1. Under the Incident Command System, who is responsible for
determining the overall strategic goals for controlling an incident?
A) The Operations Section Chief
B) The Incident Commander
C) The Planning Section Chief
D) The highest-ranking company officer on scene
-Correct Answer-: B) The Incident Commander
(The Incident Commander (IC) has overall responsibility for the incident,
including establishing strategic goals.)
2. When establishing a water supply for a large-diameter hose (LDH)
operation, what is the primary advantage of using a reverse lay?
A) It allows the attack pumper to remain at the water source.
B) It allows the attack pumper to position close to the fire while the
supply line is laid from the source to it.
C) It is the only way to supply a fire department connection (FDC).
D) It requires less hose than a forward lay.
,-Correct Answer-: B) It allows the attack pumper to position close
to the fire while the supply line is laid from the source to it.
(In a reverse lay, the pumper lays hose from the fire scene back to the
water source, allowing the attack pumper to stay at the fire.)
3. A firefighter operating a hose line from a ladder must ensure the
ladder is tied in or properly secured. What is the primary reason for
this safety measure?
A) To prevent the ladder from slipping outwards
B) To prevent the hose from kinking
C) To prevent the reaction force of the hose from pushing the ladder off
the building
D) To comply with fire department SOPs regarding ladder decorum
-Correct Answer-: C) To prevent the reaction force of the hose
from pushing the ladder off the building
(The powerful reaction force from a hose stream can destabilize an
unsecured ladder, creating a life-safety hazard.)
4. Which type of building construction is characterized by exterior
walls and structural members constructed of non-combustible
,materials, but has a wood roof and floor structure?
A) Type I (Fire Resistive)
B) Type II (Non-Combustible)
C) Type III (Ordinary)
D) Type V (Wood Frame)
-Correct Answer-: C) Type III (Ordinary)
(Ordinary construction typically features masonry exterior walls and
interior wood framing.)
5. What is the primary purpose of a personnel accountability system
at an emergency scene?
A) To track the number of firefighters on scene for billing purposes
B) To quickly account for all personnel in the event of an emergency or
Mayday
C) To assign tasks to incoming units
D) To ensure all firefighters take their mandated rehab breaks
-Correct Answer-: B) To quickly account for all personnel in the
event of an emergency or Mayday
(Accountability systems, such as tags or electronic tracking, are
designed to track personnel locations and assignments to facilitate a
rapid roll call if something goes wrong.)
, 6. According to SFFMA/TCFP guidelines, what is the required passing
score for the Firefighter II written certification exam?
A) 100%
B) 80%
C) 70%
D) 75%
-Correct Answer-: C) 70%
(The SFFMA official site states the passing grade for all written exams is
70% .)
7. When performing a vertical ventilation operation, what is the most
critical safety rule that must be followed when cutting a hole in a
pitched roof?
A) Cut the hole over the seat of the fire
B) Always cut with the grain of the roof decking
C) Sound the roof ahead of you with a tool to check for weak spots
D) Ensure the ladder is placed on the same side of the roof as the fire
-Correct Answer-: C) Sound the roof ahead of you with a tool to
check for weak spots
determining the overall strategic goals for controlling an incident?
A) The Operations Section Chief
B) The Incident Commander
C) The Planning Section Chief
D) The highest-ranking company officer on scene
-Correct Answer-: B) The Incident Commander
(The Incident Commander (IC) has overall responsibility for the incident,
including establishing strategic goals.)
2. When establishing a water supply for a large-diameter hose (LDH)
operation, what is the primary advantage of using a reverse lay?
A) It allows the attack pumper to remain at the water source.
B) It allows the attack pumper to position close to the fire while the
supply line is laid from the source to it.
C) It is the only way to supply a fire department connection (FDC).
D) It requires less hose than a forward lay.
,-Correct Answer-: B) It allows the attack pumper to position close
to the fire while the supply line is laid from the source to it.
(In a reverse lay, the pumper lays hose from the fire scene back to the
water source, allowing the attack pumper to stay at the fire.)
3. A firefighter operating a hose line from a ladder must ensure the
ladder is tied in or properly secured. What is the primary reason for
this safety measure?
A) To prevent the ladder from slipping outwards
B) To prevent the hose from kinking
C) To prevent the reaction force of the hose from pushing the ladder off
the building
D) To comply with fire department SOPs regarding ladder decorum
-Correct Answer-: C) To prevent the reaction force of the hose
from pushing the ladder off the building
(The powerful reaction force from a hose stream can destabilize an
unsecured ladder, creating a life-safety hazard.)
4. Which type of building construction is characterized by exterior
walls and structural members constructed of non-combustible
,materials, but has a wood roof and floor structure?
A) Type I (Fire Resistive)
B) Type II (Non-Combustible)
C) Type III (Ordinary)
D) Type V (Wood Frame)
-Correct Answer-: C) Type III (Ordinary)
(Ordinary construction typically features masonry exterior walls and
interior wood framing.)
5. What is the primary purpose of a personnel accountability system
at an emergency scene?
A) To track the number of firefighters on scene for billing purposes
B) To quickly account for all personnel in the event of an emergency or
Mayday
C) To assign tasks to incoming units
D) To ensure all firefighters take their mandated rehab breaks
-Correct Answer-: B) To quickly account for all personnel in the
event of an emergency or Mayday
(Accountability systems, such as tags or electronic tracking, are
designed to track personnel locations and assignments to facilitate a
rapid roll call if something goes wrong.)
, 6. According to SFFMA/TCFP guidelines, what is the required passing
score for the Firefighter II written certification exam?
A) 100%
B) 80%
C) 70%
D) 75%
-Correct Answer-: C) 70%
(The SFFMA official site states the passing grade for all written exams is
70% .)
7. When performing a vertical ventilation operation, what is the most
critical safety rule that must be followed when cutting a hole in a
pitched roof?
A) Cut the hole over the seat of the fire
B) Always cut with the grain of the roof decking
C) Sound the roof ahead of you with a tool to check for weak spots
D) Ensure the ladder is placed on the same side of the roof as the fire
-Correct Answer-: C) Sound the roof ahead of you with a tool to
check for weak spots
