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CHAPTER TEST 8 (IFSTA 7TH
EDITION) BRAND NEW OFFICIAL
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
When three firefighters work together to raise a ladder, one is at
the tip, one is at the butt, and the third is positioned: (337) [4.3.6,
4.3.12]
A. at the tip.
B. to the side to give commands.
C. supporting the beam.
D. as a heeler at the butt of the ladder. - correct answer -C.
supporting the beam.
If enough personnel are available to have four firefighters raise a
ladder,: (337) [4.3.6, 4.3.12]
A. a flat raise is normally used.
B. a beam raise is normally used.
C. the ladder should be raised at a 60-degree angle.
D. the ladder should be raised at the corner of the building. -
correct answer -A. a flat raise is normally used.
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Shifting a ladder that is already in a vertical position: (338) [4.3.6,
4.3.12]
A. must never be attempted.
B. always requires two firefighters.
C. should be limited to short distances.
D. should only be done in emergency situations. - correct answer
-C. should be limited to short distances.
When properly climbing a ladder, the firefighter should look: (339)
[4.3.6]
A. toward the ladder tip and the beams.
B. forward and place his or her feet toward the center of the
rungs.
C. fonNard with his or her arms straight, grasping alternate
rungs.
D. toward the ladder tip with feet placed toward the center of the
rungs. - correct answer -B. forward with his or her arms straight,
grasping alternate rungs.
To safely climb an extension ladder, it is recommended to place
your feet: (339) [4.3.6]
A. near the beams with the halyard tied in the center of the rungs.
B. in the center of the rungs with the halyard tied in the center of
the rungs.
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C. near the beams with the halyard tied on the outside of the
rungs near the beams.
D. in the center of the rungs with the halyard tied on the outside
of the rungs near the beams. - correct answer -A. near the beams
with the halyard tied in the center of the rungs.
A ladder belt is designed to: (339) [4.3.6]
A. make it easier to raise the fly of an extension ladder.
B. secure a firefighter who is heeling the ladder to the ladder
beams.
C. secure a firefighter to a ladder while they are working from the
ladder.
D. be worn around a firefighter's waist to carry tools or equipment
up the ladder. - correct answer -C. secure a firefighter to a ladder
while they are working from the ladder.
How can a firefighter safely maintain constant hand contact with
the ladder when carrying tools? (340) [4.3.6]
A. Use a ladder belt to carry the tool
B. Slide the free hand along the beam
C. Use the rungs to balance the tools while ascending the ladder
D. Cradle the tool in the arm, maintaining contact with the ladder
- correct answer -B. Slide the free hand along the beam
CHAPTER TEST 8 (IFSTA 7TH
EDITION) BRAND NEW OFFICIAL
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
When three firefighters work together to raise a ladder, one is at
the tip, one is at the butt, and the third is positioned: (337) [4.3.6,
4.3.12]
A. at the tip.
B. to the side to give commands.
C. supporting the beam.
D. as a heeler at the butt of the ladder. - correct answer -C.
supporting the beam.
If enough personnel are available to have four firefighters raise a
ladder,: (337) [4.3.6, 4.3.12]
A. a flat raise is normally used.
B. a beam raise is normally used.
C. the ladder should be raised at a 60-degree angle.
D. the ladder should be raised at the corner of the building. -
correct answer -A. a flat raise is normally used.
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Shifting a ladder that is already in a vertical position: (338) [4.3.6,
4.3.12]
A. must never be attempted.
B. always requires two firefighters.
C. should be limited to short distances.
D. should only be done in emergency situations. - correct answer
-C. should be limited to short distances.
When properly climbing a ladder, the firefighter should look: (339)
[4.3.6]
A. toward the ladder tip and the beams.
B. forward and place his or her feet toward the center of the
rungs.
C. fonNard with his or her arms straight, grasping alternate
rungs.
D. toward the ladder tip with feet placed toward the center of the
rungs. - correct answer -B. forward with his or her arms straight,
grasping alternate rungs.
To safely climb an extension ladder, it is recommended to place
your feet: (339) [4.3.6]
A. near the beams with the halyard tied in the center of the rungs.
B. in the center of the rungs with the halyard tied in the center of
the rungs.
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C. near the beams with the halyard tied on the outside of the
rungs near the beams.
D. in the center of the rungs with the halyard tied on the outside
of the rungs near the beams. - correct answer -A. near the beams
with the halyard tied in the center of the rungs.
A ladder belt is designed to: (339) [4.3.6]
A. make it easier to raise the fly of an extension ladder.
B. secure a firefighter who is heeling the ladder to the ladder
beams.
C. secure a firefighter to a ladder while they are working from the
ladder.
D. be worn around a firefighter's waist to carry tools or equipment
up the ladder. - correct answer -C. secure a firefighter to a ladder
while they are working from the ladder.
How can a firefighter safely maintain constant hand contact with
the ladder when carrying tools? (340) [4.3.6]
A. Use a ladder belt to carry the tool
B. Slide the free hand along the beam
C. Use the rungs to balance the tools while ascending the ladder
D. Cradle the tool in the arm, maintaining contact with the ladder
- correct answer -B. Slide the free hand along the beam
