FIREFIGHTER 2 EXAM FINAL PAPER
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS FULL
REVIEW GUIDE
●● Which of the following is not true regarding basic maintenance
procedures for cutting edges?
A. Inspect the cutting edge for nicks, tears, or metal spurs.
B. Replace cutting edges as required.
C. File the cutting edges by hand.
D. Grinding strengthens the tool.
Answer: D
●● Before beginning overhaul, it is vital to make sure the building is:
A. completely saturated with water.
B. structurally safe.
C. free of toxic gases and smoke.
D. thoroughly dewatered.
Answer: B. structurally safe.
●● Firefighters should always remember how they gained entry into a
building because:
A. entry may have an effect on the behavior of the fire.
,B. the fire investigator may want to know how entry was made.
C. you may need to use the opening in case of a rekindle.
D. you should always exit the same way you entered.
Answer: B
●● Refueling a hot gasoline-powered saw is best accomplished by:
A. allowing the saw to cool before refueling.
B. using a funnel to prevent vapors from escaping.
C. installing flame arrestors at the fuel opening.
D. wearing full protective clothing.
Answer: A
●● Direct pumping water systems are those in which water:
A. moves directly into the distribution system by gravity flow.
B. is supplied directly into the distribution system from elevated storage
tanks.
C. is pumped directly into the distribution system with no elevated
storage.
D. is pumped directly through the distribution system back into the main
water supply.
Answer: C
,●● Which one of the following is not a method by which foam acts as a
suppression agent?
A. Smothering
B. Cooling
C. Inhibiting the chemical chain reaction
D. Separating
Answer: C
●● As firefighters approach a structure that is going to be searched, they
should consider the time of day and:
A. familiarize themselves with the type of building construction.
B. anticipate occupancy (residential or commercial).
C. location of doors and windows for emergency exit.
D. All of the above
Answer: D
●● What type of construction has structural members (including walls,
columns, beams, floors, and roofs) that are made of noncombustible or
limited-combustible materials?
A. Type I
B. Type III
C. Type IV
D. Type V
, Answer: B
●● When measuring flow pressure with a hand-held pitot gauge, the
tube should be held:
A. even with the end of the hydrant outlet.
B. at a distance equal to one-half the diameter of the outlet.
C. at a distance equal to the diameter of the outlet.
D. approximately two inches from the end of the outlet.
Answer: B
●● Risk management is:
A. a collection of documents that includes all federally promulgated
regulations for all federal agencies.
B. the process of minimizing the chance, degree, or probability of
damage, loss, or injury.
C. the result of a series of events and conditions that lead to an unsafe
situation resulting in injury and/or property damage.
D. a formal gathering of incident responders to help defuse and address
stress from a given incident.
Answer: B
●● The preferred method of controlling flammable liquid fires is:
A. the use of foam.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS FULL
REVIEW GUIDE
●● Which of the following is not true regarding basic maintenance
procedures for cutting edges?
A. Inspect the cutting edge for nicks, tears, or metal spurs.
B. Replace cutting edges as required.
C. File the cutting edges by hand.
D. Grinding strengthens the tool.
Answer: D
●● Before beginning overhaul, it is vital to make sure the building is:
A. completely saturated with water.
B. structurally safe.
C. free of toxic gases and smoke.
D. thoroughly dewatered.
Answer: B. structurally safe.
●● Firefighters should always remember how they gained entry into a
building because:
A. entry may have an effect on the behavior of the fire.
,B. the fire investigator may want to know how entry was made.
C. you may need to use the opening in case of a rekindle.
D. you should always exit the same way you entered.
Answer: B
●● Refueling a hot gasoline-powered saw is best accomplished by:
A. allowing the saw to cool before refueling.
B. using a funnel to prevent vapors from escaping.
C. installing flame arrestors at the fuel opening.
D. wearing full protective clothing.
Answer: A
●● Direct pumping water systems are those in which water:
A. moves directly into the distribution system by gravity flow.
B. is supplied directly into the distribution system from elevated storage
tanks.
C. is pumped directly into the distribution system with no elevated
storage.
D. is pumped directly through the distribution system back into the main
water supply.
Answer: C
,●● Which one of the following is not a method by which foam acts as a
suppression agent?
A. Smothering
B. Cooling
C. Inhibiting the chemical chain reaction
D. Separating
Answer: C
●● As firefighters approach a structure that is going to be searched, they
should consider the time of day and:
A. familiarize themselves with the type of building construction.
B. anticipate occupancy (residential or commercial).
C. location of doors and windows for emergency exit.
D. All of the above
Answer: D
●● What type of construction has structural members (including walls,
columns, beams, floors, and roofs) that are made of noncombustible or
limited-combustible materials?
A. Type I
B. Type III
C. Type IV
D. Type V
, Answer: B
●● When measuring flow pressure with a hand-held pitot gauge, the
tube should be held:
A. even with the end of the hydrant outlet.
B. at a distance equal to one-half the diameter of the outlet.
C. at a distance equal to the diameter of the outlet.
D. approximately two inches from the end of the outlet.
Answer: B
●● Risk management is:
A. a collection of documents that includes all federally promulgated
regulations for all federal agencies.
B. the process of minimizing the chance, degree, or probability of
damage, loss, or injury.
C. the result of a series of events and conditions that lead to an unsafe
situation resulting in injury and/or property damage.
D. a formal gathering of incident responders to help defuse and address
stress from a given incident.
Answer: B
●● The preferred method of controlling flammable liquid fires is:
A. the use of foam.
