FINAL EXAM/TCFP PREP QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS
What is a flame-resistant material used in PPE? - ANSWER-PBI
When donning SCBA, fire fighters should check that cylinder has a minimum
of _____ percent of its rated maximum pressure. - ANSWER-90
The primary function of a fire helmet's __________ is intended to provide
thermal protection - ANSWER-Inner liner
NFPA standards require an SCBA low-air alarm to sound when cylinder
pressure drops to _____ percent of capacity - ANSWER-25
Which NFPA standard deals with protective ensembles for structural and
proximity firefighting? - ANSWER-1971
Which NFPA standard deals with protective clothing and equipment for
wildland firefighting? - ANSWER-1977
Which NFPA standard deals with open-circuit self-contained breathing
apparatus? - ANSWER-1981
Which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems? - ANSWER-
1982
Which gas is most commonly produced by residential or commercial fires? -
ANSWER-Hydrogen Cyanide
Which fire gas is a product of burning plastic? - ANSWER-Hydrogen Cyanide
Which fire gas is a product of incomplete combustion of common household
items? - ANSWER-Phosogene
The primary hazard of __________ is that it can displace oxygen from the
atmosphere. - ANSWER-Carbon Dioxide
An oxygen-deficient atmosphere is defined as one where the percentage of
oxygen in air is less than _____percent. - ANSWER-19.5
What is the function of an EOSTI? - ANSWER-Warn an SCBA wearer of low
cylinder pressure
,What does "CAD" stand for? - ANSWER-Computer Aided Dispatch
What does "GPS" stand for? - ANSWER-Global Positioning System
What does "PSAP" stand for? - ANSWER-Public Safety Answering Point
What is the function of the ANI(automatic number identification) feature of
an enhanced 911 system? - ANSWER-Show the callers phone number
How has the widespread use of cellular phones affected the automatic
location identification (ALI) feature of enhanced 911 systems? - ANSWER-ALI
may be unable to provide specific location
What are TDD and TTY? - ANSWER-Communication devices for hearing-
impaired persons
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that communications centers be
able to receive calls by which medium? - ANSWER-Text message
What does "ADA" stand for? - ANSWER-Americans with Disabilities
What is the function of the PTT button on a two-way radio? - ANSWER-Cause
the radio to transmit
Approximately what percentage of the United States and Canada has access
to a 911 system? - ANSWER-90
The number of emergency reports received from wireless phones is
__________ those received from land lines. - ANSWER-about the same as
There are _____ major steps in processing a report of an emergency. -
ANSWER-5
-Call receipt, location validation, Classification/Prioritization, Unit selection,
Dispatch
In the United States, data from incident reports are compiled and analyzed
through the __________ - ANSWER-National Fire Incident Reporting System
Which NFPA standard contains a complete list of qualifications for
telecommunicators? - ANSWER-1061
The generally accepted time for a unit to be dispatched after a
communications center receives a call is _____ seconds or less. - ANSWER-60
A caller is connected directly to a telecommunicator through which device? -
ANSWER-Call Box
, Which agency licenses a fire department to operate a radio system? -
ANSWER-Federal Communications Commission
What is the term for an urgent message that takes priority over all other
communications? - ANSWER-Emergency Traffic
Radio frequencies are designated in units of __________. - ANSWER-megahertz
What is the term for a radio that transmits and receives on different
frequencies? - ANSWER-Duplex
What is the term for a radio signal that alerts personnel to pull back to a safe
location? - ANSWER-Evacuation Signal
What does the term "mayday" mean? - ANSWER-A firefighter is in trouble and
needs assistance
The key characteristics of the Incident Command System (ICS) include: -
ANSWER--common terminology --modular organization
-management by objectives
-incident action planning
-manageable span of control
-comprehensive resource management -integrated communications
-establish and transfer command
Which statement best describes the concept of unified command? - ANSWER-
Representatives from different agencies share command authority
Which description best summarizes the "modular organization" of the ICS? -
ANSWER-A management structure that can expand to match the needs of
the situation
Which characteristic is an advantage of unified command? - ANSWER-
Reduced conflict and duplication of effort
What is the ICS organizational title for a member of the general staff? -
ANSWER-Chief
Which ICS section is responsible for taking direct action to control the
incident? - ANSWER-Operations
Which ICS section is responsible for providing needed services and support
resources? - ANSWER-Logistics
& ANSWERS
What is a flame-resistant material used in PPE? - ANSWER-PBI
When donning SCBA, fire fighters should check that cylinder has a minimum
of _____ percent of its rated maximum pressure. - ANSWER-90
The primary function of a fire helmet's __________ is intended to provide
thermal protection - ANSWER-Inner liner
NFPA standards require an SCBA low-air alarm to sound when cylinder
pressure drops to _____ percent of capacity - ANSWER-25
Which NFPA standard deals with protective ensembles for structural and
proximity firefighting? - ANSWER-1971
Which NFPA standard deals with protective clothing and equipment for
wildland firefighting? - ANSWER-1977
Which NFPA standard deals with open-circuit self-contained breathing
apparatus? - ANSWER-1981
Which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems? - ANSWER-
1982
Which gas is most commonly produced by residential or commercial fires? -
ANSWER-Hydrogen Cyanide
Which fire gas is a product of burning plastic? - ANSWER-Hydrogen Cyanide
Which fire gas is a product of incomplete combustion of common household
items? - ANSWER-Phosogene
The primary hazard of __________ is that it can displace oxygen from the
atmosphere. - ANSWER-Carbon Dioxide
An oxygen-deficient atmosphere is defined as one where the percentage of
oxygen in air is less than _____percent. - ANSWER-19.5
What is the function of an EOSTI? - ANSWER-Warn an SCBA wearer of low
cylinder pressure
,What does "CAD" stand for? - ANSWER-Computer Aided Dispatch
What does "GPS" stand for? - ANSWER-Global Positioning System
What does "PSAP" stand for? - ANSWER-Public Safety Answering Point
What is the function of the ANI(automatic number identification) feature of
an enhanced 911 system? - ANSWER-Show the callers phone number
How has the widespread use of cellular phones affected the automatic
location identification (ALI) feature of enhanced 911 systems? - ANSWER-ALI
may be unable to provide specific location
What are TDD and TTY? - ANSWER-Communication devices for hearing-
impaired persons
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that communications centers be
able to receive calls by which medium? - ANSWER-Text message
What does "ADA" stand for? - ANSWER-Americans with Disabilities
What is the function of the PTT button on a two-way radio? - ANSWER-Cause
the radio to transmit
Approximately what percentage of the United States and Canada has access
to a 911 system? - ANSWER-90
The number of emergency reports received from wireless phones is
__________ those received from land lines. - ANSWER-about the same as
There are _____ major steps in processing a report of an emergency. -
ANSWER-5
-Call receipt, location validation, Classification/Prioritization, Unit selection,
Dispatch
In the United States, data from incident reports are compiled and analyzed
through the __________ - ANSWER-National Fire Incident Reporting System
Which NFPA standard contains a complete list of qualifications for
telecommunicators? - ANSWER-1061
The generally accepted time for a unit to be dispatched after a
communications center receives a call is _____ seconds or less. - ANSWER-60
A caller is connected directly to a telecommunicator through which device? -
ANSWER-Call Box
, Which agency licenses a fire department to operate a radio system? -
ANSWER-Federal Communications Commission
What is the term for an urgent message that takes priority over all other
communications? - ANSWER-Emergency Traffic
Radio frequencies are designated in units of __________. - ANSWER-megahertz
What is the term for a radio that transmits and receives on different
frequencies? - ANSWER-Duplex
What is the term for a radio signal that alerts personnel to pull back to a safe
location? - ANSWER-Evacuation Signal
What does the term "mayday" mean? - ANSWER-A firefighter is in trouble and
needs assistance
The key characteristics of the Incident Command System (ICS) include: -
ANSWER--common terminology --modular organization
-management by objectives
-incident action planning
-manageable span of control
-comprehensive resource management -integrated communications
-establish and transfer command
Which statement best describes the concept of unified command? - ANSWER-
Representatives from different agencies share command authority
Which description best summarizes the "modular organization" of the ICS? -
ANSWER-A management structure that can expand to match the needs of
the situation
Which characteristic is an advantage of unified command? - ANSWER-
Reduced conflict and duplication of effort
What is the ICS organizational title for a member of the general staff? -
ANSWER-Chief
Which ICS section is responsible for taking direct action to control the
incident? - ANSWER-Operations
Which ICS section is responsible for providing needed services and support
resources? - ANSWER-Logistics
