TCFP FF2 PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+<RECENT VERSION>

TCFP FF2 PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+&lt;RECENT VERSION&gt; 1. Hidden fire can be checked by using a(n): - ANSWER electronic/infrared heat sensor 2. What kind of heat energy is the heat of compression? - ANSWER mechanical 3. Which of the following is a form of electrical heat energy? - ANSWER arcing 4. Ignition temperature is the minimum temperature required to: - ANSWER heat a fuel to begin self-sustained combustion independent of the heating source 5. At 212°F, water expands to __________ times its original volume when it converts to steam. - ANSWER 1700 6. Scuttle hatches normally provide: - ANSWER an entrance large enough to climb onto the roof. 7. Natural roof penventilation oings consist of: - ANSWER scuttle hatches, skylights, stairwell openings and bulkheads 8. If a ventilation opening is made directly above a fire, it will tend to __________ the fire. - ANSWER localize 9. Which of the following is considered a natural or normal roof opening? - ANSWER skylight 10. Whenever possible, forced ventilation should be directed: - ANSWER In the same direction as the wind 11. Before cutting an opening in a roof, firefighters should: - ANSWER check for natural or existing openings 12. For purposes of ventilation, a large opening at least __________ feet is much better than several small ones. - ANSWER 4 X 4 13. To localize a fire and create a chimney effect, the primary ventilation hole should be placed: - ANSWER Directly over the fire 14. The best method for forcing a tempered glass door is to: - ANSWER Use the through-the-lock technique 15. Which of the following conditions is not a warning sign of unsafe roof conditions? - ANSWER Multiple layers of roofing materials built upon itself, adding weight to the structural members 16. Which one of the following statements regarding duct systems is false? - ANSWER The HVAC system should be shut down immediately by fire personnel to alleviate the spread of heat/smoke and fanning of hidden fire. 17. Positive pressure ventilation is effective: - ANSWER when the opening of doors and windows in the structure can be controlled. 18. As a last resort, when ventilating a basement fire, __________ may be used to allow smoke and heat to escape. - ANSWER a hole cut in the floor above the fire 19. In high-rise firefighting situations, typically the fire attack will be initiated from: - ANSWER One floor below the fire 20. During fire situations below grade level, coupled with good ventilation techniques, firefighters may put the nozzle on a __________ pattern to assist in gaining access to the fire. - ANSWER Wide fog 21. Before beginning overhaul, it is vital to make sure the building is: - ANSWER Structurally safe 22. The least desirable method of detecting fire in concealed spaces is by: - ANSWER smelling for smoke 23. You are a firefighter in a crew instructed by the company officer to gain access to the rear of a commercial building that is on fire. You decide to take a K tool and ''the irons.'' Which of the following forcible entry tools does the term "the irons'' refer to? - ANSWER Hallgian tool and flat head axe 24. Before starting a search for hidden fires, the building's condition must be determined. The amount of water used to control a fire indicates: - ANSWER There may be additional weight on the walls and floors 25. Which of the following is not a major consideration when addressing the possibility of a building collapse during overhaul? - ANSWER Smoldering debris 26. When determining the structural condition of a building following a fire, it is important to consider the: - ANSWER Intensity of the fire and amount of water used to control the fire 27. If there is adequate ventilation, steam from a water fog will __________ the toxic gases present. - ANSWER displace 28. Solid streams are preferred whenever: - ANSWER Reach and penetration are needed 29. Which of the following is not true of fire walls? - ANSWER They can be veneer walls. 30. Fire extension can be reduced considerably by placing __________ inside concealed spaces, such as pipe chases. - ANSWER fire stops 31. A partition wall: - ANSWER simply divides two areas within a structure 32. Construction featuring exterior walls and structural members that are noncombustible or of limited combustible materials without additional fire-resistant protection is Type __________ construction. - ANSWER III 33. Cantilever walls are: - ANSWER free standing walls 34. Knowing the effect of fire on common building materials is important since it provides firefighters with __________ during fire fighting operations at a particular occupancy. - ANSWER an idea of what to expect 35. During a fire, the control valve on a sprinkler system should be closed: - ANSWER after ensuring the fire is out or completely under control 36. A cistern is an: - ANSWER underground water tank made from natural rock or concrete. 37. In a fire situation, the main sprinkler control valve should be closed: - ANSWER only after the officer in charge has ordered the valve closed 38. Prior to advancing a hoseline into a burning area, firefighters manning the hose should be __________ of the door. - ANSWER crouching or kneeling while positioned to the side 39. The structural elements of buildings of Type I construction are generally required to have a fire resistive rating of __________ hours. - ANSWER 3-4 hours 40. The usual cause of collapse of open-web steel joist is the: - ANSWER amount of heat generated by the fire in a structure 41. When establishing a collapse zone around a building, the minimum distance from the building must be: - ANSWER 1 1/2 times the height of the building 42. Which of the following statements regarding fires in high-rise buildings is incorrect? - ANSWER Elevators may be used to transport equipment to the fire floor. 43. Incident Action Plan - ANSWER based on the incident strategy chosen 44. Post-incident analysis - ANSWER designed to evaluate and refine operational tactics and training methods 45. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - ANSWER establishes and enforces standards that protect workers from job-related injuries and illnesses 46. Employee assistance programs - ANSWER NFPA 1500 provides what program to benefit firefighters? 47. A,B,C,D - ANSWER NIMS identifies the sides of buildings as: 48. Division - ANSWER when dealing with multiple floor buildings, each floor is noted as a: 49. Horseplay - ANSWER An activity prohibited during training 50. Strategy - ANSWER The development and implementation of a plan that incorporates specific goals to bring a fire under control 51. OSHA - ANSWER applies to private sector and does not cover employees of state and local gov 52. Activity - ANSWER In an Incident Management System, groups deal with a specific: 53. Geographic area - ANSWER In an Incident Management System, divisions deal with a specific: 54. Strike teams - ANSWER composed of similar resources, similar kind and type 55. Task forces - ANSWER composed of any combination of single resources 56. Compensation/claims unit - ANSWER part of the finance section 57. In the fire service, the term mutual aid refers to: - ANSWER Agreement to provide reciprocal assistance 58. Life safety, incident stabilization, and ____ are the 3 most important organizational duties for fire departments to pursue - ANSWER Property conservation 59. The plan or written document for tactical operations is known as a department's _____ - ANSWER SOP/SOG 60. Fire department SOPs/SOGs should be established in the most commonly accepted order of fireground priorities, which is: - ANSWER Life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation 61. The most common injuries related to improper lifting techniques are: - ANSWER Back strains 62. _____ and _____ are 2 of the most common activities that result in injury at a fire station - ANSWER Improper lifting techniques and slip/fall accidents 63. A mission statement is: - ANSWER a written declaration by an agency describing the things that it intends to do to protect its citizens. 64. In the Incident Management System, the functional area responsible for all costs and aspects of an incident, especially at a large scale, long-term incident, is: - ANSWER Finance 65. Who has the key position in the organization and is essential to the department in fulfilling its mission? - ANSWER Firefighter 66. NFPA 1001 is the: - ANSWER Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications 67. Depending on a department's mission statement, a firefighter may also be required to perform as a/an: a: hazmat tech. b: rescue specialist c: EMT/ paramedic d: all of the above - ANSWER d: all of the above 68. In the IMS, the functional area responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials necessary to support an incident is: - ANSWER Logistics 69. Which of the following is not a requirement for an individual trained in fire suppression? - ANSWER Being certified as a pump driver/operator 70. Historically, the basic unit of a fire department is: - ANSWER The company 71. Which of the following is not considered one of the basic duties of an engine company? - ANSWER Performing technical rescue 72. One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: - ANSWER Performing forcible entry to the fire building 73. Which of the following is not considered a function of the rescue company? - ANSWER Stretching the initial attack line 74. The person ultimately responsible for the operations and administration of the fire department is: - ANSWER The fire chief 75. In all fire departments, training must: - ANSWER Be a continuing function 76. OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as: - ANSWER Health and safety 77. Which of the following terms DOES NOT relate to fire and emergency ops? - ANSWER Bylaws 78. What is/are the rule(s) for developing SOPs/SOGs? - ANSWER Firefighter safety is the first consideration for all procedures 79. A common factor with regard to multiple firefighter deaths at emergency incidents is: - ANSWER The lack of an organized, effective command structure 80. In the IMS, the functional area that directs the organization's tactics to meet the strategic goals developed by command and is responsible for the management of all activities applicable to the primary mission is: - ANSWER Operations 81. The leading cause of firefighter fatalities is: - ANSWER Heart attack 82. What is the leading cause of firefighter injuries? - ANSWER Overexertion and strain 83. How does OSHA look at NFPA standards when addressing issues NOT directly covered by the Code of Federal Regulations? - ANSWER NFPA standards are viewed as guidelines 84. Which of the following is NOT covered by NFPA 1500? - ANSWER Budgeting requirements