IFSTA 6TH EDITION - FF1 & FF2 FINAL
TEST (PART 1) WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Which NFPA® standard defines safe training practices and programs? - ANSWER-Ch.
2: NFPA 1403
Which of the following is a type of communications center equipment? - ANSWER-Ch.
3: Two-way radio systems
Never assume all occupants are out of a structure until: - ANSWER-Ch. 9: The building
is searched
What does an initial radio report provide? - ANSWER-Ch. 3: Description of conditions
as they appear
Which of the following statements about tying in is MOST accurate? - ANSWER-Ch. 12:
Tying in frees personnel who would otherwise be holding the ladder in place
Which of the following BEST describes a catchall? (1116) - ANSWER-Ch. 18: A
container constructed of a salvage cover to collect small amounts of water
Which alternative energy source will include a shutoff switch on the electric meter? -
ANSWER-Ch. 17: Solar panels
What building component may be mounted over doors and windows to prevent illegal
entry? (173) - ANSWER-Ch. 4: Security bars or grilles
Water as a mechanical tool can move ___ to where they can burn safely. - ANSWER-
Ch. 17: Class B Fuels
Which of the following sources of energy is a form of oxidation? (217) - ANSWER-Ch. 5:
Self-heating
Which type of knot eliminates the danger of the running end slipping back through the
knot? - ANSWER-Ch. 8: Overhand safety
Which of the following prevents glass from shattering and falling out of frame? -
ANSWER-Ch. 11: Wire glass
Which of the following factors determines the initial severity and extent of a fire? (739) -
ANSWER-Ch. 13: Activation of fire detection and suppression systems
, Which type of indicating valve has a hollow metal post housing the valve stem with a
moveable plate visible through a small glass window on the side? - ANSWER-Ch. 20:
Post indicator valve (PIV)
Water as a cooling agent must be combined with ___ to be effective on lighter
petroleum distillates. - ANSWER-Ch. 17: Foam additives
Air bags in a vehicle fire should be: - ANSWER-Ch. 19: Inoperable before beginning
interior survey
Which of the following statements BEST describes how to prevent scattering of
lightweight fuels? - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Apply the agent from point where it reaches, but
does not disturb, the fuel surface
Which of the following statements about smooth bore nozzles is MOST accurate? (958)
- ANSWER-Ch. 16: Hoselines may kink as smooth bore nozzles use less pressure
Which health effects are short-term conditions that appear within hours or days? (1301)
- ANSWER-Ch. 23: Acute
Which of the following is generally located near the actual fire or incident? (801) -
ANSWER-Ch. 14: Dump site
What expelling mechanism works when the operator physically applies pressure to a
pump that increases pressure within the container? (343) - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Manual
pump
What type of movable window has a side-hinged sash, usually installed to swing
outward? (187) - ANSWER-Ch. 4: Casement
What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used on fires that involve combustible
cooking oils? (342) - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Class K
What type of portable fire extinguisher may be applied with either an extinguisher or a
scoop? (350) - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Dry powder
How many rescuers may be needed to safely carry an adult? (441) - ANSWER-Ch. 9:
Two to four
Which of the following BEST describes a benefit of starting fire attack and ventilation
simultaneously? (430) - ANSWER-Ch. 9: Creates more survivable conditions
What is a firefighter's role when working with insurance investigators? - ANSWER-Be
interviewed or provide testimony in court
TEST (PART 1) WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Which NFPA® standard defines safe training practices and programs? - ANSWER-Ch.
2: NFPA 1403
Which of the following is a type of communications center equipment? - ANSWER-Ch.
3: Two-way radio systems
Never assume all occupants are out of a structure until: - ANSWER-Ch. 9: The building
is searched
What does an initial radio report provide? - ANSWER-Ch. 3: Description of conditions
as they appear
Which of the following statements about tying in is MOST accurate? - ANSWER-Ch. 12:
Tying in frees personnel who would otherwise be holding the ladder in place
Which of the following BEST describes a catchall? (1116) - ANSWER-Ch. 18: A
container constructed of a salvage cover to collect small amounts of water
Which alternative energy source will include a shutoff switch on the electric meter? -
ANSWER-Ch. 17: Solar panels
What building component may be mounted over doors and windows to prevent illegal
entry? (173) - ANSWER-Ch. 4: Security bars or grilles
Water as a mechanical tool can move ___ to where they can burn safely. - ANSWER-
Ch. 17: Class B Fuels
Which of the following sources of energy is a form of oxidation? (217) - ANSWER-Ch. 5:
Self-heating
Which type of knot eliminates the danger of the running end slipping back through the
knot? - ANSWER-Ch. 8: Overhand safety
Which of the following prevents glass from shattering and falling out of frame? -
ANSWER-Ch. 11: Wire glass
Which of the following factors determines the initial severity and extent of a fire? (739) -
ANSWER-Ch. 13: Activation of fire detection and suppression systems
, Which type of indicating valve has a hollow metal post housing the valve stem with a
moveable plate visible through a small glass window on the side? - ANSWER-Ch. 20:
Post indicator valve (PIV)
Water as a cooling agent must be combined with ___ to be effective on lighter
petroleum distillates. - ANSWER-Ch. 17: Foam additives
Air bags in a vehicle fire should be: - ANSWER-Ch. 19: Inoperable before beginning
interior survey
Which of the following statements BEST describes how to prevent scattering of
lightweight fuels? - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Apply the agent from point where it reaches, but
does not disturb, the fuel surface
Which of the following statements about smooth bore nozzles is MOST accurate? (958)
- ANSWER-Ch. 16: Hoselines may kink as smooth bore nozzles use less pressure
Which health effects are short-term conditions that appear within hours or days? (1301)
- ANSWER-Ch. 23: Acute
Which of the following is generally located near the actual fire or incident? (801) -
ANSWER-Ch. 14: Dump site
What expelling mechanism works when the operator physically applies pressure to a
pump that increases pressure within the container? (343) - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Manual
pump
What type of movable window has a side-hinged sash, usually installed to swing
outward? (187) - ANSWER-Ch. 4: Casement
What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used on fires that involve combustible
cooking oils? (342) - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Class K
What type of portable fire extinguisher may be applied with either an extinguisher or a
scoop? (350) - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Dry powder
How many rescuers may be needed to safely carry an adult? (441) - ANSWER-Ch. 9:
Two to four
Which of the following BEST describes a benefit of starting fire attack and ventilation
simultaneously? (430) - ANSWER-Ch. 9: Creates more survivable conditions
What is a firefighter's role when working with insurance investigators? - ANSWER-Be
interviewed or provide testimony in court
