FF2 Chapter 22- Questions & Answers
What is an effect of a hose stream that consists of droplets with a large surface area?
a. heat absorption is enhanced
b. the stream carries over a longer distance
c. the stream resists breakup from the wind
d. water is the pattern penetrates fuels better Correct Ans-a. heat absorption is enhanced
Which type of fire attack has as its objective preventing the spread of fire?
a. indirect
b. offensive
c. defensive
d. direct Correct Ans-c. defensive
What is a characteristic of a fog stream?
a. it is ideal for reaching distant targets
b. it creates water droplets with a large surface area
c. it produces minimal air turbulence
d. it produces less runoff than a solid stream Correct Ans-b. it creates water droplets with a
large surface area
When is an indirect attack indicated?
a. when the structure is badly weakened
, b. when exposures are immediately threatened
c. with an incipient fire
d. when flashover is likely Correct Ans-d. when flashover is likely
Which term refers to two crews operating hose lines against each other?
a. combination attack
b. opposing hose lines
c. freelancing
d. uncoordinated attack Correct Ans-b. opposing hose lines
Master streams are most commonly used for _____ attack.
a. indirect
b. offensive
c. direct
d. defensive Correct Ans-d. defensive
What is the target of the hose stream in an indirect attack?
a. the ceiling of the fire room
b. the most threatened exposure
c. the base of the fire
d. as close to the fire as possible Correct Ans-a. the ceiling of the fire room
What is an effect of a hose stream that consists of droplets with a large surface area?
a. heat absorption is enhanced
b. the stream carries over a longer distance
c. the stream resists breakup from the wind
d. water is the pattern penetrates fuels better Correct Ans-a. heat absorption is enhanced
Which type of fire attack has as its objective preventing the spread of fire?
a. indirect
b. offensive
c. defensive
d. direct Correct Ans-c. defensive
What is a characteristic of a fog stream?
a. it is ideal for reaching distant targets
b. it creates water droplets with a large surface area
c. it produces minimal air turbulence
d. it produces less runoff than a solid stream Correct Ans-b. it creates water droplets with a
large surface area
When is an indirect attack indicated?
a. when the structure is badly weakened
, b. when exposures are immediately threatened
c. with an incipient fire
d. when flashover is likely Correct Ans-d. when flashover is likely
Which term refers to two crews operating hose lines against each other?
a. combination attack
b. opposing hose lines
c. freelancing
d. uncoordinated attack Correct Ans-b. opposing hose lines
Master streams are most commonly used for _____ attack.
a. indirect
b. offensive
c. direct
d. defensive Correct Ans-d. defensive
What is the target of the hose stream in an indirect attack?
a. the ceiling of the fire room
b. the most threatened exposure
c. the base of the fire
d. as close to the fire as possible Correct Ans-a. the ceiling of the fire room
