IFSTA FF1 FINAL TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a disadvantage of an inverter compared to other power sources? -ANSLimited
Output. Page 41
Which item is characteristic of chronic health effect? -ANSRecurring. Page 31, 33
The purpose of which program is to help firefighters with stress, substance abuse, or
personal problems? -ANSMember Assistance Program. Page 34
Which statement about positioning apparatus on a vehicle accident is correct?
A. No more than one apparatus should be placed on the oncoming-traffic side of an
incident.
B. Position apparatus to create a barrier between responders and oncoming traffic.
C. Apparatus should be spotted on the opposite side of the scene as the oncoming
traffic.
D. Position apparatus so that lanes adjacent to the accident remain unobstructed. -
ANSPosition apparatus to create a barrier between responders and oncoming traffic.
Page 45
Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? -ANSDevelop and implement
nationally recognized medical and physical fitness standards. Page 24-25
Which is the term for the line of authority, responsibility and communication from the top
to the bottom of an organization? -ANSChain of Command. Page 14
Which is the commonly used term for the control zone where responders are directly
involved in operations to resolve the emergency? -ANSHot. Page 40
Which organizational principle states that every worker should directly report to only one
supervisor? -ANSUnity of Command. Page 14
What is a function of a personal alert safety system (PASS)? -ANSEmit an audible
alarm is the wearer becomes motionless. Page 194
Which statement about the safe care and use of PPE is correct? -ANSPPE can absorb
heat to the point where it is hotter than the ambient temperature. Page 197-198, 200
, Which statement about personal alert safety systems (PASS) is correct? -ANSThey are
especially useful in poor-visibility conditions. Page 194
At a minimum, face piece fit testing must be performed _________. -ANSAnnually.
Page 210
Which is one of the four basic components of open-circuit SCBA?
-ANSHarness/Backplate. Page 208
An open-circuit SCBA uses ________? -ANSCompressed Air. Page 207
Which item is permissible for wildland protective garments? -ANSNone of the above.
Page 196
Which item is commonly used to provide protection from airborne pathogens? -
ANSHEPA Filter. Page 206
The core of a kernmantle rope provides about _______% of the rope's strength. -
ANS75. Page 279
Which is one of the two general classifications of fire service rope? -ANSUtility. Page
277-278
Data regarding a rope's condition and date of last inspection should be recorded on the
________. -ANSRope log. Page 285
While inspecting a kernmantle rope, you encounter a soft spot in the core. What should
you do next? -ANSInspect the outer sheath for damage. Page 282
Which knot would you use to attach a rope to a pole? -ANSClove Hitch. Page 288
Which class of rope is designed to stretch significantly without breaking? -ANSDynamic.
Page 279
Which is commonly used as a stopper knot? -ANSFigure-eight. Page 290
What is the function of a rope edge roller? -ANSPrevent Damage from sharp edges
during hoisting. Page 293
What is the term for a rope used to provide a physical means of finding the exit for
crews working in areas of poor visibility? -ANSSearch Line. Page 295
A rapid intervention crew (RIC) has located a downed firefighter. From the list below,
what should be done second? -ANSSecure the victim's air supply. Page 474, 475
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a disadvantage of an inverter compared to other power sources? -ANSLimited
Output. Page 41
Which item is characteristic of chronic health effect? -ANSRecurring. Page 31, 33
The purpose of which program is to help firefighters with stress, substance abuse, or
personal problems? -ANSMember Assistance Program. Page 34
Which statement about positioning apparatus on a vehicle accident is correct?
A. No more than one apparatus should be placed on the oncoming-traffic side of an
incident.
B. Position apparatus to create a barrier between responders and oncoming traffic.
C. Apparatus should be spotted on the opposite side of the scene as the oncoming
traffic.
D. Position apparatus so that lanes adjacent to the accident remain unobstructed. -
ANSPosition apparatus to create a barrier between responders and oncoming traffic.
Page 45
Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? -ANSDevelop and implement
nationally recognized medical and physical fitness standards. Page 24-25
Which is the term for the line of authority, responsibility and communication from the top
to the bottom of an organization? -ANSChain of Command. Page 14
Which is the commonly used term for the control zone where responders are directly
involved in operations to resolve the emergency? -ANSHot. Page 40
Which organizational principle states that every worker should directly report to only one
supervisor? -ANSUnity of Command. Page 14
What is a function of a personal alert safety system (PASS)? -ANSEmit an audible
alarm is the wearer becomes motionless. Page 194
Which statement about the safe care and use of PPE is correct? -ANSPPE can absorb
heat to the point where it is hotter than the ambient temperature. Page 197-198, 200
, Which statement about personal alert safety systems (PASS) is correct? -ANSThey are
especially useful in poor-visibility conditions. Page 194
At a minimum, face piece fit testing must be performed _________. -ANSAnnually.
Page 210
Which is one of the four basic components of open-circuit SCBA?
-ANSHarness/Backplate. Page 208
An open-circuit SCBA uses ________? -ANSCompressed Air. Page 207
Which item is permissible for wildland protective garments? -ANSNone of the above.
Page 196
Which item is commonly used to provide protection from airborne pathogens? -
ANSHEPA Filter. Page 206
The core of a kernmantle rope provides about _______% of the rope's strength. -
ANS75. Page 279
Which is one of the two general classifications of fire service rope? -ANSUtility. Page
277-278
Data regarding a rope's condition and date of last inspection should be recorded on the
________. -ANSRope log. Page 285
While inspecting a kernmantle rope, you encounter a soft spot in the core. What should
you do next? -ANSInspect the outer sheath for damage. Page 282
Which knot would you use to attach a rope to a pole? -ANSClove Hitch. Page 288
Which class of rope is designed to stretch significantly without breaking? -ANSDynamic.
Page 279
Which is commonly used as a stopper knot? -ANSFigure-eight. Page 290
What is the function of a rope edge roller? -ANSPrevent Damage from sharp edges
during hoisting. Page 293
What is the term for a rope used to provide a physical means of finding the exit for
crews working in areas of poor visibility? -ANSSearch Line. Page 295
A rapid intervention crew (RIC) has located a downed firefighter. From the list below,
what should be done second? -ANSSecure the victim's air supply. Page 474, 475
