Which factor is evaluated to determine potential exposures beyond the room of origin during a primary size-up?

• A. Occupancy type
• B. Weather
• C. Exposures
• D. Color of exterior paint

Answer: (C)

During a primary size-up, the key idea is to identify what outside the room of origin could catch fire or be damaged as the fire grows. The factor you assess to determine potential exposures beyond the room of origin is the exposures themselves—recognizing adjacent spaces, furnishings, or structural components that could become involved if the fire expands. This helps you decide what to protect, where to place barriers, and what ladders or lines to deploy to prevent spread. Occupancy type can influence overall risk but doesn’t directly indicate what outside areas could be exposed; weather affects fire behavior in a broader sense rather than pinpointing specific exposure targets; and exterior paint color has no bearing on exposure potential.