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CHAPTER 4-9 TEST Flashcards

0
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What type of common building material includes brick, stone, and concrete blocks?

A

Masonry

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What is the most common building material in North America?

A

Wood

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2
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Steel structural members lengthen as much as 4 inches when heat to:

A

1000°F

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3
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The critical temperature for steel can be reached at ceiling level from:

A

The rising heat and smoke in the room

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4
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Which building material absorbs heat as moisture evaporates?

A

Gypsum

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5
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In what construction type are exterior loadbearing walls composed entirely of wood?

A

Type five

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6
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The use of pre-fabricated wood truss system and type five construction creates:

A

A large, open void between floors

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7
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What building component may be an assembly of studs with exterior materials on the outside and an interior covering on the inside?

A

Wall

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8
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What building component is designed to provide drainage, support snow accumulation, and resist the effects of wind?

A

Roof

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9
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In which roof style does the design depend on exterior walls to support its weight?

A

Arched

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10
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What part of the roof extends from wall to wall on a flat roof?

A

Beams

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11
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What part of our roofs construction can be manufactured from smaller pieces of wood or light gauge steel?

A

Lightweight construction support system

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12
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What part of the roof is exposed to weather?

A

Coverings

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13
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What type of roof contains panels that retain electricity even when off?

A

Photovoltaic

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14
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Additions to the structure, replacing fire scapes with enclosed stairways, and removing nonload bearing walls are types of:

A

Permitted structural modifications

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15
Q

What type of stairs uses a ventilation system activated by automatic fire or smoke detection?

A

Smoke proof stair enclosures

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16
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Which door has the advantage of eliminating door swing that may interfere with the use of interior space?

A

Sliding door

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17
Q

What part of the window is composed of a sill, side to jamb, and had jamb?

A

Frame

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18
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Which of the following movable windows includes a large number of narrow overlapping glass sections that swing outward?

A

Jalousie

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19
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What can be a source for learning about building floorplans?

A

New construction surveys

20
Q

What can change a building layout?

A

Interior alterations

21
Q

Size up is initially performed by:

A

The first firefighter on scene

22
Q

What type of door protects openings in fire rated walls?

A

Fire door

23
Q

Ventilating a rain roof will not remove smoke until:

A

The original roof is penetrated

24
Q

When conditions in the structure change rapidly, a firefighter should tell others:

A

What changes are observed

25
Q

Which sensory clues indicate both the type of fuel and phase of a fire?

A

Color of smoke

26
Q

During a structural search, firefighters should monitor radio traffic four:

A

Changes in orders

27
Q

Who should a firefighter sign in with before entry into and immediately dangerous to life and health area?

A

Incident safety officer

28
Q

Never assume all occupants are out of a structure until:

A

The building is searched

29
Q

What is the benefit of starting fire attack and ventilation simultaneously?

A

Creates more survivable condition

30
Q

On the fire floor, start the search:

A

As close to the fire as possible

31
Q

I’m crawling on the stairs, Proceed____first when ascending and____first when descending.

A

Head/feet

32
Q

During a search, close doors two rooms not involved in a fire unless the doors are:

A

Used for ventilation

33
Q

When using the oriented search method, the team leader:

A

Remains anchored at the door, wall, or hoseline

34
Q

When using the wide area search method, the lead is accompanied by:

A

A navigator

35
Q

When using the wide area search method, not tied behind each ring indicate:

A

Distance from beginning of the line

36
Q

When using the wide area search method, using individual tethers allow firefighters to sweep a_____arc at the midpoint

A

10 foot

37
Q

What is the self evacuation method of victim removal?

A

Occupants evacuate on their own with minimal assistance

38
Q

What is the shelter in place method of victim removal?

A

Occupants move to a protected location in the structure

39
Q

What is a common cause of firefighter injury during victim removal?

A

Improper lifting technique

40
Q

How many rescuers may be needed to safely carry an adult?

A

1 to 2

41
Q

Which rescue method is not practical for moving unconscious adults?

A

Cradle in arms lift/carry

42
Q

Both before and during interior operations, firefighters should anticipate how fire dynamics may be affected by:

A

Environmental conditions

43
Q

If an order does not sound right, firefighters should:

A

Ask for clarification

44
Q

What action should a firefighter immediately take after transmitting a mayday report?

A

Activate pass device

45
Q

The incident commander may give orders for all personnel to exit the hazard zone if:

A

Conditions change rapidly

46
Q

When breaching a wall, what action should be taken before crawling through the opening?

A

Sound the floor on the other side

47
Q

In the rapid intervention crew were team acronym AWARE, the E stands for:

A

Extraction

48
Q

When encountering fire in a room during a structural search, firefighters should:

A

Close the door and report conditions

FIRE FIGHTER I & II (29 decks)

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