TCFP EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CERTIFIED
ANSWERS
What is a commonly used dry chemical in portable fire extinguishers? - Answer-
monoammonium phosphate
How many gallons of water is required for a fire extinguisher to have a 2-A rating? -
Answer- 2.5
The three factors that determine the value of a fire extinguisher are its serviceability, its
accessibility, and its - Answer- simplicity of operation
What is the only type of rope construction that is approved for use as a life safety
applications? - Answer- block creel construction
Which of the following is a characteristic of synthetic fiber rope? - Answer- resistant to
mildew
What type of rope is used for most rope-rescue incidents? - Answer- static rope
What is the minimum allowed diameter for rope that is rated as general use life safety
rope? - Answer- 7/16 inch
What is the minimum breaking strength required for general use life safety ropes? -
Answer- 9000 lbs
Rope constructed by twisting several groups of individual strands together is known as:
- Answer- laid rope
How often should unused ropes be inspected? - Answer- annually
What is the minimum number of firefighters for a search team? - Answer- 2
What type of carabiner is best for use in rescue operations? - Answer- positive locking
type
, The priority for searching a multi-story building is the fire floor, the floor immediately
above the fire floor, and the: - Answer- topmost floor
If needed, which of the following tools could be used to remove a laminated windshield
in a vehicle? - Answer- air chisel
What is the proper and safe position for an acetylene cylinder that is part of a cutting
torch kit? - Answer- secure and upright
What is the most common use of a chain saw during fire ground operation? - Answer-
ventilation
Why should the use of a cheater on a prying tool be avoided? - Answer- the tool can
break and injure the firefighter
What is the best method for sharpening the cutting edge of an axe? - Answer- by hand
What is the best lubricant for unprotected metal surfaces? - Answer- light machine oil
What is the device used to prevent a patio sliding door from being forced open? -
Answer- burglar block
Which type of overhead door is generally easiest to force unless it is motor driven? -
Answer- sectional
What are the devices attached to the inside of the beams on fly sections used to hold
the fly section in place? - Answer- pawls
Which type of ladder is used to gain access to attics and can be carried in narrow
hallways? - Answer- folding ladder
An extension ladder with the fly sections fully retracted is in the: - Answer- bedded
position
Where should the ladder tip be placed when using a ladder to perform a rescue from a
window opening? - Answer- tip of ladder just below windowsill
Which carry is typically used for a 35 ft. extension ladder? - Answer- three firefighter flat
shoulder carry
What is the minimum distance of separation between a ladder and energized electrical
equipment? - Answer- 10 feet
What is the proper location for the fly section of a metal ladder when the fly section(s)
are extended? - Answer- fly out
WITH 100% CERTIFIED
ANSWERS
What is a commonly used dry chemical in portable fire extinguishers? - Answer-
monoammonium phosphate
How many gallons of water is required for a fire extinguisher to have a 2-A rating? -
Answer- 2.5
The three factors that determine the value of a fire extinguisher are its serviceability, its
accessibility, and its - Answer- simplicity of operation
What is the only type of rope construction that is approved for use as a life safety
applications? - Answer- block creel construction
Which of the following is a characteristic of synthetic fiber rope? - Answer- resistant to
mildew
What type of rope is used for most rope-rescue incidents? - Answer- static rope
What is the minimum allowed diameter for rope that is rated as general use life safety
rope? - Answer- 7/16 inch
What is the minimum breaking strength required for general use life safety ropes? -
Answer- 9000 lbs
Rope constructed by twisting several groups of individual strands together is known as:
- Answer- laid rope
How often should unused ropes be inspected? - Answer- annually
What is the minimum number of firefighters for a search team? - Answer- 2
What type of carabiner is best for use in rescue operations? - Answer- positive locking
type
, The priority for searching a multi-story building is the fire floor, the floor immediately
above the fire floor, and the: - Answer- topmost floor
If needed, which of the following tools could be used to remove a laminated windshield
in a vehicle? - Answer- air chisel
What is the proper and safe position for an acetylene cylinder that is part of a cutting
torch kit? - Answer- secure and upright
What is the most common use of a chain saw during fire ground operation? - Answer-
ventilation
Why should the use of a cheater on a prying tool be avoided? - Answer- the tool can
break and injure the firefighter
What is the best method for sharpening the cutting edge of an axe? - Answer- by hand
What is the best lubricant for unprotected metal surfaces? - Answer- light machine oil
What is the device used to prevent a patio sliding door from being forced open? -
Answer- burglar block
Which type of overhead door is generally easiest to force unless it is motor driven? -
Answer- sectional
What are the devices attached to the inside of the beams on fly sections used to hold
the fly section in place? - Answer- pawls
Which type of ladder is used to gain access to attics and can be carried in narrow
hallways? - Answer- folding ladder
An extension ladder with the fly sections fully retracted is in the: - Answer- bedded
position
Where should the ladder tip be placed when using a ladder to perform a rescue from a
window opening? - Answer- tip of ladder just below windowsill
Which carry is typically used for a 35 ft. extension ladder? - Answer- three firefighter flat
shoulder carry
What is the minimum distance of separation between a ladder and energized electrical
equipment? - Answer- 10 feet
What is the proper location for the fly section of a metal ladder when the fly section(s)
are extended? - Answer- fly out
