NYS BEFO PRATICE EXAM
What does an extension ladder's size classification indicate?
The full length to which it can be extended
What marking does NFPA 1931 require to be on all ladders?
Manufacturer's name plate
Modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the:
fly facing out
When planning to transition directly from a carry to a raiser, a ladder
should be carried:
butt first
Who generally places the ladder the correct distance from the building and
is in charge of voicing commands when two firefighters work together to
raise a ladder?
The heeler
Before deploying a roof ladder, the:
hooks should be opened
When using the cross-body method of assisting an unconscious victim down
a ladder, the:
firefighter's hands maintain contact with the ladder rails to keep the victim in
place
When using a rotary saw to cut metal, firefighters should:
have a charged hoseline nearby
Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when
opening doors and windows or moving heavy objects?
Prying tools
When outside a structure, a pike pole should be carried with the tool head:
, down and positioned ahead of body
What occurs when fresh air (oxygen) from ventilation is introduced into a
room, causing gases to reignite and rapid fire develope to occur?
Flashover
What is the goal of positive-pressure ventilation?
Increase pressure to higher than the exterior of the structure, not higher than the
fire can produce
When performing hydrolic ventilation, set the fog nozzle on a pattern:
wide enough to cover the exhaust opening
Roofs with several layers of composition shingles or other roof coverings:
may sound solid even though fire may have severely damaged the roof
Which is the responsibility of the roof ventilation team?
Report changes they see to a supervisor
When ventilating metal roofs, which type of roof can be sliced open with an
axe, carbide tip chain saw, or rotary saw and peeled back?
Thin metal roofs
What has an even higher priority in high-rise buildings because they often
have more occupants than other structures?
Life Safety
When performing a transitional attack, a ____ stream may be the best
choice because it will not upset the thermal layering as much as other
stream patterns.
Straight
Which type of sprinkler control valve extends horizontally through the wall
with the target and valve operating nut on the outside of the building?
Wall post indicator valve (WPIV)
The three main influences on ground cover fire behavior are fuel type,
topography, and:
What does an extension ladder's size classification indicate?
The full length to which it can be extended
What marking does NFPA 1931 require to be on all ladders?
Manufacturer's name plate
Modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the:
fly facing out
When planning to transition directly from a carry to a raiser, a ladder
should be carried:
butt first
Who generally places the ladder the correct distance from the building and
is in charge of voicing commands when two firefighters work together to
raise a ladder?
The heeler
Before deploying a roof ladder, the:
hooks should be opened
When using the cross-body method of assisting an unconscious victim down
a ladder, the:
firefighter's hands maintain contact with the ladder rails to keep the victim in
place
When using a rotary saw to cut metal, firefighters should:
have a charged hoseline nearby
Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when
opening doors and windows or moving heavy objects?
Prying tools
When outside a structure, a pike pole should be carried with the tool head:
, down and positioned ahead of body
What occurs when fresh air (oxygen) from ventilation is introduced into a
room, causing gases to reignite and rapid fire develope to occur?
Flashover
What is the goal of positive-pressure ventilation?
Increase pressure to higher than the exterior of the structure, not higher than the
fire can produce
When performing hydrolic ventilation, set the fog nozzle on a pattern:
wide enough to cover the exhaust opening
Roofs with several layers of composition shingles or other roof coverings:
may sound solid even though fire may have severely damaged the roof
Which is the responsibility of the roof ventilation team?
Report changes they see to a supervisor
When ventilating metal roofs, which type of roof can be sliced open with an
axe, carbide tip chain saw, or rotary saw and peeled back?
Thin metal roofs
What has an even higher priority in high-rise buildings because they often
have more occupants than other structures?
Life Safety
When performing a transitional attack, a ____ stream may be the best
choice because it will not upset the thermal layering as much as other
stream patterns.
Straight
Which type of sprinkler control valve extends horizontally through the wall
with the target and valve operating nut on the outside of the building?
Wall post indicator valve (WPIV)
The three main influences on ground cover fire behavior are fuel type,
topography, and:
