Fire Academy Test 2 updated Questions With Complete
Solutions
1. What is one way that fire service ladders are different from
ladders for private
industry or general use?
A. Fire service ladders mount differently on racks.
B. Fire service ladders are designed for lighter loads.
C. Fire service ladders provide a greater margin of safety.
D. Fire service ladders differ in construction, shape, and design.
Correct Answers C. Fire service ladders provide a greater
margin of safety.
11. Which of the following statements about ladder materials is
MOST accurate?
A. Aluminum ladders are heatresistant.
B. Wood ladders conduct heat, cold and electricity.
C. Fiberglass ladders can suddenly crack and fail if overloaded.
D. Fiberglass ladders are the least expensive fire service ladders.
Correct Answers C. Fiberglass ladders can suddenly crack and
fail if overloaded.
,13. Fire service ladders meeting the requirements of NFPA
have:
A. a certification label indicating the ladder meets NFPA
B. a locally assigned apparatus designation and inventory
number.
C. a mark indicating the balance point of ladders less than 24
feet (7 m).
D. a label indicating the position of the ladder when properly
racked on the apparatus. Correct Answers A. a certification
label indicating the ladder meets NFPA
17. Which of the following statements BEST describes roof
ladders?
A. Selfsupporting Aframe stepladder equipped with positive
locking devices
B. Single ladders equipped with hooks that anchor the ladder in
place while a firefighter is working
C. Extension ladders which can be adjusted to specific lengths
needed to access different roof heights
D. Single ladders with hinged rungs that allow a ladder to be
folded so one rung rests against the other Correct Answers B.
,Single ladders equipped with hooks that anchor the ladder in
place while a firefighter is working
21. Pumper apparatus are required by NFPA
roof ladder, and:
A. one single ladder.
B. one extension ladder.
C. two extension ladders.
D. one combination ladder. Correct Answers B. one extension
ladder.
22. NFPA ̈ 1901 requires quint fire apparatus to carry a
minimum of ___ of ground ladders of the same types required
for pumper apparatus.
A. 50 feet (15 m)
B. 85 feet (26 m)
C. 100 feet (30 m)
D. 115 feet (35 m) Correct Answers B. 85 feet (26 m)
25. Ground ladders should be service tested before being placed
in service, ___ while in service, and after use that exposes the
ladder to high heat or rough treatment.
, A. after cleaning
B. once each year
C. once each week
D. according to the manufacturerÕs schedule Correct Answers
B. once each year
27. Which of the following statements about ladder maintenance
is MOST accurate?
A. Ladders should be painted as needed, at least annually.
B. Routine ladder maintenance may be performed by
firefighters.
C. Routine ladder maintenance requires a trained ladder repair
technician.
D. Fire service ladders are moisture resistant, and can be safely
stored in damp locations. Correct Answers B. Routine ladder
maintenance may be performed by firefighters.
29. Which of the following statements about handling ladders is
MOST accurate?
A. A firefighter should relocate a positioned ladder only when
ordered to do so.
Solutions
1. What is one way that fire service ladders are different from
ladders for private
industry or general use?
A. Fire service ladders mount differently on racks.
B. Fire service ladders are designed for lighter loads.
C. Fire service ladders provide a greater margin of safety.
D. Fire service ladders differ in construction, shape, and design.
Correct Answers C. Fire service ladders provide a greater
margin of safety.
11. Which of the following statements about ladder materials is
MOST accurate?
A. Aluminum ladders are heatresistant.
B. Wood ladders conduct heat, cold and electricity.
C. Fiberglass ladders can suddenly crack and fail if overloaded.
D. Fiberglass ladders are the least expensive fire service ladders.
Correct Answers C. Fiberglass ladders can suddenly crack and
fail if overloaded.
,13. Fire service ladders meeting the requirements of NFPA
have:
A. a certification label indicating the ladder meets NFPA
B. a locally assigned apparatus designation and inventory
number.
C. a mark indicating the balance point of ladders less than 24
feet (7 m).
D. a label indicating the position of the ladder when properly
racked on the apparatus. Correct Answers A. a certification
label indicating the ladder meets NFPA
17. Which of the following statements BEST describes roof
ladders?
A. Selfsupporting Aframe stepladder equipped with positive
locking devices
B. Single ladders equipped with hooks that anchor the ladder in
place while a firefighter is working
C. Extension ladders which can be adjusted to specific lengths
needed to access different roof heights
D. Single ladders with hinged rungs that allow a ladder to be
folded so one rung rests against the other Correct Answers B.
,Single ladders equipped with hooks that anchor the ladder in
place while a firefighter is working
21. Pumper apparatus are required by NFPA
roof ladder, and:
A. one single ladder.
B. one extension ladder.
C. two extension ladders.
D. one combination ladder. Correct Answers B. one extension
ladder.
22. NFPA ̈ 1901 requires quint fire apparatus to carry a
minimum of ___ of ground ladders of the same types required
for pumper apparatus.
A. 50 feet (15 m)
B. 85 feet (26 m)
C. 100 feet (30 m)
D. 115 feet (35 m) Correct Answers B. 85 feet (26 m)
25. Ground ladders should be service tested before being placed
in service, ___ while in service, and after use that exposes the
ladder to high heat or rough treatment.
, A. after cleaning
B. once each year
C. once each week
D. according to the manufacturerÕs schedule Correct Answers
B. once each year
27. Which of the following statements about ladder maintenance
is MOST accurate?
A. Ladders should be painted as needed, at least annually.
B. Routine ladder maintenance may be performed by
firefighters.
C. Routine ladder maintenance requires a trained ladder repair
technician.
D. Fire service ladders are moisture resistant, and can be safely
stored in damp locations. Correct Answers B. Routine ladder
maintenance may be performed by firefighters.
29. Which of the following statements about handling ladders is
MOST accurate?
A. A firefighter should relocate a positioned ladder only when
ordered to do so.
