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IFSTA 7th edition - Chapter 2
Communications Exam | Comprehensive
Questions With Correct Answers
The straight line travel of radio signals between the transmitting radio and the
receiving radio is referred to as _____ communication - Correct-answer-direct
Often referred to as dispatchers, the persons who are trained to answer
emergency calls and obtain the correct information are: - Correct-answer-
telecommunicators.
Static and broken messages are an indication that a radio receiver is: - Correct-
answer-near the limit of the transmission range.
To overcome physical barriers to radio communication, you may need to turn
your body 90 degrees or: - Correct-answer-raise the antenna up straight.
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Which channel would be assigned for fireground operations only? - Correct-
answer-Tactical channel
Once an emergency has been reported, the information must be: - Correct-
answer-transmitted to the responding units or personnel.
Which term refers to remote areas or locations inside structures that can cause
loss of cellular telephone service or radio signals? - Correct-answer-Dead zones
Which is a radio communications best practice? - Correct-answer-Do not transmit
until the frequency is clear
Which type of alarm consists of scrolling message boards and pagers? - Correct-
answer-Electronic
What communication center equipment is used to receive calls from individuals
with hearing impairments? - Correct-answer-Teletype
IFSTA 7th edition - Chapter 2
Communications Exam | Comprehensive
Questions With Correct Answers
The straight line travel of radio signals between the transmitting radio and the
receiving radio is referred to as _____ communication - Correct-answer-direct
Often referred to as dispatchers, the persons who are trained to answer
emergency calls and obtain the correct information are: - Correct-answer-
telecommunicators.
Static and broken messages are an indication that a radio receiver is: - Correct-
answer-near the limit of the transmission range.
To overcome physical barriers to radio communication, you may need to turn
your body 90 degrees or: - Correct-answer-raise the antenna up straight.
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Which channel would be assigned for fireground operations only? - Correct-
answer-Tactical channel
Once an emergency has been reported, the information must be: - Correct-
answer-transmitted to the responding units or personnel.
Which term refers to remote areas or locations inside structures that can cause
loss of cellular telephone service or radio signals? - Correct-answer-Dead zones
Which is a radio communications best practice? - Correct-answer-Do not transmit
until the frequency is clear
Which type of alarm consists of scrolling message boards and pagers? - Correct-
answer-Electronic
What communication center equipment is used to receive calls from individuals
with hearing impairments? - Correct-answer-Teletype
