TCFP Study Guide #3 latest updated

A Fire fighter I should be able to perform general ladder maintenance including A. Repairing a fly section that will not properly extend or retract B. Tightening the hooks of a roof ladder if they have come loose C. Storing ladders so that they are free from moisture and vehicle exhaust D. replacing any rungs or components that have begun to show signs of wear - Answer- C. Storing ladders so that they are free from moisture and vehicle exhaust Modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the: A. Fly facing in B. Fly facing out C. halyard left untied D. Halyard tied to the top rung - Answer- B. Fly facing out What marking or label does NFPA 1931 require to be on all ladders? A. Reflective white tip B. Balance point stripe C. Manufacturer's name plate D. Recommended end of service date - Answer- C. Manufacturer's name plate Ladders are most stable and offer the easiest climbing position when placed at a: A. 35-degree angle from the building B. 55-degree angle from the building C. distance to the building equal to two-thirds the ladder's working length D. distance from the building equal to one-fourth the ladder's working length - Answer- D. distance from the building equal to one-fourth the ladder's working length When one firefighter raises an extension ladder from a low-shoulder carry: A. The ladder must be raised with the fly in, then pivoted so that the fly is facing out B. The ladder must be raised parallel to the building instead of perpendicular to it. C. The building is used to heel the ladder and prevent from slipping while being raised D. Another firefighter must stand by and act as a safety spotter in case the ladder starts to fall. - Answer- C. The building is used to heel the ladder and prevent from slipping while being raised A challenge to decon operations is that law enforcement personnel often carry weapons: A. that cannot undergo decon B. civilian responders must decon the weapons C. and will not release them to anyone for decon operations D. and will not release them to civilian personnel during decon operations - Answer- B. civilian responders must decon the weapons If the IC receives favorable progress reports from tactical and/or task supervisors, this is an indication that: A. the IAP is effective B. The incident is destabilizing C. The IC is no longer needed D. Responders should withdraw immediately - Answer- A. The IAP is effective In general, the higher level of PPE, the greater the: A. Associated risks B. Media coverages C. number of victims D. Amount of hazardous material - Answer- A. Associated risks The technical decontamination process that uses a material to change the chemical structure of a hazardous material is: A. Dilution B. Evaporation C. Chemical Degradation D. Brushing and Scraping - Answer- C. Chemical Degradation To stop or limit the escape of a product either in its original container or by transferring it to a new one is the goal of: A. Fire Control B. Spill Control C. Leak Control D. Dilution Control - Answer- C. Leak Control When should PPE be donned? A. Immediately upon arrival B. After the mission briefing C.Before the mission briefing D. Once entry is made into the hot zone - Answer- B. After the mission briefing Where is the "Discovery of evidence" step in the procedure for identifying, protecting, and preserving potential evidence? A. Near the end B. Towards the beginning C. Before securing the scene D. After laboratory examination - Answer- B. Towards the beginning What type of information will MOST likely be required from emergency responders when establishing or maintaining the chain of custody? A. Time arrived on scene B. Names of all agencies involved C. Specific location from which the sample was taken D. Type of evidence (direct, physical, or circumstantial) - Answer- C. Specific location from which the sample was taken Medical requirements for fire fighters are specified in which NFPA standard? A. NFPA 904 B. NFPA 1002 C. NFPA 1582 D. NFPA 1962 - Answer- C. NFPA 1582 Which development led to the widespread use of the mechanized pumping apparatus? A. Wagon-mounted steam engines B. Jacketed Hose C. Internal combustion engines D. Private insurance companies - Answer- C. Internal combustion engines A fire fighter who is trained and certified in chemical identification, leak control, and decontamination is a(n) ________. A. Fire Fighter II B. Spill management technician C. Hazardous materials technician D. Hazardous materials technical specialist - Answer- C. Hazardous materials technician NFPA Standards are: A. Administrative law B. Consensus documents C. Regulatory law D. Model codes - Answer- B. Consensus documents In a typical fire department rank structure, an assistant chief reports directly to the __________. A. Battalion Chief B. Section Chief C. Command Staff D. Chief of the department - Answer- D. Chief of the department Which basic management principle says that each firefighter should answer to only one supervisor? A. Span of control B. Organizational accountability C. Unity of command D. Division of labor - Answer- C. Unity of Command What is the primary function of the purge valve on an SCBA? A. Switch between pressure and pressure-demand modes B. Supply air in the event of a regulator malfunction C. De-fog the face piece interior D. Bleed off residual pressure after the cylinder valve has been closed - Answer- B. Supply air in the event of a regulator malfunction NFPA standards require an SCBA low-air alarm to sound when cylinder pressure drops to _____ percent of capacity A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25 - Answer- D. 25% What is the term for a radio the transmits and receives on different frequencies? A. Repeater B. Cross-Band C. Duplex D. Binary - Answer- C. Duplex The NFPA standard requires that a communications center be equipped with A. A HEPA-grade air filtration system B. Backup systems for all of the critical equipment C. A reception area with a staffed watch desk D. A private water supply - Answer- B. Backup systems for all of the critical equipment Upward spread of fire within a structure is primarily caused by which form of heat transfer? A. Circulation B. Radiation C. Conduction D. Convection - Answer- D. Convection Type II construction is commonly referred to as __________? A. Ordinary B. Fire resistive C. Fire retardant D. Noncombustible - Answer- D. Noncombustible Which metal is used in building construction primarily as a coating to protect metal parts from rust and corrosion? A. Zinc B. Copper C. Manganese D. Gypsum - Answer- A. Zinc Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are: A. Super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke B. Toxic gases, hyperventilation, oxygen deficiency, and heat C. Heat, light, smoke, and chemical chain reaction D. Carbon monoxide, ammonia, water, and hydrogen sulfide - Answer- A. Super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke Water type extinguishers exposed to weather below 40 degrees require ___________ to be added. A. Anti-freeze B. Foam C. Carbon Dioxide D. Fluoroidiocarbons - Answer- A. Anti-freeze Atmospheres are classified as oxygen deficient when they fall below_____percent oxygen. A. 25 B. 19.5 C. 16 D. 13.5 - Answer- B. 19.5 Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) extinguishers are suitable for use on __________ fires A. Class B and C B. Class A and B C. Class D D. Class A, B and C - Answer- B. Class A and B Standard operating procedures: A. give little detail and allow firefighters to perform in the manner they determine B. are not as strict as standard operating guidelines C. pertain to firefighters and not other personnel D. Apply to both emergency and non-emergency situations - Answer- D. Apply to both emergency and non-emergency situations NFPA 1001 addresses firefighter: A. minimum knowledge, skills and abilites. B. certification C. pay and benefits D. annual training requirements - Answer- D. annual training requirements A procedure is a(n): A. guide to thinking B. guide to decision making C. detailed guide to action D. interpretation - Answer- C. Detailed guide to action Which of the following statements about other hazard communication symbols is MOST accurate? A. New hazardous materials are always being invented B. Biological toxins require multiple, complex symbol systems C. Every facility may have its own symbols, signs, and markings D. Each type of radiological waste has a different type of symbol - Answer- C. Every facility may have its own symbols, signs, and markings What is the primary type of respiratory protection used in the fire service? A. Air purifying respirator (APR) B. Atmosphere-supplying respirator (ASR) C. Closed-circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA) D. High-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) - Answer- B. Atmosphere-supplying respirator (ASR What is the second priority for HAZMAT incidents? A. Life safety B. Incident stabilization C. avoidance of publicity D. protection of property and the environment - Answer- B. Incident stabilization Which statement about hazard and risk assessment is MOST accurate? A. An initial assessment is based on all possible conditions B. If only limited information is available, initial assessments should be postponed C. An initial assessment should be updated as additional information becomes available D. The resources available to hazmat teams mean that a full, accurate picture of the incident will always be available. - Answer- C. An initial assessment should be updated as additional information becomes available Hazard and risk assessment starts: A. during size up B. during pre-incident planning C. when setting incident priorities D. when developing response objectives - Answer- B. During pre-incident planning A nonintervention mode is MOST likely to be selected when: A. there is a slight risk of an explosion B. the incident requires additional support units C.the situation is clearly beyond the capabilities of responders D. responders have the training and equipment necessary to confine the incident to the area - Answer- C.the situation is clearly beyond the capabilities of responders What is a characteristic of carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers? A. Most effective in extinguishing class D fires B. CO2 displaces oxygen to smother the fire C.Require freeze protection due to icy discharge D. CO2 gas cools the fire to subzero temperatures - Answer- B. CO2 gas displaces oxygen to smother the fire Which statement about the service life of CPC is MOST accurate? A. CPC ensembles have no specific service life B. Always follow AHJ SOP/Gs and manufacturer's specifications in regards to serviceability C. If a CPC garment is discolored, it is still perfectly useable as long as the serviceability date has not passed D. A CPC suit used in the hot zone does not need to be decontaminated unless contamination is verified visually - Answer- B. Always follow AHJ SOP/Gs and manufacturer's specifications in regards to serviceability Incident status, identified hazards, and tasks to be performed should be communicated during the: A. Size up B. Safety briefing C. Hazards assessment D. Post-incident briefing - Answer- B. Safety briefing Which level of PPE is only used when the specific material is known and has been measured, and the atmosphere is not IDLH? A. Level A B. Level B C. Level C D. Level D - Answer- C. Level C Where should the apparatus be positioned in a radiological or nuclear incident? A. Upwind of the incident