Responsible Managing Employee (RME) Practice Exam

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• Why are client communications important in RME practice?
• How should the RME handle indemnification clauses?
• The evidence of insurance required by this section must be in the form of a certificate of insurance executed by an insurer authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state and countersigned by an insurance agent licensed with this state.
• After service, which statement about tagging is true?
• Which certificate category applies to a one- or two-family dwelling sprinkler system?
• Why are professional judgment and prudence important in project decisions?
• How should an RME handle potential conflicts of interest?
• Role of QA/QC in engineering practice?
• Applications for a certificate must be signed by which individuals in the case of a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or a corporation?
• Which statement best describes the RME's duty to public welfare?
• The changes of a firm's name, location, or mailing address requires a revised certificate. Within ______ after the change requiring the revision the certificate holder must submit written notification of the necessary change, accompanied by the required fee.
• An RME must be able to show proof of licensure while engaged in the activities of an RME.
• This chapter does not apply to an installation, maintenance, or service project for which the total contract price for labor, materials and all other services is less than 100 dollars if which condition describes the project?
• Where must the service tag be attached after service?
• For __________, the application must also include the corporate taxpayer identification number, the charter number, and a copy of the corporation's current franchise tax certificate from the state comptroller's office showing the corporation is in active status.
• The certificate holder must submit written notification of the loss or destruction without delay accompanied by a required fee. Which option describes the deadline?
• Updated plans are required for alterations consisting of more than how many sprinklers?
• What is the consequence of not addressing ethics in procurement?
• An individual or organization whose registration certificate or license has expired for more than 90 days but less than two years may renew by paying:
• Which factor is commonly associated with disputes related to scope?
• Which NFPA standard addresses water-cooling towers?
• What is the maximum annual fee for an initial or renewal registration certificate?
• What is the difference between express and implied warranties in design services?
• A new service tag must be attached each time __.
• Who is responsible for maintaining the project delivery methodology memo during execution?
• What is the role of risk allocation in contract documents?
• The exception for one- and two-family dwellings implies what regarding the requirement that maintenance be performed by RME-I or RME-G?
• Which NFPA standard covers aircraft hangers?
• Which statement best describes ethical procurement practice for RME projects?
• NFPA 14-2013 is the standard for the installation of which systems?
• Which entity has the power to suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a registration certificate or license after notice and hearing?
• Which action triggers a revised license?
• An ________ may supervise the installation of any fire protection sprinkler system including one-and-two family dwelling.
• Each certificate must be posted conspicuously for ______ at the business location.
• All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the ______________ for use in administrating this chapter.
• NFPA 13R-2013 governs installation in which occupancies?
• A __________ or __________ may not enact an order, ordinance, or rule requiring a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a registration certificate from the municipality or county.
• All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the Texas department of insurance operating account.
• The general liability insurance policy must include which of the following coverages?
• A new service tag must be attached each time service is performed. Service tags must be _______ inches in height and _______ inches in width and must not be _______ in color.
• It is true that updated plans are required for alterations involving more than 20 sprinklers.
• What is a duty of care in professional practice?
• Which NFPA standard is titled Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems?
• Which NFPA standard addresses installation of foam-water sprinkler and foam-water spray systems?
• What is the minimum number of days before expiration that the department must send written notice to the holder of a registration certificate or license?
• To whom and by when should the third copy be sent?
• Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, __________ may require a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to obtain a permit and pay a permit fee for the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system and require the installation to conform to the building code or other construction requirements of the municipality or county.
• What is the RME's responsibility regarding environmental compliance?
• Where is the original copy of the contractor material and test certificate kept?
• Is a partnership or joint venture required to register under the name of the organization if each partner or joint venturer holds a registration certificate?
• The commissioner shall set a fee not to exceed 70 dollars for which items?
• Who may examine the contractor material and test certificate on request?
• When implementing value engineering changes, what must accompany the change?
• Which license category may only supervise the installation of an underground piping or conduits that convey water with or without other agents and used as an integral part of any type of fire protection sprinkler system?
• Under this section, the criminal penalty for knowingly violating certain provisions is which of the following?
• Which statement is NOT a mechanism to allocate risk in contract documents?
• Which action is prohibited for an individual or organization under these rules?
• How long must the contractor material and test certificate be retained?
• Which NFPA standard is the Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products?
• Which entity may require a permit and ensure installations conform to building codes for a fire protection sprinkler system?
• If an applicant for renewal does not have an RME as a full time employee as a result of death or disassociation of an RME within _________ preceding the expiration of the certificate of registration the renewal applicant must inform the license section SFMO of the employment of a full time RME before the certificate of registration will be renewed.
• What is the purpose of professional liability limits?
• How should the RME ensure ongoing compliance after project completion?
• An individual designated by a company that plans, sells, installs, maintains, or services fire protection sprinkler systems to ensure that each system meets the standards for the system as provided by law is called the:
• What must the department receive from an applicant in order to issue a registration certificate?
• A new installation tag must be attached, in addition to the existing installation tag, each more than __ sprinkler heads are added to a system.
• This certificate permits a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to conduct sales, installation, maintenance, or servicing, but not the planning of an assembly of underground piping or conduits that conveys water with or without other agents, used as an integral part of any type of fire protection sprinkler system.
• NFPA 25-2014 is the standard for what aspect of water-based fire protection systems?
• Which NFPA standard is titled Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances?
• What is the significance of signed and sealed drawings?
• Each person designated as an RME must have a license issued by the __________.
• Which of the following documents best supports traceability in quality control?
• A fire protection sprinkler system contractor means an individual or organization that offers to undertake, represents itself as being able to undertake, or undertakes the plan, sale, installation, maintenance, or servicing of:
• Licensing applications must be submitted along with a criminal history report from which agency?
• How can the RME protect confidential client information when using subcontractors?
• Which title refers to the individual designated by a company to ensure that installed, maintained, or serviced sprinkler systems meet the standards provided by law?
• Maintenance or testing when conducted by someone other than an owner must be conducted by what?
• Which license category ensures the underground fire main for a fire protection sprinkler system, as installed maintained, or serviced, meets the standards provided by law?
• Which of the following is a common cause of disputes in engineering projects?
• This certificate permits the planning, sales, installation, maintenance, or servicing of a one- or two-family dwelling fire protection sprinkler system or any part of such a system.
• What are the minimum insurance limits per occurrence and per policy year, respectively?
• An initial or renewal registration certificate in an amount not to exceed _______________ annually.
• When an ethical concern arises, what is the proper course of action?
• Except as otherwise provided by this subsection an initial registration certificate or license is valid for a period of ______ from the date of issue and is renewable on payment of the renewal fee
• A partial change in a firm's ownership will require a revised certificate if it affects the firm's ______, ______, or ______.
• Which statement best describes the function of a firm’s policy on delegation of authority and sign-off?
• In adopting necessary rules, the commissioner may use recognized standards, including standards adopted by federal law or regulation, published by a nationally recognized standards-making organization, or developed by individual manufacturers. Which of the following is a recognized source of standards?
• The change of licensees employer, home address, or mailing address requires a revised license. The license holder must submit written notification of the necessary change within ______ of the change accompanied by the required fee.
• After attaching a yellow tag, notification must be within how many business days?
• Which certificate must accompany the application to show that the corporation is active?
• The commissioner may not adopt rules restricting advertising or competitive bidding by the holder of a license or registration certificate issued under this chapter except to prohibit what?
• What action must be taken before a change in ownership to continue business?
• What is the renewal fee for a 2-year RME license?
• An applicant for a registration certificate must apply to the department on a form prescribed by whom?
• The commissioner shall set the fee for an initial or renewal responsible managing employee license fee in an amount not to exceed ______ annually.
• Which statement about professional liability limits is true?
• A certificate of registration may not be renewed unless the firm has at least one ________ as a full time employee before the expiration of the certificate of registration to be renewed.
• The local AHJ must be notified when corrections are made and a yellow tag is removed or revised. The notification must be within how many business days of removal?
• The planning of an automatic fire protection sprinkler system must be performed under the direct supervision of which party?
• Which elements should an RME include in an engagement letter?
• An employee of the state fire marshal or an authorized representative of a government agency with appropriate regulatory authority may remove excess tags at any time.
• An _________ may only supervise the installation of an assembly of underground piping or conduits that conveys water with or without other agents and used as an integral part of any type of fire protection sprinkler system.
• Which NFPA standard covers the installation of sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes?
• How should the RME address disparities between client expectations and code requirements?
• Why is documentation and record-keeping critical for the RME?
• For non-residential sprinkler systems, the inspection, test and maintenance service must be performed by an individual holding which credentials?
• Who may supervise the installation of any fire protection sprinkler system including one-and-two family dwellings?
• What is the fee for a duplicate or revised certificate or license, or other requested changes to certificates or licenses?
• Which NFPA standard covers the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection?
• How should the RME handle whistleblower complaints?
• An applicant ______ designate as its full-time responsible managing employee a person who is the designated full-time RME of another registered firm.
• What documents establish the RME's authority?
• Which action demonstrates prudent post-completion risk management?
• Which certificate category allows planning, sales, installation, maintenance, or servicing of any fire protection sprinkler system or any part of such system?
• After ITM service, impairments found, which color tags may be attached?
• Which statement best describes the content of an engagement letter?
• Which NFPA standard is Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code?
• What is the role of disaster recovery and contingency planning in RME practice?
• After any service, all sections of a service tag must be completed in detail, indicating all the services that have been performed and then the tag must be attached to the respective riser of each system.
• NFPA 13R-2013 is concerned with installations in which occupancies?
• Within how many days must a registered firm notify the state fire marshal after termination of an RME?
• The certificate of insurance must be countersigned by which party?
• After ITM service, the inspector must complete and attach an ITM tag, and if impairments are found, attach the appropriate yellow tag or red tag in accordance with the procedures in this subchapter.
• The commissioner shall set the fee for a registration certificate application not to exceed ______.
• Licenses original and renewal applications for an employee of a firm must be submitted on forms provided by which agency?
• If the adopted installation standard does not require testing, which sections must still be completed?
• Each bid, proposal, offer, and installation drawing for a fire protection sprinkler system must prominently display the _______- of the fire protection sprinkler system contractor.
• Which NFPA standard covers the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a recognized source of standards used by the commissioner?
• What is the purpose of a project delivery methodology memo?
• Which notification method is acceptable when informing the building owner and the local AHJ after a yellow tag is removed?
• Which status must the franchise tax certificate show?
• Which statement accurately describes RME oversight in different project delivery methods?
• Which license category is associated with general supervision of sprinkler system installations, including those in dwelling contexts?
• How should an RME handle an instance of potential malpractice by a staff member?
• Within how many days must a registered firm notify the state fire marshal after termination of an RME?
• How should the RME ensure compliance with professional ethics in marketing?
• What is the initial RME license fee?
• NFPA 16-2011 is the standard for the installation of which systems?
• How should the RME respond to client requests for cutting corners?
• Who typically can serve as an RME?
• A __________ or __________ may not impose on a fire protection sprinkler system contractor qualification or financial responsibility requirements other than proof of a registration certificate.
• Which NFPA standard covers the installation of private fire service mains and their appurtenances?
• Which statement describes the contract structure difference between design-bid-build and design-build?
• On completion of the installation, the licensed RME types G, D or U must affix a contractor material and test certificate. From where must the certificate be obtained?
• Which document must prominently display the registration certificate number?
• Which statement correctly describes the requirement for a registered firm regarding unregistered firms?
• Which NFPA standard is Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems?
• An ________ may only supervise the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system in one-and-two family dwelling.
• In contract administration, which activities describe how the RME participates?
• A registered firm may not ____________ with an unregistered firm to allow the unregistered firm as an independent contractor to perform any act of fire protection.
• ITM must be what color?
• A fire protection sprinkler system is defined as an assembly that conveys water to dispersal openings for which purposes? 1) extinguish, control, or contain fire; 2) provide protection from exposure to fire or the products of combustion.
• Before engaging in business in this state as an independent fire protection sprinkler contractor on or for any fire protection sprinkler system must obtain from the state fire marshal a ______.
• What practice supports professional judgment and due diligence in decision making?
• ITM tags must remain on the system for how many years?
• The _________ may issue rules necessary to administer this chapter through the state fire marshal.
• Which statement best describes license transferability in this framework?
• Which license category is issued to ensure that the fire protection sprinkler system for a one-and-two family dwelling, as planned installed maintained or serviced, meets the standards provided by law?
• Which RME types require the contractor material and test certificate?
• What is the RME's primary duty to the public welfare?
• A fire protection sprinkler system contractor undertakes, represents itself as able to undertake, or undertakes which activities?
• Where is the second copy retained?
• This certificate permits a fire protection sprinkler system contractor to conduct the planning, sales, installation, maintenance, or servicing of any fire protection sprinkler system or any part of such system.
• RME stands for what?
• What should the RME do to ensure ethical and fair procurement?
• What is the renewal late fee for expiration between 91 days and two years?
• Which license may only supervise the installation of an assembly of underground piping or conduits that convey water with or without other agents and used as an integral part of any type of fire protection sprinkler system?
• How should the RME approach value engineering?
• Which documents establish the RME's authority or delegation of sign-off within the firm?
• Which of the following describes the risk management steps for an RME?
• What is the role of professional practice acts in RME practice?
• How does the RME contribute to financial management of a project?
• Which license category is issued to ensure that any fire protection fire system, as planned, installed, maintained, or serviced, meets the standards provided by law?
• Installation tags must be in what color and what dimensions?
• What is a recommended way to document design decisions when client expectations differ from codes?
• After any service, if noncompliant conditions or impairments exist, the service person must attach, in addition to attaching a service tag the appropriate yellow tag or red tag according to the procedures in this subchapter for completing and attaching yellow and red tags.
• Which records should the RME maintain to ensure quality control traceability?
• Immediately after attaching a red tag, the inspector or service person must orally notify the building owner or the building owner's representative and where available, the local AHJ all impairments. The notification must be within how many hours?
• To continue a business after a change of ownership, a new application for a new certificate should be submitted to the state fire marshal ____ before the change.
• If the certificate or license has expired for two years, what is the proper renewal process?
• What is the maximum annual license fee for initial or renewal responsible managing employee?
• Which license category corresponds to the role of performing inspection, testing and maintenance service for a fire protection sprinkler system?
• What must an RME maintain regarding continuing education?
• Which RME category may supervise the underground fire main installation?
• After the five-year retention period, who may remove ITM tags?
• Environmental regulations in project design typically require the RME to
• Which activity is essential for understanding and monitoring the critical path to minimize delays?
• What is the result of a total change of a firm's ownership on the current certificate?
• How are change orders used in professional practice?
• What is E&O insurance and why is it important for the RME?
• What is the RME's responsibility regarding safety on project sites?
• Which statement best describes the difference between a bid and a proposal in the RME context?
• In alterations involving 20 sprinklers or fewer, and all floor areas were protected prior to the alteration, updated plans are not required.
• NFPA 22-2013 addresses standard for which topic?
• Define standard of care in professional practice.
• How many copies of the contractor material and test certificate must be distributed?
• Which NFPA standard scope includes one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes?
• Documentation of ongoing professional development is used to satisfy licensure renewal requirements and maintain what?
• Which license category is designated to supervise the installation of the underground fire main for a sprinkler system?
• Which action should be taken at project closeout to ensure proper archival and acceptance?
• Where is the venue for an offense under this section?
• What is the role of ethics in procurement and vendor selection?
• Which NFPA standard is Standard on Water-Cooling Towers?
• How does the RME approach project closeout?
• A renewal of a registration certificate or license issued under this chapter is valid for a period of
• What best describes professional liability as it applies to RME?
• The state fire marshal may suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew registration certificate or license after notice and hearing if the applicant, registrant, or license holder has engaged in acts that include which of the following?
• How should an RME handle performance bonds and surety requirements?
• What is the primary purpose of the RME designation?
• How should an RME manage subconsultants to protect liability?
• Which action is NOT appropriate when potential malpractice is detected?
• Which NFPA standard deals with the construction and fire protection of marine terminals, piers, and wharves?
• If a registration certificate or license has been expired for 90 days or less, renewal requires paying which amount?
• What is the threshold for alterations that does not require updated plans?
• Under rules prohibiting false, misleading, or deceptive practices, which rule cannot be included by the commissioner?
• How should confidential information be handled by the RME?
• For conflicts of interest: which sequence is recommended?
• What is the RME's role in project scheduling?
• How should ethical breaches be addressed in an engineering firm?
• A registered firm must not conduct any business as a fire protection sprinkler contractor until a ________, as applicable to the business conducted, is employed.
• Which option properly lists the contract administration activities an RME should perform?
• Who may only supervise the installation of a fire protection sprinkler system in one-and two family dwellings?
• Any change in corporate officers must be reported in writing to the State Fire Marshal within ______. This change does not require a revised certificate.
• Why is general liability insurance with products and completed operations coverage required for registration?
• Which license category is issued to perform the inspection, test and maintenance service for a fire protection sprinkler system according the the standards adopted in this subchapter?
• Which NFPA standard number corresponds to the standard for the installation of sprinkler Systems?
• What is the main purpose of including dispute resolution mechanisms in an engagement letter?
• Which NFPA code addresses flammable and combustible liquids?
• Which license category is restricted to supervising installations in one- and two-family dwellings?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between initial validity and renewal payments?
• What is the impact of license suspension or revocation on an RME?
• A new service tag must be attached each time service is performed.