Befo Exam Study Guide Questions and
Correct Answers.
Which of the following terms is used to refer to the process that generates sufficient quantities
of burnable vapors to ignite in the presence of oxidizer
A- paralysis
B-fire coil
C- vapor pressure
D-flashpoint - Answer D
What type of reaction releases energy in the form of sometimes light
A- Kinetic
B- endothermic
C- potential
D- exothermic - Answer D
What product of combustion causes The most fire deaths
A- carbon dioxide
B- toxic smoke
C- thermal energy
D- hydrogen sulfide - Answer B
The ignition of unburned fire gases at the top of the compartment is known as
A flash over
B combustion
C roll over
D smoke explosion - Answer C
The potential chemical energy in fuel in fire behavior Is converted to
A mechanical energy
, B thermal energy
C electrical energy
D sound energy - Answer B
The male threads on fire hydrant discharge outlets must
A- be connected to a 12 inch water main
B- Conform to those used by neighboring jurisdictions
C- be the ones used by the local fire department
D- have a 6 inch outlet - Answer C
Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate
A-flow capacities
B-Distance from the next hydrant
C-Typical water pressure
D- Distance from nearest fire department - Answer A
What kind of fire hydrants are designed for use in climates that have freezing temperatures
A-cold-weather hydrant
B-dry barrel hydrant
C-Wet barrel hydrants
D-warm weather hydrants - Answer B
Which means of moving water is used by most communities?
A -Combination system
B-Direct pumping system
C-pump less system
D-Gravity system - Answer A
All hydrants must be opened and closed ___ to prevent damage.
A.slowly
B.quickly
C.partially
Correct Answers.
Which of the following terms is used to refer to the process that generates sufficient quantities
of burnable vapors to ignite in the presence of oxidizer
A- paralysis
B-fire coil
C- vapor pressure
D-flashpoint - Answer D
What type of reaction releases energy in the form of sometimes light
A- Kinetic
B- endothermic
C- potential
D- exothermic - Answer D
What product of combustion causes The most fire deaths
A- carbon dioxide
B- toxic smoke
C- thermal energy
D- hydrogen sulfide - Answer B
The ignition of unburned fire gases at the top of the compartment is known as
A flash over
B combustion
C roll over
D smoke explosion - Answer C
The potential chemical energy in fuel in fire behavior Is converted to
A mechanical energy
, B thermal energy
C electrical energy
D sound energy - Answer B
The male threads on fire hydrant discharge outlets must
A- be connected to a 12 inch water main
B- Conform to those used by neighboring jurisdictions
C- be the ones used by the local fire department
D- have a 6 inch outlet - Answer C
Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate
A-flow capacities
B-Distance from the next hydrant
C-Typical water pressure
D- Distance from nearest fire department - Answer A
What kind of fire hydrants are designed for use in climates that have freezing temperatures
A-cold-weather hydrant
B-dry barrel hydrant
C-Wet barrel hydrants
D-warm weather hydrants - Answer B
Which means of moving water is used by most communities?
A -Combination system
B-Direct pumping system
C-pump less system
D-Gravity system - Answer A
All hydrants must be opened and closed ___ to prevent damage.
A.slowly
B.quickly
C.partially
