IFSTA COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS SET TESTED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
●● The information gathered on reports is used for:
Select one:
a.evaluating personnel.
b.adjusting jurisdictional boundaries.
c.confirming facts in criminal cases.
d.determining trends in fire cause.
Answer: d. determining trends in fire cause.
●● After command has been transferred:
Select one:
a.the new IC will assign new duties to the initial IC.
b.the new IC will conduct his or her own size-up.
c.the initial IC is no longer needed on the scene.
d.crew members are likely to be reassigned.
Answer: a. the new IC will assign new duties to the initial IC.
●● What determines the exact information that should be included in an
incident report?
Select one:
,a.Local protocol
b.National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
c.The IC
d.Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
Answer: a. Local protocol
●● Which statement about transferring Command is MOST accurate?
Select one:
a.Command should never be transferred to anyone who is not on the
scene.
b.The initial IC can only transfer Command to a higher ranking fire
officer.
c.Radio communication of a transfer of Command is preferred.
d.Command can only be transferred face-to-face.
Answer: a. Command should never be transferred to anyone who is not
on the scene.
●● In what situation would you include a wye appliance as part of a
hose lay?
Select one:
a.When more than one attachment using a non-gated wye needs to be
made available to the same hydrant
b.When one attack line has been laid, but two are needed to implement a
plan
, c.When the hydrant does not have a large diameter connection
d.When a smaller line is needed but a larger line is still in service
Answer: b. When one attack line has been laid, but two are needed to
implement a plan
●● After conducting a risk-benefit analysis, you should select an
offensive strategy when:
Select one:
a.occupants are not savable.
b.no threat to occupant life exists.
c.lives or property are savable.
d.conditions indicate an extreme threat to property.
Answer: c. lives or property are savable.
●● Why is it important that incident reports are accurate and complete?
Select one:
a.They assign blame to those at fault for errors
b.They are used to recruit new hires
c.They are used as instructional examples
d.They are legal documents
Answer: d. They are legal documents
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
●● The information gathered on reports is used for:
Select one:
a.evaluating personnel.
b.adjusting jurisdictional boundaries.
c.confirming facts in criminal cases.
d.determining trends in fire cause.
Answer: d. determining trends in fire cause.
●● After command has been transferred:
Select one:
a.the new IC will assign new duties to the initial IC.
b.the new IC will conduct his or her own size-up.
c.the initial IC is no longer needed on the scene.
d.crew members are likely to be reassigned.
Answer: a. the new IC will assign new duties to the initial IC.
●● What determines the exact information that should be included in an
incident report?
Select one:
,a.Local protocol
b.National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
c.The IC
d.Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
Answer: a. Local protocol
●● Which statement about transferring Command is MOST accurate?
Select one:
a.Command should never be transferred to anyone who is not on the
scene.
b.The initial IC can only transfer Command to a higher ranking fire
officer.
c.Radio communication of a transfer of Command is preferred.
d.Command can only be transferred face-to-face.
Answer: a. Command should never be transferred to anyone who is not
on the scene.
●● In what situation would you include a wye appliance as part of a
hose lay?
Select one:
a.When more than one attachment using a non-gated wye needs to be
made available to the same hydrant
b.When one attack line has been laid, but two are needed to implement a
plan
, c.When the hydrant does not have a large diameter connection
d.When a smaller line is needed but a larger line is still in service
Answer: b. When one attack line has been laid, but two are needed to
implement a plan
●● After conducting a risk-benefit analysis, you should select an
offensive strategy when:
Select one:
a.occupants are not savable.
b.no threat to occupant life exists.
c.lives or property are savable.
d.conditions indicate an extreme threat to property.
Answer: c. lives or property are savable.
●● Why is it important that incident reports are accurate and complete?
Select one:
a.They assign blame to those at fault for errors
b.They are used to recruit new hires
c.They are used as instructional examples
d.They are legal documents
Answer: d. They are legal documents
