Justness and sincerity
c. Responsiveness to the Public
d. Professionalism
39. Norm which holds that public officials and employees shall extend prompt, courteous, and
adequate service to the public, simplify and systematize policy, rules and procedures, avoid red
tape and develop understanding and appreciation of the socio-economic conditions prevailing in
the country.
a. Commitment to the Public Interest
b. Justness and Sincerity
c. Responsiveness to the Public
d. Professionalism
40. Norm which holds that public officials and employees shall at all times be loyal to the
Republic and to the Filipino people, promote the use of locally produced goods, resources and
technology and encourage appreciation and pride of country and people.
a. Nationalism and Patriotism
b. Commitment to Democracy
c. Commitment to Public Interest
d. Justness and Sincerity
41. Norm which holds that public officials and employees shall commit themselves to the
democratic way of life and values, maintain the principle of public accountability, and manifest
by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority over the military. They shall at all times uphold the
Constitution and put loyalty to country above loyalty to persons or party.
a. Nationalism and Patriotism
b. Commitment to Democracy
c. Commitment to Public Interest
d. Justness and Sincerity
42. Married male employees with more than one (1) legal spouse are entitled to avail of Paternity
Leave. Regardless of whichever spouse gives birth, the maximum number of deliveries which
can be availed of is:
a. Two (2) Deliveries
b. Three (3) Deliveries
c. Four (4) Deliveries
d. Five (5) Deliveries

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43. Which of the following statement is false with regard to the availment of the three (3) days
Special Leave Privileges?
a. It may avail of for personal milestones including death anniversaries
b. Parental Obligations such as attendance in school programs
c. It may only be availed of in continuous manner
d. It maybe availed of during domestic emergencies, calamity, accidents, hospitalization
44. When an officials or employees who are on leave without pay for one (1) Year, fails to report
for work at the expiration of the leave applied for, he shall be considered:
a. AWOL
b. Automatically separated from the service
c. Shall be furnished with a Return-to-Work Order
d. Shall be considered dropped from the Rolls
45. Study Leave is a time off-from work with pay for those qualified officials and employees
who are taking e.g Board Examination or Completion of Master’s Degree. What is the maximum
number of months that maybe availed of, under the Study Leave Program?
a. Three (3) Months
b. Four (4) Months
c. Five (5) Months
d. Six (6) Months
46. Period of Grant is the number of months availed of under the Study Leave Program. What is
the equivalent service obligation rendered by an employee who availed the Study Leave for One
(1) month?
a. Three (3) Months
b. Six (6) Months
c. One (1) Year
d. Two (2) Years
47. What is the equivalent service obligation rendered by an employee who availed the Study
Leave for two to three (2-3) months?
a. Three (3) Months
b. Six (6) Months
c. One (1) Year
d. Two (2) Years
48. What is the equivalent service obligation rendered by an employee who availed Study Leave
for more than three (3) months?
a. three (3) Months
b. Six (6) Months
c. One (1) Year
d. Two (2) Years
49. It is said to be the art of influencing and directing people in a manner that wins their
obedience, confidence, respect and enthusiastic cooperation in achieving a common objective.

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 a. Planning
b. Coordinating
c. Leadership
d. Directing
50. This leadership theory contends that effective leaders are born, not made. Also known as the
“Great Man Theory”
a. Leader-Behavior Approach
b. Trait Approach
c. Leader-Member-Exchange Theory
d. Transformational Leadership Theory
51. This theory espouses that behaviors exhibited by leaders are more important than their
physical, mental or emotional traits.
a. Trait Approach
b. Leader-Member-Exchange Theory
c. Leader-Behavior-Approach
d. Transformational Leadership Theory
52. According to this theory, leaders do not treat all subordinates in the same manner, but
establishes close relationship with some (in-group) while remaining aloof from others (out-
group)
a. Leader-Member-Exchange Theory
b. Leader-Behavior Approach
c. Trait Approach
d. Transformational Leadership Theory
53. This theory focused on the importance of a leader charisma to leadership effectiveness. It’s 4
aspects include Charisma, Inspiration, Intellectual Stimulation and Consideration.
a. Leader-Member-Exchange Theory
b. Leader-Behavior Approach
c. Trait Approach
d. Transformational Leadership Theory
54. This theory reflects a philosophy that leaders must be servants first and must place the needs
of subordinates, customers, and community ahead of their own interest.
a. Situational Leadership Theory
b. Servant Leadership Theory
c. Transformation Leadership Theory
d. Theory Fielder’s Contingency Model
55. Leadership is defined as:
a. Influence
b. The ability to make things happen
c. Process by which one individual influence other towards the attainment of
organizational goals

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 d. All of the above
56. The kind of leadership speaks of cost-benefit exchange process and motivates subordinates in
exchange for rewards for services rendered.
a. Transactional Leadership
b. Transformational Leadership
c. Charismatic Leadership
d. Laissez Faire
57. Passive leaders who are reluctant to give directions generally refrain from participating in
group or individual decision making and to some extent involve abdication of leadership role.
a. Transactional Leadership
b. Transformational Leadership
c. Charismatic Leadership
d. Laissez Faire

R.A 9514 IRR Rule 1-9

1. Republic Act No. 9514 is otherwise known as:

a. Fire Code of the Philippines 2008 (Answer)
b. Fire Code of the Philippines 2009
c. Fire Code of the Philippines 2010
d. Fire Code of the Philippines 2011

2. According to Section 2 of RA 9514, it is the policy of the State to ensure

promote economic development through the prevention and suppression of all
kinds of destructive fires, and promote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession.
a. security
b. public safety
c. success
d. productivity

3. Fire safety shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grants of permits and/or

licenses by local governments or other government agencies.
a. lecture/seminar
b. drill
c. evaluation
d. inspection

4. No occupancy permit, business or permit to operate shall be issued without securing a

from the City/ Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
a. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
b. Fire Safety Inspection Clearance
c. Fire Safety Checklist

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 d. Fire Safety Occupation Clearance

5. A shall be issued to fire volunteers, members of fire brigades, and fire

safety practitioners after completion of the mandatory training and competency evaluations
conducted by the BFP and upon submission of documentary requirements.
a. Certificate of Attendance
b. Certificate of Completion
c. Certificate of Competency
d. Certificate of Compliance

6. The following are the responsibilities of a Fire Safety Inspector except;

a. Inspect any building, structure and facility.
b. Testify in any judicial or quasi-judicial bodies regarding matters relating to Fire Code.
c. Conduct site verification on buildings under construction.
d. Assess compliance with the fire safety requirements.

7. In coordination with the Building Officials, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction shall review, evaluate, and assess plans, designs, and its specifications, and issue the
necessary building upon determination that design and specification is in
accordance with the provisions of the Fire Code and its RIRR.
a. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
b. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
c. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
d. Fire Safety Inspection Clearance

8. No occupancy permit, business or permit to operate shall be issued without securing

from the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
a. Fire Safety Evaluation Certificate
b. Fire Safety Inspection Clearance
c. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
d. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate

9. It is a tool used by Plan Evaluators to facilitate checking of building plans whether or not such
plans conform to the fire safety and life safety requirements of the Fire Code and its RIRR.
a. Fire Safety Checklist
b. Classified Standard Checklist
c. After Inspection Report Checklist
d. Citizen’s Charter

10. Right after the conduct of inspection upon completion of construction, the Fire Safety
Inspector will prepare a report of recommendation either issuance of FSIC or
and shall be submitted to the Chief, FSES.

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 a. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance (FSEC)
b. Notice of Disapproval (NOD)
c. Notice of Approval
d. After Inspection Report (AIR)

11. The following are declared as prohibited acts and omissions according to Rule 11 of the
RIRR of RA 9514 except;
a. Obstructing designating fire lanes or access to fire hydrants.
b. Locking fire exits during period when people are inside the building.
c. Allowing any operation of the fire service, or of duly organized and authorized
fire brigades.
d. Overcrowding or admission of persons beyond the authorized capacity.

12. Who may issue Declaration as a Public Nuisance to an establishments/structure having

violations that correspond to imminent danger?
a. City/Municipal Fire Marshal
b. District/Provincial Fire Marshal
c. Regional Director
d. Chief, BFP

13. Locking fire exits and obstructing designated fire lanes and access to fire hydrants are
considered as prohibited acts and shall be corrected within .
a. 24 Hours
b. 3 days
c. 7 days
d. 15 days

14. the following are instances where a Closure Order/ Order of Stoppage of Operations may be
resorted to according to Rule 13 of the IRR of RA 9514 except;
a. Non-compliance to Abatement Order
b. Imminent Danger / Public Nuisance
c. Failure to Comply Notice to Comply
d. Failure to settle Administrative Fine

15. Posting of a warning sign in front of an establishment stating that it is a fire hazard/trap
shall?
a. Notice to Comply
b. Notice to Correct Violations
c. Abatement Order
d. Closure Order

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16. In the jurisdiction of administrative fines who may impose fines amounting to more than Php
30,000.00 but not exceeding Php 4,000.00?
a. City/Municipal Fire Marshal
b. District/Provincial Fire Marshal
c. Regional Director
d. Chief, BFP

17. As per Section 13.0.0.4 of the RIRR of RA 9514, “During re-inspection, an

NTCV/Abatement Order may not be issued to building owners having initial compliance
provided they will execute , specifically stating thereof the period of compliance of
work.”
a. Fire Safety Clearance
b. Memorandum of Undertaking
c. Affidavit of Undertaking
d. Fire Insurance

18. According to Section 13.0.0.5 (Public Nuisance): An establishment shall be declared as

when secondary exit is not present.
a. Fire Hazard
b. Imminent Danger
c. Fire Safety Deficiency
d. Violations

19. In the assessment and collection of fire code fees, the result of assessment shall be the basis
for the issuance of by the City/MFM having the jurisdiction for purposes of
collection and deposit.
a. Order of Payment Slip
b. Official Receipt
c. Fire Certificates
d. Affidavit of Undertaking

20. In the administrative courses of actions stipulated in Section 13 of the RIRR of RA 9514 ,
how many times an administrative fine may be imposed due to noncompliance to the fire safety
requirements prior issuance of Closure Order?
a. Once
b. Twice
c. Thrice
d. Four times

21. It is a term that refers to Fire Code Fees being charged to insurance adjustment companies
doing business here in the Philippines and is equivalent to 2% of the service fees they collected
from fire, earthquake, and explosion hazard reinsurance survey?

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 a. Fire Code Premium Tax
b. Fire Code Proceeds Tax
c. Fire Code Realty Tax
d. Fire Code Sales Tax

22. It is a term that refers to the fees derived from the motor vehicles transporting flammable and
combustible materials.
a. Installation Clearance
b. Storage Clearance
c. Conveyance Clearance
d. Hot works Clearance

23. All administrative courses done by an officer pursuant to the provisions stated in the Fire
Code and its RIRR shall be applicable to the next higher authority within days
upon receipt of pertinent order or notice.
a. Three (3) days
b. Ten (10) days
c. Five (5) days
d. Fifteen (15) days

24. What may be allowed by the Chief, BFP to install for existing buildings whose structural
stability/integrity may be compromised if forced to comply with the fire safety requirements?
a. Alternative Measures
b. Protection and Maintenance
c. Fire Safety Measures
d. Appeals

25. What is the maximum amount of administrative fine that may be appealed for
reconsideration by the owner of the building/establishment?
a. Php 5,000.00
b. Php 500,000.00
c. Php 50,000.00
d. Php 5,000,000.00

26. To whom the administrative fine imposed by the District Fire Marshal may be appealed for
reconsideration by the owner of the building/establishment?
a. City/Municipal Fire Marshal
b. District/Provincial Fire Marshal
c. Regional Director
d. Chief, BFP

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27. It is the government agency primarily responsible in the enforcement and administration of
the Fire Code of the Philippines.

a. Fire Safety Practitioners

b. Fire Safety Inspectors
c. Bureau of Fire Protection
d. Volunteer Fire Brigade

28. The provisions of the Fire Code shall apply to:

a. All persons and all public and private buildings, facilities or structures erected
and constructed before its effectivity.
b. All public and private buildings, facilities or structures erected and
constructed before and after its effectivity.
c. All persons and all public and private buildings, facilities or structures
erected and constructed before and after its effectivity.
d. None of the above.

29. The following are duties and functions of the Chief, BFP except.

a. Issue implementing Rules and Regulations.

b. Reorganize the BFP as may be necessary and appropriate.
c. Enter into memoranda of agreement with other departments, bureaus,
agencies, offices and corporations of the government.
d. Grant exemption on the mandatory installation of AFSS (Automatic Fire
Suppression System) to any building or structure.

30. An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping system installed in a building,

structure or facility with outlets arranged in systematic pattern. It automatically discharges water
when activated heat or combustion products of fire.

a. Fire Sprinkler System

b. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
c. Approved Supervised Sprinkler System
d. Automatic Fire Suppression System

31. An integrated system of underground or overhead piping connected to a source or

extinguishing agent or medium, designed in accordance with the fire protection engineering
standards which when actuated by its automatic detecting device suppresses fire within the area
protected.

a. Stand Pipes

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 b. Hose Pipes
c. Approved Supervised Sprinkler System
d. Automatic fire Suppression System

32. The certificate being used to members of fire brigades, fire volunteers and fire safety
practitioners after completion of the mandatory training conducted by the agency.
a. Certificate of Completion
b. Certificate of Training
c. Certificate of Competency
d. Certificate of Appearance

32. He is vested with authority to approve the application for alternative and/or remedial fire
safety measures in lieu of fire safety requirements in the installation of AFSS.
a. Chief, BFP
b. Regional Director
c. City/Municipal Fire Marshal
d. Fire Safety Technical Committee

33. A clearance with fire safety checklist enumerating the life and fire safety requirements
pursuant to the provision of RA 9514 and its IRR issued by the BFP local offices/fire stations
as a pre-requisite to the issuance of building permit by building official.
a. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
b. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
c. Fire Safety Clearance
d. Fire Safety Checklist

34. A certificate issued by the BFP local offices/fire stations as pre-requisites for the issuance of
mayor’s permit, permit to operate, occupancy permit, PHILHEALTH accreditation for
hospitals, license to operate and other permits or licenses being issued by other government
agencies upon compliance of the fire safety requirements.
a. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
b. Fire Safety Evaluation Clearance
c. Fire Safety Clearance
d. Fire Safety Checklist

35. Written order issued by the city/Municipal Fire Marshal to fire safety inspector to be
presented to the owner/administrator of buildings/establishments prior to the conduct of
inspection.
a. After Mission Report

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 b. After Inspection Report
c. Mission Order
d. Inspection Order

36. A standard form used by the BFP local office/fire stations enumerating the life and fire safety
requirements of the buildings, facilities or structures to be erected/constructed.
a. After Fire Safety Inspection Report
b. Notice to Comply
c. Fire Safety Checklist
d. Notice to correct Violation

37. The FSIC for business or permit to operate has validity of:
a. Every 31st day of December
b. 365 days
c. Every renewal of permits and licenses
d. None among the choices

38. The following statements ate correct interpretation when it comes to collection and
imposition of taxes and fees, except:
a. Tax is imposed for revenue while a fee is intended for regulations
b. The amount collected for a fee may not be used for any purpose except that
which is intended to.
c. A tax is normally paid after commencement of business while a fee is usually
paid before.
d. Failure to pay tax will make business illegal, while failure to pay a fee
does not make business illegal.
39. The following statements are true and correct when it comes to the imposition of Fire Code
Fees and Taxes, except:
a. Structures used as single-family dwellings exempted from payment of Fire
Code Realty Tax
b. Indigent Fire Victims are exempted from paying the Fire Incident clearance
Fee upon submission of certification from the Department of Social Welfare
and Development.
c. Public schools, local government and other government agencies are
exempted from paying fire drill fee.
d. National Housing Authority (NHA) sponsored projects are exempted
from payment of fees or taxes considering that NHA is a government
entity.

40. The following are the main duties and responsibilities of Fire Safety Inspections, except:

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 a. Conduct fire safety lectures, seminars/workshops and drills.
b. Prepare necessary documents and maintain files and/or records.
c. Testify in any judicial and quasi-judicial bodies regarding matters relating to
the Fire Code of the Philippines and its IRR.
d. Recommend to owners/administrators of building/establishments the
brand of fire extinguishers appropriate on their buildings/establishments.

41. Hereunder are the classifications of occupancy with its corresponding meaning. However,
one of which is wrong. Can you tell which is which?
a. Assembly occupancy include, but not limited to all buildings or portion of
buildings used for gathering together of fifty (50) or more persons for such
purposes as deliberation, worship, entertainment, eating, etc.
b. Educational occupancies include all buildings or portions thereof used for
gathering of group of six (6) or more persons for purposes on instructions.
c. Business buildings include stores, markets, and other rooms, buildings, or
structures for the display and sale of Merchandise.
d. Residential occupancies are those occupancies in which sleeping
accommodations are provided for normal residential purposes and include all
buildings designed to provide sleeping accommodations.

42. In the event that the building owner/administrator failed to correct the noted violations during
inspection on the given grace period, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal shall cause what kind
of administrative action?
a. Issue Notice to Correct Violation with corresponding administrative
fines.
b. Recommend for the stoppage of operations and closure of building thru
channel.
c. Initiate the posting of warning sign in front of the building that such is a fire
trap or fire hazard.
d. Immediately cause the stoppage of operation/closure order in his capacity sa
the City/Municipal Fire Marshals.

43. The following general procedures, in the conduct of inspection is correct, except:
a. During the re-inspection, initial compliance was effected by the
owner/administrator, the Notice to Correct Violations/Abatement order may
not be issued. In lieu thereof, the owner/administrator shall execute affidavit
of undertaking specifically thereof among others the period of completion of
work.

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 b. Any order to pay fine shall be issued immediately without the need of issuing
a Notice to Comply/Correct Violations which shall be corrected immediately
or twenty-four (24) hours.
c. After inspection, the City/Municipal Fire Marshal or his duly designated fire
safety inspector shall inform the owner/administrator of his violation by
making him/her sign on the After Inspection Report.
d. A Notice to Correct Violations must be issued to building
owners/administrators if violations were noted during first inspection.
44. The following situations are correct, except:
a. If the decision is made by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal, such is still
appealable to the District/Provincial Fire Marshal.
b. Payment of Administrative Fine would absolve the owner/administrator
in correcting the noted violations on his/her buildings/establishments.
c. The building owner/administrator may elevate his/her appeal to the higher
authority up to the Secretary of Department of Interior and Local Government
and the latter’s decision is final and executor.
d. Fire Safety Inspection must be conducted at least twice a year on every
buildings/establishment to ensure compliance and fore safety.

45. The following conditions are in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Code. However,
not all of it was correct. One is certainly in violation of our established rules and
regulations that whenever you choose it, there is a corresponding administrative penalty
which you think is.
a. It is true that in a building, if automatic sprinkler is required, the responsible
person is its owner. Hence, if the owner failed to comply with the
requirements, the lessee/occupant thereof could not be issued with Fire Safety
Inspection Certificate also.
b. Conveyance Clearance Fee is a fee derived from the transportation of
flammable and combustible materials.
c. Requirements for interlocking or scissors typed stairs shall only be applied to
newly constructed buildings/establishments. On the other hand, in case of
existing building, interlocking or scissor typed stairs may be allowed provided
that the other fire safety requirements that are related to means of egress shall
be complied with.
d. A temporary Fire Safety Inspection Certificate can be issued to
owner/administrator of building or establishments if partial compliance
was effected to their building/establishment.

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46. If a person without authority, maliciously removes the sign that a building or structure is a
fire hazard/fire trap place by authorized person shall be liable for imprisonment for thirty
(30) days or a fine not exceeding:
a. Php 100,000.00
b. Php 10,000.00
c. Php 1,000.00
d. Php 100

47. In case of willful failure to correct the deficiency or abate the fire hazard as provided in the
provision of the Fire Code, the violator, shall upon conviction, be punished by:
a. Imprisonment of not less than sic (6) months nor more than six (6) years.
b. By a fine of not more than one hundred thousand pesos (Php 100,000.00)
c. Both such fine and imprisonment
d. All of the above

48. What is the maximum imposable administrative fine?

a. Php 50,000.00
b. Php 10,000.00
c. Php 25,000.00
d. Php 500,000.00

49. The following are violations that must be corrected within twenty-four (24) hours, except:
a. Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrants.
b. Giving false or malicious alarms.
c. Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure of fire doors or smoke
partitions or dampers.
d. Failure to submit copy of fire insurance policy within the prescribe time
limit.

50. The penalty shall be imposed by the Regional Director upon the recommendation of the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction thru channel. This can also be delegated to
the Provincial/District Fire Marshal having jurisdiction;
a. Declaration of Public Nuisance
b. Stoppage of Operation/Closure Order
c. Abatement
d. Posting of Warning Sign

51. The following are facts on the imposition of fines, except:

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 a. Before a fine is imposed, the violator shall be first informed of his/her
violation and ordered to correct the same immediately, if feasible, or within a
reasonable period of time.
b. Administrative fine shall be imposed for every violation.
c. If compliance was not effected or if compliance does not conform to the
required standards, the first violation is committed and the violator shall be
fined further ordered to effect the correction.
d. Only A and C are correct.

52. Which of the following statement about the fire code is not correct?
a. Fire Safety Inspection Fee is as fee charged for the conduct of fire safety
inspection equivalent to all fees charged by the local government,
building official, or by other government agencies concerned in the
granting of pertinent permits or licenses.
b. Storage Clearance Fee is a fee derived from transporting flammable and
combustible materials.
c. Conveyance Clearance Fee is a fee derived from transporting flammable and
combustible materials.
d. Fire Code Fine is fee derived from imposition of administrative fines and
penalties.

53. When applying for a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate, the applicant shall do the following,
except:
a. Secure application form with the list or/of requirements from the Customer
Relation Officer (CRO)
b. Submit duly accomplished application form with complete requirements to the
CRO.
c. Present claim stub to the CRO
d. Pay the Fire Code Fee Collection to the City/Municipal Treasurer.

54. Fire exit drill shall be conducted at least:

a. 4
b. 2
c. 3
d. As needed

55. A mechanical device consisting all linkages and horizontal bar across a door, which when
pushed from the inside will cause the door to open and facilities exit from the building
structure or facility.
a. Panic Hardware

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“God’s call is irrevocable” – Romans 11:29
“ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11
 b. Horizontal Channel
c. Damper
d. Impact Barriers

56. For many hotel or dormitory having accommodation of fifteen or more guests shall be
provided with what type of fire detection and alarm system.
a. Automatic
b. Manual
c. Positive
d. Negative

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“God’s call is irrevocable” – Romans 11:29
“ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11