Which organization is an engineering firm specializing in fire protection?

Which organization is an engineering firm specializing in fire protection?

• A. Aon/Schirmer Engineering Corporation
• B. National Fire Sprinkler Association
• C. International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials
• D. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Answer: (A)

This question tests your ability to recognize what kind of organization is described by "an engineering firm specializing in fire protection." An engineering firm in fire protection provides professional design and consulting services for sprinkler systems and related safety measures, typically with licensed fire-protection engineers on staff. The other options don’t match that description: a trade association like the National Fire Sprinkler Association represents contractors and suppliers rather than providing engineering design services; a codes and standards group like the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials focuses on developing codes rather than offering engineering design; a university such as Worcester Polytechnic Institute is an academic institution that conducts research and educates students, not a private engineering firm. So the organization that fits the description is the engineering firm specializing in fire protection.

This question tests your ability to recognize what kind of organization is described by "an engineering firm specializing in fire protection." An engineering firm in fire protection provides professional design and consulting services for sprinkler systems and related safety measures, typically with licensed fire-protection engineers on staff. The other options don’t match that description: a trade association like the National Fire Sprinkler Association represents contractors and suppliers rather than providing engineering design services; a codes and standards group like the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials focuses on developing codes rather than offering engineering design; a university such as Worcester Polytechnic Institute is an academic institution that conducts research and educates students, not a private engineering firm. So the organization that fits the description is the engineering firm specializing in fire protection.