TCFP Exam questions and analyzed
,NFPA 1001 is the - CORRECT ANS:Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - CORRECT ANS:performing forcible entry
to fire scene buildings
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - CORRECT ANS:health and
safety
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development and
implementation of strategic decisions, is - CORRECT ANS:Command
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - CORRECT ANS:Evaporation of
perspiration
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - CORRECT ANS:walking up
many flights of stairs in PPE
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - CORRECT ANS:key box/lock box
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of its strength -
CORRECT ANS:75 percent
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - CORRECT ANS:a clove hitch and
half hitches
The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes - CORRECT ANS:chain of command
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - CORRECT ANS:Division A
, The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume of water at
the same temperature is - CORRECT ANS:specific gravity
Life safety rope should be stored in - CORRECT ANS:coils in rope bags
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called - CORRECT ANS:immediately dangerous to life and
health
Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission? - CORRECT ANS:Emergency traffic
from a unit working at a fire or rescue
The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to - CORRECT ANS:obtain the information that is required
to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location
Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should - CORRECT
ANS:listen to be sure the channel is not being used
When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the firefighter's face is -
CORRECT ANS:dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more quickly
The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - CORRECT ANS:in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning
regulator
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - CORRECT ANS:increased respiratory rate and impaired
muscular coordination
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are - CORRECT ANS:super
heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
,NFPA 1001 is the - CORRECT ANS:Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - CORRECT ANS:performing forcible entry
to fire scene buildings
OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - CORRECT ANS:health and
safety
In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development and
implementation of strategic decisions, is - CORRECT ANS:Command
What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when wearing PPE? - CORRECT ANS:Evaporation of
perspiration
What is one aspect of high rise fires that is especially draining of energy? - CORRECT ANS:walking up
many flights of stairs in PPE
A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - CORRECT ANS:key box/lock box
In kernmantle rope, the kern or core of the rope accounts for approximately _____ of its strength -
CORRECT ANS:75 percent
The combination of knots recommended to hoist a pike pole includes - CORRECT ANS:a clove hitch and
half hitches
The order of rank and authority in the fire service describes - CORRECT ANS:chain of command
The street, or address side of the structure is termed - CORRECT ANS:Division A
, The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid compared with the mass of an equal volume of water at
the same temperature is - CORRECT ANS:specific gravity
Life safety rope should be stored in - CORRECT ANS:coils in rope bags
Toxic atmospheres due to smoke and heat are called - CORRECT ANS:immediately dangerous to life and
health
Which of the following has the highest priority for radio transmission? - CORRECT ANS:Emergency traffic
from a unit working at a fire or rescue
The telecommunicator's first responsibility is to - CORRECT ANS:obtain the information that is required
to dispatch the appropriate units to the correct location
Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should - CORRECT
ANS:listen to be sure the channel is not being used
When using positive pressure SCBA, a poor seal between the face piece and the firefighter's face is -
CORRECT ANS:dangerous, because it is depleting the air supply more quickly
The bypass valve on a SCBA is used - CORRECT ANS:in emergency situations involving a malfunctioning
regulator
The first noticeable sign of oxygen deficiency is - CORRECT ANS:increased respiratory rate and impaired
muscular coordination
Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are - CORRECT ANS:super
heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke
