IFSTA 7TH EDITION MIDTERM EXAM
TEST BANK NEWEST EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in which
respiratory protection would be necessary? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Rescue in a sewer
D
O
N
In order to stay as safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important to: - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > keep SCBA on and activated until you leave the IDLH area.
O
T
C
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an
O
incident? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Look for damage like rips or tears
PY
Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Changing out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by either one or two
people.
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant fabric that
attaches to the helmet? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Face/neck shroud
,What are mobile fill stations designed to do? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Refill air
cylinders during emergency incidents
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label
inside each piece of PPE? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Cleaning precautions
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > PPE must
be inspected at the start of every shift and after every use.
Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to
D
an SCBA facepiece? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Helmet faceshield
O
N
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced repairs? -
O
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Report the needed repairs to your supervisor
T
C
In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, _____ should NOT be worn during
O
emergency operations. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > station footwear
PY
Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous nonfire gases and
vapors, so firefighters must: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > wear SCBA until air monitoring
demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe.
If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > arrange the SCBA
so it can be donned without removing your seat belt.
Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always
be worn together.
,A daily/weekly inspection of SCBA should include: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > a check
of the regulator and facepiece.
How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Slows breathing and extends the time it takes to deplete air in the SCBA cylinder
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose
attached to one end? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Air cylinder
Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection against
D
airborne pathogens? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Surgical masks
O
N
Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
O
exit indicators.
T
C
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > must completely
O
cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
PY
Which type of cleaning can be done at an incident scene by brushing off loose
debris and rinsing the PPE? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Routine cleaning
Which SCBA equipment limitation would MOST directly impact a firefighter's
ability to navigate on scene? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Limited visibility
Which statement regarding the use of fire fighting helmets is accurate? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Ear flaps must be folded down, even if wearing a protective hood.
, How can a firefighter help ensure that they will not be affected by limitations
caused by equipment that is in poor condition? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Frequent
inspections and maintenance
Which situation would likely be granted an exception to the rule that prohibits
filling an unshielded air cylinder while a firefighter is wearing the SCBA? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > A rapid intervention crew (RIC) is rescuing a trapped or
incapacitated firefighter.
If the pressure reading on the remote pressure gauge does not match the reading on
the regulator gauge, which reading should be assumed correct? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
D
> The lowest number reading
O
N
When exiting an IDLH environment, it is important to: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > use
O
the same path that you used to enter.
T
C
Annual SCBA inspections and maintenance should be performed by: - ✔✔✔ Correct
O
Answer > specially trained, factory-qualified technicians.
PY
After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > washed with
warm water and a mild disinfectant.
Why is it important to ensure that PPE is dry before wearing it into a fire? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Moisture can transfer heat rapidly and result in steam burns.
Which piece of PPE is donned under the helmet and is designed to protect the
neck, ears, and face from exposure to heat, embers, and debris? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> Protective hood
TEST BANK NEWEST EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in which
respiratory protection would be necessary? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Rescue in a sewer
D
O
N
In order to stay as safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important to: - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > keep SCBA on and activated until you leave the IDLH area.
O
T
C
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an
O
incident? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Look for damage like rips or tears
PY
Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Changing out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by either one or two
people.
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building? -
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant fabric that
attaches to the helmet? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Face/neck shroud
,What are mobile fill stations designed to do? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Refill air
cylinders during emergency incidents
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label
inside each piece of PPE? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Cleaning precautions
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > PPE must
be inspected at the start of every shift and after every use.
Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to
D
an SCBA facepiece? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Helmet faceshield
O
N
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced repairs? -
O
✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Report the needed repairs to your supervisor
T
C
In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, _____ should NOT be worn during
O
emergency operations. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > station footwear
PY
Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous nonfire gases and
vapors, so firefighters must: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > wear SCBA until air monitoring
demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe.
If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > arrange the SCBA
so it can be donned without removing your seat belt.
Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always
be worn together.
,A daily/weekly inspection of SCBA should include: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > a check
of the regulator and facepiece.
How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Slows breathing and extends the time it takes to deplete air in the SCBA cylinder
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose
attached to one end? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Air cylinder
Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection against
D
airborne pathogens? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Surgical masks
O
N
Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
O
exit indicators.
T
C
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > must completely
O
cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
PY
Which type of cleaning can be done at an incident scene by brushing off loose
debris and rinsing the PPE? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Routine cleaning
Which SCBA equipment limitation would MOST directly impact a firefighter's
ability to navigate on scene? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Limited visibility
Which statement regarding the use of fire fighting helmets is accurate? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Ear flaps must be folded down, even if wearing a protective hood.
, How can a firefighter help ensure that they will not be affected by limitations
caused by equipment that is in poor condition? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Frequent
inspections and maintenance
Which situation would likely be granted an exception to the rule that prohibits
filling an unshielded air cylinder while a firefighter is wearing the SCBA? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > A rapid intervention crew (RIC) is rescuing a trapped or
incapacitated firefighter.
If the pressure reading on the remote pressure gauge does not match the reading on
the regulator gauge, which reading should be assumed correct? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
D
> The lowest number reading
O
N
When exiting an IDLH environment, it is important to: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > use
O
the same path that you used to enter.
T
C
Annual SCBA inspections and maintenance should be performed by: - ✔✔✔ Correct
O
Answer > specially trained, factory-qualified technicians.
PY
After each use, the SCBA facepiece should be: - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > washed with
warm water and a mild disinfectant.
Why is it important to ensure that PPE is dry before wearing it into a fire? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Moisture can transfer heat rapidly and result in steam burns.
Which piece of PPE is donned under the helmet and is designed to protect the
neck, ears, and face from exposure to heat, embers, and debris? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> Protective hood
