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FCTC Written Test Practice Exam (100 Questions)
Format: 100 Multiple Choice | Time: 2.5 Hours (after 30-min reading period)
SECTION 1: Reading Comprehension & Technical Information
(35 questions based on pre-test essays — practice samples below)
Passage for Questions 1-5:
"Firefighters must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times when entering a
structure fire. This equipment includes a helmet, hood, coat, pants, gloves, boots, and self-
contained breathing apparatus. Failure to wear all required PPE can result in serious injury or
death. Additionally, PPE must be properly fitted and inspected before each use to ensure it
functions correctly."
1. According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of wearing PPE?
A. To comply with departmental uniform standards
B. To prevent serious injury or death
C. To increase firefighter visibility
D. To reduce equipment costs
2. Which of the following is NOT listed as required PPE?
A. Helmet
B. Hood
C. Radio
D. Self-contained breathing apparatus
Answer: C
3. What must be done before each use of PPE?
A. Washed with soap and water
B. Inspected for proper function
C. Painted with reflective tape
D. Disinfected with bleach
Answer: B
4. The word "properly" in the passage most nearly means:
A. Quickly
B. Correctly
C. Occasionally
D. Roughly
Answer: B
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5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. PPE is expensive
B. PPE requirements and importance
C. How to clean PPE
D. History of firefighting equipment
Answer: B
Vocabulary Questions:
6. Which word is most similar in meaning to "hazardous"?
A. Safe
B. Dangerous
C. Useful
D. Manageable
Answer: B
7. What does "evaluate" mean in the sentence: "The incident commander must evaluate
the scene"?
A. Ignore
B. Assess
C. Create
D. Destroy
Answer: B
8. Which word is the opposite of "assist"?
A. Help
B. Support
C. Hinder
D. Aid
Answer: C
9. Which word means the same as "fatigue"?
A. Energy
B. Exhaustion
C. Alertness
D. Strength
Answer: B
10. According to the passage: "Firefighters must first ensure the scene is safe before
providing care." What is the first step?
A. Provide medical care
B. Ensure scene safety
C. Check for hazardous materials only
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D. Call for additional resources
Answer: B
11. A synonym for "adequate" is:
A. Insufficient
B. Sufficient
C. Excessive
D. Minimal
Answer: B
12. The word "comply" most nearly means:
A. Resist
B. Obey
C. Ignore
D. Question
Answer: B
13. Which sentence uses "station" correctly as a verb?
A. The fire station is downtown.
B. Please station yourself by the door.
C. The station wagon is red.
D. I listen to the radio station.
Answer: B
14. What does "subsequent" mean?
A. Previous
B. Following
C. Simultaneous
D. Unrelated
Answer: B
15. The opposite of "concise" is:
A. Brief
B. Wordy
C. Clear
D. Direct
Answer: B
16. A memo states: "All personnel shall report to the training yard at 0800 hours." What
does "shall" indicate?
A. Optional action
B. Mandatory requirement
C. Suggested action
FCTC Written Test Practice Exam (100 Questions)
Format: 100 Multiple Choice | Time: 2.5 Hours (after 30-min reading period)
SECTION 1: Reading Comprehension & Technical Information
(35 questions based on pre-test essays — practice samples below)
Passage for Questions 1-5:
"Firefighters must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times when entering a
structure fire. This equipment includes a helmet, hood, coat, pants, gloves, boots, and self-
contained breathing apparatus. Failure to wear all required PPE can result in serious injury or
death. Additionally, PPE must be properly fitted and inspected before each use to ensure it
functions correctly."
1. According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of wearing PPE?
A. To comply with departmental uniform standards
B. To prevent serious injury or death
C. To increase firefighter visibility
D. To reduce equipment costs
2. Which of the following is NOT listed as required PPE?
A. Helmet
B. Hood
C. Radio
D. Self-contained breathing apparatus
Answer: C
3. What must be done before each use of PPE?
A. Washed with soap and water
B. Inspected for proper function
C. Painted with reflective tape
D. Disinfected with bleach
Answer: B
4. The word "properly" in the passage most nearly means:
A. Quickly
B. Correctly
C. Occasionally
D. Roughly
Answer: B
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5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. PPE is expensive
B. PPE requirements and importance
C. How to clean PPE
D. History of firefighting equipment
Answer: B
Vocabulary Questions:
6. Which word is most similar in meaning to "hazardous"?
A. Safe
B. Dangerous
C. Useful
D. Manageable
Answer: B
7. What does "evaluate" mean in the sentence: "The incident commander must evaluate
the scene"?
A. Ignore
B. Assess
C. Create
D. Destroy
Answer: B
8. Which word is the opposite of "assist"?
A. Help
B. Support
C. Hinder
D. Aid
Answer: C
9. Which word means the same as "fatigue"?
A. Energy
B. Exhaustion
C. Alertness
D. Strength
Answer: B
10. According to the passage: "Firefighters must first ensure the scene is safe before
providing care." What is the first step?
A. Provide medical care
B. Ensure scene safety
C. Check for hazardous materials only
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D. Call for additional resources
Answer: B
11. A synonym for "adequate" is:
A. Insufficient
B. Sufficient
C. Excessive
D. Minimal
Answer: B
12. The word "comply" most nearly means:
A. Resist
B. Obey
C. Ignore
D. Question
Answer: B
13. Which sentence uses "station" correctly as a verb?
A. The fire station is downtown.
B. Please station yourself by the door.
C. The station wagon is red.
D. I listen to the radio station.
Answer: B
14. What does "subsequent" mean?
A. Previous
B. Following
C. Simultaneous
D. Unrelated
Answer: B
15. The opposite of "concise" is:
A. Brief
B. Wordy
C. Clear
D. Direct
Answer: B
16. A memo states: "All personnel shall report to the training yard at 0800 hours." What
does "shall" indicate?
A. Optional action
B. Mandatory requirement
C. Suggested action
