IICRC FSRT Exam Study Guide Questions
And Answers 2025 Update.
3 basic components of a fire - Answer✔Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
Toxic materials are released into the air during what processes? - Answer✔Demolition and
reconstruction
When working in areas with loose soot residue, - Answer✔Utilize appropriate engineering
tools, PPE, AFDs
The average size of a smoke particulate is - Answer✔.1 - 4 microns
Smoke residue is commonly comprised of - Answer✔Carbon, Oxides of nitrogen
When soot reside combines with moisture or humidity it forms - Answer✔Acid residue
Major factor in determining the temp of the fire is the amount of __________ available -
Answer✔Oxygen
Soot residues gravitate or migrate to - Answer✔Cooler surfaces
A by-product of incomplete combustion classified as carcinogenic - Answer✔Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)
Insurance term meaning "stop further damage" - Answer✔Loss mitigation
A techs ability to effectively restore soot contaminated surfaces are impacted by: -
Answer✔Location to heat line
soot is oily/greasy/baked on
amount of moisture present
which soot residue is easily smeared and tends to be black - Answer✔Plastic or rubber residue
Which soot residue is greasy and can be brown/yellow - Answer✔protein residue
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Which soot residues require damp cleaning? - Answer✔protein
plastic/rubber
puff back
Temperature creates __________ forcing soot residue into inaccessible spaces -
Answer✔Pressure
Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system? - Answer✔puff-
back
What is always a concern on all jobs? - Answer✔Safety
Employers are required to - Answer✔Prepare a hazard assessment on all projects
Issue necessary safety equipment
Provide ongoing safety training
Ultimately your customer with financial responsibility is the - Answer✔insured
property owner
authorized agent
When using chemicals its important to - Answer✔use measuring cup
follow label
Terminology should be - Answer✔clear, concise, simple in communication
3 involved parties in an insurance claim are - Answer✔Insured/Property owner
Adjuster
Insurance company
What is a high valued item - Answer✔anything important to customer
When dealing with a high valued item, techs should - Answer✔document and inspect condition
What form should be signed prior to the commencement of work - Answer✔work authorization
Two structural materials used in construction that are classified as potentially carcinogenic: -
Answer✔Lead
Asbestos
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