IFSTA Chapter 14 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORECT Answers
Basement fires are especially dangerous because there is an increased risk of _____ due to
unprotected floor assemblies. - CORRECT ANSWER - Structural collapse
Directing short bursts of water into the hot gas layer: - CORRECT ANSWER - will cool the
gas layer and reduce the chances of the gases igniting.
At a structure fire, a Fire Fighter I: - CORRECT ANSWER - must know the location of utility
control valves and switches.
What is the purpose of a fire department connection (FDC)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Allows
a pumper to supplement water supply and pressure to a building's sprinkler or standpipe system
What is the primary goal when attacking fire in exterior stacked or piled Class A materials? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Contain the fire and protect exposures
What is the first action that should be taken at a vehicle incident? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Establish scene safety
Applying water to a fire is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER - Temperature reduction
Which type of alternative vehicle fuel has a flame that is invisible during the day and should be
allowed to burn itself out? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hydrogen
Before making entry into a structure fire, all personnel must: - CORRECT ANSWER - ensure
that their SCBA is full and functioning.
, When attacking a vehicle fire, crews should: - CORRECT ANSWER - Approach at a 45°
angle from the side of the vehicle
Which method of fire attack involves applying water onto burning fuels using a solid or straight
stream? - CORRECT ANSWER - Direct attack
Which method of fire suppression is rarely an option at a structure fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fuel removal
What part of a ground cover fire spreads the most rapidly and usually does the most damage? -
CORRECT ANSWER - head
Extinguishing agents such as _____ interrupt or inhibit the combustion reaction and stop
chemical flame production. - CORRECT ANSWER - clean agents
What factor has the biggest impact on a ground cover fire? - CORRECT ANSWER - weather
When should firefighters stop the flow of water from an automatic sprinkler system in a
structure? - CORRECT ANSWER - After the fire is under control
When attacking fire in a small unattached structure such as a storage shed,: - CORRECT
ANSWER - an exterior attack should be used.
Which statement describes transitional attack? - CORRECT ANSWER - Water is applied
from the exterior first to transition the fire from ventilation-limited to fuel-limited.
Preventing fire from spreading to unaffected areas or buildings is referred to as: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Exposure protection
What is the purpose of creating a fire line at a ground cover fire? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Creates a fire stop after fuels are removed
Exam Questions and CORECT Answers
Basement fires are especially dangerous because there is an increased risk of _____ due to
unprotected floor assemblies. - CORRECT ANSWER - Structural collapse
Directing short bursts of water into the hot gas layer: - CORRECT ANSWER - will cool the
gas layer and reduce the chances of the gases igniting.
At a structure fire, a Fire Fighter I: - CORRECT ANSWER - must know the location of utility
control valves and switches.
What is the purpose of a fire department connection (FDC)? - CORRECT ANSWER - Allows
a pumper to supplement water supply and pressure to a building's sprinkler or standpipe system
What is the primary goal when attacking fire in exterior stacked or piled Class A materials? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Contain the fire and protect exposures
What is the first action that should be taken at a vehicle incident? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Establish scene safety
Applying water to a fire is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER - Temperature reduction
Which type of alternative vehicle fuel has a flame that is invisible during the day and should be
allowed to burn itself out? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hydrogen
Before making entry into a structure fire, all personnel must: - CORRECT ANSWER - ensure
that their SCBA is full and functioning.
, When attacking a vehicle fire, crews should: - CORRECT ANSWER - Approach at a 45°
angle from the side of the vehicle
Which method of fire attack involves applying water onto burning fuels using a solid or straight
stream? - CORRECT ANSWER - Direct attack
Which method of fire suppression is rarely an option at a structure fire? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fuel removal
What part of a ground cover fire spreads the most rapidly and usually does the most damage? -
CORRECT ANSWER - head
Extinguishing agents such as _____ interrupt or inhibit the combustion reaction and stop
chemical flame production. - CORRECT ANSWER - clean agents
What factor has the biggest impact on a ground cover fire? - CORRECT ANSWER - weather
When should firefighters stop the flow of water from an automatic sprinkler system in a
structure? - CORRECT ANSWER - After the fire is under control
When attacking fire in a small unattached structure such as a storage shed,: - CORRECT
ANSWER - an exterior attack should be used.
Which statement describes transitional attack? - CORRECT ANSWER - Water is applied
from the exterior first to transition the fire from ventilation-limited to fuel-limited.
Preventing fire from spreading to unaffected areas or buildings is referred to as: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Exposure protection
What is the purpose of creating a fire line at a ground cover fire? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Creates a fire stop after fuels are removed
