FIREFIGHTER EXAM PREP.
FF1/FF2/HAZMAT IFSTA 6TH. EDITION
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
When utilizing the skip-breathing technique, how long should each breath take?
A. 10 seconds
B. 8 seconds
C. 5 seconds
D. 12 seconds - ANSWER-C. 5 seconds
While inside the immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmosphere, the
technique of buddy breathing is:
A. considered unreliable by the Nation Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the
National Institute on Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH)
B. acceptable and should be implemented immediately
C. required to be initiated by the Rapid Intervention Crew
D. unsafe unless performed by trained personnel. - ANSWER-A. considered unreliable
by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and the National Institute on
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
What is a component of an open-circuit breathing apparatus?
A. buddy breathing connectors
B. face piece
C. high-pressure alarm
D. oxygen Cylinder - ANSWER-B. face piece
What is one example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool?
A. spanner tool
B. pompier tool
C. rabbet tool
D. come along tool - ANSWER-C. rabbet tool
The body of a ____ is surface-mounted on the inside of the door.
A. mortise lock
B. rim lock
C. cylindrical lock
D. padlock - ANSWER-B. rim lock
Under ideal conditions, the proper place to stand when breaking window glass is
______ the window.
A. directly in front of
,B. to the windward side of
C. to the leeward side of
D. to either side, slightly lower than - ANSWER-B. to the windward side of
Which statement regarding the K tool is correct?
A. the front of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides over the lock cylinder
B. the K tool is designed to cut lock cylinders in order to open the lock.
C. the back of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides over the lock cylinder.
D. the front of the tool has a block for striking with a flat-head axe. - ANSWER-C. The
back of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides over the lock cylinder.
Which portion of a Halligan tool has three areas designed as striking surfaces?
A. hook point
B. Adz
C. Fork
D. Pick - ANSWER-B. Adz
Which is the most common lock in use?
A. cylindrical
B. pad locks
C. Rim locks
D. deadbolt - ANSWER-A. cylindrical
Fire doors are operated:
A. manually, mechanically, electrically
B. electrically, hydraulically, battery supplied
C. by portable or fixed power units
D. by manual or electrical power - ANSWER-A. manually, mechanically, electrically
A K-Tool is correctly positioned when the blades bite into the:
A. cylinder
B. outer rim
C. face
D. keeper - ANSWER-A. cylinder
A _____ tool provides a mechanical advantage in forcing locks, opening doors, and
forcing windows.
A. cutting
B. striking
C. power
D. prying - ANSWER-D. prying
The least desirable point to force entry into a structure is:
A. a check rail window
B. a swinging door
C. plate glass
, D. a revolving door - ANSWER-D. a revolving door
When caring for the axe head, remember to:
A. paint the axe head at least annually
B. sand the blade thin to increase the sharpness
C. make sure the blade is sharp
D. maintain the axe head as it will void the manufacturer's warranty - ANSWER-C. make
sure the blade is sharp
Overhead doors are classified as:
A. sliding, folding, telescoping
B. glide, roll-up, folding
C. sectional, tilt-slab, roll-up
D. sectional, sliding, rolling - ANSWER-C. sectional, tilt-slab, roll-up
Which is true regarding smoke?
A. compete combustion results in dark black smoke
B. the lighter the smoke, the more fuel it contains
C. the color of smoke does not indicate fuel content
D. The denser the smoke, the more fuel it contains - ANSWER-D. The denser the
smoke, the more fuel it contains
A firefighter who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember:
A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
B. the female coupling indicates the direction of exit
C. to find the closest wall
D. to immediately issue a personnel accountability report and then try to attempt a
rescue - ANSWER-A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
When an extension ladder can be raised more than ____ feet, it must be equipped with
staypoles/tormentor.
A. 34
B. 32
C. 40
D. 50 - ANSWER-C. 40
The transfer of heat by the movement of gases or liquid is known as:
A. conduction
B. convection
C. radiation
D. direct-flame contact - ANSWER-B. convection
A class A fire is fueled by:
A. electricity
B. ordinary combustible materials
C. liquids
FF1/FF2/HAZMAT IFSTA 6TH. EDITION
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
When utilizing the skip-breathing technique, how long should each breath take?
A. 10 seconds
B. 8 seconds
C. 5 seconds
D. 12 seconds - ANSWER-C. 5 seconds
While inside the immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmosphere, the
technique of buddy breathing is:
A. considered unreliable by the Nation Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the
National Institute on Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH)
B. acceptable and should be implemented immediately
C. required to be initiated by the Rapid Intervention Crew
D. unsafe unless performed by trained personnel. - ANSWER-A. considered unreliable
by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and the National Institute on
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
What is a component of an open-circuit breathing apparatus?
A. buddy breathing connectors
B. face piece
C. high-pressure alarm
D. oxygen Cylinder - ANSWER-B. face piece
What is one example of a hand-powered hydraulic spreader tool?
A. spanner tool
B. pompier tool
C. rabbet tool
D. come along tool - ANSWER-C. rabbet tool
The body of a ____ is surface-mounted on the inside of the door.
A. mortise lock
B. rim lock
C. cylindrical lock
D. padlock - ANSWER-B. rim lock
Under ideal conditions, the proper place to stand when breaking window glass is
______ the window.
A. directly in front of
,B. to the windward side of
C. to the leeward side of
D. to either side, slightly lower than - ANSWER-B. to the windward side of
Which statement regarding the K tool is correct?
A. the front of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides over the lock cylinder
B. the K tool is designed to cut lock cylinders in order to open the lock.
C. the back of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides over the lock cylinder.
D. the front of the tool has a block for striking with a flat-head axe. - ANSWER-C. The
back of the tool is shaped like the letter K and slides over the lock cylinder.
Which portion of a Halligan tool has three areas designed as striking surfaces?
A. hook point
B. Adz
C. Fork
D. Pick - ANSWER-B. Adz
Which is the most common lock in use?
A. cylindrical
B. pad locks
C. Rim locks
D. deadbolt - ANSWER-A. cylindrical
Fire doors are operated:
A. manually, mechanically, electrically
B. electrically, hydraulically, battery supplied
C. by portable or fixed power units
D. by manual or electrical power - ANSWER-A. manually, mechanically, electrically
A K-Tool is correctly positioned when the blades bite into the:
A. cylinder
B. outer rim
C. face
D. keeper - ANSWER-A. cylinder
A _____ tool provides a mechanical advantage in forcing locks, opening doors, and
forcing windows.
A. cutting
B. striking
C. power
D. prying - ANSWER-D. prying
The least desirable point to force entry into a structure is:
A. a check rail window
B. a swinging door
C. plate glass
, D. a revolving door - ANSWER-D. a revolving door
When caring for the axe head, remember to:
A. paint the axe head at least annually
B. sand the blade thin to increase the sharpness
C. make sure the blade is sharp
D. maintain the axe head as it will void the manufacturer's warranty - ANSWER-C. make
sure the blade is sharp
Overhead doors are classified as:
A. sliding, folding, telescoping
B. glide, roll-up, folding
C. sectional, tilt-slab, roll-up
D. sectional, sliding, rolling - ANSWER-C. sectional, tilt-slab, roll-up
Which is true regarding smoke?
A. compete combustion results in dark black smoke
B. the lighter the smoke, the more fuel it contains
C. the color of smoke does not indicate fuel content
D. The denser the smoke, the more fuel it contains - ANSWER-D. The denser the
smoke, the more fuel it contains
A firefighter who is lost in a structure and finds a firehose should remember:
A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
B. the female coupling indicates the direction of exit
C. to find the closest wall
D. to immediately issue a personnel accountability report and then try to attempt a
rescue - ANSWER-A. the male coupling indicates the direction to the exit
When an extension ladder can be raised more than ____ feet, it must be equipped with
staypoles/tormentor.
A. 34
B. 32
C. 40
D. 50 - ANSWER-C. 40
The transfer of heat by the movement of gases or liquid is known as:
A. conduction
B. convection
C. radiation
D. direct-flame contact - ANSWER-B. convection
A class A fire is fueled by:
A. electricity
B. ordinary combustible materials
C. liquids
