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Ch 4,6,9

1
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Composite aircraft structural materials can:

a. cause asbestos-like respiratory damage.

b. burn intensely as combustible metal components.

A

a. cause asbestos-like respiratory damage.

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Which of the following is true of composite fibers used in aircraft constructions?

a. Very small fibers can cause radio communication interference.

b. They are not preferred for aircraft construction.

A

a. Very small fibers can cause radio communication interference.

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Which of the following is true of the use of hearing protection for ARFF personnel?

A. Every ARFF firefighter is required to wear hearing protection at every incident.

b. It should be made available for firefighters on all ARFF equipment.

A

b. It should be made available for firefighters on all ARFF equipment.

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Which of the following is true of ARFF search procedures?

a. On large aircraft, one rescue team may go to the flight deck to shut down the aircraft.

b. The primary search should be conducted to clear all sections of victims at the same time.

A

a. On large aircraft, one rescue team may go to the flight deck to shut down the aircraft.

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5
Q

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an amphibious vehicle for rescue operations?

a. Large and bulky vehicle

b. Limited passenger and equipment capacity

A

b. Limited passenger and equipment capacity

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6
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Which two types of handline nozzles produce a low-expansion, short-lasting foam?

a. Fixed-flow or automatic fog nozzles

b. Fixed-flow and air-aspirating foam nozzles

A

a. Fixed-flow or automatic fog nozzles

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7
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How are pins and other locking devices MOST likely to be used during rescue operations?

a. To secure points of egress on the fuselage

b. To prevent movement of landing gear assemblies

A

b. To prevent movement of landing gear assemblies

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8
Q

What is a potential problem with the application of agricultural chemicals using aircraft?

a. A crash site may be difficult to reach with a fire apparatus.

b. The aircraft apply chemicals at high altitudes.

A

a. A crash site may be difficult to reach with a fire apparatus.

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9
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A Skin Penetrating Agent Applicator Tool (SPAAT):

a. applies an agent into the aircraft’s interior.

b. requires another tool to penetrate the aircraft skin.

A

a. applies an agent into the aircraft’s interior.

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10
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Which of the following is true of webbing used in rescue operations?

a. It can be formed into flat or tubular strands.

b. It should not be used in confined environments.

A

a. It can be formed into flat or tubular strands.

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11
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Which nozzles induct air into the foam solution by the Venturi Effect and provide maximum expansion of agent?

a. An air-aspirating foam nozzle

b. A nonaspirating foam nozzle

A

a. An air-aspirating foam nozzle

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12
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The level of first aid rescue care to be provided by ARFF personnel should be determined by:

a. each ARFF organization.

b. local health care providers.

A

a. each ARFF organization.

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What is a possible hazard associated with a reciprocating engine?

a. When the propeller is turned, the magneto may not turn.

b. If the propeller is moved, the engine could restart.

A

b. If the propeller is moved, the engine could restart.

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14
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Once all mobile occupants have exited from the aircraft, ARFF personnel should:

a. conduct a search of the aircraft for trapped occupants.

b. begin treating the injured aircraft occupants.

A

a. conduct a search of the aircraft for trapped occupants.

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Which of the following statements about evidence preservation during an ARFF response is true?

a. ARFF personnel should attempt to preserve evidence throughout the response.

b. Evidence preservation begins once investigators are on scene.

A

a. ARFF personnel should attempt to preserve evidence throughout the response.

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16
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Which agent application method can be used with a zero-degree delivery angle to maximize agent effectiveness and minimize extinguishment time?

a. Base-of-the-fire method

b. Roll-on method

A

a. Base-of-the-fire method

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17
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Liquid hydrazine can cause:

a. severe local damage or burns.

b. magnesium to ignite spontaneously.

A

a. severe local damage or burns.

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18
Q

Which of the following is true of personal accountability at an ARFF scene?

a. Personnel should stay in teams of at least two.

b. The two-in/two-out rule should never be waived.

A

a. Personnel should stay in teams of at least two.

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19
Q

During rescue operations, sledgehammers are MOST useful for:

a. assisting in setting prying tools into position.

b. forcing doors and windows or prying locks.

A

a. assisting in setting prying tools into position.

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20
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On almost all commercial aircraft, holes for inserting the tips of hydraulic spreaders during forcible entry are BEST made with:

a. axes.

b. screwdrivers.

A

a. axes.

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21
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Firefighter safety is a major concern during the overhaul phase of interior fire fighting because:

a. toxic gases and fumes are concentrated and other hazards may be present.

b. fire fighting foam is corrosive to PPE.

A

a. toxic gases and fumes are concentrated and other hazards may be present.

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22
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In order to avoid being sucked in by a jet engine, ARFF personnel should:

a. stay at least 30 feet (10 m) from the front/sides of the engine.

b. stop the propeller from spinning, causing the engine to quit.

A

a. stay at least 30 feet (10 m) from the front/sides of the engine.

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23
Q

The primary advantage of low- and medium-pressure air lifting bags over high-pressure air bags is:

a. they are capable of lifting more weight than high-pressure bags.

b. they have a much greater lifting range than high-pressure bags

A

b. they have a much greater lifting range than high-pressure bags

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24
Q

Which of the following is true of aircraft shutdown and safetying?

a. ARFF personnel should not open reinforced flight deck doors.

b. Procedures will vary slightly from aircraft to aircraft.

A

b. Procedures will vary slightly from aircraft to aircraft.

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Q

Which of the following is true of the warm zone at an aircraft scene?

a. Personnel should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) proper for the hot zone

b. It will likely be the location of the Incident Command Post (ICP)

A

a. Personnel should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) proper for the hot zone

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26
Q

If the flight crew has been rendered unavailable during an emergency incident,:

a. ARFF responders may initiate an aircraft evacuation.

b. ARFF responders should wait for instructions from air traffic control.

A

a. ARFF responders may initiate an aircraft evacuation.

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27
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When using a ladder to access over-wing exits, the ladder should be positioned:

a. against the back edge of the aircraft wing.

b. against the fuselage or forward edge of the wing.

A

b. against the fuselage or forward edge of the wing.

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28
Q

The most common sized extension cord used during rescue operations is a:

a. 12 gauge, 3-wire type.

b. 18 gauge, 3-wire type.

A

a. 12 gauge, 3-wire type.

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29
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Which kind of nozzle can give a turret greater reach when applying foam?

a. An aerated high-expansion nozzle

b. A nonaspirating foam nozzle

A

A nonaspirating foam nozzle

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30
Q

Once the main body of a fire is extinguished, which of the following can be deployed to conserve agent by limiting flow?

a. A ground turret

b. A handline

A

b. A handline

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31
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Which of the following is true of aircraft canopies?

a. A hinged canopy is the most common type.

b. A sliding canopy is easier to operate during a rescue.

A

b. A sliding canopy is easier to operate during a rescue.

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32
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To provide fire protection during search operations, the rescue team(s) should access the interior:

a. by removing any aircraft skin that is cut-in.

b. accompanied by ARFF personnel with charged handlines.

A

b. accompanied by ARFF personnel with charged handlines.

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33
Q

If the ammunition case on a pressed high explosive is ruptured:

a. any excessive heat will cause the explosive to burn.

b. it will react the same as a cast high explosive.

A

a. any excessive heat will cause the explosive to burn.

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34
Q

When extricating trapped victims, V-blade knives are effective:

a. in cutting seatbelts.

b. on composite aircraft skin.

A

a. in cutting seatbelts.

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35
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After departing the hot zone, personnel:

a. may need decontamination.

b. can no longer be decontaminated.

A

a. may need decontamination.

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36
Q

What is a limitation of structural fire fighting protective clothing?

a. There is nothing to protect firefighters from steam burns.

b. The clothing material can absorb hazardous liquids.

A

b. The clothing material can absorb hazardous liquids.

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37
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Which of the following is true of an air chisel used in rescue operations?

a. A firefighter should not use it from a ladder.

b. It can be used to chip out some rigid plastic windows.

A

b. It can be used to chip out some rigid plastic windows.

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38
Q

When entering submerged fuselage compartments, divers should enter:

a. from the deepest point accessible.

b. at the shallow end near the Command Post.

A

a. from the deepest point accessible.

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39
Q

A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) has to:

a. maintain contact with the interior crew.

b. be the first to enter a downed or burning aircraft.

A

a. maintain contact with the interior crew.

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40
Q

Which propellant actuating device plays a role in forcibly separating crew members from the seat after ejection?

a. Seat catapult

b. Rotary actuator

A

b. Rotary actuator

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41
Q

To accomplish rescue, each ARFF organization should:

a. initiate aircraft evacuation operations.

b. establish one or more rescue teams.

A

b. establish one or more rescue teams.

42
Q

Blended fuels, such as Jet-B (JP-4):

a. are more dangerous than kerosene grades when spilled.

b. have a higher flash point than Jet-A fuels.

A

a. are more dangerous than kerosene grades when spilled.

43
Q

Which of the following is true of ARFF station/work uniforms?

a. They are intended for use under full protective equipment.

b. They can be used by themselves as protective clothing.

A

a. They are intended for use under full protective equipment.

44
Q

Which of the following is true of many general tools and equipment used in ARFF operations?

a. Most hand tools should not be used for ARFF operations.

b. Many general tools/equipment can be used in ARFF operations.

A

b. Many general tools/equipment can be used in ARFF operations.

45
Q

What agent should be used to cool a gravity bomb?

a. Water

b. Foam

A

a. Water

46
Q

The tool of choice for rapid, clean cuts for both aluminum and composite skins is the:

a. reciprocating saw.

b. rotary saw.

A

b. rotary saw.

47
Q

Which kind of nozzle is a large, pre-plumbed master stream appliance connected directly to the pump that is mounted on a pumper, a trailer, or ARFF apparatus?

A. Turret nozzle

b. HRET Piercing nozzle

A

A. Turret nozzle

48
Q

Which of the following is true of undeclared dangerous goods cargo?

a. It may not be packaged properly or does not have documentation.

b. It is identified and verified by Title 49 and IATA.

A

a. It may not be packaged properly or does not have documentation.

49
Q

A green tag on an injured victim indicates:

a. low priority.

b. medium priority.

A

a. low priority.

50
Q

Which of the following is true of tracked vehicles used for rescue operations?

a. They are effective in deep snow and rough ground.

B. They are faster than most other vehicles.

A

a. They are effective in deep snow and rough ground.

51
Q

Which of the following is true of aircraft with a variable pitch propeller?

a. The propeller can keep the aircraft from moving.

b. The propeller can cause the aircraft to move backwards.

A

b. The propeller can cause the aircraft to move backwards.

52
Q

Pressed high explosives and cast high explosives will react the same way if:

a. the ammunition case is not ruptured.

b. the ammunition case is ruptured.

A

a. the ammunition case is not ruptured.

53
Q

Power shoring and strut systems:

a. have minimal lifting ability.

b. should be used for lifting.

A

a. have minimal lifting ability.

54
Q

When cutting an aluminum skin using the three-sides cut-in method,:

a. an ARFF member must remove the piece of skin that is cut.

b. the bottom is left uncut to allow the aluminum panel to be bent.

A

b. the bottom is left uncut to allow the aluminum panel to be bent.

55
Q

Which of the following is true of mobile air stairs?

a. They should only be used to allow ARFF to reach the access point.

b. They can be used to help evacuees reach ground level.

A

b. They can be used to help evacuees reach ground level.

56
Q

Which rescue apparatus is MOST likely to be used to reach remote locations on mountains, in valleys, or on the water?

a. Helicopter

b. Amphibious vehicle

A

a. Helicopter

57
Q

A grappling hook and rope sling are used for:

a. catching, dragging, and lifting objects.

b. holding open doors on cargo aircraft.

A

a. catching, dragging, and lifting objects.

58
Q

How can fire fighters BEST take advantage of positive pressure ventilation?

A. Open doors and hatches on the side with the prevailing wind.

b. Close all openings on the windward side.

A

A. Open doors and hatches on the side with the prevailing wind.

59
Q

When an aircraft comes to rest nose-high or listing to one side, evacuation slides:

a. do not deploy at the proper angle.

b. should not be used.

A

a. do not deploy at the proper angle.

60
Q

When entering a hazardous atmosphere, all ARFF personnel must wear:

a. proximity protective clothing.

b. a personal alert safety system (PASS).

A

b. a personal alert safety system (PASS).

61
Q

Which of the following is true of reciprocating saws used in rescue operations?

a. They should not be used while working from a ladder.

b. They can be used in tight quarters or difficult access areas.

A

b. They can be used in tight quarters or difficult access areas.

62
Q

Hypergolic fuels are substances that:

a. ignite spontaneously on contact with each other.

b. prevent fuel from igniting and spreading.

A

a. ignite spontaneously on contact with each other.

63
Q

Aviation gasoline (AVGAS) has a variable octane rating, and:

a. fire fighting characteristics are not affected.

b. it has a lower octane rating than automobile gasoline.

A

a. fire fighting characteristics are not affected.

64
Q

If it is not possible to cut all the way through a fuselage structure using a rescue saw, an aircraft firefighter should first:

a. make parallel cuts a few inches wider than the side guard.

b. remove as much material as possible from where the cut will be made.

A

a. make parallel cuts a few inches wider than the side guard.

65
Q

Which of the following is a disadvantage of low- and medium-pressure air lifting bags?

a. They cannot be used to stabilize large vehicles.

b. They cannot lift a load straight up on their own.

A

b. They cannot lift a load straight up on their own.

66
Q

What is a hazard to be aware of when working around jet engines?

a. The power of a jet blast can overturn any vehicle.

b. The magneto in the engine may continue turning.

A

a. The power of a jet blast can overturn any vehicle.

67
Q

A small amount of hazardous material confined on the inside of aircraft:

a. may be worse than a larger amount spilled in the open.

b. has very little hazardous risk for responding personnel.

A

a. may be worse than a larger amount spilled in the open.

68
Q

When treating victims, ARFF personnel should first:

a. ensure personal protection against blood borne pathogens.

b. initiate a triage system that can be performed quickly.

A

a. ensure personal protection against blood borne pathogens.

69
Q

Which of the following is a safety consideration when operating rescue tools/equipment during aircraft rescue operations?

a. The possibility of a flammable atmosphere may exist.

b. The number of personnel should be more than required.

A

a. The possibility of a flammable atmosphere may exist.

70
Q

What kind of attack uses a primary agent (foam) with a supplemental, complementary agent (dry chemical or clean agent)?

A. Combined fire attack

b. Dual agent attack

A

b. Dual agent attack

71
Q

Which of the following is true of hydrazine?

a. The fuel may explode.

b. It is toxic in vapor form only.

A

a. The fuel may explode.

72
Q

Plugs made of wood or rubber are MOST likely to be used to:

a. eliminate electrical hazards during operations.

b. plug leaking fuel or hydraulic lines.

A

b. plug leaking fuel or hydraulic lines.

73
Q

Which of the following is true of flares?

a. They contain white phosphorus, which is highly flammable.

b. They generate an amount of heat similar to aircraft engines.

A

b. They generate an amount of heat similar to aircraft engines.

74
Q

The recommended composition of each rescue team includes two personnel operating handlines that should be:

a. standing by as backup throughout the rescue operation.

b. ahead of the remaining rescue team members.

A

b. ahead of the remaining rescue team members.

75
Q

The application of protein or fluoroprotein foam requires:

a. a fog or spray nozzle.

b. an air-aspirating foam nozzle.

A

b. an air-aspirating foam nozzle.

76
Q

In smaller, military aircraft the pilot, co-pilot, or other occupants will be in the:

a. cockpit.

b. flight deck.

A

a. cockpit.

77
Q

During rescue operations, the number of personnel in the operational area should be:

a. more than the required number to complete the task.

b. limited to the minimum necessary to complete the task.

A

b. limited to the minimum necessary to complete the task.

78
Q

During any cutting operation, ARFF personnel:

a. must use tools that do not produce sparks.

b. should be standing by with a charged handline.

A

b. should be standing by with a charged handline.

79
Q

Which of the following can help extend the effective range of a turret stream?

a. A downdraft

b. A tailwind

A

b. A tailwind

80
Q

An Air Driven Generator (ADG) or Ram Air Turbine (RAT) will often deploy forcefully from the fuselage or:

a. tail section.

b. engine nacelles.

A

b. engine nacelles.

81
Q

What may impede ARFF personnel from gaining access into the flight deck in commercial aircraft?

a. Reinforced flight deck doors

b. Passenger airbags

A

a. Reinforced flight deck doors

82
Q

Which of the following is true of hydraulic jacks used in rescue operations?

a. They are the least stable of all of the jacks.

b. They can be used for heavy lifting operations.

A

b. They can be used for heavy lifting operations.

83
Q

If a Ballistic Recovery System (BRS) does not deploy:

a. responders should avoid area where the rocket might deploy.

b. ARFF personnel should attempt to safety the BRS system.

A

a. responders should avoid area where the rocket might deploy.

84
Q

Which of the following should be used to prevent aircraft from rolling, sliding, twisting, collapsing or shifting during an operation?

a. Cribbing

b. Life safety rope

A

a. Cribbing

85
Q

A technique for quickly opening a large hole in the side of an aircraft is to use a hydraulic spreader:

a. in tandem with a hydraulic cutter.

b. that also cuts through structural members.

A

a. in tandem with a hydraulic cutter.

86
Q

Where should turret streams be directed in order to push the fire away from the fuselage and protect evacuating occupants?

a. On top of the fuselage

b. Along the fuselage’s length

A

b. Along the fuselage’s length

87
Q

ARFF personnel’s first priority of protecting aircraft occupant evacuation routes may include:

a. rescuing victims who are entrapped.

b. establishing a foam blanket over fuel spills.

A

b. establishing a foam blanket over fuel spills.

88
Q

Which of the following BEST describes how ARFF personnel should use ropes, webbing, cables, and chains during rescue operations?

a. To help secure smaller aircraft to ground anchor points.

b. To cordon off different work zones

A

a. To help secure smaller aircraft to ground anchor points.

89
Q

Which of the following is true of exposure protection at an aircraft incident?

a. Avoid pushing any burning fuel toward uninvolved exposures.

b. Use protein foam to foam the runway and reduce fire spread from spilled fuel.

A

a. Avoid pushing any burning fuel toward uninvolved exposures.

90
Q

Which of the following is true of an Emergency Power Unit (EPU)?

a. It must be safetied after deenergizing electrical power.

b. EPUs are hydrazine-powered and produce toxic exhaust.

A

b. EPUs are hydrazine-powered and produce toxic exhaust.

91
Q

Proximity fire fighting protective clothing is designed for close proximity exposures to:

a. high radiant heat.

b. hazardous chemicals.

A

a. high radiant heat.

92
Q

What kind of fire occurs when too much fuel is injected into the engine during start-up, causing fuel and fuel vapor to be emitted through the engine?

a. A spool-up fire

b. A tail pipe fire

A

b. A tail pipe fire

93
Q

When aircraft hatches or exits are unlatched during emergency situations,:

a. the rate of fire spread will always increase.

b. the hatches may fall from the plane.

A

b. the hatches may fall from the plane.

94
Q

What color of triage tag marks a high priority injury victim?

a. Red

b. Yellow

A

a. Red

95
Q

Which of the following is true of spreaders/cutters used in rescue operations?

a. Pressure can be produced manually or through a power unit.

b. Spreaders will not require a hole to be made first.

A

a. Pressure can be produced manually or through a power unit.

96
Q

In low danger/extensive injury situations, rescuers:

a. may allow EMS personnel to enter the scene.

b. may take the time to treat wounds before movement.

A

b. may take the time to treat wounds before movement.

97
Q

Which of the following is true of cut-in areas on aircraft?

a. Civilian aircraft usually have marked cut-in points.

b. Areas around aircraft windows can be cut-in.

A

b. Areas around aircraft windows can be cut-in.

98
Q

Which of the following actions may lead to fuel reaching an ignitable fuel-air mixture when applying a foam blanket to a fuel spill or fire?

A. Using the rain-down application method

B. Splashing fuel during foam application

A

B. Splashing fuel during foam application

99
Q

NFPA® 472 defines Class 8 dangerous goods as:

a. oxidizing substances.

b. corrosives.

A

b. corrosives.

100
Q

Which tool is designed to sever gas-initiator lines and safety some ejection seats?

a. Dearming tool

b. Pike pole

A

a. Dearming tool

Basic ARFF (1 decks)

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