Hard FT Questions Clip 3

Question 1

20. As Ladder 1 is backing into quarters after a job, the neighbor’s Pomeranian dog bites a member’s ankle. Which would be an incorrect notification in this case?
    (FIRES 2 4.13)

A. Police Department

B. Board of Health

C. Animal Care Center

D. Medical Officer

E. EMS

Answer 1

Answer: C xBx

Wasn’t a stray

Question 2

21. Which saw can cut LEXAN quickly and easily?
    (FIRES 4, 3)

A. Chain Saw.

B. Portable power saw equipped with the carbide tipped blade.

C. Sawzall, with the coarse tooth wood blade.

D. Portable electric hand saw.

Answer 2

Answer: B xCx

Question 3

8. What is an incorrect point regarding the 2nd Arriving Ladder Company positions for a brownstone fire.
   (BS/RF 2.7)

A. The LCC places the Aerial Ladder in Power Take Off (PTO) for use by the Roof Firefighter.

B. If fire is blocking access to the interior stairs, the officer must wait for the hoseline to knock down the fire on the fire floor before using the interior stairs to go above.

C. At a Top Floor Fire, the OV after checking the rear, should report to the roof to assist in ventilation and opening of the roof.

D. If building has a rear fire escape, the Roof Firefighter should descend and team up with the 2nd OV to VEIS all floors above the fire.

Answer 3

Answer: B

Question 4

19. On arrival at a fully involved occupied Row Frame building fire with fire also in both similar attached exposures (Holding Operation), which hose line was most correct in their action taken?
    (BS/RF 6.5)

A. The first hoseline was stretched to most severe exposure.

B. The first arriving engine should stretch two handlines—one for advancing into the fire building and one used as the second hand line.

C. Since the second hoseline was not needed to Back Up the first hoseline, it was stretched to the top floor of exposure 2.

D. Since the second hoseline did not back up the first hoseline, the third hoseline must then back up the first line.

Answer 4

Answer: C xDx

Question 5

1. Which point concerning the chemistry of fire is incorrect?
   (FD Ch 1—2.1, 2.2, 2.3)

A. Fire is a rapid oxidation process, which results in the evolution of light and heat in varying intensities.

B. Combustion is a process of oxidation that does not produce light or heat.

C. Combustion that occurs without flames or fire is known as non-flaming combustion.

D. Flaming combustion is commonly referred to as fire because it produces a visible flame above the material’s surface.

Answer 5

Answer: B

Question 6

9. Using a Dry Chemical extinguisher or Halon interrupts the flame-producing chemical reaction and stops flaming. This method of extinguishment is effective on?
   (FD Ch. 1 3.5)

A. Only solids

B. Only gases

C. Only liquid fuels

D. Both gases and liquid fuels

Answer 6

Answer: D xCx

Question 7

13. Energized electrical equipment fires may be suppressed by all the following except?
    (FD Ch 1—4)

A. Foam

B. Dry Chemical

C. Purple K

D. Carbon Dioxide

Answer 7

Answer: A xDx

Question 8

18. Which point concerning compartment fire development is incorrectly stated?
    (FD Ch 2—1, 1.1.2)

A. The development of fire in a compartment is broken down into 4 different stages; Incipient, Growth, Fully Developed, and Decay.

B. All fires will always pass through all 4 stages; Incipient, Growth, Fully Developed, and Decay.

C. Some fires may pass through some stages more than one time

D. Incipient fires can be readily extinguished with the use of the proper fire extinguisher.

Answer 8

Answer: B

Question 9

22. Thermal layering is the tendency of gases to form into layers according to temperature. Regarding this concept, it would be incorrect to state?
    (FD Ch 2 2.1.2, 2.2.5, 2.3.2, 2.4.1)

A. The upper layer is composed of hot fire gases. Directly decreasing the temperature of the upper layer through the application of water can delay or prevent flashover.

B. The lower layer is cooler air below the hot gases. As hot gases rise, cooler air is pulled in towards the fire.

C. The boundary between the upper and lower layers is called “Thermal Interface”.

D. A thermal camera can identify the “Thermal Interface” if the camera itself is positioned in the upper layer looking at the lower layer.

Answer 9

Answer: D but where

Question 10

24. Regarding the Neutral Plane, it would be incorrect to state that the Neutral Plane?
    (FD Ch 2—2.5.4, 2.5.5)

A. Only occurs at a ventilation opening.

B. Indicates pressure differences at an opening.

C. May be used by firefighters outside the building to help determine the fire location within a building.

D. Indicates heat differences within a compartment.

Answer 10

Answer: D xAx

Question 11

31. Regarding rollover at fires, it would be incorrect to state?
    (FD Ch. 3 2.3, 2.4)

A. Rollover occurs during the growth stage.

B. In rollover, it is primarily gases that are burning, not contents.

C. During a rollover event, a significant amount of radiant heat is added to a room.

D. After rollover occurs, usually within minutes a flashover will then occur.

Answer 11

Answer: D xBx

Question 12

39. Which one of the following visible backdraft indicators is not correctly stated?
    (FD Ch. 3—7.3.1—7.3.5)

A. No visible / active flaming visible within the compartment

B. Extremely limited or no ventilation of the fire compartment

C. Pulsating smoke, usually pulsating in an in-and-out movement

D. Brown smoke seeping out from around closed and intact doors and windows

E. Doors and windows usually very hot and window glass discolored and / or cracked from the heat.

Answer 12

Answer: D xCx

GREY-YELLOW smoke seeping out from closed doors and windows

Question 13

40. Which point below concerning Backdrafts and Smoke Explosions below is incorrect?
    (FD Ch 3—7.3.5)

A. Backdrafts will occur immediately following ventilation of the affected compartment

B. An event is considered a smoke explosion if it occurred without immediate and direct ventilation of the affected area.

C. It is possible for a backdraft to occur without indications that the fire is in the decay stage being visible from the exterior of the compartment.

D. For FDNY purposes, Backdrafts and Smoke Explosions are totally different events

Answer 13

Answer: D xCx

Question 14

22. Which point concerning out of service fire protection systems is correctly stated?
    (AUC 5—Chap 2—Add 4—3.4, 4.1, 4.2)

A. Under no circumstances may any construction, demolition or alteration activities be conducted if a standpipe system is out of service at a construction site.

B. When a company officer is notified about an out of service fire protection system, he / she must always investigate this matter with the apparatus and members immediately.

C. Whenever an out of service fire protection system is discovered during an inspection or on routine responses, a Battalion Chief must always be requested to respond.

D. A Battalion Chief shall be requested to respond to an out of service fire protection system if the occupancy has a large life hazard, large property value, or a sprinkler head replacement is considered.

Answer 14

Answer: D

Question 15

25. At 0300 hours Engine 99 and Ladder 100 respond to a water flow alarm for a sprinkler system in a commercial building where the Battalion has requested a 10-12 because he is returning from another alarm. After discovering a leaking pipe, Ladder 100 closes the OS & Y to shut the system down. Upon determining there is no one present from the occupancy on scene, Ladder 100 advises the Borough CO to ask the alarm company to notify the responsible party about the situation. When the dispatcher informs L100 that there is no alarm company for this system, Ladder 100 should advise the dispatcher to notify who for possible notification to the responsible party?
    (AUC 5—Chap 2—Add 4—4.6)

A. NYPD

B. HPD

C. Fire Marshals

D. NYCEM

Answer 15

Answer: C pretty sure

Question 16

29. All Carbon Monoxide Detectors / Alarms installed after 2013 shall emit an audible notification at the expiration of the useful life of the alarm. As a Company Officer, if you receive a complaint from a civilian regarding the installation or maintenance of a CO detector in residential premises, you would be most correct to?
    (AUC 5—Chap 2—Add 6)

A. Investigate the matter in person as soon as possible and take appropriate enforcement action.

B. Refer the complainant to the Bureau of Fire Prevention by calling 999-ALARM

C. Refer the complainant to New York City Emergency Management by dialing “311”

D. Refer the complainant to the Department of Housing Preservation & Development or the Department of Buildings by dialing “311”

Answer 16

Answer: D

Question 17

31. You are a Company Officer inspecting a commercial occupancy in a taxpayer that contains 7 stores. You find that the store has steel plating on its roof. You also determine that there are no permits present for this alteration and no sprinkler system exists in any store of taxpayer. In this situation you would be incorrect to believe that you should?
    (AUC 5—Ch 2—Add 10)

A. Forward a High Priority DOB Referral Report

B. Forward a sprinkler recommendation and be aware the sprinkler system must be placed in all 7 stores.

C. Ensure a sign is posted at or near the entrance to the building reading “STEEL PLATING ON ROOF”

D. Enter this building into eCIDS

Answer 17

Answer: B

Question 18

32. In which of the following situations would it be appropriate to issue an FDNY Summons?
    (AUC 5—Ch 3—Add 1—Pg 1)

A. There is an immediate hazard requiring a Forthwith VO, however there is no authorized person at the premise to accept the service of the VO

B. A locked exit

C. Smoking at a construction site

D. Illegal storage of LPG

Answer 18

Answer: A

Question 19

35. You are a Lieutenant working in E100 in Manhattan inspecting a restaurant named “Socrates” located at 42 West 54th Street, where you have found no working fire extinguishers inside the eatery. The owner of the restaurant, Mr. Joseph Plato, explains to you there was a small kitchen fire yesterday and that he expended all of his extinguishers at that incident. He tells you that the owner of the building, Mr. Frank Aristotle, is helping him purchase some new extinguishers. In this situation, when preparing the FDNY Summons, you would be most correct to name who as the respondent?
    (AUC 5—Ch 3—Add 1—Pg 2)

A. Joseph Plato

B. Frank Aristotle

C. Socrates

D. Owner of 42 West 54th Street

Answer 19

Answer: C xBx

Question 20

37. You are a Lieutenant in South Queens who is attempting to serve an FDNY Summons to the owner of a Private Dwelling. When you determine that the owner is not home to accept service, you would be most correct to post the FDNY Summons outside the home?
    (AUC 5 — Ch 3—Add 1—Pg 5)

A. On the storm door

B. Inside the mailbox

C. On the outside of the main door

D. On the windshield of a car parked in the driveway

Answer 20

Answer: C pretty sure

Question 21

39. A Company Officer supervising members who are preparing a Violation Order would be correct to think that?
    (AUC 5—Ch 3—Add 2—Pgs 1-2)

A. Compliance dates should fall on scheduled BISP periods.

B. When compliance times for multiple violations are not consistent, it is recommended to write one order and group them all to have a common date or time for compliance.

C. If a VO is not corrected within the compliance time, an Officer may allow an extension of time if 50% of the required work has been completed.

D. If a preprinted order is not provided to correct a violation, an order shall be created starting (Created Order–CO) with the letters “CO” (CO-1, CO-2, CO-3…) for each such violation.

Answer 21

Answer: A but what is D

D: SP1, SP2, etc

Question 22

40. You are a Lieutenant inspecting a restaurant named “Hosanna” located at 80 West Broadway, where you find a large amount of rubbish throughout the eatery. The owner of the restaurant, Mr. Judas Escarole says its due to a shortage of help from the pandemic crisis. He tells you that the owner of the building, Mr. Abraham Moses, is hiring a cleaning company to address the matter. In this situation, when preparing a Forthwith VO, you would be most correct to name who as the respondent?
    (AUC 5—Ch 3—Add 2—Pg 2)

A. Judas Escarole

B. Abraham Moses

C. Hosanna

D. Owner of 80 West Broadway

Answer 22

Answer: C xBx

Question 23

41. When an occupant is responsible for a violation (example—failure to maintain the smoke detector properly) inside an apartment of a multiple dwelling, it would be most correct for you to write a?
    (AUC 5—Ch 3—Add 2—Pg 1)

A. Violation Order, and name the occupant (tenant) as the respondent

B. FDNY Summons, and name the occupant / tenant as the respondent

C. Violation Order, and name the landlord as the respondent

D. FDNY Summons, and name the landlord as the respondent

Answer 23

Answer: A xCx