IFSTA 6TH EDITION - FF1 & FF2
FINAL TEST (PART 1) WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which NFPA® standard defines safe training practices and programs? - ANSWER-
Ch. 2: NFPA 1403
Which of the following is a type of communications center equipment? - ANSWER-
Ch. 3: Two-way radio systems
Never assume all occupants are out of a structure until: - ANSWER-Ch. 9: The
building is searched
What does an initial radio report provide? - ANSWER-Ch. 3: Description of
conditions as they appear
Which of the following statements about tying in is MOST accurate? - ANSWER-Ch.
12: Tying in frees personnel who would otherwise be holding the ladder in place
Which of the following BEST describes a catchall? (1116) - ANSWER-Ch. 18: A
container constructed of a salvage cover to collect small amounts of water
Which alternative energy source will include a shutoff switch on the electric meter? -
ANSWER-Ch. 17: Solar panels
What building component may be mounted over doors and windows to prevent
illegal entry? (173) - ANSWER-Ch. 4: Security bars or grilles
Water as a mechanical tool can move ___ to where they can burn safely. -
ANSWER-Ch. 17: Class B Fuels
Which of the following sources of energy is a form of oxidation? (217) - ANSWER-
Ch. 5: Self-heating
Which type of knot eliminates the danger of the running end slipping back through
the knot? - ANSWER-Ch. 8: Overhand safety
Air bags in a vehicle fire should be: - ANSWER-Ch. 19: Inoperable before beginning
interior survey
Which of the following statements BEST describes how to prevent scattering of
lightweight fuels? - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Apply the agent from point where it reaches, but
does not disturb, the fuel surface
Which of the following statements about ladder climbing position is the MOST
accurate? - ANSWER-Ch. 12: Keep arms straight (horizontal) during the climb
, Which of the following prevents glass from shattering and falling out of frame? -
ANSWER-Ch. 11: Wire glass
Which of the following factors determines the initial severity and extent of a fire?
(739) - ANSWER-Ch. 13: Activation of fire detection and suppression systems
Which type of indicating valve has a hollow metal post housing the valve stem with a
moveable plate visible through a small glass window on the side? - ANSWER-Ch.
20: Post indicator valve (PIV)
Water as a cooling agent must be combined with ___ to be effective on lighter
petroleum distillates. - ANSWER-Ch. 17: Foam additives
The type of cleaning required for personal protective equipment (PPE) is determined
by: (278) - ANSWER-Ch. 6: Amount and type of contamination
Which of the following should be provided when contacting an emergency response
center? - ANSWER-Ch. 24: Name and identification number of material(s) involved
Size-up is initially performed by: - ANSWER-Ch. 9: The first firefighter on scene
Which of the following statements about smooth bore nozzles is MOST accurate?
(958) - ANSWER-Ch. 16: Hoselines may kink as smooth bore nozzles use less
pressure
Which health effects are short-term conditions that appear within hours or days?
(1301) - ANSWER-Ch. 23: Acute
Which of the following is generally located near the actual fire or incident? (801) -
ANSWER-Ch. 14: Dump site
What expelling mechanism works when the operator physically applies pressure to a
pump that increases pressure within the container? (343) - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Manual
pump
What type of movable window has a side-hinged sash, usually installed to swing
outward? (187) - ANSWER-Ch. 4: Casement
What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used on fires that involve
combustible cooking oils? (342) - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Class K
Which of the following BEST describes the two means of escape required when
personnel are working on a roof or upper story? - ANSWER-Ch. 12: At least two
ladders at remote locations from one another
Which of the following should be indicated by a smoke control system control panel?
- ANSWER-Ch. 13: Where the alarm originated
FINAL TEST (PART 1) WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which NFPA® standard defines safe training practices and programs? - ANSWER-
Ch. 2: NFPA 1403
Which of the following is a type of communications center equipment? - ANSWER-
Ch. 3: Two-way radio systems
Never assume all occupants are out of a structure until: - ANSWER-Ch. 9: The
building is searched
What does an initial radio report provide? - ANSWER-Ch. 3: Description of
conditions as they appear
Which of the following statements about tying in is MOST accurate? - ANSWER-Ch.
12: Tying in frees personnel who would otherwise be holding the ladder in place
Which of the following BEST describes a catchall? (1116) - ANSWER-Ch. 18: A
container constructed of a salvage cover to collect small amounts of water
Which alternative energy source will include a shutoff switch on the electric meter? -
ANSWER-Ch. 17: Solar panels
What building component may be mounted over doors and windows to prevent
illegal entry? (173) - ANSWER-Ch. 4: Security bars or grilles
Water as a mechanical tool can move ___ to where they can burn safely. -
ANSWER-Ch. 17: Class B Fuels
Which of the following sources of energy is a form of oxidation? (217) - ANSWER-
Ch. 5: Self-heating
Which type of knot eliminates the danger of the running end slipping back through
the knot? - ANSWER-Ch. 8: Overhand safety
Air bags in a vehicle fire should be: - ANSWER-Ch. 19: Inoperable before beginning
interior survey
Which of the following statements BEST describes how to prevent scattering of
lightweight fuels? - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Apply the agent from point where it reaches, but
does not disturb, the fuel surface
Which of the following statements about ladder climbing position is the MOST
accurate? - ANSWER-Ch. 12: Keep arms straight (horizontal) during the climb
, Which of the following prevents glass from shattering and falling out of frame? -
ANSWER-Ch. 11: Wire glass
Which of the following factors determines the initial severity and extent of a fire?
(739) - ANSWER-Ch. 13: Activation of fire detection and suppression systems
Which type of indicating valve has a hollow metal post housing the valve stem with a
moveable plate visible through a small glass window on the side? - ANSWER-Ch.
20: Post indicator valve (PIV)
Water as a cooling agent must be combined with ___ to be effective on lighter
petroleum distillates. - ANSWER-Ch. 17: Foam additives
The type of cleaning required for personal protective equipment (PPE) is determined
by: (278) - ANSWER-Ch. 6: Amount and type of contamination
Which of the following should be provided when contacting an emergency response
center? - ANSWER-Ch. 24: Name and identification number of material(s) involved
Size-up is initially performed by: - ANSWER-Ch. 9: The first firefighter on scene
Which of the following statements about smooth bore nozzles is MOST accurate?
(958) - ANSWER-Ch. 16: Hoselines may kink as smooth bore nozzles use less
pressure
Which health effects are short-term conditions that appear within hours or days?
(1301) - ANSWER-Ch. 23: Acute
Which of the following is generally located near the actual fire or incident? (801) -
ANSWER-Ch. 14: Dump site
What expelling mechanism works when the operator physically applies pressure to a
pump that increases pressure within the container? (343) - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Manual
pump
What type of movable window has a side-hinged sash, usually installed to swing
outward? (187) - ANSWER-Ch. 4: Casement
What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used on fires that involve
combustible cooking oils? (342) - ANSWER-Ch. 7: Class K
Which of the following BEST describes the two means of escape required when
personnel are working on a roof or upper story? - ANSWER-Ch. 12: At least two
ladders at remote locations from one another
Which of the following should be indicated by a smoke control system control panel?
- ANSWER-Ch. 13: Where the alarm originated
