TCFP EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
\._____ should be applied to wooden tool handles to prevent roughness and warping - Answer-
Boiled linseed oil
\.______________ may produce abnormally high heat intensity and may be confused with the
use of accelerants. - Answer- Polyurethane
\._________________ is the quantity of heat absorbed by a substance at the point at which it
changes from a liquid to a vapor. - Answer- latent heat of vaporization
\.A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - Answer- key box/lock
box
\.A ____________________________ is any location or facility at which 9-1-1 calls are
answered either by direct calling, rerouting, or diversion. - Answer- Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP)
\.A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an extinguisher for use on
___ fires - Answer- Class c
\.A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an extinguisher is rated for
use on ____ fires - Answer- Class C
,\.A common obstacle to efficient salvage operations in commercial occupancies and
warehouses is a lack of: - Answer- skids or pallets under stock
\.A cutting torch has a flame temperature of - Answer- 5000 degrees f
\.A hose roller is - Answer- A curved metal frame that fits over the edge of a roof or
windowsill
\.A least desirable point for forcible entry is - Answer- A revolving door
\.A personnel accountability system tracks which firefighters are assigned to each vehicle and -
Answer- Each crew's assignment
\.A predetermined number of fire units assigned to respond to an emergency is known as: -
Answer- alarm assignment
\.A sprinkler storage cabinet is required to house a sprinkler wrench and a minimum of how
many spare sprinklers? - Answer- six
\.About how much of a kernmantle rope's strength is provided by the mantle - Answer- 25 to
30 percent
\.An acceptable use for the ____ is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hose
line - Answer- clove hitch
\.An extension ladder with the fly sections fully retracted is in the: - Answer- bedded position
, \.An informal discussion with incident responders conducted after the incident is known as: -
Answer- defusing
\.At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure their SCBA is at least __% full -
Answer- 90
\.Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should -
Answer- listen to be sure the channel is not being used
\.Controlling fire by interrupting the combustion reaction is known as: - Answer- chemical
flame inhibition
\.Dry powder extinguishers are rated for use on ____ metals - Answer- Class D
\.During which of the following operations are personnel allowed to be outside the cab while an
apparatus is in motion? - Answer- hose loading
\.Except for quick attack devices, it is not practical to set up master stream devices with
anything less than _______ 2½ inch hoselines. - Answer- 2
\.Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires can be identified by a ____ containing the letter A. I
colored, it should be _____ - Answer- blue circle
\.Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires can be identified by a ____ containing the letter D. I
colored, it should be _____ - Answer- yellow star
\.Extinguishing agents safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical equipment include -
Answer- carbon dioxide and dry chemical
WITH ANSWERS
\._____ should be applied to wooden tool handles to prevent roughness and warping - Answer-
Boiled linseed oil
\.______________ may produce abnormally high heat intensity and may be confused with the
use of accelerants. - Answer- Polyurethane
\._________________ is the quantity of heat absorbed by a substance at the point at which it
changes from a liquid to a vapor. - Answer- latent heat of vaporization
\.A _______ permits firefighters to gain access during an emergency - Answer- key box/lock
box
\.A ____________________________ is any location or facility at which 9-1-1 calls are
answered either by direct calling, rerouting, or diversion. - Answer- Public Safety Answering
Point (PSAP)
\.A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an extinguisher for use on
___ fires - Answer- Class c
\.A blue circle with a letter designation in the center would indicate an extinguisher is rated for
use on ____ fires - Answer- Class C
,\.A common obstacle to efficient salvage operations in commercial occupancies and
warehouses is a lack of: - Answer- skids or pallets under stock
\.A cutting torch has a flame temperature of - Answer- 5000 degrees f
\.A hose roller is - Answer- A curved metal frame that fits over the edge of a roof or
windowsill
\.A least desirable point for forcible entry is - Answer- A revolving door
\.A personnel accountability system tracks which firefighters are assigned to each vehicle and -
Answer- Each crew's assignment
\.A predetermined number of fire units assigned to respond to an emergency is known as: -
Answer- alarm assignment
\.A sprinkler storage cabinet is required to house a sprinkler wrench and a minimum of how
many spare sprinklers? - Answer- six
\.About how much of a kernmantle rope's strength is provided by the mantle - Answer- 25 to
30 percent
\.An acceptable use for the ____ is to attach a rope to an object such as a pole, post, or hose
line - Answer- clove hitch
\.An extension ladder with the fly sections fully retracted is in the: - Answer- bedded position
, \.An informal discussion with incident responders conducted after the incident is known as: -
Answer- defusing
\.At the beginning of the shift, the firefighter should make sure their SCBA is at least __% full -
Answer- 90
\.Before transmitting any information over the fire department radio, a fire fighter should -
Answer- listen to be sure the channel is not being used
\.Controlling fire by interrupting the combustion reaction is known as: - Answer- chemical
flame inhibition
\.Dry powder extinguishers are rated for use on ____ metals - Answer- Class D
\.During which of the following operations are personnel allowed to be outside the cab while an
apparatus is in motion? - Answer- hose loading
\.Except for quick attack devices, it is not practical to set up master stream devices with
anything less than _______ 2½ inch hoselines. - Answer- 2
\.Extinguishers suitable for Class A fires can be identified by a ____ containing the letter A. I
colored, it should be _____ - Answer- blue circle
\.Extinguishers suitable for Class D fires can be identified by a ____ containing the letter D. I
colored, it should be _____ - Answer- yellow star
\.Extinguishing agents safe for use on fires in or near energized electrical equipment include -
Answer- carbon dioxide and dry chemical
