NFPA CFPE Exam - Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

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Question #: 11
Topic #: 1

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Exhibit.

In the figure what is the approximate length of the dead end corridor?

A25 ft 10 in. (7.8 m)

B31 ft 6 in. (9.6 m)

C69 ft 8 in. (21.2 m)

D84 ft 6 in. (25.7 m)

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Suggested Answer: B

According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, the interior finish for exits in educational occupancies must be Class A or B. Class A finishes have the lowest flame spread and smoke development indices, while Class B finishes are also considered safe but slightly less restrictive than Class A. This requirement ensures that exit routes remain safe and clear in the event of a fire, facilitating rapid evacuation.

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Lorriane

7 months ago

Wait, is that really the right measurement?

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Ruth

8 months ago

I’m with Gilma on this one!

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Selene

8 months ago

69 ft 8 in? That seems way off.

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Vernice

8 months ago

Definitely looks longer than that!

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Gilma

8 months ago

I think it's about 31 ft 6 in.

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Joye

9 months ago

I wish I had a better grasp on estimating lengths from images. I might just guess 31 ft 6 in since it feels right.

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France

9 months ago

I’m torn between 69 ft 8 in and 84 ft 6 in. Those seem really long for a dead end corridor, though.

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Yuette

9 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I feel like the answer was closer to 25 ft 10 in.

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Taryn

9 months ago

I think the dead end corridor is around 31 ft 6 in, but I’m not completely sure.

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Dyan

9 months ago

This is a good opportunity to practice my measurement skills. I'll carefully examine the scale in the image and use it to determine the length of the corridor. I'm going to take my time and make sure I get the right answer.

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Lindsey

9 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. The image doesn't seem to have a clear scale, and the options are in both feet/inches and meters. I'll have to double-check my work to make sure I'm using the right units.

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Justine

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The image shows a scale, so I just need to use that to measure the length of the corridor. I'm feeling pretty confident about this one.

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Andra

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The image doesn't seem to have a clear scale, so it might be tricky to get the exact measurement. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Lashawn

9 months ago

This looks like a straightforward measurement question. I'll carefully examine the image and use the scale to determine the length of the corridor.

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Antonio

1 year ago

I'm feeling a bit like a detective trying to solve this mystery. Maybe I should bring a tape measure to the next exam. Or perhaps a crystal ball would be more helpful. Ah, the life of a test-taker - always full of surprises!

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Gussie

1 year ago

C) 69 ft 8 in. (21.2 m)

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Lelia

1 year ago

B) 31 ft 6 in. (9.6 m)

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Luis

1 year ago

A) 25 ft 10 in. (7.8 m)

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Mitsue

1 year ago

This is like a game of Guess the Length. I'll just close my eyes and point. *Throws dart at answer choices* Aha, 69 feet 8 inches! Lucky me, I suppose. Although, who needs to measure when you can just go with your gut, am I right?

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Aron

1 year ago

Haha, sometimes luck is all you need!

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Derick

1 year ago

Nice guess! You got it right!

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Lindsay

1 year ago

Okay, let's see here. The scale looks a bit off, but I think I can make it work. I'm going with 84 feet 6 inches. It's the longest option, so it's gotta be the right answer, right?

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Dalene

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) 69 ft 8 in. (21.2 m) based on the scale of the figure

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Roxane

1 year ago

Hmm, let me see. 25 feet 10 inches? No, that's too short. Maybe 31 feet 6 inches? Ah, wait, I think it's 69 feet 8 inches. Yeah, that sounds about right.

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Valentine

1 year ago

Yeah, I agree. 69 ft 8 in. (21.2 m) seems correct.

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Roosevelt

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm pretty sure it's 69 ft 8 in. (21.2 m)

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Tien

1 year ago

No, I believe it's 84 ft 6 in. (25.7 m)

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Vince

1 year ago

I think it's 69 ft 8 in. (21.2 m)

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Dominga

1 year ago

This is a tricky one. The image shows a lot of details, but I'm not sure I can accurately measure the length of that dead-end corridor. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Dana

1 year ago

I agree with Kenneth, the dead end corridor looks around that length

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Kenneth

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) 31 ft 6 in. (9.6 m)

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