IFSTA Final Exam ACTUAL UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORECT Answers
which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs
suppression duties at structure fires? (16) - CORRECT ANSWER - engine company
what is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or
situation? (21) - CORRECT ANSWER - procedure
which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas lines,
electricity, or public water mains? (22) - CORRECT ANSWER - utility company
one goal of the national fallen firefighters association 16 firefighter life safety initiatives is to:
(24) - CORRECT ANSWER - empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices
which action would directly promote the national fallen firefighters association 16 firefighter life
safety initiatives? (24) - CORRECT ANSWER - investigating line of duty deaths and near
misses in order to revise departmental safety standards
what does nfpa 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? (26) - CORRECT
ANSWER - a process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
what is an example of situational awareness on the fireground? (38) - CORRECT ANSWER -
notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an incident? (39)
- CORRECT ANSWER - wearing helmets
what is the most common power source used by emergency personnel to power scene lighting
and portable rescue equipment? (41) - CORRECT ANSWER - generators
,One way that firefighters can maintain situational awareness at highway/roadway incidents is to:
(44) - CORRECT ANSWER - walk facing oncoming traffic
when receiving a call from someone who is angry or upset: (58) - CORRECT ANSWER - be
pleasant and take necessary information
modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now include smartphone apps and (58) - CORRECT
ANSWER - text messaging
which type of communications center equipment would be used for communications at an
emergency scene? (59) - CORRECT ANSWER - two way radio system
what communications center equipment is used to receive calls from individuals with hearing
impairments? (59) - CORRECT ANSWER - teletype
what information should be gathered by a dispatcher? (67) - CORRECT ANSWER - number
and location of people involved
what information should be included when broadcasting information on emergencies to
department members? (62) - CORRECT ANSWER - information from the caller and from
preincident plans
the use of plain english in radio communications transmissions and avoidance of 10-codes is
known as using: (63) - CORRECT ANSWER - clear text
Static and broken messages are an indication that a radio receiver is: (67) - CORRECT
ANSWER - near the limit of the transmission range
experience at emergency incidents has shown that, in addition to background noise, can
significantly affect the ability to hear and understand radio transmissions: (69) - CORRECT
ANSWER - personal protective equipment
,to improve your ability to hear and be heard at an emergency incident: (71) - CORRECT
ANSWER - place the microphone against your throat if you cannot be understood through
your scba facepiece
Type ___ can be expected to remain structurally stable loner that other types during a fire (78) -
CORRECT ANSWER - I
the most common type of factory built home that firefighters will encounter is the ___ home.
(83) - CORRECT ANSWER - mobile
which type of roof supports are sections of lumber that are located directly under the roof
decking? (93) - CORRECT ANSWER - beams
When gusset plates are exposed to fire, they: (93) - CORRECT ANSWER - fall out after the
wood burns away and no longer provide structural support
A rain roof is described as a: (100) - CORRECT ANSWER - pitched roof built over a flat roof
for aesthetic or drainage purposes
On which type of roof are firefighters likely to be at risk of becoming trapped in the void space
and falling through the original roof below? (100) - CORRECT ANSWER - rain roof
which type of door is usually required as an exit door in a means of egress? (102) - CORRECT
ANSWER - swinging door
what method is commonly used to construct metal doors? (105) - CORRECT ANSWER -
hollow core with steel or aluminum coating
which type of fire door us commonly used in stairwell enclosures? (107) - CORRECT
ANSWER - swinging fire door
, How are rolling steel shutters often used? (111) - CORRECT ANSWER - protect openings in
an industrial firewall
when a substance changes from one form of matter into another, such as two or more substances
combining to form compounds, the substance undergoes a: (118) - CORRECT ANSWER -
chemical reaction
what is the measurement of average kinetic energy in the particles of a sample of matter? (127) -
CORRECT ANSWER - temperature
in the fire environment, convection usually involves the transfer of heat through: (132) -
CORRECT ANSWER - the movement of smoke and fire gases
gaseous fuels can be the most dangerous of all fuels because they: (137) - CORRECT
ANSWER - are already in the physical state required for ignition
during the stage of fire development, the three elements of the fire triangle come together and the
combustion process begins. (146) - CORRECT ANSWER - incipient
a fire is said to be in the stage when it runs out os either available fuel or available oxygen. (159)
- CORRECT ANSWER - decay
most building codes rate construction types according to: (165) - CORRECT ANSWER - how
long each construction type maintains its structural integrity over a certain period of time
what is often the most readily available fuel source and significantly influences the fire
development in a compartment fire? (167) - CORRECT ANSWER - contents within the
structure
Exam Questions and CORECT Answers
which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs
suppression duties at structure fires? (16) - CORRECT ANSWER - engine company
what is a detailed written plan that lists specific steps for approaching a recurring problem or
situation? (21) - CORRECT ANSWER - procedure
which organization or agency assists the fire department by shutting off natural gas lines,
electricity, or public water mains? (22) - CORRECT ANSWER - utility company
one goal of the national fallen firefighters association 16 firefighter life safety initiatives is to:
(24) - CORRECT ANSWER - empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices
which action would directly promote the national fallen firefighters association 16 firefighter life
safety initiatives? (24) - CORRECT ANSWER - investigating line of duty deaths and near
misses in order to revise departmental safety standards
what does nfpa 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? (26) - CORRECT
ANSWER - a process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
what is an example of situational awareness on the fireground? (38) - CORRECT ANSWER -
notifying the IC that the fire has spread to another area of the building
Which action does NFPA 1500 prohibit while riding in apparatus on the way to an incident? (39)
- CORRECT ANSWER - wearing helmets
what is the most common power source used by emergency personnel to power scene lighting
and portable rescue equipment? (41) - CORRECT ANSWER - generators
,One way that firefighters can maintain situational awareness at highway/roadway incidents is to:
(44) - CORRECT ANSWER - walk facing oncoming traffic
when receiving a call from someone who is angry or upset: (58) - CORRECT ANSWER - be
pleasant and take necessary information
modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now include smartphone apps and (58) - CORRECT
ANSWER - text messaging
which type of communications center equipment would be used for communications at an
emergency scene? (59) - CORRECT ANSWER - two way radio system
what communications center equipment is used to receive calls from individuals with hearing
impairments? (59) - CORRECT ANSWER - teletype
what information should be gathered by a dispatcher? (67) - CORRECT ANSWER - number
and location of people involved
what information should be included when broadcasting information on emergencies to
department members? (62) - CORRECT ANSWER - information from the caller and from
preincident plans
the use of plain english in radio communications transmissions and avoidance of 10-codes is
known as using: (63) - CORRECT ANSWER - clear text
Static and broken messages are an indication that a radio receiver is: (67) - CORRECT
ANSWER - near the limit of the transmission range
experience at emergency incidents has shown that, in addition to background noise, can
significantly affect the ability to hear and understand radio transmissions: (69) - CORRECT
ANSWER - personal protective equipment
,to improve your ability to hear and be heard at an emergency incident: (71) - CORRECT
ANSWER - place the microphone against your throat if you cannot be understood through
your scba facepiece
Type ___ can be expected to remain structurally stable loner that other types during a fire (78) -
CORRECT ANSWER - I
the most common type of factory built home that firefighters will encounter is the ___ home.
(83) - CORRECT ANSWER - mobile
which type of roof supports are sections of lumber that are located directly under the roof
decking? (93) - CORRECT ANSWER - beams
When gusset plates are exposed to fire, they: (93) - CORRECT ANSWER - fall out after the
wood burns away and no longer provide structural support
A rain roof is described as a: (100) - CORRECT ANSWER - pitched roof built over a flat roof
for aesthetic or drainage purposes
On which type of roof are firefighters likely to be at risk of becoming trapped in the void space
and falling through the original roof below? (100) - CORRECT ANSWER - rain roof
which type of door is usually required as an exit door in a means of egress? (102) - CORRECT
ANSWER - swinging door
what method is commonly used to construct metal doors? (105) - CORRECT ANSWER -
hollow core with steel or aluminum coating
which type of fire door us commonly used in stairwell enclosures? (107) - CORRECT
ANSWER - swinging fire door
, How are rolling steel shutters often used? (111) - CORRECT ANSWER - protect openings in
an industrial firewall
when a substance changes from one form of matter into another, such as two or more substances
combining to form compounds, the substance undergoes a: (118) - CORRECT ANSWER -
chemical reaction
what is the measurement of average kinetic energy in the particles of a sample of matter? (127) -
CORRECT ANSWER - temperature
in the fire environment, convection usually involves the transfer of heat through: (132) -
CORRECT ANSWER - the movement of smoke and fire gases
gaseous fuels can be the most dangerous of all fuels because they: (137) - CORRECT
ANSWER - are already in the physical state required for ignition
during the stage of fire development, the three elements of the fire triangle come together and the
combustion process begins. (146) - CORRECT ANSWER - incipient
a fire is said to be in the stage when it runs out os either available fuel or available oxygen. (159)
- CORRECT ANSWER - decay
most building codes rate construction types according to: (165) - CORRECT ANSWER - how
long each construction type maintains its structural integrity over a certain period of time
what is often the most readily available fuel source and significantly influences the fire
development in a compartment fire? (167) - CORRECT ANSWER - contents within the
structure
