ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
5. what type of charges can be brought against a FF who transmits personal messages
over a designed fire department radio?
A. None
B. Local
C.State
D.Federal - ANSWER-D. Federal
7. what building material is frequently replacing plywood and planking in newer
construction?
A. Finger Jointed timber
B. Synthetic wood
C.Laminated wood
D. Oriented strand Board (OBS) - ANSWER-Oriented Strand Board (OBS)
9. which style of roof involves rafters or trusses that run from the ridge line to the top of
the outer walls at eaves level?
A. Butterfly
B. Pitched
C. Arched.
D. Flat - ANSWER-Pitched
10. why will fuel not burn if it is above the upper explosive (flammable) limit (UEL)
A. there is too much fuel compared to the amount of oxygen
B. there is too much oxygen compared to the amount of fuel
C. vaporization is occurring below the rate required for ignition
D. combustion requires an. outside ignition source - ANSWER-There is too much fuel
compared to the amount of oxygen
13. Which term refers to the temperature at which a liquid fuel produces sufficient
vapors to support combustion once the fuel is ignited?
A. Flash point
B. Fire point
C. Autoignition Temp.
D. Combustion range - ANSWER-Flash Point
16. When working on a roadway, in what situation should a DOT-approved vest not be
worn?
A. Once an accident has been cleared
B. if the incident has been moved in excess of 25 ft from travel lanes
C. While actively fighting a vehicle fire
,D. If barriers have been erected that halt the flow of traffic - ANSWER-while actively
fighting a vehicle fire
17. which safety precaution prevents SCBA from overheating while it is being refilled?
A. Filling cylinder slowly
B. Visually inspecting the cylinder for damage
C. donning eye and hearing protection
D. Ensuring the cylinder is full but not over-pressurized - ANSWER-Filling the cylinder
slowly
18. which portable fire extinguisher rating is based on the approximate square foot area
of flammable liquid a non expert operator extinguish?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class K
D.Multiple markings - ANSWER-Class B
19. What is the range of ratings for a Class B portable fire extinguisher?
A. 1-B to 780-B
B. 1-B to 640-B
C. 10-B to 64-B
D. 100-B to 110-B - ANSWER-1-B to 640-B
21. which term refers to removing the slack in a rope after tying a knot?
A. Dressing
B. Working
C. Running
D. Standing - ANSWER-Dressing
22. which type of rope has the same care and maintenance guidelines as webbing?
A. Natural rope
B. Synthetic Rope
C. Life safety rope
D. Utility rope - ANSWER-Synthetic rope
23. what is a guideline for hoisting a hoseline
A. Never hoist a charged hoseline
B Never hoist an uncharged hoseline
C Remove the nozzle and hoist is separately
D Avoid causing damage to the nozzle or couplings - ANSWER-Avoid causing damage
to the nozzle or couplings
35. a bump test is performed to:
A. Reset a gas detector to factor default settings
B. Test the amount of oxygen on the atmosphere
C. Verify that a gas detector is functioning properly
, D. Test the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere - ANSWER-Verify the gas
detector is functioning properly
37. which of the following actions should be taken immediately when mayday is
broadcast?
A. the mayday crew is dispatched to locate the downed FF
B. All radio traffic ceases and only traffic relating to the mayday is allowed
C. Personnel near the downed FF should proceed to assist with. rescue.
D. All assigned units are directed to assist with searching for the FF who has broadcast
the mayday - ANSWER-all radio traffic ceases. and only traffic relating to the mayday is
allowed
38. what happens to heated smoke and fire gases when they stop rising, become
cooled to the temp. of the surrounding air, and spread horizontally?
A. They stratify
B. They solidify
C. They sink back towards the fire
D. They stabilize - ANSWER-They Stratify
49. what should be used to extinguish a vehicle fire in a vehicle that uses natural gas?
A. Water
B. Class D fire extinguishers
C. Dry Chemical agent
D. High-expansion foam - ANSWER-High-expansion foam
51. Where is the primary location for shutting off a commercially provided power
supply?
A. Power Line
B. Transformer
C. Electric meter
D. Electrical panel - ANSWER-Electric meter
52. When should water flow from a sprinkler be stopped?
A. Once the fire has been brought under control
B. As soon a the fire department arrives on-scene
C. Once master stream devices have been deployed
D. After the Fire Department Connection (FDC) has been disconnected - ANSWER-
Once the fire has been brought under control
53. When may fire-fighting personnel remove Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) during overhaul?
A. When operating upwind
B. When the fire has been completely extinguished
C. When air monitoring confirms the atmosphere is acceptable
D. When overhaul is complete - ANSWER-when over haul is complete