TCFP REVIEW QUESTION SET WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following is NOT a limitation of an SCBA unit
based on design and size?
-peripheral vision is reduced
-the quantity of air is immeasurable
-the weight and bulk of the unit restricts mobility and agility for
firefighters
-ability to communicate is decreased
Answer: The quantity of air is immeasurable
◉ SCBA limitations that the firefighter/user should be aware of
is/are:
Answer: Increased physical stress may cause anxiety
SCBA and PPE add approximately 40-50 pounds of weight to the
firefighter
The degree of training or experience users have with SCBA effects
their level of self confidence
ALL OF THE ABOVE
◉ What type of SCBA is MOST commonly used in the fire service?
Answer: Open-circuit
, ◉ Which of the following statements regarding the two SCBA
types in fire service is incorrect?
-in an open circuit SCBA, exhaled air is vented to the outside
atmosphere
-in a closed circuit SCBA, exhaled air stays in the system for
filtering, cleaning, and circulation
-the closed circuit type is commonly used for structural fire
fighting
-SCBAs for fire service use are designed and built in accordance
with NIOSH and NFPA standards
Answer: The closed-circuit type is commonly used for structural
fire fighting
◉ Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic components
of SCBA?
-face piece assembly
-backpack and harness
-regulator
-voice box
Answer: Voice box
◉ SCBA cylinders for fire service use are made out of all the
following materials EXCEPT:
-aluminum
-Kevlar composite
ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following is NOT a limitation of an SCBA unit
based on design and size?
-peripheral vision is reduced
-the quantity of air is immeasurable
-the weight and bulk of the unit restricts mobility and agility for
firefighters
-ability to communicate is decreased
Answer: The quantity of air is immeasurable
◉ SCBA limitations that the firefighter/user should be aware of
is/are:
Answer: Increased physical stress may cause anxiety
SCBA and PPE add approximately 40-50 pounds of weight to the
firefighter
The degree of training or experience users have with SCBA effects
their level of self confidence
ALL OF THE ABOVE
◉ What type of SCBA is MOST commonly used in the fire service?
Answer: Open-circuit
, ◉ Which of the following statements regarding the two SCBA
types in fire service is incorrect?
-in an open circuit SCBA, exhaled air is vented to the outside
atmosphere
-in a closed circuit SCBA, exhaled air stays in the system for
filtering, cleaning, and circulation
-the closed circuit type is commonly used for structural fire
fighting
-SCBAs for fire service use are designed and built in accordance
with NIOSH and NFPA standards
Answer: The closed-circuit type is commonly used for structural
fire fighting
◉ Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic components
of SCBA?
-face piece assembly
-backpack and harness
-regulator
-voice box
Answer: Voice box
◉ SCBA cylinders for fire service use are made out of all the
following materials EXCEPT:
-aluminum
-Kevlar composite
