IFSTA 7TH EDITION CHAPTER TEST 14
ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What should the attack team do if they open the door to a
structure and observe a low neutral plane and turbulent smoke?
(676) [4.3.10]
Apply water to the hot gas layer, but stay outside the structure
Apply water to the hot gas layer while advancing to the seat of the
fire
Close the door and use a different entrance to the structure
Perform negative pressure ventilation to remove smoke from the
compartment
Answer: Apply water to the hot gas layer, but stay outside the
structure
◉ Why is it dangerous to work below the hot gas layer without
attempting to cool it? (676) [4.3.10]
The hot gas layer can break open windows, creating ventilation
issues.
The hotter the gas layer is, the more toxic the fumes are.
The smoke contains fuel, and it may ignite at any time.
,The hot gas layer will continue to raise and cause damage to the
ceiling and floors above.
Answer: The smoke contains fuel, and it may ignite at any time.
◉ If a firefighter aims a solid stream at an item that is on fire and
applies water until the item is no longer burning, he or she is using
a(an): (677) [4.3.8, 4.3.10]
direct attack.
indirect attack.
combination attack.
transitional attack.
Answer: direct attack.
◉ If a firefighter aims a solid or straight stream at the ceiling so that
water will rain down and extinguish the burning item, he or she is
using a(an): (678) [4.3.10]
direct attack.
indirect attack.
combination attack.
transitional attack.
Answer: indirect attack.
, ◉ Why should firefighters be outside the fire compartment when
making an indirect attack from the interior? (678) [4.3.10]
The fire compartment will not be large enough to conduct an
effective indirect attack.
The hose stream will not reach the target if it is inside the fire
compartment.
Large volumes of water will make walking areas slippery and
dangerous.
A large volume of steam will be created.
Answer: A large volume of steam will be created.
◉ If a firefighter uses a Z pattern to apply water to the hot gas layer
and then the burning fuels at the floor level, he or she is using a(an)
______ fire attack. (679) [4.3.10]
transitional
direct
indirect
combination
Answer: combination
◉ Which type of fire attack involves applying water from the outside
of the structure in order to reduce the potential for flashover and
make the environment more survivable for an interior attack crew?
(679) [4.3.10]
ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What should the attack team do if they open the door to a
structure and observe a low neutral plane and turbulent smoke?
(676) [4.3.10]
Apply water to the hot gas layer, but stay outside the structure
Apply water to the hot gas layer while advancing to the seat of the
fire
Close the door and use a different entrance to the structure
Perform negative pressure ventilation to remove smoke from the
compartment
Answer: Apply water to the hot gas layer, but stay outside the
structure
◉ Why is it dangerous to work below the hot gas layer without
attempting to cool it? (676) [4.3.10]
The hot gas layer can break open windows, creating ventilation
issues.
The hotter the gas layer is, the more toxic the fumes are.
The smoke contains fuel, and it may ignite at any time.
,The hot gas layer will continue to raise and cause damage to the
ceiling and floors above.
Answer: The smoke contains fuel, and it may ignite at any time.
◉ If a firefighter aims a solid stream at an item that is on fire and
applies water until the item is no longer burning, he or she is using
a(an): (677) [4.3.8, 4.3.10]
direct attack.
indirect attack.
combination attack.
transitional attack.
Answer: direct attack.
◉ If a firefighter aims a solid or straight stream at the ceiling so that
water will rain down and extinguish the burning item, he or she is
using a(an): (678) [4.3.10]
direct attack.
indirect attack.
combination attack.
transitional attack.
Answer: indirect attack.
, ◉ Why should firefighters be outside the fire compartment when
making an indirect attack from the interior? (678) [4.3.10]
The fire compartment will not be large enough to conduct an
effective indirect attack.
The hose stream will not reach the target if it is inside the fire
compartment.
Large volumes of water will make walking areas slippery and
dangerous.
A large volume of steam will be created.
Answer: A large volume of steam will be created.
◉ If a firefighter uses a Z pattern to apply water to the hot gas layer
and then the burning fuels at the floor level, he or she is using a(an)
______ fire attack. (679) [4.3.10]
transitional
direct
indirect
combination
Answer: combination
◉ Which type of fire attack involves applying water from the outside
of the structure in order to reduce the potential for flashover and
make the environment more survivable for an interior attack crew?
(679) [4.3.10]
