STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE EXAM| ALL QUESTIONS AND
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Name three command staff positions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Information Officer, Safety Officer,
Liason Officer
What is the Primary role of the Information Officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-The point of contact
for media or other organizations seeking information.
What is the Primary Role of the Safety Officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitors safety conditions
and develops procedures to assure the safety of all personnel. A safety officer or designate will
be positioned on scene throughout the operation.
What is the Primary role of the Liason Officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-The primary contact for
other agencies. On larger incidents that require a multi-agency response, representatives may
be assigned to assist in coordinating their agency's involvement.
Name some Reasons why a structure may collapse? - CORRECT ANSWER-A collapse can be man-
made, such as poor construction or an explosion, or caused by nature, such as a flood or ice
storm.
Name the Four General Staff Positions ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Operations, Planning/Intelligence,
Logistics, Finance/Admin
What is a Division? - CORRECT ANSWER-A division is established to divide Operations
geographically, and is based on the needs of the incident. Divisions cover a certain area and are
usually labelled by letters of the alphabet. If the incident occurs in a building, a division may be
broken up by floor numbers.
What is a Group? - CORRECT ANSWER-A group is established to divide Operations by areas of
functions. The Group will work where needed and may be used as a resource by any division if
,needed. For example, a group may be a specialized rescue team such as canine search and
rescue.
What are the Three Reasons for Branches in the Command Structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Span
of control (5:!), Need for functional Branch Structure, Multi jurisdictional incidents
What is the role of the Technical rescue officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Technical Rescue
Officer supervises the rescue plan and scene organization as decided upon by the Technical
Rescue Officer, Safety Officer, and Incident Commander. This individual oversees the rescue
area. He or she will be thinking two or three steps ahead in the operation in order to coordinate
a clean, efficient rescue. He or she will be in a position to be identified as the Officer in Charge
of the immediate scene and observe the entire operation.
Two of the greatest hazards for rescuers are? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) concrete dust due to high
levels of alkaline and 2) asbestos.
A collapsed structure is more vulnerable to a fire because? - CORRECT ANSWER-the disruption
of built-in fire suppression systems, broken utilities, and larger surface-to-mass ratio that is
created when the structural materials break apart.
List 13 different Signs of Impending Collapse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cracks in external walls (45
degrees from Horizontal, especially at the corners of doors or windows) , Exposed or deformed
steel reinforcement denotes total structural failure of the wall, Bulging or leaning walls. Sounds
of structural movement, Distorted roof lines.
a load that Acts through the geometric centre, or centroid, of the cross-sectional shape of a
member along the longitudinal axis is called ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Loading applied along an axis that does not pass through the centroid of the cross-sectional
shape is called ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
, Loading that acts perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is called? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A twisting force around the longitudinal axis is called ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A load that acts to shorten or squeeze a member is? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A load that Acts to stretch or elongate the member is ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The resistance of two connecting parts that results from sliding past one another in the
direction of loading? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Caused by a bending force that will result in both tension and compression forces on the
member is ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Any items that are intended to remain permanently in place for the life of the structure. For
example: internal walls, fixtures, and mechanical units is called a ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dead
Load
What is the role of the Safety Officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Safety Officer will assist the
Technical Rescue Officer and Incident Commander in developing a rescue plan. This individual
will oversee and continually monitor safety conditions within the rescue area. She or he will be
responsible for developing procedures to assure the safety of all on-site personnel.
Control zones help to control a scene, What Zones should be esablished at an incident? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
Structural Collapse Phase 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess and take command of the immediate
area During Phase One, rescuers conduct an initial survey of the area, perform reconnaissance
and building triage, and determine whether further search priorities are needed. This
CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025 | BRAND NEW VERSION!!!
Name three command staff positions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Information Officer, Safety Officer,
Liason Officer
What is the Primary role of the Information Officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-The point of contact
for media or other organizations seeking information.
What is the Primary Role of the Safety Officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitors safety conditions
and develops procedures to assure the safety of all personnel. A safety officer or designate will
be positioned on scene throughout the operation.
What is the Primary role of the Liason Officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-The primary contact for
other agencies. On larger incidents that require a multi-agency response, representatives may
be assigned to assist in coordinating their agency's involvement.
Name some Reasons why a structure may collapse? - CORRECT ANSWER-A collapse can be man-
made, such as poor construction or an explosion, or caused by nature, such as a flood or ice
storm.
Name the Four General Staff Positions ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Operations, Planning/Intelligence,
Logistics, Finance/Admin
What is a Division? - CORRECT ANSWER-A division is established to divide Operations
geographically, and is based on the needs of the incident. Divisions cover a certain area and are
usually labelled by letters of the alphabet. If the incident occurs in a building, a division may be
broken up by floor numbers.
What is a Group? - CORRECT ANSWER-A group is established to divide Operations by areas of
functions. The Group will work where needed and may be used as a resource by any division if
,needed. For example, a group may be a specialized rescue team such as canine search and
rescue.
What are the Three Reasons for Branches in the Command Structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Span
of control (5:!), Need for functional Branch Structure, Multi jurisdictional incidents
What is the role of the Technical rescue officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Technical Rescue
Officer supervises the rescue plan and scene organization as decided upon by the Technical
Rescue Officer, Safety Officer, and Incident Commander. This individual oversees the rescue
area. He or she will be thinking two or three steps ahead in the operation in order to coordinate
a clean, efficient rescue. He or she will be in a position to be identified as the Officer in Charge
of the immediate scene and observe the entire operation.
Two of the greatest hazards for rescuers are? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) concrete dust due to high
levels of alkaline and 2) asbestos.
A collapsed structure is more vulnerable to a fire because? - CORRECT ANSWER-the disruption
of built-in fire suppression systems, broken utilities, and larger surface-to-mass ratio that is
created when the structural materials break apart.
List 13 different Signs of Impending Collapse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cracks in external walls (45
degrees from Horizontal, especially at the corners of doors or windows) , Exposed or deformed
steel reinforcement denotes total structural failure of the wall, Bulging or leaning walls. Sounds
of structural movement, Distorted roof lines.
a load that Acts through the geometric centre, or centroid, of the cross-sectional shape of a
member along the longitudinal axis is called ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Loading applied along an axis that does not pass through the centroid of the cross-sectional
shape is called ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
, Loading that acts perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is called? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A twisting force around the longitudinal axis is called ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A load that acts to shorten or squeeze a member is? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A load that Acts to stretch or elongate the member is ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The resistance of two connecting parts that results from sliding past one another in the
direction of loading? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Caused by a bending force that will result in both tension and compression forces on the
member is ? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Any items that are intended to remain permanently in place for the life of the structure. For
example: internal walls, fixtures, and mechanical units is called a ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dead
Load
What is the role of the Safety Officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Safety Officer will assist the
Technical Rescue Officer and Incident Commander in developing a rescue plan. This individual
will oversee and continually monitor safety conditions within the rescue area. She or he will be
responsible for developing procedures to assure the safety of all on-site personnel.
Control zones help to control a scene, What Zones should be esablished at an incident? -
CORRECT ANSWER-
Structural Collapse Phase 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess and take command of the immediate
area During Phase One, rescuers conduct an initial survey of the area, perform reconnaissance
and building triage, and determine whether further search priorities are needed. This
