TCFP - Exam Questions (Revising)
with 100% Correct Answers
NFPA 1001 is the - ANSWER-Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications pg.27
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - ANSWER-performing
forcible entry to fire scene buildings, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage and
overhaul pg 26
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as -
ANSWER-health and safety regulations, which becomes the standard of care pg 61
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the
development and implementation of strategic decisions, is - ANSWER-Command (Chief
officer) pg 1064
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ANSWER-
Evaporation of perspiration (entrapment of heat) pg 263
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - ANSWER-
walking up many flights of stairs in PPE/Equipment
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - ANSWER-key
box/lock box systems pg. 597
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of its
strength - ANSWER-75 percent pg.374
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - ANSWER-a
clove hitch and half hitches pg. 393
The order of rank and authority in the fire service, and is the formal line of authority
describes - ANSWER-chain of command pg. 33
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - ANSWER-Division A / Alpha
The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal
volume of water at the same temperature is - ANSWER-Specific Gravity pg. 226
Life safety rope should be stored in - ANSWER-Coils in nylon or canvas rope bags in a
dry, out of sunlight area pg. 381
, Toxic atmospheres due to smoke, heat and gases are called - ANSWER-immediately
dangerous to life and health (IDLH) pg. 1307
When filling an SCBA cylinder, the cylinder must be - ANSWER-Placed in a
fragmentation containment or other shielded device
A cutting torch has a flame temperature of - ANSWER-5000 degrees f
During which of the following operations are personnel allowed to be outside the cab
while an apparatus is in motion? - ANSWER-While hose loading at 5mph
An informal discussion with incident responders conducted after the incident is known
as: - ANSWER-defusing
What is the minimum noise level, in decibels, which requires firefighters in the United
States to wear hearing protection? - ANSWER-90
The instantaneous explosion of superheated gases that occurs when oxygen is
introduced into an oxygen-depleted confined space is known as a: - ANSWER-
Backdraft pg.249
Which of the following best represents nonflaming or smoldering combustion? -
ANSWER-fire triangle
Which of the following best represents flaming combustion? - ANSWER-fire tetrahedron
What is the most common product of combustion encountered in structure fires? -
ANSWER-carbon monoxide (1128F)
Controlling fire by interrupting the combustion reaction is known as: - ANSWER-
chemical flame inhibition
Which of the following is a type of expelling agent used in a portable fire extinguisher? -
ANSWER-stored pressure
What is the difference between dry chemical and dry powder extinguishing agents? -
ANSWER-dry powder is suitable for combustible metal fires
What type of extinguishing system is frequently installed in range hoods and places
where grease may accumulate? - ANSWER-wet chemical system
What is a commonly used dry chemical in portable fire extinguishers? - ANSWER-
monoammonium phosphate
with 100% Correct Answers
NFPA 1001 is the - ANSWER-Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications pg.27
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - ANSWER-performing
forcible entry to fire scene buildings, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage and
overhaul pg 26
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as -
ANSWER-health and safety regulations, which becomes the standard of care pg 61
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the
development and implementation of strategic decisions, is - ANSWER-Command (Chief
officer) pg 1064
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - ANSWER-
Evaporation of perspiration (entrapment of heat) pg 263
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - ANSWER-
walking up many flights of stairs in PPE/Equipment
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - ANSWER-key
box/lock box systems pg. 597
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of its
strength - ANSWER-75 percent pg.374
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - ANSWER-a
clove hitch and half hitches pg. 393
The order of rank and authority in the fire service, and is the formal line of authority
describes - ANSWER-chain of command pg. 33
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - ANSWER-Division A / Alpha
The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal
volume of water at the same temperature is - ANSWER-Specific Gravity pg. 226
Life safety rope should be stored in - ANSWER-Coils in nylon or canvas rope bags in a
dry, out of sunlight area pg. 381
, Toxic atmospheres due to smoke, heat and gases are called - ANSWER-immediately
dangerous to life and health (IDLH) pg. 1307
When filling an SCBA cylinder, the cylinder must be - ANSWER-Placed in a
fragmentation containment or other shielded device
A cutting torch has a flame temperature of - ANSWER-5000 degrees f
During which of the following operations are personnel allowed to be outside the cab
while an apparatus is in motion? - ANSWER-While hose loading at 5mph
An informal discussion with incident responders conducted after the incident is known
as: - ANSWER-defusing
What is the minimum noise level, in decibels, which requires firefighters in the United
States to wear hearing protection? - ANSWER-90
The instantaneous explosion of superheated gases that occurs when oxygen is
introduced into an oxygen-depleted confined space is known as a: - ANSWER-
Backdraft pg.249
Which of the following best represents nonflaming or smoldering combustion? -
ANSWER-fire triangle
Which of the following best represents flaming combustion? - ANSWER-fire tetrahedron
What is the most common product of combustion encountered in structure fires? -
ANSWER-carbon monoxide (1128F)
Controlling fire by interrupting the combustion reaction is known as: - ANSWER-
chemical flame inhibition
Which of the following is a type of expelling agent used in a portable fire extinguisher? -
ANSWER-stored pressure
What is the difference between dry chemical and dry powder extinguishing agents? -
ANSWER-dry powder is suitable for combustible metal fires
What type of extinguishing system is frequently installed in range hoods and places
where grease may accumulate? - ANSWER-wet chemical system
What is a commonly used dry chemical in portable fire extinguishers? - ANSWER-
monoammonium phosphate
