IFSTA Final Exam UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORECT Answers
Which tool is commonly used to open ceilings during overhaul?
Select one:
a.Pitchfork
b.Pike pole
c.Flathead axe
d.Bale hook - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Pike pole
In order for investigators to determine the cause of the fire, firefighters should take note of:
Select one:
a.building construction classification.
b.nearby exposures that remain undamaged.
c.abnormal fire behavior when water is applied.
d.wind direction and speed. - CORRECT ANSWER - c. abnormal fire behavior when water is
applied.
Which is an indicator that a fire was NOT accidental?
Select one:
a.Presence of hazardous materials
b.Structural collapse
c.A broken gas line
d.Trailers - CORRECT ANSWER - d.Trailers
When establishing scene security at a structure fire, the perimeter should:
Select one:
a.extend to twice the length of the structure.
,b.be secured by firefighters, then patrolled by law enforcement.
c.be created once fire suppression and ventilation are complete.
d.extend beyond the farthest piece of evidence. - CORRECT ANSWER - d. extend beyond
the farthest piece of evidence.
Which is an indicator of a possible hidden fire?
Select one:
a.Area is closest to the exit door
b.Loss of structural integrity
c.Water pooling on the floor
d.Smoke coming through cracks in a wall - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Smoke coming through
cracks in a wall
Which method of protecting building contents keeps items secure and reduces interference with
fire suppression and ventilation activities?
Select one:
a.Carry items outside the building and cover them
b.Group and cover items in the room where they are found
c.Move items to an uninvolved area of the structure
d.Use a small hoseline to spray the area around the items - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Group
and cover items in the room where they are found
Which is a duty of a Fire Fighter I?
Select one:
a.Determining which fire evidence will be admissible in court
b.Investigating individuals who may have started the fire
c.Identifying the exact cause of the fire
d.Protecting the incident scene and preserving evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - d.
Protecting the incident scene and preserving evidence
,The area of origin in a fire is identified by the IC or the:
Select one:
a.fire investigator.
b.Fire Fighter II.
c.Incident Safety Officer.
d.Fire Fighter I. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. fire investigator.
Where does overhaul typically begin?
Select one:
a.At the front entrance of the building
b.Area of most severe fire involvement
c.On the top floor of the building
d.Area of least severe fire involvement - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Area of most severe fire
involvement
Which piece of salvage equipment is designed to carry debris and provide a water basin for
immersing small burning objects?
Select one:
a.Scupper
b.Catchall
c.Salvage cover
d.Carryall - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Carryall
Before removing SCBA during overhaul, firefighters must:
Select one:
a.monitor the atmosphere for the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
b.report to the rehabilitation station.
c.report air cylinder levels to the IC.
, d.use a thermal imager to verify that all fires are extinguished. - CORRECT ANSWER - a.
monitor the atmosphere for the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
Covering openings in a building that were created during suppression activities:
Select one:
a.can negatively influence the fire investigation.
b.is not the job of the fire department.
c.is primarily a duty of fire officers, not a Fire Fighter I.
d.will help prevent damage from weather and trespassers. - CORRECT ANSWER - d. will
help prevent damage from weather and trespassers.
What is the purpose of salvage operations?
Select one:
a.Reduce the chance of spontaneous reignition after a fire
b.Search for and extinguish hidden fires
c.Reduce potential for water and smoke damage after a fire
d.Determine the exact point of origin of the fire - CORRECT ANSWER - c. Reduce potential
for water and smoke damage after a fire
Which activity is included in overhaul operations?
Select one:
a.Transitional fire attack
b.Rescuing victims
c.Testifying in an arson trial
d.Searching for hidden fires - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Searching for hidden fires
Since the chain of custody must be maintained for all fire evidence, all debris:
Select one:
a.can be moved right away as long as it is protected and labeled.
Questions and CORECT Answers
Which tool is commonly used to open ceilings during overhaul?
Select one:
a.Pitchfork
b.Pike pole
c.Flathead axe
d.Bale hook - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Pike pole
In order for investigators to determine the cause of the fire, firefighters should take note of:
Select one:
a.building construction classification.
b.nearby exposures that remain undamaged.
c.abnormal fire behavior when water is applied.
d.wind direction and speed. - CORRECT ANSWER - c. abnormal fire behavior when water is
applied.
Which is an indicator that a fire was NOT accidental?
Select one:
a.Presence of hazardous materials
b.Structural collapse
c.A broken gas line
d.Trailers - CORRECT ANSWER - d.Trailers
When establishing scene security at a structure fire, the perimeter should:
Select one:
a.extend to twice the length of the structure.
,b.be secured by firefighters, then patrolled by law enforcement.
c.be created once fire suppression and ventilation are complete.
d.extend beyond the farthest piece of evidence. - CORRECT ANSWER - d. extend beyond
the farthest piece of evidence.
Which is an indicator of a possible hidden fire?
Select one:
a.Area is closest to the exit door
b.Loss of structural integrity
c.Water pooling on the floor
d.Smoke coming through cracks in a wall - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Smoke coming through
cracks in a wall
Which method of protecting building contents keeps items secure and reduces interference with
fire suppression and ventilation activities?
Select one:
a.Carry items outside the building and cover them
b.Group and cover items in the room where they are found
c.Move items to an uninvolved area of the structure
d.Use a small hoseline to spray the area around the items - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Group
and cover items in the room where they are found
Which is a duty of a Fire Fighter I?
Select one:
a.Determining which fire evidence will be admissible in court
b.Investigating individuals who may have started the fire
c.Identifying the exact cause of the fire
d.Protecting the incident scene and preserving evidence - CORRECT ANSWER - d.
Protecting the incident scene and preserving evidence
,The area of origin in a fire is identified by the IC or the:
Select one:
a.fire investigator.
b.Fire Fighter II.
c.Incident Safety Officer.
d.Fire Fighter I. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. fire investigator.
Where does overhaul typically begin?
Select one:
a.At the front entrance of the building
b.Area of most severe fire involvement
c.On the top floor of the building
d.Area of least severe fire involvement - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Area of most severe fire
involvement
Which piece of salvage equipment is designed to carry debris and provide a water basin for
immersing small burning objects?
Select one:
a.Scupper
b.Catchall
c.Salvage cover
d.Carryall - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Carryall
Before removing SCBA during overhaul, firefighters must:
Select one:
a.monitor the atmosphere for the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
b.report to the rehabilitation station.
c.report air cylinder levels to the IC.
, d.use a thermal imager to verify that all fires are extinguished. - CORRECT ANSWER - a.
monitor the atmosphere for the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
Covering openings in a building that were created during suppression activities:
Select one:
a.can negatively influence the fire investigation.
b.is not the job of the fire department.
c.is primarily a duty of fire officers, not a Fire Fighter I.
d.will help prevent damage from weather and trespassers. - CORRECT ANSWER - d. will
help prevent damage from weather and trespassers.
What is the purpose of salvage operations?
Select one:
a.Reduce the chance of spontaneous reignition after a fire
b.Search for and extinguish hidden fires
c.Reduce potential for water and smoke damage after a fire
d.Determine the exact point of origin of the fire - CORRECT ANSWER - c. Reduce potential
for water and smoke damage after a fire
Which activity is included in overhaul operations?
Select one:
a.Transitional fire attack
b.Rescuing victims
c.Testifying in an arson trial
d.Searching for hidden fires - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Searching for hidden fires
Since the chain of custody must be maintained for all fire evidence, all debris:
Select one:
a.can be moved right away as long as it is protected and labeled.
