LLPSD FF1 Chapter 38- Questions &
Answers
According to NFPA statistics, the value of direct property damage caused by structure fires in the
US in 2010 was ____.
a. $13.3 billion
b. $5.1 billion
c. $22 billion
d. $9.7 billion Correct Ans-d. $9.7 billion
According to NFPA statistics, what was the leading case of fire in residential occupancies in
2011?
a. smoking materials
b. cooking equipment
c. electrical malfunctions
d. heating appliances Correct Ans-b. cooking equipment
Combustible materials positioned to spread fire are known as ______.
a. trailer
b. propagants
c. incendiary devices
d. accelerants Correct Ans-a. trailer
, Fifty year old deteriorating wiring is an example of which subtype of electrical fire cause?
a. deferred maintenance
b. worn out or defective equipment
c. defective installation
d. improper use of equipment Correct Ans-b. worn out or defective equipment
Placing an electric heater too close to combustible materials is an example of which subtype of
electrical fire cause?
a. worn-out or defective
b. defective installation
c. user negligence
d. improper use Correct Ans-d. improper use
Prior to any official statement by his or her department, how should a fire fighter respond to an
inquiry about the cause of a fire?
a. "Findings will be make public at the earliest possible time"
b. "the fire is under investigation"
c. "no comment"
c. "the fire is of unknown origin" Correct Ans-b. "the fire is under investigation"
The location where an ignition source comes into contact with a fuel supply is the _____.
a. heel
b. point of origin
Answers
According to NFPA statistics, the value of direct property damage caused by structure fires in the
US in 2010 was ____.
a. $13.3 billion
b. $5.1 billion
c. $22 billion
d. $9.7 billion Correct Ans-d. $9.7 billion
According to NFPA statistics, what was the leading case of fire in residential occupancies in
2011?
a. smoking materials
b. cooking equipment
c. electrical malfunctions
d. heating appliances Correct Ans-b. cooking equipment
Combustible materials positioned to spread fire are known as ______.
a. trailer
b. propagants
c. incendiary devices
d. accelerants Correct Ans-a. trailer
, Fifty year old deteriorating wiring is an example of which subtype of electrical fire cause?
a. deferred maintenance
b. worn out or defective equipment
c. defective installation
d. improper use of equipment Correct Ans-b. worn out or defective equipment
Placing an electric heater too close to combustible materials is an example of which subtype of
electrical fire cause?
a. worn-out or defective
b. defective installation
c. user negligence
d. improper use Correct Ans-d. improper use
Prior to any official statement by his or her department, how should a fire fighter respond to an
inquiry about the cause of a fire?
a. "Findings will be make public at the earliest possible time"
b. "the fire is under investigation"
c. "no comment"
c. "the fire is of unknown origin" Correct Ans-b. "the fire is under investigation"
The location where an ignition source comes into contact with a fuel supply is the _____.
a. heel
b. point of origin
