Bronx Exam #13 Updates 2023

Bronx Exam #13 Updates 2023 Question 1: There are many unique construction features encountered in places of worship. Which of the following is not a completely accurate description regarding these characteristics? A: The purpose of any buttress is to resist the lateral forces pushing a wall outward by redirecting them to the ground B: Choir lofts are usually located above the main entrance C: When present, clearstory windows are often located on the exposure 2 and 4 sides of these structures D: A steeple may be incorporated into the entrance or cellar of the building - Correct Answer-D: A steeple may be incorporated into the entrance or cellar of the building Explanation: FFPs Places of Worship Fires A-glossary pg 1 B-glossary pg 1 C-glossary pg 1 D-glossary pg 2-entrance and center of the bldg. Question 2: Engine 39 receives an alarm for a fire on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The transmitted data of the CIDS message for the reported address starts with MEGA. The members would be correct to think that this information indicates the building is how tall? A: Over 500 feet B: Over 600 feet C: Over 700 feet D: Over 800 feet - Correct Answer-D: Over 800 feet Explanation: Comm. Ch 4, sec 4.3.1 Question 3: High speed roadways can pose as much danger to firefighters as burning buildings. Which of the following is a correct action to take at one of these incidents? A: Never take a partial lane. B: Flares burn for 30 minutes, members shall prepare to replace them immediately, after they burn out. C: Only in rare instances should members allow traffic to come around both sides of an accident scene. D: At an accident involving a hybrid vehicle, members removed the FOB key to a location at least 15 feet away form the vehicle, and ensured the batteries were disconnected prior to cutting a blue cable. They did not attempt to cut the red or orange cables because those may carry a high voltage - Correct Answer-A: Never take a partial lane Explanation: Training Bulletins, Fires 8 A- sec. 10, 2nd bullet B-top of pg 7 replenish before burnout C-sec. 10 NEVER D-11.6 sec. C, high voltage cables may be orange or blue, do not cut them Question 4: Which of the following is an inaccurate point regarding fires in brownstone buildings that a newly promoted lieutenant made during drill? Continues...