Proby test 1

Question 1

To ensure max effectiveness, use foam concentrates at _____ the specific percentage for which they are intended to be proportioned

a. within plus or minus 2 percent of
b. plus or minus 5 percent of
c. within 10 percent greater than
d. only at

Answer 1

D. only at

Question 2

Which factor must be taken into consideration when fighting a structure fire?

a. building address
b. date of last fire inspection
c. length of time the fire has been burning
d. results of the last survey tour

Answer 2

C. length of time the fire has been burning

Question 3

The required air pressure for dry-pipe systems above trip pressure is?

a. 15psi
b. 5psi
c. 20psi
d. 10psi

Answer 3

C. 20psi

Question 4

You notice a sudden change in fire conditions after ensuring the safety of your crew. The next thing you should do is…

a. order your crew to exit the building
b. notify IC of changes you observed
c. call for personnel accountability report on all interior crews
d. contact and give the safety officer an update on interior conditions

Answer 4

B. notify IC of changes you observed

Question 5

During private dwelling inspections, the FF is to look primarily for?

a. both hazards and violations
b. fire and life safety hazards
c. violations not hazards
d. hazards but, if present, require a reinspection

Answer 5

B. fire and life safety hazards

Question 6

Which technique produces the desired quality of foam and successfully blankets the surface of a burning liquid?

a. sub-surface injection technique
b. roll on technique
c. blitz technique
d. drizzle on technique

Answer 6

B. roll on technique

Question 7

Which are dangerous building conditions?

a. slate shingles
b. combustible materials
c. sprinkler pipes hanging from wood trusses
d. insulated steel beams

Answer 7

B. combustible materials

Question 8

Before cutting an opening in a roof, FFs should?

a. open all top windows on the windward side of the building
b. inspect their cutting tools for sharpness
c. open all bottom windows on the leeward side of the building
d. check for natural or existing openings

Answer 8

D, check for natural or existing openings

Question 9

The structural elements of Type 1 construction are generally required to have a fire restive rating of how many hours?

a. 3-5
b. 4-6
c. 2-4
d. 4-5

Answer 9

C. 2-4 hours

Question 10

A hazard that could produce or promote a fire that may cause a large loss of life or property damage is _____ hazard

a. an expected
b. a special
c. target
d. a common

Answer 10

C. Target

Question 11

The goal of fire prevention activities is to:

a. receive appropriate media coverage of emergencies
b. justify the need for fire department personnel
c. generate revenue through violation fines
d. reduce the dangers to FFs

Answer 11

D. reduce the dangers to FFs

Question 12

A component of the Incident Management System that is either written or unwritten and should be used on all incidents is:

a. a critical incident plan
b. an incident action plan
c. an operations division
d. a unified command

Answer 12

B. Incident action plan

Question 13

The most effective method of protecting FFs from imminent building collapse is to:

a. remove personnel from building
b. provide them with occupational safety and health administration approved personnel protective equipment
c. position them at least two rooms from the expected area of collapse
d. have them work in small groups in large undivided spaces

Answer 13

A. Remove personnel from building