TCFP LATEST EXAM ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔A bowline is used primarily to
a. join two ropes of unequal size
b. form a loop around an object
c. join tow ropes of the same size together
d. connect and tighten a rope between two objects - ✔✔b. form a loop around an object
✔✔A class 1 harness, used during technical rescues, is known as a
a. chest harness
b. full body harness
c. leg harness
d. seat harness - ✔✔d. seat harness
✔✔When hoisting a ladder, the rope should be threaded and secured through the
ladder _________the distance from the top.
a. 1/6
b. 1/5
c. 1/3
d. 1/2 - ✔✔c. 1/3
✔✔Elements for forming a knot are
a. bight, loop, and round turn
b. loop, bend, and crown
c. round turn, standing, and running
d. standing, bight, and hitch - ✔✔a. bight, loop, and round turn
✔✔A tag line should be used to
a. minimize the number of personnel to hoist object
b. eliminate the need for a safety knot
c. reduce strain on life safety rope
d. prevent equipment from striking the structure - ✔✔d. prevent equipment from striking
the structure
✔✔Which is an advantage of sythetic kermantle ropes
a. very strong, thin and heavy weight
b. fibers making up the rope are not continuous from end to end
c. excellent strength and requires extensive maintenance
,d. well suited for rescue work - ✔✔d. well suited for rescue work
✔✔Which is the best choice for rescue rope
a. braided
b. laid (twisted)
c. Polypropylene
d. Kernmantle - ✔✔d. Kernmantle
✔✔Which is true regarding hoisting tools and equipment
a. use hand over hand method to control rope when hoisting
b. fire extinguishers and SCBA should never be hoisted
c. use with webbing over sharp edges to prevent physical damage to rope
d. when working with heights, use additional ropes for added safety - ✔✔b. fire
extinguishers and SCBA should never be hoisted
✔✔The core of kernmantle rope is made of high-strength fibers which account for
______ percent of the total strength of the rope
a. 60-65
b. 70-75
c. 80-85
d. 90-95 - ✔✔b. 70-75
✔✔Escape rope should
a. be constructed like utility rope
b. exceed specification for life safety rop
c. be thoroughly inspected after use
d. used once - ✔✔d. used once
✔✔Two types of rope used in life-safety situations
a. dynamic and static rope
b. utility and kernmantle rope
c. dynamic and utility rope
d. twisted and braided rope - ✔✔a. dynamic and static rope
✔✔Life safety rope for firefighters should
a. be able to tolerate high heat and direct flame impingement use after use
b. be subjected to repeated impact loads
c. use continuous filament fiber
, d. pass and annual inspection by the manufacturer - ✔✔c. use continuous filament fiber
✔✔WHich describes a Class 1 harness
a. fastens around the waist and thighs or under buttocks and is intended to be used for
emergency escape with a load up to 600 lbs
b. fastens around waist and thighs or under buttocks and over the shoulders and is
intended to be used for emergency escape with a load of 300lbs
c. fastens around the waist and around the thighs or under the buttocks and is intended
to be used for emergency escape with a load of up to 300 lbs - ✔✔c. fastens around the
waist and around the thighs or under the buttocks and is intended to be used for
emergency escape with a load of up to 300 lbs
✔✔Which is an unacceptable method of choice for drying ropes
a. hose dryer
b. suspended in hose tower
c. direct sunlight
d. spread on hose rack - ✔✔c. direct sunlight
✔✔When inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert the fire fighters to
possible damage of the rope
a. color change of the kern
b. dampness of the mantle
c. depressions of the kern
d. stiffness in the mantle - ✔✔c. depressions of the kern
✔✔When choosing a route along which to respond to a reported hazardous materials
incident, how should the approach be planned?
A. From upwind and upgrade
B. From upwind and downgrade
C. From downwind and upgrade
D. From downwind and downgrade - ✔✔A. From upwind and upgrade
✔✔On which type of hazardous materials incident should early responders establish a
plan for decontamination?
A. On incidents involving gases or vapors
B. On incidents where direct contact with the material is likely
C. On incidents involving offensive operations
D. On all incidents - ✔✔D. On all incidents
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔A bowline is used primarily to
a. join two ropes of unequal size
b. form a loop around an object
c. join tow ropes of the same size together
d. connect and tighten a rope between two objects - ✔✔b. form a loop around an object
✔✔A class 1 harness, used during technical rescues, is known as a
a. chest harness
b. full body harness
c. leg harness
d. seat harness - ✔✔d. seat harness
✔✔When hoisting a ladder, the rope should be threaded and secured through the
ladder _________the distance from the top.
a. 1/6
b. 1/5
c. 1/3
d. 1/2 - ✔✔c. 1/3
✔✔Elements for forming a knot are
a. bight, loop, and round turn
b. loop, bend, and crown
c. round turn, standing, and running
d. standing, bight, and hitch - ✔✔a. bight, loop, and round turn
✔✔A tag line should be used to
a. minimize the number of personnel to hoist object
b. eliminate the need for a safety knot
c. reduce strain on life safety rope
d. prevent equipment from striking the structure - ✔✔d. prevent equipment from striking
the structure
✔✔Which is an advantage of sythetic kermantle ropes
a. very strong, thin and heavy weight
b. fibers making up the rope are not continuous from end to end
c. excellent strength and requires extensive maintenance
,d. well suited for rescue work - ✔✔d. well suited for rescue work
✔✔Which is the best choice for rescue rope
a. braided
b. laid (twisted)
c. Polypropylene
d. Kernmantle - ✔✔d. Kernmantle
✔✔Which is true regarding hoisting tools and equipment
a. use hand over hand method to control rope when hoisting
b. fire extinguishers and SCBA should never be hoisted
c. use with webbing over sharp edges to prevent physical damage to rope
d. when working with heights, use additional ropes for added safety - ✔✔b. fire
extinguishers and SCBA should never be hoisted
✔✔The core of kernmantle rope is made of high-strength fibers which account for
______ percent of the total strength of the rope
a. 60-65
b. 70-75
c. 80-85
d. 90-95 - ✔✔b. 70-75
✔✔Escape rope should
a. be constructed like utility rope
b. exceed specification for life safety rop
c. be thoroughly inspected after use
d. used once - ✔✔d. used once
✔✔Two types of rope used in life-safety situations
a. dynamic and static rope
b. utility and kernmantle rope
c. dynamic and utility rope
d. twisted and braided rope - ✔✔a. dynamic and static rope
✔✔Life safety rope for firefighters should
a. be able to tolerate high heat and direct flame impingement use after use
b. be subjected to repeated impact loads
c. use continuous filament fiber
, d. pass and annual inspection by the manufacturer - ✔✔c. use continuous filament fiber
✔✔WHich describes a Class 1 harness
a. fastens around the waist and thighs or under buttocks and is intended to be used for
emergency escape with a load up to 600 lbs
b. fastens around waist and thighs or under buttocks and over the shoulders and is
intended to be used for emergency escape with a load of 300lbs
c. fastens around the waist and around the thighs or under the buttocks and is intended
to be used for emergency escape with a load of up to 300 lbs - ✔✔c. fastens around the
waist and around the thighs or under the buttocks and is intended to be used for
emergency escape with a load of up to 300 lbs
✔✔Which is an unacceptable method of choice for drying ropes
a. hose dryer
b. suspended in hose tower
c. direct sunlight
d. spread on hose rack - ✔✔c. direct sunlight
✔✔When inspecting a kernmantle rope, what finding should alert the fire fighters to
possible damage of the rope
a. color change of the kern
b. dampness of the mantle
c. depressions of the kern
d. stiffness in the mantle - ✔✔c. depressions of the kern
✔✔When choosing a route along which to respond to a reported hazardous materials
incident, how should the approach be planned?
A. From upwind and upgrade
B. From upwind and downgrade
C. From downwind and upgrade
D. From downwind and downgrade - ✔✔A. From upwind and upgrade
✔✔On which type of hazardous materials incident should early responders establish a
plan for decontamination?
A. On incidents involving gases or vapors
B. On incidents where direct contact with the material is likely
C. On incidents involving offensive operations
D. On all incidents - ✔✔D. On all incidents
