IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8 - Ground
Ladders Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions
, IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8 - Ground
Ladders Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions
A Fire Fighter I should be able to perform general ladder maintenance, including:
Select one:
a. storing ladders so that they are free from moisture and vehicle exhaust.
b. tightening the hooks of a roof ladder if they have come loose.
c. replacing any rungs or components that have begun to show signs of wear.
d. repairing a fly section that will not properly extend or retract. - Answer ✓✓a. storing
ladders so that they are free from moisture and vehicle exhaust.
A ladder belt is designed to:
Select one:
a. be worn around a firefighter's waist to carry tools or equipment up the ladder.
b. secure a firefighter to a ladder while they are working from the ladder.
c. make it easier to raise the fly of an extension ladder.
d. secure a firefighter who is heeling the ladder to the ladder beams. - Answer ✓✓b.
secure a firefighter to a ladder while they are working from the ladder.
Ground ladders should be service tested at least once a year and:
Select one:
a. when they are subjected to extremely cold temperatures.
b. after being subjected to high heat or rough treatment.
c. a minor service test should be done on them each week.
d. a minor service test should be done on them each day. - Answer ✓✓b. after being
subjected to high heat or rough treatment.
How can a firefighter safely maintain constant hand contact with the ladder when
carrying tools?
Select one:
a. Cradle the tool in the arm, maintaining contact with the ladder
b. Use the rungs to balance the tools while ascending the ladder
c. Slide the free hand along the beam
d. Use a ladder belt to carry the tool - Answer ✓✓c. Slide the free hand along the beam
How should a ladder be placed when rescuing a victim from a window?
Select one:
a.One rung raised higher than the window sill
b.Three rungs raised higher than the window sill
c.1 foot (0.3 m) beside the window
d.Ladder tip raised just below the window sill - Answer ✓✓d. Ladder tip raised just
below the window sill
, According to NFPA 1931, all ladders are required to have a:
Select one:
a.balance stripe.
b.label listing the date of purchase.
c.certification label.
d.white reflective tip. - Answer ✓✓c. certification label.
According to NFPA 1932, ground ladders should be inspected after every use and at
least:
Select one:
a.annually.
b.monthly.
c.daily.
d.weekly. - Answer ✓✓b. monthly.
Modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the:
Select one:
a. halyard left untied.
b. fly facing out.
c. halyard tied to the top rung.
d. fly facing in. - Answer ✓✓b. fly facing out.
Once an extension ladder is raised and in place, the halyard should be:
Select one:
a. wrapped around a rung and then tied around the ladder's beam.
b. secured to prevent someone from becoming tangled in it.
c. left untied so that the extension height can easily be changed.
d. tied to the lowest rung of the extension ladder. - Answer ✓✓b. secured to prevent
someone from becoming tangled in it.
Avoid placing ladders:
Select one:
a. over openings where they may be exposed to heat or flame.
b. on the upwind side of a door or window opening.
c. at an angle of greater than 60 degrees.
d. at multiple locations on different sides of the building. - Answer ✓✓a. over openings
where they may be exposed to heat or flame.
Before deploying a roof ladder, the:
Select one:
a. roof ladder's halyard must be properly tied.
b. roof ladder must be hoisted to the roof.
c. hooks should be opened.
d. fly must be extended. - Answer ✓✓c. hooks should be opened.
Ladders Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions
, IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8 - Ground
Ladders Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions
A Fire Fighter I should be able to perform general ladder maintenance, including:
Select one:
a. storing ladders so that they are free from moisture and vehicle exhaust.
b. tightening the hooks of a roof ladder if they have come loose.
c. replacing any rungs or components that have begun to show signs of wear.
d. repairing a fly section that will not properly extend or retract. - Answer ✓✓a. storing
ladders so that they are free from moisture and vehicle exhaust.
A ladder belt is designed to:
Select one:
a. be worn around a firefighter's waist to carry tools or equipment up the ladder.
b. secure a firefighter to a ladder while they are working from the ladder.
c. make it easier to raise the fly of an extension ladder.
d. secure a firefighter who is heeling the ladder to the ladder beams. - Answer ✓✓b.
secure a firefighter to a ladder while they are working from the ladder.
Ground ladders should be service tested at least once a year and:
Select one:
a. when they are subjected to extremely cold temperatures.
b. after being subjected to high heat or rough treatment.
c. a minor service test should be done on them each week.
d. a minor service test should be done on them each day. - Answer ✓✓b. after being
subjected to high heat or rough treatment.
How can a firefighter safely maintain constant hand contact with the ladder when
carrying tools?
Select one:
a. Cradle the tool in the arm, maintaining contact with the ladder
b. Use the rungs to balance the tools while ascending the ladder
c. Slide the free hand along the beam
d. Use a ladder belt to carry the tool - Answer ✓✓c. Slide the free hand along the beam
How should a ladder be placed when rescuing a victim from a window?
Select one:
a.One rung raised higher than the window sill
b.Three rungs raised higher than the window sill
c.1 foot (0.3 m) beside the window
d.Ladder tip raised just below the window sill - Answer ✓✓d. Ladder tip raised just
below the window sill
, According to NFPA 1931, all ladders are required to have a:
Select one:
a.balance stripe.
b.label listing the date of purchase.
c.certification label.
d.white reflective tip. - Answer ✓✓c. certification label.
According to NFPA 1932, ground ladders should be inspected after every use and at
least:
Select one:
a.annually.
b.monthly.
c.daily.
d.weekly. - Answer ✓✓b. monthly.
Modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the:
Select one:
a. halyard left untied.
b. fly facing out.
c. halyard tied to the top rung.
d. fly facing in. - Answer ✓✓b. fly facing out.
Once an extension ladder is raised and in place, the halyard should be:
Select one:
a. wrapped around a rung and then tied around the ladder's beam.
b. secured to prevent someone from becoming tangled in it.
c. left untied so that the extension height can easily be changed.
d. tied to the lowest rung of the extension ladder. - Answer ✓✓b. secured to prevent
someone from becoming tangled in it.
Avoid placing ladders:
Select one:
a. over openings where they may be exposed to heat or flame.
b. on the upwind side of a door or window opening.
c. at an angle of greater than 60 degrees.
d. at multiple locations on different sides of the building. - Answer ✓✓a. over openings
where they may be exposed to heat or flame.
Before deploying a roof ladder, the:
Select one:
a. roof ladder's halyard must be properly tied.
b. roof ladder must be hoisted to the roof.
c. hooks should be opened.
d. fly must be extended. - Answer ✓✓c. hooks should be opened.
