Question 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
D) of items behind reflective metal or glass.
Question 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
A) Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or
dismounting apparatus.
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,Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
C)
Fuel removal
Question 4
Type II construction buildings are composed of:
A)
prefabricated wood components.
B)
large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
C)
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
D)
metal and wood components that increase the fuel load.
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,CORRECT ANSWER
C)
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
Question 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
D)
providing emergency services to the public.
Question 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)
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D)
standard
CORRECT ANSWER
C)
policy
Question 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.
C)
toward the ladder tip and the beams.
D)
forward with his or her arms straight, grasping alternate rungs.
CORRECT ANSWER
A)
toward the ladder tip with feet placed toward the center of the rungs.
Question 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
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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.
CORRECT ANSWER
D) of items behind reflective metal or glass.
Question 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
A) Firefighters should always maintain three points of contact when mounting or
dismounting apparatus.
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,Question 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
CORRECT ANSWER
C)
Fuel removal
Question 4
Type II construction buildings are composed of:
A)
prefabricated wood components.
B)
large-dimensioned lumber or laminated wood.
C)
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
D)
metal and wood components that increase the fuel load.
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,CORRECT ANSWER
C)
noncombustible materials that do not add to the fuel load.
Question 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.
CORRECT ANSWER
D)
providing emergency services to the public.
Question 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)
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, policy
D)
standard
CORRECT ANSWER
C)
policy
Question 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.
C)
toward the ladder tip and the beams.
D)
forward with his or her arms straight, grasping alternate rungs.
CORRECT ANSWER
A)
toward the ladder tip with feet placed toward the center of the rungs.
Question 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
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