ISO TCFP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Two primary means of communication typically used by ISO are: - correct Answer-
Radio and Face to Face
ISO role in supporting ICS communication is two fold: - correct Answer-1. Monitor
overall radio communications, 2. use various communication methods to maintain
contact with the IC and working crews.
As a rule the ISO should have face to face communication with IC every - correct
Answer-15 minutes at routine incidents (more frequently if conditions or factors change,
ISO & IC come up with schedule)
While radio communication is essential on a scene: - correct Answer-Face to Face is
preferred
IC's are responsible for developing and communicating an IAP that reflects the overall
strategy, tactics, risk management, and responder safety objectives. - correct Answer-
NFPA 1561
In cases where the first-arriving companies and/or the IC have not communicated an
IAP, the ____ should initiate the conversation to do so with the IC. - correct Answer-ISO
A series of triangles used to form an open web structural element to act as a beam . -
correct Answer-Truss
Usually light frame collapse, common fire deptartment equipment can access or shore
areas. - correct Answer-Light Collapse
Ordiniary construction collapse, significant void spaces, victims may be trapped by load
bearing members. - correct Answer-Moderate collapse
Defines the awareness, operations, and technician level capabilities - correct Answer-
NFPA 1670 Technical Rescue
The _____ is usually the person responsible for delineating the various zone
boundaries, and the ISO relays the ______ directives to the IC (for IAP inclusions) and
to responders who help mark the zones. - correct Answer-ASO-RT (Assistant Safety
Officer-Rescue Technician)
, The ISO at a hazmat incident must meet the competencies listed in NFPA ____. If the
ISO doesn't have have that level of training, an ASO-HM who meets requirement must
be appointed. - correct Answer-NFPA 472
During the actual Post Incident Analysis (PIA), the ISO's primary function is to listen to
others and encourage their reflection. The ISO should, however, be prepared to
comment on issues pertaining to risk taking, if a LODD or injury occurs and things get
heated the ISO... - correct Answer-Should remind everyone they are all professionals.
To gauge operational effectiveness, the ISO would use recon observations from the
surrounding environment and support responders combined with Condition Action
Needs report from: - correct Answer-the ASO-HM
Hazmat technician crews preplan rapid withdrawal paths and escape areas that are
specific to a given incident because: - correct Answer-it is required by law
Which of the following is the correct formula for risk-taking at a hazardous material
incident? - correct Answer-Chemical Properties ± Integrity + Other Hazards ± Resource
Effectiveness = Risk-Taking
The controlling party at a suspected WMD incident was determined by which
Presidential Decision Directive? - correct Answer-PDD 39
A small, modern five-story office building collapses. This could be considered which
type of collapse? - correct Answer-Heavy collapse
In a __________ collapse, the victims are easily accessible and trapped by surface
debris, loads are minimal and easily removed by rescuers, and the threat of secondary
collapse is minimal. - correct Answer-basic/surface
The competencies for confined space, trench, and cave-ins are defined in various
chapters of which NFPA standard? - correct Answer-NFPA 1006
When the ISO does not have technician-level training and/or certification, what would
the next step be? - correct Answer-Appoint an assistant safety officer-rescue technician
(ASO-RT)
Where there is regulation, legal liability exists. These two challenges have led fire
departments to develop technical rescue response systems that address procedures,
training, equipment, and __________ elements. - correct Answer-command
A two-story residential structure under construction collapses from an engineering error.
This could be considered which type of collapse? - correct Answer-Moderate collapse
The best approach to starting the conversation about the event is by: - correct Answer-
asking open-ended questions
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Two primary means of communication typically used by ISO are: - correct Answer-
Radio and Face to Face
ISO role in supporting ICS communication is two fold: - correct Answer-1. Monitor
overall radio communications, 2. use various communication methods to maintain
contact with the IC and working crews.
As a rule the ISO should have face to face communication with IC every - correct
Answer-15 minutes at routine incidents (more frequently if conditions or factors change,
ISO & IC come up with schedule)
While radio communication is essential on a scene: - correct Answer-Face to Face is
preferred
IC's are responsible for developing and communicating an IAP that reflects the overall
strategy, tactics, risk management, and responder safety objectives. - correct Answer-
NFPA 1561
In cases where the first-arriving companies and/or the IC have not communicated an
IAP, the ____ should initiate the conversation to do so with the IC. - correct Answer-ISO
A series of triangles used to form an open web structural element to act as a beam . -
correct Answer-Truss
Usually light frame collapse, common fire deptartment equipment can access or shore
areas. - correct Answer-Light Collapse
Ordiniary construction collapse, significant void spaces, victims may be trapped by load
bearing members. - correct Answer-Moderate collapse
Defines the awareness, operations, and technician level capabilities - correct Answer-
NFPA 1670 Technical Rescue
The _____ is usually the person responsible for delineating the various zone
boundaries, and the ISO relays the ______ directives to the IC (for IAP inclusions) and
to responders who help mark the zones. - correct Answer-ASO-RT (Assistant Safety
Officer-Rescue Technician)
, The ISO at a hazmat incident must meet the competencies listed in NFPA ____. If the
ISO doesn't have have that level of training, an ASO-HM who meets requirement must
be appointed. - correct Answer-NFPA 472
During the actual Post Incident Analysis (PIA), the ISO's primary function is to listen to
others and encourage their reflection. The ISO should, however, be prepared to
comment on issues pertaining to risk taking, if a LODD or injury occurs and things get
heated the ISO... - correct Answer-Should remind everyone they are all professionals.
To gauge operational effectiveness, the ISO would use recon observations from the
surrounding environment and support responders combined with Condition Action
Needs report from: - correct Answer-the ASO-HM
Hazmat technician crews preplan rapid withdrawal paths and escape areas that are
specific to a given incident because: - correct Answer-it is required by law
Which of the following is the correct formula for risk-taking at a hazardous material
incident? - correct Answer-Chemical Properties ± Integrity + Other Hazards ± Resource
Effectiveness = Risk-Taking
The controlling party at a suspected WMD incident was determined by which
Presidential Decision Directive? - correct Answer-PDD 39
A small, modern five-story office building collapses. This could be considered which
type of collapse? - correct Answer-Heavy collapse
In a __________ collapse, the victims are easily accessible and trapped by surface
debris, loads are minimal and easily removed by rescuers, and the threat of secondary
collapse is minimal. - correct Answer-basic/surface
The competencies for confined space, trench, and cave-ins are defined in various
chapters of which NFPA standard? - correct Answer-NFPA 1006
When the ISO does not have technician-level training and/or certification, what would
the next step be? - correct Answer-Appoint an assistant safety officer-rescue technician
(ASO-RT)
Where there is regulation, legal liability exists. These two challenges have led fire
departments to develop technical rescue response systems that address procedures,
training, equipment, and __________ elements. - correct Answer-command
A two-story residential structure under construction collapses from an engineering error.
This could be considered which type of collapse? - correct Answer-Moderate collapse
The best approach to starting the conversation about the event is by: - correct Answer-
asking open-ended questions
