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NFPA CFPE Exam - Topic 2 Question 4 Discussion

Exhibit.The automatic fire sprinkler system remote area located on plan F2.0 indicates that the fire sprinkler system has been designed to deliver
A) 20 gpm ( 76 L/mm) over 2 000 tt2 (186 m2)
B) 15 gpm ( 57 L/min) over 1 500 ft2 (139 m2)
C) 10 gpm ( 38 L/min) over 1 500 tt2 (139 m2)
D) 20 gpm ( 76 L/min) over 1 500 ft2 (139 m2)

NFPA CFPE Exam - Topic 2 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for NFPA's CFPE exam
Question #: 4
Topic #: 2
[All CFPE Questions]

Exhibit.

The automatic fire sprinkler system remote area located on plan F2.0 indicates that the fire sprinkler system has been designed to deliver

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Suggested Answer: A

In sprinkler design, the 'remote area' refers to the section of a building that is most challenging to protect with sprinklers due to its location and characteristics. The design criteria usually specify the minimum density of water (gallons per minute per square foot or liters per minute per square meter) over a specified area that the system must deliver. Based on the standard requirements for typical commercial occupancies, a delivery rate of 15 gpm (57 L/min) over 1,500 ft (139 m) is common for light to ordinary hazard classifications.

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Alfred
7 months ago
Wait, are we sure about those numbers? Sounds off to me.
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Miss
8 months ago
Nah, I’m sticking with D, it just makes more sense.
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Nieves
8 months ago
20 gpm over 2,000 ft²? That seems a bit high, doesn't it?
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Georgiana
8 months ago
I think B is more common for residential systems.
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Brunilda
8 months ago
Looks like option A is the right choice!
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Gwen
9 months ago
I vaguely remember that 10 gpm is often the minimum, but I’m not confident about the area it covers.
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Mitsue
9 months ago
I feel like option D makes sense since it matches the 20 gpm with a smaller area, but I can't recall the exact requirements.
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Paris
9 months ago
I think I practiced a similar question where the required flow was 15 gpm over a larger area. This one seems tricky!
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Karan
9 months ago
I remember studying the flow rates for different sprinkler systems, but I'm not sure if 20 gpm is too high for 1,500 ft².
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Shawnee
9 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this. The exhibit provides the necessary details, and I know the typical design requirements for fire sprinkler systems. I'll review the choices and select the one that best matches the information given.
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Detra
9 months ago
This is a tricky one. There are a lot of numbers and units to keep track of. I'll need to take my time and double-check my work to make sure I don't miss anything important.
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Joni
9 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to identify the design parameters, like the required flow rate and coverage area. I'll carefully compare the answer choices to the information in the exhibit to find the right match.
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Terry
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The exhibit shows some technical details, but I'm not sure I fully understand the requirements for the fire sprinkler system. I'll need to think this through step-by-step.
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Evette
9 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question about fire sprinkler system design. I'll need to carefully review the information provided in the exhibit and the answer choices to determine the correct design criteria.
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Earleen
2 years ago
D for sure! 20 gpm (76 L/min) is the way to douse those flames. I'm feeling hot, hot, hot about this question!
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Alba
1 year ago
Let's go with D then. It seems like the safest choice.
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Jacqueline
2 years ago
I'm sticking with D. It just makes sense to me.
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Mable
2 years ago
I'm not so sure about D. Maybe it's A or B instead?
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Talia
2 years ago
I think D is the correct answer too. 20 gpm seems like the right amount of water.
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Jacquelyne
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm going to have to go with C on this one. 10 gpm (38 L/min) over 1,500 ft2 (139 m2) seems a bit low, but hey, you never know!
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Orville
1 year ago
User4: I'm not sure, but I'll go with D just to mix things up a bit.
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Val
1 year ago
User3: I agree with User1, A seems like the safer option for fire safety.
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Shawnda
2 years ago
User2: I see your point, but I'm sticking with C. It might be enough for that area.
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Elli
2 years ago
User1: I think C is too low, I'm going with A. 20 gpm (76 L/min) over 2,000 ft2 (186 m2) seems more reasonable.
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Claribel
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be D) 20 gpm over 1,500 ft2. It seems like a reasonable option too.
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Daniel
2 years ago
B seems like the right choice to me. 15 gpm (57 L/min) over 1,500 ft2 (139 m2) sounds about right for a standard sprinkler system.
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Brett
2 years ago
I knew it! Option D is the way to go. I'm a pro at these fire safety questions. Watch out, I'm on fire!
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Milly
2 years ago
Ashleigh: Looks like we all have a good handle on this fire safety question.
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Tenesha
2 years ago
User 3: I agree, option D makes the most sense based on the information provided.
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Rebecka
2 years ago
Isabelle: You're on fire with these fire safety questions!
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Isabelle
2 years ago
User 2: I agree, the fire sprinkler system must deliver 20 gpm over 1 500 ft2.
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Gwen
2 years ago
User 1: Nice job! Option D is definitely the correct answer.
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Ashleigh
2 years ago
User 2: Yeah, it seems like the most logical choice.
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Theron
2 years ago
User 1: I think option D is correct too.
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Kirk
2 years ago
I agree with Lelia, because a larger area would require more water flow to cover it effectively.
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Cherri
2 years ago
The correct answer is D. 20 gpm (76 L/min) over 1,500 ft2 (139 m2). This is the standard design for most automatic fire sprinkler systems.
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Mari
2 years ago
Thanks for clarifying, I'll remember that for next time
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Jody
2 years ago
Actually, the correct answer is D) 20 gpm (76 L/min) over 1,500 ft2 (139 m2)
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Tijuana
2 years ago
No, I believe it is B) 15 gpm (57 L/min) over 1,500 ft2 (139 m2)
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Lili
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) 20 gpm (76 L/min) over 2,000 ft2 (186 m2)
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Lelia
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) 20 gpm over 2,000 ft2.
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