QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) A+ GRADE.
What fire-suppression method does not work if fuel is self-oxidizing?
ANSWERS: Oxygen exclusion
What is the minimum overlap between coat and trousers when the
wearer is bent over to a 90 degree angle?
ANSWERS: 2 inches (50 mm)
What two respiratory hazards are responsible for the majority of fire-
related fatalities?
ANSWERS: Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide
What classification of portable fire extinguishers is used for fires that
involve combustible liquids and gases?
ANSWERS: Class B
,On a multiple marking extinguisher the ratings for each class are
ANSWERS: separate, they do not affect each other.
Signal to others that a portable fire extinguisher is empty by:
ANSWERS: laying it on its side.
Which of the following type of rope is constructed of a braided core
enclosed in a braided, herringbone-pattern sheath?
ANSWERS: Braid on braid rope
Which of the following critical search areas is best defined as the areas
farthest from the fire on the same level?
ANSWERS: Remainder of hazard zone
When leaving a room, turn ____ the direction used to enter in order to
continue the search.
ANSWERS: in the same way as
, Crawling in heavy smoke or extreme heat can increase:
ANSWERS: visibility
When using the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Urban
Search and Rescue system (FEMA US&R), what does a diagonal mark
from upper right to lower left indicate?
ANSWERS: A search is underway
Having a facepiece dislodged or a low pressure alarm are examples of
what type of MAYDAY situation?
ANSWERS: Air emergencies
Using air management procedures during an air emergency can help
increase:
ANSWERS: time for escape.
Which of the following best describes how to figure out your location
during a MAYDAY?
ANSWERS: Momentarily turn off PASS device, listen for clues