FIRE FIGHTER 1 EXAM, PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERRIFIED

FIRE FIGHTER 1 EXAM, PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERRIFIED A. opened fully - CORRECT ANSWER-An open-circuit SCBA air cylinder control valve should be _____ when in use. (290) A. opened fully B. partially open C. opened slowly D. monitored closely D. Contamination, temperature changes, ultraviolet light - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following BEST describes the factors respiratory equipment must be protected from during storage? (296) A. Ultraviolet light, contamination B. Ultraviolet light, temperature changes C. Contamination, temperature changes, gas vapors D. Contamination, temperature changes, ultraviolet light C. Backup mount - CORRECT ANSWER-Compartment doors may interfere with what type of SCBA mount? (300) A. Seat mount B. Unmounted C. Backup mount D. Rear external mount A. Steel and aluminum - CORRECT ANSWER-Which types of SCBA air cylinders are tested every five years? (307) A. Steel and aluminum B. Fully wrapped KevlarTM C. Fully wrapped fiberglass D. Hoop-wrapped aluminum B. Buddy system - CORRECT ANSWER-Which nonemergency exit technique may require a second team member to remain outside monitoring a search line? (315) A. Egress paths B. Buddy system C. Controlled breathing D. Accountability systems C. Controlled breathing - CORRECT ANSWER-Which nonemergency exit technique should be practiced in training until it is second nature? (315) A. Egress paths B. Buddy system C. Controlled breathing D. Accountability systems B. Class B - CORRECT ANSWER-What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible liquids and gases? (341) A. Class A B. Class B C. Class D D. Class K C. Class D - CORRECT ANSWER-What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible metals and alloys? (341) A. Class A B. Class B C. Class D D. Class K B. Class B rating - CORRECT ANSWER-What portable fire extinguisher rating is based on the approximate square foot (square meter) area of flammable liquid a nonexpert operator can extinguish? (352) A. Class A rating B. Class B rating C. Class K rating D. Multiple markings D. Class D rating - CORRECT ANSWER-What portable fire extinguisher rating considers both the toxicity of the extinguishing agent and the toxicity of fumes produced when the agent is applied? (352) A. Class A rating B. Class B rating C. Class C rating D. Class D rating C. Running - CORRECT ANSWER-Which part of the rope is used for hoisting? (384) A. Knot B. Working C. Running D. Standing B. Working - CORRECT ANSWER-Which part of the rope is used to tie a knot or hitch? (384) A. Knot B. Working C. Running D. Standing A. dressing. - CORRECT ANSWER-Removing the slack in rope after tying a knot is called: (384) A. dressing. B. working. C. running. D. standing. A. Color of smoke - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following sensory clues indicates both the type of fuel and phase of a fire? (426) A. Color of smoke B. Heat felt through doors C. Sagging support members D. Sounds that indicate the fire's intensity A. after it is searched. - CORRECT ANSWER-In order to control egress passageways, firefighters should close doors to rooms adjacent to the passageway: (432) A. after it is searched. B. before it is searched. C. to mark it as having occupants. D. to mark it as needing searched. A. After searching the perimeter - CORRECT ANSWER-When should the middle of a room be searched? (434) A. After searching the perimeter B. Before searching the perimeter C. Intermittently with the perimeter search D. At the same time as searching the perimeter B. It may disorient them during a search. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is the BEST reason firefighters should not move objects during a search? (434) A. It could create more fire fuel. B. It may disorient them during a search. C. It can cause occupants to become confused. D. It might change the ventilation needs of the structure. D. used for ventilation. - CORRECT ANSWER-During a search, close doors to rooms not involved in a fire unless the doors are: (434) A. used for egress. B. used for shelter. C. used for escape. D. used for ventilation. C. Occupants move to a protected location in structure - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following BEST describes the shelter-in-place method of victim removal? (440) A. Occupants are removed using a webbing drag B. Occupants are rescued using a long backboard C. Occupants move to a protected location in structure D. Occupants evacuate on their own with minimal assistance A. Rescue - CORRECT ANSWER-Which victim removal method is required when victims are directly threatened? (440) A. Rescue B. Escape C. Self-evacuation D. Shelter-in-place B. ask for clarification. - CORRECT ANSWER-If an order does not sound right, firefighters should: (445) A. ignore the order. B. ask for clarification. C. revise it to something they can do. D. perform what they do understand. C. Air emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER-Having a facepiece dislodged or a low pressure alarm are examples of what type of MAYDAY situation? (446) A. Entanglement B. Lost/disoriented C. Air emergencies D. Thermal emergencies A. Entanglement - CORRECT ANSWER-What MAYDAY situation occurs when a firefighter gets caught on exposed wires or other debris? (446) A. Entanglement B. Lost/disoriented C. Air emergencies D. Thermal emergencies A. increases chances of survival. - CORRECT ANSWER-Immediate communication during a MAYDAY situation: (446) A. increases chances of survival. B. allows for better air management. C. decreases chances of reoccurrence. D. creates more chances for self-rescue. A. Rim - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following has a variety of types available including night latch, dead bolt, and vertical dead bolt? (578) A. Rim B. Mortise C. Cylindrical D. Multiple bolts A. Axe - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is the most common type of cutting tool? (582) A. Axe B. Handsaw C. Power saw D. Halligan tool B. 6,000 rpm. - CORRECT ANSWER-The blades of a rotary saw may spin at more than: (586) A. 4,000 rpm. B. 6,000 rpm. C. 8,000 rpm. D. 10,000 rpm. B. Pike pole - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is an example of a push/pull tool? (589) A. Hux bar B. Pike pole C. Drywall saw D. Battering ram A. Clean and dry environment - CORRECT ANSWER-Where should the blades of a saw be stored? (593) A. Clean and dry environment B. Open space for quick retrieval C. On the ground to lower injury risk D. Placed in a closed area, but at eye level C. cracks, blisters, or splinters. - CORRECT ANSWER-Wooden handles on tools should be inspected for: (594) A. paint flaws or markings. B. rust, tarnish, or chipping. C. cracks, blisters, or splinters. D. wetness, swelling, or dryness. D. remove burrs from cutting edge. - CORRECT ANSWER-When caring for an unprotected metal surface, use a metal file to: (595) A. hide defects. B. remove dirt and rust. C. make blade edge sharp. D. remove burrs from cutting edge. D. Bottom corner - CORRECT ANSWER-Where on a door should a firefighter strike to break a tempered plate glass door? (601) A. Middle