BEFO QUIZ UPDATED Questions And
CORRECT Answers
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of
personnel assigned by: - CORRECT ANSWER - rank and duty
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? - CORRECT ANSWER - to
prevent the duplication of effort
Wildland firefighter - CORRECT ANSWER - which fire fighting personnel are trained
specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation
utility company - CORRECT ANSWER - Which organization or agency assists the fire
department by shutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or public water mains?
a process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - What
does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs?
the apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants - CORRECT
ANSWER - Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500?
Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness - CORRECT ANSWER - What is a
medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500?
Vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER - When establishing scene control zones at an
emergency scene, firefighters should avoid tying rope or caution tape to?
Text messaging - CORRECT ANSWER - Modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now
include_______ and smartphone apps?
, to send personal messages - CORRECT ANSWER - Fire department radio channels
should NOT be used:
clear text - CORRECT ANSWER - the use of plain English in radio communications
transmissions and avoidance of 10-codes is known as using:
raise the antenna up straight - CORRECT ANSWER - to overcome physical barriers to
radio communication, you may need to turn your body 90 degrees or:
units or individuals must identify themselves in every transmission - CORRECT
ANSWER - Everyone at an emergency scene should follow two basic communications
rules, the first of which is?
place the microphone against your throat if you cannot be understood through your SCBA
facepiece - CORRECT ANSWER - To improve your ability to be heard at an emergency
incident:
an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs - CORRECT ANSWER -
With regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that:
one - CORRECT ANSWER - Type_____ construction can be expected to remain
structurally stable longer than other types during a fire
may serve as a flow path for fire and smoke - CORRECT ANSWER - Because
unprotected stairs are not enclosed with fire-rated construction, they:
Combustible interior finishes and furnishings - CORRECT ANSWER - In addition to
structural members, what can be a significant factor influencing fire spread and loss of lives in
fires?
In structures in high ceilings, a large volume of hot smoke and fire gases can accumulate at the
ceiling level, while conditions at floor level remain relatively unchanged - CORRECT
CORRECT Answers
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of
personnel assigned by: - CORRECT ANSWER - rank and duty
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? - CORRECT ANSWER - to
prevent the duplication of effort
Wildland firefighter - CORRECT ANSWER - which fire fighting personnel are trained
specifically to extinguish fires in outdoor vegetation
utility company - CORRECT ANSWER - Which organization or agency assists the fire
department by shutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or public water mains?
a process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER - What
does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs?
the apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants - CORRECT
ANSWER - Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500?
Annual medical exams to verify continued fitness - CORRECT ANSWER - What is a
medical or physical requirement set forth in NFPA 1500?
Vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER - When establishing scene control zones at an
emergency scene, firefighters should avoid tying rope or caution tape to?
Text messaging - CORRECT ANSWER - Modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now
include_______ and smartphone apps?
, to send personal messages - CORRECT ANSWER - Fire department radio channels
should NOT be used:
clear text - CORRECT ANSWER - the use of plain English in radio communications
transmissions and avoidance of 10-codes is known as using:
raise the antenna up straight - CORRECT ANSWER - to overcome physical barriers to
radio communication, you may need to turn your body 90 degrees or:
units or individuals must identify themselves in every transmission - CORRECT
ANSWER - Everyone at an emergency scene should follow two basic communications
rules, the first of which is?
place the microphone against your throat if you cannot be understood through your SCBA
facepiece - CORRECT ANSWER - To improve your ability to be heard at an emergency
incident:
an AHJ can amend model building codes to meet local needs - CORRECT ANSWER -
With regard to local building codes, firefighters should be aware that:
one - CORRECT ANSWER - Type_____ construction can be expected to remain
structurally stable longer than other types during a fire
may serve as a flow path for fire and smoke - CORRECT ANSWER - Because
unprotected stairs are not enclosed with fire-rated construction, they:
Combustible interior finishes and furnishings - CORRECT ANSWER - In addition to
structural members, what can be a significant factor influencing fire spread and loss of lives in
fires?
In structures in high ceilings, a large volume of hot smoke and fire gases can accumulate at the
ceiling level, while conditions at floor level remain relatively unchanged - CORRECT
