TCFP Firefighter I&II Chapters 1-
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Correct Answers
Which is a component of the Reilly method of air conservation?
Select one:
A. Humming
B. Counting
C. Stepped breathing
D. Visualization - Answer- A. Humming
Which piece of equipment must be worn with structural firefighting PPE and SCBA?
Select one:
A. Buddy-breather
B. PASS device
C. Bail-out rope
D. Escape harness - Answer- B. PASS device
Which statement about the use of a protective hood is correct?
Select one:
A. Don the SCBA face piece first and then pull the hood up over it.
B. First don the hood and then apply the SCBA face piece straps over it, making sure
the hood is clear of the seal.
C. Any method used for donning the hood is acceptable as long as the SCBA face piece
seal is tested and intact.
D. It is optional if a helmet equipped with fire-resistive neck/ear flaps is worn. - Answer-
A. Don the SCBA face piece first and then pull the hood up over it.
A drag rescue device (DRD) is a component of the:
Select one:
A. protective pants.
B. protective coat.
C. SCBA harness.
D. PASS device. - Answer- B. protective coat.
An oxygen-deficient atmosphere contains less than _____ percent oxygen.
Select one:
A. 17.5
B. 18
C. 19.5
D. 21 - Answer- C. 19.5
,PPE exposed to hazardous conditions should undergo an initial reduction of
contaminants __________.
Select one:
A. at the scene before returning to the station
B. after apparatus and equipment have been restored to operational readiness
C. after response personnel have thoroughly showered and changed clothing
D. immediately upon returning to the station - Answer- A. at the scene before returning
to the station
Pressure readings on an SCBA cylinder gauge and remote pressure gauge should not
differ by more than _____ %.
Select one:
A. 15
B. 25
C. 10
D. 20 - Answer- C. 10
Recent studies have identified which hazard related to the use of protective hoods?
Select one:
A. Greater frequency of SCBA facepiece seal leaks
B. Increased physiological heat load
C. Reduced ability of the wearer to detect ambient thermal hazards
D. Transfer of carcinogens from the hood to the skin - Answer- D. Transfer of
carcinogens from the hood to the skin
SCBA cylinders of aluminum, steel, and carbon-fiber must be hydrostatically tested
every _____ years.
Select one:
A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 5 - Answer- D. 5
Smoke contains _____ highly toxic products of combustion or physical states of matter.
Select one:
A. three
B. two
C. four
D. five - Answer- A. three
The function of a RIC/UAC is to provide air for:
Select one:
A. extending air supply during prolonged operations in IDLH atmosphere.
B. buddy-breathing during a low-air emergency.
C. emergency refilling of a low air cylinder.
,D. routine refilling of air cylinders. - Answer- C. emergency refilling of a low air cylinder.
The multilayered or quilted layer of structural firefighting protective clothing is the:
Select one:
A. absorbent liner.
B. vapor barrier.
C. thermal barrier.
D. liner. - Answer- C. thermal barrier.
Turnout coats and trousers have a protective system that consists of _____ layers.
Select one:
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2 - Answer- C. 3
What is a commonly used technique for conserving SCBA air?
Select one:
A. Skip breathing
B. Pursed-lip breathing
C. Breath counting
D. Inhale by mouth, exhale by nose - Answer- A. Skip breathing
What is the first step in cleaning SCBA?
Select one:
A. Remove the cylinder from the harness
B. Cover the regulator in a plastic bag
C. Rinse the entire unit with clean water from a hose
D. Use compressed air to blow loose contamination off the unit - Answer- C. Rinse the
entire unit with clean water from a hose
What is the function of an EOSTI?
Select one:
A. Warn an SCBA wearer of low cylinder pressure
B. Broadcast a mayday signal
C. Emit an audible alarm when the wearer becomes motionless
D. Emit an audible alarm in the presence of certain gases - Answer- A. Warn an SCBA
wearer of low cylinder pressure
What is the term for the lower part of a protective hood?
Select one:
A. Drape
B. Collar
C. Bib
D. Neck - Answer- C. Bib
, Which agency sets the design, testing, and certification standards for SCBA equipment?
Select one:
A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
B. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Answer- B. National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Which component of structural firefighting protective clothing is critical for protecting the
body from steam burns?
Select one:
A. Moisture barrier
B. Thermal barrier
C. Outer shell
D. Insulation - Answer- A. Moisture barrier
Which is an acceptable location for PPE that has undergone decontamination?
Select one:
A. Living area
B. Sleeping area
C. None of these is correct.
D. Vehicle cab - Answer- C. None of these is correct.
Which is an approved material for structural firefighting boots?
Select one:
A. Extos®
B. Gore-Tex®
C. Leather
D. Polymeric synthetic - Answer- C. Leather
Which item is an optional component of the structural firefighting protective ensemble?
Select one:
A. Hearing protection
B. Personal alert safety system
C. Protective hood
D. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Answer- A. Hearing protection
Which NFPA standard deals with open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?
Select one:
A. 1990
B. 1981
C. 1801
D. 1622 - Answer- B. 1981
Which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems?
Select one:
5 Test Prep Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
Which is a component of the Reilly method of air conservation?
Select one:
A. Humming
B. Counting
C. Stepped breathing
D. Visualization - Answer- A. Humming
Which piece of equipment must be worn with structural firefighting PPE and SCBA?
Select one:
A. Buddy-breather
B. PASS device
C. Bail-out rope
D. Escape harness - Answer- B. PASS device
Which statement about the use of a protective hood is correct?
Select one:
A. Don the SCBA face piece first and then pull the hood up over it.
B. First don the hood and then apply the SCBA face piece straps over it, making sure
the hood is clear of the seal.
C. Any method used for donning the hood is acceptable as long as the SCBA face piece
seal is tested and intact.
D. It is optional if a helmet equipped with fire-resistive neck/ear flaps is worn. - Answer-
A. Don the SCBA face piece first and then pull the hood up over it.
A drag rescue device (DRD) is a component of the:
Select one:
A. protective pants.
B. protective coat.
C. SCBA harness.
D. PASS device. - Answer- B. protective coat.
An oxygen-deficient atmosphere contains less than _____ percent oxygen.
Select one:
A. 17.5
B. 18
C. 19.5
D. 21 - Answer- C. 19.5
,PPE exposed to hazardous conditions should undergo an initial reduction of
contaminants __________.
Select one:
A. at the scene before returning to the station
B. after apparatus and equipment have been restored to operational readiness
C. after response personnel have thoroughly showered and changed clothing
D. immediately upon returning to the station - Answer- A. at the scene before returning
to the station
Pressure readings on an SCBA cylinder gauge and remote pressure gauge should not
differ by more than _____ %.
Select one:
A. 15
B. 25
C. 10
D. 20 - Answer- C. 10
Recent studies have identified which hazard related to the use of protective hoods?
Select one:
A. Greater frequency of SCBA facepiece seal leaks
B. Increased physiological heat load
C. Reduced ability of the wearer to detect ambient thermal hazards
D. Transfer of carcinogens from the hood to the skin - Answer- D. Transfer of
carcinogens from the hood to the skin
SCBA cylinders of aluminum, steel, and carbon-fiber must be hydrostatically tested
every _____ years.
Select one:
A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 5 - Answer- D. 5
Smoke contains _____ highly toxic products of combustion or physical states of matter.
Select one:
A. three
B. two
C. four
D. five - Answer- A. three
The function of a RIC/UAC is to provide air for:
Select one:
A. extending air supply during prolonged operations in IDLH atmosphere.
B. buddy-breathing during a low-air emergency.
C. emergency refilling of a low air cylinder.
,D. routine refilling of air cylinders. - Answer- C. emergency refilling of a low air cylinder.
The multilayered or quilted layer of structural firefighting protective clothing is the:
Select one:
A. absorbent liner.
B. vapor barrier.
C. thermal barrier.
D. liner. - Answer- C. thermal barrier.
Turnout coats and trousers have a protective system that consists of _____ layers.
Select one:
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2 - Answer- C. 3
What is a commonly used technique for conserving SCBA air?
Select one:
A. Skip breathing
B. Pursed-lip breathing
C. Breath counting
D. Inhale by mouth, exhale by nose - Answer- A. Skip breathing
What is the first step in cleaning SCBA?
Select one:
A. Remove the cylinder from the harness
B. Cover the regulator in a plastic bag
C. Rinse the entire unit with clean water from a hose
D. Use compressed air to blow loose contamination off the unit - Answer- C. Rinse the
entire unit with clean water from a hose
What is the function of an EOSTI?
Select one:
A. Warn an SCBA wearer of low cylinder pressure
B. Broadcast a mayday signal
C. Emit an audible alarm when the wearer becomes motionless
D. Emit an audible alarm in the presence of certain gases - Answer- A. Warn an SCBA
wearer of low cylinder pressure
What is the term for the lower part of a protective hood?
Select one:
A. Drape
B. Collar
C. Bib
D. Neck - Answer- C. Bib
, Which agency sets the design, testing, and certification standards for SCBA equipment?
Select one:
A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
B. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Answer- B. National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Which component of structural firefighting protective clothing is critical for protecting the
body from steam burns?
Select one:
A. Moisture barrier
B. Thermal barrier
C. Outer shell
D. Insulation - Answer- A. Moisture barrier
Which is an acceptable location for PPE that has undergone decontamination?
Select one:
A. Living area
B. Sleeping area
C. None of these is correct.
D. Vehicle cab - Answer- C. None of these is correct.
Which is an approved material for structural firefighting boots?
Select one:
A. Extos®
B. Gore-Tex®
C. Leather
D. Polymeric synthetic - Answer- C. Leather
Which item is an optional component of the structural firefighting protective ensemble?
Select one:
A. Hearing protection
B. Personal alert safety system
C. Protective hood
D. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Answer- A. Hearing protection
Which NFPA standard deals with open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?
Select one:
A. 1990
B. 1981
C. 1801
D. 1622 - Answer- B. 1981
Which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems?
Select one:
