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1
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Which of the following BEST describes why the liner should never be removed from a protective coat?

Select one:

a. It allows less restrictive movement during incident.
b. It traps insulating air close to the body.
c. It increases direct flame contact exposure.
d. It compromises the design and increases the likelihood of injuries.

A

d.It compromises the design and increases the likelihood of injuries.

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Compartment doors may interfere with what type of SCBA mount?

Select one:

a. Unmounted
b. Rear external mount
c. Backup mount
d. Seat mount

A

c.Backup mount

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When donning SCBA, all straps on the harness assembly and facepiece should be:

Select one:

a. fully extended.
b. adjusted per local SOPs.
c. adjusted individually.
d. partially extended.

A

b.adjusted per local SOPs.

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Which of the following BEST describes when SARs are used?

Select one:

a. For working with particulate-producing tools
b. For emergency medical incidents
c. For assessing industrial accidents
d. For confined space rescues and technical rescue incidents

A

d.For confined space rescues and technical rescue incidents

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Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection is caused by fogging in the facepiece?

Select one:

a. Decreased endurance
b. Low air cylinder pressure
c. Limited visibility
d. Decreased ability to communicate

A

c.Limited visibility

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6
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Which of the following BEST describes the frequency with which personal protective equipment (PPE) should be inspected?

Select one:

a. At the beginning of shift and after every use
b. As a firefighter feels there is need
c. As dictated by manufacturers
d. When there is down time at the fire station

A

a.At the beginning of shift and after every use

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Structural fire fighting protective clothing must meet what NFPA® standard?

Select one:

a. 1971
b. 1982
c. 1977
d. 1500

A

a.1971

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Where might a firefighter find wear due to friction during a routine personal protective equipment (PPE) inspection?

Select one:

a. Where SCBA contacts the protective coat
b. Along the path of a zipper
c. Under arms, in crotch, at knee and elbow joints
d. Where SCBA facepiece and mask connect

A

c.Under arms, in crotch, at knee and elbow joints

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What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn when noise exceeds maximum noise exposure levels?

Select one:

a. Protective hoods
b. Personal alert safety systems
c. Protective coats
d. Hearing protection devices

A

d.Hearing protection devices

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Which part of the facepiece assembly is made of clear safety plastic and mounted in a flexible rubber frame?

Select one:

a. Nose cup
b. Facepiece frame
c. Exhalation valve
d. Speaking diaphragm

A

b.Facepiece frame

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What type of NFPA® defined cleaning may be done in a washing machine designed to handle heavy loads?

Select one:

a. Advanced cleaning
b. Contract cleaning
c. Routine cleaning
d. Specialized cleaning

A

a.Advanced cleaning

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Which of the following APR effectiveness clues is monitored by being aware of how labored a firefighter’s breathing is?

Select one:

a. Resistance-to-breathing-indicators
b. Time
c. Weight
d. Taste and smell

A

a.Resistance-to-breathing-indicators

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13
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Which of the following is an emergency exit indicator?

Select one:

a. Necessary to replace air cylinder
b. Assignment completed
c. Situation is stabilized
d. SCBA failure

A

d.SCBA failure

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What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) must be high enough to protect the lower leg?

Select one:

a. Protective footwear
b. Protective coats
c. Protective trousers
d. Protective hoods

A

a.Protective footwear

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Which nonemergency exit technique should be practiced in training until it is second nature?

Select one:

a. Buddy system
b. Accountability systems
c. Egress paths
d. Controlled breathing

A

d.Controlled breathing

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Which of the following BEST describes a design limitation of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Select one:

a. Keeps coat sleeves from riding up
b. Provides protection from hot water
c. Prevents heat transfer away from body
d. Covers all portions of skin when moving

A

c.Prevents heat transfer away from body

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17
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Which of the following is a nonemergency exit indicator?

Select one:

a. Situation is stabilized
b. Activation of SCBA low-pressure
c. Presence of APR/PAPR breakthrough symptoms
d. Changes in oxygen level

A

a.Situation is stabilized

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Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Select one:

a. Designed to isolate firefighters during incident
b. Designed to eliminate injuries
c. Designed to minimize risk of injury or fatality
d. Designed to minimize discomfort while at incident

A

c.Designed to minimize risk of injury or fatality

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Which of the following BEST describes SCBA safety precautions to take in an IDLH atmosphere?

Select one:

a. Check air supply when there is down time
b. Work in teams of two or more
c. Exit IDLH atmosphere after low air alarm activates
d. Remove SCBA if atmosphere appears safe

A

b.Work in teams of two or more

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20
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Which piece of protective breathing apparatus has the frame checked weekly for deterioration, dirt, and cracks?

Select one:

a. Hoses
b. Backplate and harness assembly
c. Facepiece
d. Breathing air cylinder assembly

A

c.Facepiece

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Which of the following respiratory hazards can be protected against using high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filters?

Select one:

a. Oxygen levels
b. Gases and vapors
c. Airborne pathogens
d. Elevated temperatures

A

c.Airborne pathogens

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22
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What is the minimum overlap between coat and trousers when the wearer is bent over to a 90 degree angle?

Select one:

a. 2 inches (50 mm)
b. 6 inches (152 mm)
c. 3 inches (76 mm)
d. 5 inches (127 mm)

A

a.2 inches (50 mm)

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What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is useful in total darkness and confined spaces?

Select one:

a. Protective coats
b. Eye protection devices
c. Personal alert safety systems
d. Hearing protection devices

A

c.Personal alert safety systems

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Which of the following BEST describes when an SCBA cylinder needs to be replaced?

Select one:

a. After first use of cylinder
b. While performing short-term work in emergency operations
c. When the cylinder becomes completely empty
d. During inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity

A

d.During inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity

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Which of the following types of special protective clothing is designed as similar to structural personal protective equipment (PPE) but with an aluminized outer shell?

Select one:

a. Technical rescue
b. Ice rescue
c. Hazardous materials
d. Proximity fire fighting

A

d.Proximity fire fighting

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26
Q

Exposure to weather and physical hazards is a potential disadvantage for what type of SCBA mount?

Select one:

a. Unmounted
b. Seat mount
c. Backup mount
d. Rear external mount

A

d.Rear external mount

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27
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Steel toe boots are not recommended for wildland protective clothing because they:

Select one:

a. do not protect enough of the leg.
b. do not have enough grip.
c. interfere with mobility.
d. absorb and retain heat.

A

d.absorb and retain heat.

28
Q

Which NFPA® standard establishes the inspection period for protective breathing apparatus?

Select one:

a. 1982
b. 1500
c. 1852
d. 1971

A

c.1852

29
Q

Which of the following BEST describes why personal protective equipment (PPE) should never be altered?

Select one:

a. May cause misidentification with Incident Command
b. May void manufacturer’s warranty and endanger lives
c. May significantly increase breathing, heart rate, and skin temperature
d. May create confusion at incident scene

A

b.May void manufacturer’s warranty and endanger lives

30
Q

Damaged equipment marked for training can be used in:

Select one:

a. training for the public, not for firefighters.
b. any type of training.
c. live fire training.
d. non-live fire training.

A

d.non-live fire training.

31
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A firefighter experiencing light-headedness, disorientation, and rapid fatigue most likely has:

Select one:

a. reached a personal physical limit.
b. an oxygen deficiency.
c. not controlled breathing correctly.
d. incorrectly cleaned PPE.

A

b.an oxygen deficiency.

32
Q

Which of the following SCBA components warns when the system is reaching 20-25% of cylinder capacity?

Select one:

a. Universal air coupling
b. Remote pressure gauge
c. End-of-service-time indicators
d. Nose cup

A

c.End-of-service-time indicators

33
Q

Which piece of protective breathing apparatus is checked for any unusual sounds during operation?

Select one:

a. Facepiece
b. Hoses
c. Low-pressure alarm
d. Regulator

A

d.Regulator

34
Q

Which NFPA® standard requires seat-mounted SCBAs be held in place by a mechanical latching device?

Select one:

a. 1500
b. 1901
c. 1971
d. 1982

A

b.1901

35
Q

Soot can reduce visibility on what piece of protective breathing apparatus?

Select one:

a. Hoses
b. Facepiece
c. Low-pressure alarm
d. Regulator

A

b.Facepiece

36
Q

What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to fit inside a protective coat?

Select one:

a. Eye protection devices
b. Helmets
c. Protective hoods
d. Wristlets

A

c.Protective hoods

37
Q

What action should a firefighter take if thermal radiant heat burns develop while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Select one:

a. Shift to get a different angle on the fire
b. Move farther back from fire
c. Inform supervisor before continuing work
d. Withdraw from area immediately

A

d.Withdraw from area immediately

38
Q

Which type of fill station is designed to refill SCBA at emergency incidents?

Select one:

a. Mobile fill stations
b. Stationary fill stations
c. All types of fill stations
d. Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment Systems

A

a.Mobile fill stations

39
Q

Which of the following respiratory hazards causes superheated air to damage the respiratory tract?

Select one:

a. Oxygen levels
b. Gases and vapors
c. Particulate contaminants
d. Elevated temperatures

A

d.Elevated temperatures

40
Q

Which types of SCBA air cylinders are tested every five years?

Select one:

a. Steel and aluminum
b. Fully wrapped Kevlar®
c. Hoop-wrapped aluminum
d. Fully wrapped fiberglass

A

a.Steel and aluminum

41
Q

Which NFPA® standard specifies requirements for station/work uniforms?

Select one:

a. 1982
b. 1977
c. 1975
d. 1500

A

c.1975

42
Q

An open-circuit SCBA air cylinder control valve should be _____ when in use.

Select one:

a. opened fully
b. opened slowly
c. partially open
d. monitored closely

A

a.opened fully

43
Q

One-hundred percent cotton underwear is recommended for station/work uniforms to prevent:

Select one:

a. discomfort.
b. chafing.
c. burns.
d. hygiene issues.

A

c.burns.

44
Q

Which nonemergency exit technique may require a second team member to remain outside monitoring a search line?

Select one:

a. Accountability systems
b. Buddy system
c. Egress paths
d. Controlled breathing

A

b.Buddy system

45
Q

Which piece of protective breathing apparatus has the hand wheel checked for damage during weekly inspection?

Select one:

a. Facepiece
b. Breathing air cylinder assembly
c. Backplate and harness assembly
d. Hoses

A

b.Breathing air cylinder assembly

46
Q

Which of the following is an emergency exit indicator?

Select one:

a. Necessary to replace air cylinder
b. Situation is stabilized
c. Changes in operational strategy
d. Change in oxygen level

A

d.Change in oxygen level

47
Q

The type of cleaning required for personal protective equipment (PPE) is determined by:

Select one:

a. where the department is located.
b. amount and type of contamination.
c. local budgetary constraints.
d. how long the PPE has been in use.

A

b.amount and type of contamination.

48
Q

What component of emergency medical protective clothing may be dual certified for use in the station as well?

Select one:

a. Facemask
b. Utility gloves
c. Face protection device
d. Footwear

A

d.Footwear

49
Q

What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) prevents scalding water and embers from reaching the ears and neck?

Select one:

a. Protective coats
b. Helmets
c. Eye protection devices
d. Wristlets

A

b.Helmets

50
Q

What piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) can be worn to increase visibility at roadway incidents?

Select one:

a. Eye/face protection device
b. Traffic vests with retroreflective trim
c. Personal alert safety systems
d. Protective coat

A

b.Traffic vests with retroreflective trim

51
Q

Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection may affect the ability to get a complete facepiece seal?

Select one:

a. Unique facial features
b. Inadequate pulmonary capacity
c. Psychological limitations
d. Lack of physical condition

A

a.Unique facial features

52
Q

Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection is created by the weight and resistance of harness straps?

Select one:

a. Decreased endurance
b. Decreased ability to communicate
c. Decreased mobility
d. Poor condition of apparatus

A

c.Decreased mobility

53
Q

Which of the following is a nonemergency exit indicator?

Select one:

a. Change in oxygen level
b. SCBA failure
c. Change in concentration of respiratory hazards
d. Assignment completed

A

d.Assignment completed

54
Q

What part of wildland personal protective equipment (PPE) must meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1?

Select one:

a. Goggles
b. Jackets
c. Gloves
d. Trousers

A

a.Goggles

55
Q

What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is intended for use in combination with a primary form of eye protection?

Select one:

a. SCBA facepieces
b. Safety glasses
c. Helmet-mounted faceshields
d. Goggles

A

c.Helmet-mounted faceshields

56
Q

Which limitation of respiratory protection would cause the wearer to deplete the air supply more rapidly?

Select one:

a. Unique facial features
b. Lack of physical condition
c. Wearer’s age
d. Below average ambient temperature

A

b.Lack of physical condition

57
Q

Which part of the facepiece assembly releases exhaled air without admitting in the contaminated outside atmosphere?

Select one:

a. Exhalation valve
b. Speaking diaphragm
c. Facepiece frame
d. Nose cup

A

a.Exhalation valve

58
Q

What two respiratory hazards are responsible for the majority of fire-related fatalities?

Select one:

a. Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide
b. Hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen chloride
c. Carbon monoxide and phosgene
d. Phosgene and ammonia

A

a.Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide

59
Q

Any source used to refill SCBA must provide what type of air quality?

Select one:

a. Type 1 Grade B
b. Type 1 Grade D
c. Type 1 Grade A
d. Type 1 Grade C

A

b.Type 1 Grade D

60
Q

Which of the following BEST describes the factors respiratory equipment must be protected from during storage?

Select one:

a. Ultraviolet light, contamination
b. Contamination, temperature changes, gas vapors
c. Contamination, temperature changes, ultraviolet light
d. Ultraviolet light, temperature changes

A

c.Contamination, temperature changes, ultraviolet light

61
Q

Moisture in the shell and liner material of personal protective equipment (PPE) could result in:

Select one:

a. discomfort during an incident.
b. shrinkage of PPE.
c. serious steam burns.
d. air pockets.

A

c.serious steam burns

62
Q

Which of the following structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) components must allow enough dexterity and tactile feel to perform the job required?

Select one:

a. Protective hoods
b. Protective coats
c. Protective gloves
d. Protective trousers

A

c.Protective gloves

63
Q

Before doffing SCBA, ensure you are out of the contaminated area and:

Select one:

a. the incident is under control.
b. all members of your team are all right.
c. the facepiece is not fogged.
d. SCBA is no longer required.

A

d.SCBA is no longer required.

64
Q

Which NFPA® standard outlines the specifications for wildland personal protective clothing?

Select one:

a. 1971
b. 1982
c. 1977
d. 1500

A

c.1977

65
Q

Which of the following types of special protective clothing requires a personal flotation device?

Select one:

a. Technical rescue
b. Hazardous materials
c. Ice rescue
d. Proximity fire fighting

A

c.Ice rescue

66
Q

Which of the following types of respiratory protection uses visual ESTIs only?

Select one:

a. Air-purifying respirators
b. Atmosphere-supplying respirators
c. Closed-circuit SCBAs
d. Open-circuit SCBAs

A

a.Air-purifying respirators

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