IICRC FSRT Exam Study Guide 2026/2027 |
Updated Practice Questions & Detailed
Solutions
3 basic components of a fire - correct answer-Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - correct answer-
Demolition and reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue, - correct answer-Utilize
appropriate engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is - correct answer-.1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - correct answer-Carbon, Oxides of
nitrogen
When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - correct answer-
Acid residue
,Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________
available - correct answer-Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - correct answer-Cooler surfaces
A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - correct
answer-Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - correct answer-Loss mitigation
A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by:
- correct answer-Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - correct answer-
Plastic or rubber residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - correct answer-protein
residue
Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - correct answer-protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
, Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
correct answer-Pressure
Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? -
correct answer-puff-back
What is always a concern on all jobs? - correct answer-Safety
Employers are required to - correct answer-Prepare a hazard assessment on all
projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - correct answer-
insured
property owner
authorized agent
When using chemicals its important to - correct answer-use measuring cup
follow label
Terminology should be - correct answer-clear, concise, simple in communication
3 involved parties in an insurance claim are - correct answer-Insured/Property
owner
Adjuster
Updated Practice Questions & Detailed
Solutions
3 basic components of a fire - correct answer-Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - correct answer-
Demolition and reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue, - correct answer-Utilize
appropriate engineering tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is - correct answer-.1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - correct answer-Carbon, Oxides of
nitrogen
When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - correct answer-
Acid residue
,Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________
available - correct answer-Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - correct answer-Cooler surfaces
A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - correct
answer-Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - correct answer-Loss mitigation
A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by:
- correct answer-Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - correct answer-
Plastic or rubber residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - correct answer-protein
residue
Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - correct answer-protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
, Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
correct answer-Pressure
Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? -
correct answer-puff-back
What is always a concern on all jobs? - correct answer-Safety
Employers are required to - correct answer-Prepare a hazard assessment on all
projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - correct answer-
insured
property owner
authorized agent
When using chemicals its important to - correct answer-use measuring cup
follow label
Terminology should be - correct answer-clear, concise, simple in communication
3 involved parties in an insurance claim are - correct answer-Insured/Property
owner
Adjuster
