NFPA 1001 Level 1 Practice Test
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1. When using a thermal imager to look for hidden fires, the thermal imager
may not provide quality images:
A) when room temperatures reach 100°F (38°C).
B) when a fire is in the incipient stage.
C) of spaces concealed behind walls.
D) of items behind reflective metal or glass.: D) of items behind reflective metal or glass.
2. Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate?
A) Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting
or dismounting apparatus.
B) The safest location to mount and dismount apparatus is on the side of the
vehicle exposed to traffic.
C) When exiting the cab, backing out can cause a serious tripping hazard.
D) Passengers must wear fire fighting helmets while in the apparatus cab.: A)
Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus.
3. Which means of influencing fire dynamics is typically a tactic in wildland fires
or liquid and gas fires?
A)
Oxygen exclusion
B)
Chemical flame inhibition
C)
Fuel removal
D)
Temperature reduction: C)
Fuel removal
4. Type II construction buildings are composed of:
A)
prefabricated wood components.
B)
large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
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C)
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
D)
metal and wood components that increase the fuel load.: C)
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
5. Fire department line personnel are responsible for:
A)
repairing broken department apparatus.
B)
organizing personnel medical evaluation records.
C)
overseeing the department's annual budget.
D)
providing emergency services to the public.: D)
providing emergency services to the public.
6. A _____ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses
issues such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of
command.
A)
regulation
B)
procedure
C)
policy
D)
standard: C)
policy
7. When properly climbing a ladder, the firefighter should look:
A)
toward the ladder tip with feet placed toward the center of the rungs.
B)
forward and place his or her feet toward the center of the rungs.
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C)
toward the ladder tip and the beams.
D)
forward with his or her arms straight, grasping alternate rungs.: A)
toward the ladder tip with feet placed toward the center of the rungs.
8. When a _____ is used with a smooth bore nozzle, turbulence can affect the
quality of the solid stream if the valve is left partially open.
A)
slide valve
B)
small diameter hoseline
C)
large-diameter hoseline
D)
ball valve: D)
ball valve
9. In which situation would firefighters likely use an air monitoring device?
A)
A medical call where multiple victims have collapsed for an unknown reason
B)
Fire in a trash container
C)
A car accident requiring victim extrication
D)
When assisting a high-angle rescue team: A)
A medical call where multiple victims have collapsed for an unknown reason
10. Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolu-
tions is accurate?
A)
Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is
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distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries.
B)
Rapid breathing allows the air supply to last longer and extends the time
available to work in a hazardous atmosphere.
C)
Participant health and physical conditioning has little effect on training safety
or performance.
D)
Equipment used for training requires less frequent inspection and mainte-
nance than equipment used for regular emergencies.: A)
Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can lead to accidents or
injuries.
11. What is the best option when rapid fire development is about to occur?
A)
Escape to a safe haven
B)
Remain in place and use the hoseline for protection
C)
Advance to the seat of the fire to extinguish it before it grows
D)
Shelter in place: A)
Escape to a safe haven
12. Once an LPG fire or emergency has been terminated, firefighters should
NOT:
A)
leave the hot zone until the utility company arrives.
B)
open the LPG tank control valve.
C)
wear SCBA.
D)
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1. When using a thermal imager to look for hidden fires, the thermal imager
may not provide quality images:
A) when room temperatures reach 100°F (38°C).
B) when a fire is in the incipient stage.
C) of spaces concealed behind walls.
D) of items behind reflective metal or glass.: D) of items behind reflective metal or glass.
2. Which statement regarding apparatus safety is accurate?
A) Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting
or dismounting apparatus.
B) The safest location to mount and dismount apparatus is on the side of the
vehicle exposed to traffic.
C) When exiting the cab, backing out can cause a serious tripping hazard.
D) Passengers must wear fire fighting helmets while in the apparatus cab.: A)
Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or dismounting apparatus.
3. Which means of influencing fire dynamics is typically a tactic in wildland fires
or liquid and gas fires?
A)
Oxygen exclusion
B)
Chemical flame inhibition
C)
Fuel removal
D)
Temperature reduction: C)
Fuel removal
4. Type II construction buildings are composed of:
A)
prefabricated wood components.
B)
large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
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C)
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
D)
metal and wood components that increase the fuel load.: C)
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
5. Fire department line personnel are responsible for:
A)
repairing broken department apparatus.
B)
organizing personnel medical evaluation records.
C)
overseeing the department's annual budget.
D)
providing emergency services to the public.: D)
providing emergency services to the public.
6. A _____ is a guide to decision making within an organization that addresses
issues such as working hours, emergency response guidelines, and chain of
command.
A)
regulation
B)
procedure
C)
policy
D)
standard: C)
policy
7. When properly climbing a ladder, the firefighter should look:
A)
toward the ladder tip with feet placed toward the center of the rungs.
B)
forward and place his or her feet toward the center of the rungs.
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C)
toward the ladder tip and the beams.
D)
forward with his or her arms straight, grasping alternate rungs.: A)
toward the ladder tip with feet placed toward the center of the rungs.
8. When a _____ is used with a smooth bore nozzle, turbulence can affect the
quality of the solid stream if the valve is left partially open.
A)
slide valve
B)
small diameter hoseline
C)
large-diameter hoseline
D)
ball valve: D)
ball valve
9. In which situation would firefighters likely use an air monitoring device?
A)
A medical call where multiple victims have collapsed for an unknown reason
B)
Fire in a trash container
C)
A car accident requiring victim extrication
D)
When assisting a high-angle rescue team: A)
A medical call where multiple victims have collapsed for an unknown reason
10. Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolu-
tions is accurate?
A)
Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is
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distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries.
B)
Rapid breathing allows the air supply to last longer and extends the time
available to work in a hazardous atmosphere.
C)
Participant health and physical conditioning has little effect on training safety
or performance.
D)
Equipment used for training requires less frequent inspection and mainte-
nance than equipment used for regular emergencies.: A)
Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can lead to accidents or
injuries.
11. What is the best option when rapid fire development is about to occur?
A)
Escape to a safe haven
B)
Remain in place and use the hoseline for protection
C)
Advance to the seat of the fire to extinguish it before it grows
D)
Shelter in place: A)
Escape to a safe haven
12. Once an LPG fire or emergency has been terminated, firefighters should
NOT:
A)
leave the hot zone until the utility company arrives.
B)
open the LPG tank control valve.
C)
wear SCBA.
D)
