CHAPTER TEST 1 (IFSTA 7TH EDITION)
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by altering the public or
traffic incidents or evacuations? (22) [4.1.1]
A. Media
B. Local hospital
C. Utility company
D. Public works department - ANSWER-A. Media
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? (23) [4.1.1]
A. Driving fire apparatus
B. Establishing Incident Command
C. Extricating a victim at a vehicle incident
D. Conduct search and rescue operations as part of a team - ANSWER-D. Conduct
search and rescue operations as part of a team
A Fire Fighter I would likely be assigned to: (23) [4.1.1]
A. inspect an aerial apparatus.
B. extricate a victim trapped in a vehicle.
C. rescue a victim from a trench collapse.
D. set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene. - ANSWER-D. set up lighting
equipment to illuminate a scene.
Which duty would likely be performed by a Fire Fighter I? (23) [4.1.1]
A. Maintaining pumping apparatus
B. Supervising a group of new recruits
C. Cleaning and inspecting ground ladders
D. Determining the origin and cause of a fire - ANSWER-C. Cleaning and inspecting
ground ladders
According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to
perform? (23) [4.1.1]
A. Inspect and maintain fire apparatus
B. Assume command of an interior fire attack
C. Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
D. Extinguish an ignitable liquid fire using firefighting foam - ANSWER-C. Prepare
apparatus hose loads for response
One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety
Initiatives is to: (24) [4.1.1]
A. mandate the use of specific brands of PPE.
B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
C. advocate the use of exclusively defensive firefighting tactics.
D. require departments to use computer-based accountability systems. - ANSWER-
B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
, Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? (24) [4.1.1]
A. Training every Fire Fighter I to assume command at smaller incidents
B. Requiring every new recruit to obtain a bachelor?s degree prior to employment
C. Purchasing additional sets of structural PPE for each firefighter in the department
D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in order to revise departmental
safety standards - ANSWER-D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in
order to revise departmental safety standards
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? (26)
[4.1.1]
A. Computer-based training and online evaluation logs
B. A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
C. Personnel duties assigned prior to training and evaluation
D. A requirement for firefighters to retest for annual recertification - ANSWER-B. A
process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is
accurate? (27) [4.1.1]
A. Participant health and physical conditioning has little effect on training safety or
performance.
B. Rapid breathing allows the air supply to last longer and extends the time
available to work in hazardous atmosphere.
C. Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is
distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries.
D. Equipment used or training requires less frequent inspection and maintenance
than equipment used for regular emergencies. - ANSWER-C. Rowdy play and other
unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can lead to
accidents or injuries.
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? (27) [4.1.1]
A. Apparatus must be replaced every ten years.
B. Apparatus are required to have seat mounts for SCBA.
C. Apparatus are only required to have a seat belt for the driver.
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants. - ANSWER-
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants.
In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire
departments should: (27) [4.1.1]
A. purchase apparatus equipped with seat mounts for SCBA.
B. give members a new pair of structural PPE at least once a year.
C. provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
D. order the newest and most advanced personnel accountability system available. -
ANSWER-C. provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through a(an): (28)
[4.1.1]
A. manual reporting system.
B. incident management system.
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which organization or agency assists the fire department by altering the public or
traffic incidents or evacuations? (22) [4.1.1]
A. Media
B. Local hospital
C. Utility company
D. Public works department - ANSWER-A. Media
Which duty would likely be assigned to a Fire Fighter I? (23) [4.1.1]
A. Driving fire apparatus
B. Establishing Incident Command
C. Extricating a victim at a vehicle incident
D. Conduct search and rescue operations as part of a team - ANSWER-D. Conduct
search and rescue operations as part of a team
A Fire Fighter I would likely be assigned to: (23) [4.1.1]
A. inspect an aerial apparatus.
B. extricate a victim trapped in a vehicle.
C. rescue a victim from a trench collapse.
D. set up lighting equipment to illuminate a scene. - ANSWER-D. set up lighting
equipment to illuminate a scene.
Which duty would likely be performed by a Fire Fighter I? (23) [4.1.1]
A. Maintaining pumping apparatus
B. Supervising a group of new recruits
C. Cleaning and inspecting ground ladders
D. Determining the origin and cause of a fire - ANSWER-C. Cleaning and inspecting
ground ladders
According to NFPA 1001, which duty is a Fire Fighter I required to be able to
perform? (23) [4.1.1]
A. Inspect and maintain fire apparatus
B. Assume command of an interior fire attack
C. Prepare apparatus hose loads for response
D. Extinguish an ignitable liquid fire using firefighting foam - ANSWER-C. Prepare
apparatus hose loads for response
One goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16 Firefighter Life Safety
Initiatives is to: (24) [4.1.1]
A. mandate the use of specific brands of PPE.
B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
C. advocate the use of exclusively defensive firefighting tactics.
D. require departments to use computer-based accountability systems. - ANSWER-
B. empower all firefighters to stop unsafe practices.
, Which action would directly promote the National Fallen Firefighters Association 16
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? (24) [4.1.1]
A. Training every Fire Fighter I to assume command at smaller incidents
B. Requiring every new recruit to obtain a bachelor?s degree prior to employment
C. Purchasing additional sets of structural PPE for each firefighter in the department
D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in order to revise departmental
safety standards - ANSWER-D. Investigating line of duty deaths and near misses in
order to revise departmental safety standards
What does NFPA 1500 require to be part of fire department training programs? (26)
[4.1.1]
A. Computer-based training and online evaluation logs
B. A process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
C. Personnel duties assigned prior to training and evaluation
D. A requirement for firefighters to retest for annual recertification - ANSWER-B. A
process for evaluating firefighter skills and knowledge
Which statement about maintaining personnel safety during training evolutions is
accurate? (27) [4.1.1]
A. Participant health and physical conditioning has little effect on training safety or
performance.
B. Rapid breathing allows the air supply to last longer and extends the time
available to work in hazardous atmosphere.
C. Rowdy play and other unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is
distracting and can lead to accidents or injuries.
D. Equipment used or training requires less frequent inspection and maintenance
than equipment used for regular emergencies. - ANSWER-C. Rowdy play and other
unprofessional conduct is not allowed because it is distracting and can lead to
accidents or injuries.
Which is an apparatus requirement in NFPA 1500? (27) [4.1.1]
A. Apparatus must be replaced every ten years.
B. Apparatus are required to have seat mounts for SCBA.
C. Apparatus are only required to have a seat belt for the driver.
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants. - ANSWER-
D. Apparatus must be designed to include seat belts for all occupants.
In order to ensure the safety of personnel operating in hazardous areas, fire
departments should: (27) [4.1.1]
A. purchase apparatus equipped with seat mounts for SCBA.
B. give members a new pair of structural PPE at least once a year.
C. provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
D. order the newest and most advanced personnel accountability system available. -
ANSWER-C. provide members with at least one full set of protective equipment.
NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through a(an): (28)
[4.1.1]
A. manual reporting system.
B. incident management system.
