Test 3 Flashcards by F-18 Capt. Witkowski

What gives smoke its opaqueness?

A. Solid particulates
B. Gaseous particulates
C. Liquid particulates
D. Vapor particulates

A. Solid particulates

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What was the greatest amount of damage cause by at the illinois bell telephone central office fire in hinsdale, illinois on May 8, 1988?

A. Water
B. Overhaul
C. Smoke
D. Fire

C. Smoke

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What fueled the fire in a french nightclub in 1971 where 144 people died?

A. Mineral tile ceiling
B. Foamed plastic interior finish
C. Wooden paneling wall covering
D. Wall to wall carpeting

B. Foamed plastic interior finish

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Which statement is NOT correct?

A. Small amount of CO have been converted to CO2 with masks
B. CO will settle below the level of the fire
C. Visible smoke often stratifies as it cools
D. CO was able to filter through the WW1 gas masks

B. CO will settle below the level of the fire

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What should be used if structural stability is a concern when opening the walls to remove charred wood?

A. Dry chemicals
B. Class A foam
C. Halons
D. Water

A. Class A foam

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What is done to the fiberboard to make it into combustible acoustical tile?

A. Punch holes in it
B. Coat it with resin
C. Trim the edges
D. Impregnant it with glass

A. Punch holes in it

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Which type of heat transfer involves the transfer of heat through circulation within a medium?

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Induction

B. Convection

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What was fuel for the fire in the first interstate bank?

A. Carpet covering and wood panels
B. Storage materials and chemical products
C. Ceiling tiles and paper wastebaskets
D. Plastic cabinets and wiring insulation

D. Plastic cabinets and wiring insulation

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In what amount of time was the Unites States Pavilion destroyed when a worker accidentally set fire to the plastic skin?

A. 10 minutes
B. 15 minutes
C. 25 minutes
D. 20 minutes

A. 10 minutes

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Above what wind speed should its influence on the fire inside be considered?

A. 15-25 mph
B. 10-20 mph
C. 20-30 mph
D. 25-35 mph

B. 10-20 mph

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At what concentration may exposure to CO be fatal after only a few breaths?

A. 10,000 PPM
B. 12,500 PPM
C. 6,000 PPM
D. 8,500 PPM

B. 12,500 PPM

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During which stage of a fire will it spread to adjacent combustible materials?

A. Free burning
B. Incipient
C. Smoldering
D. Flashover

A. Free burning

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In which stage of the fire is there combustion without flame?

A. Smoldering
B. Free burning
C. Incipient
D. Flashover

A. Smoldering

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When did low density fiber board come into use?

A. 1920s
B. 1930s
C. 1940s
D. 1950s

B. 1930s

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What should firefighters be aware of when working an incident with a transformer?

A. Acid
B. PVC
C. PCB
D. Nitrous oxide

C. PCB

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Which state enacted legislation providing for the certification of interior designers that included one course in interior design and one on building codes and fire safety?

A. New York
B. California
C. Utah
D. Pennsylvania

A. New York

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What should be done before entering the below grade space?

A. Place a spotter
B. Verify building construction
C. Check the oxygen percentage
D. Assign a utility monitor

C. Check the oxygen percentage

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What term is used to describe the column of flames?

A. Ceiling layer
B. Flameover trail
C. Fire plume
D. Smoke plume

C. Fire plume

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What was emitted in the 1929 fire in Cleveland (Ohio) clinic in the film storage facility that killed 125 doctors, nurses, and patients?

A. hydrogen cyanide
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Nitrous oxide

D. Nitrous oxide

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What is batt insulation lined with?

A. Glass
B. Wood
C. Metal
D. paper

D. Paper

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Where is flameover observed?

A. Ceiling layer
B. Along walls
C. Floor level
D. near windows

A. Ceiling layer

Which type of heat transfer occurs between objects through direct contact?

A. Radiation
B. Convection
C. Conduction
D. Induction

C. Conduction

What is your only option when using an aerial master stream to battle wind driven fire?

A. Upwards attack from the street
B. Above the fire attack through the floor
C. Frontal attack through the window
D. Rear flanking attack through a wall

C. Frontal attack through the window

At what temperature does aluminum begin to lose its rated strength?

A. 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit
B. 800 degrees Fahrenheit
C. 200 degrees Fahrenheit
D. 350 degrees Fahrenheit

D. 350 degrees Fahrenheit

What is a form of energy that is the source of ignition? A. Chain reaction B. Oxidizing agent C. Heat D. Fuel

C. Heat

What should be done to make existing exits bigger by keeping the doors open? A. Assign a person to hold it open B. Tie them open C. Place a block D. Use a wedge

B. Tie them open

Which of the following is used as insulating sheathing on wood frame buildings and for sound proofing? A. Foamed plastic insulation B. Glass fiber insulation C. Foamed plastic particle board D. Combustible fiberboard

D. Combustible fiberboard

What element in the backyard haunted house most commonly creates a fire hazard? A. Wooden signs B. Entrance covering C. Disposable structure D. Cotton sheeting

D. Cotton sheeting

What is a common method of igniting low density fiberboard? A. Falling embers B. Plumber's torch C. Open flames D. Electrical short

B. Plumbers torch

What are most tests done on CO explosions made in connection with? A. Change in structure B. Design of containers C. Reaction with environment D. Event in an enclosure

B. Design of containers

Up to how many times more then the CO be generated in enclosed voids according to research at NIST? A. 50 times B. 40 times C. 30 times D. 20 times

A. 50 times

Which statement is NOT correct? A. Fire spread can only be taught in a live fire event B. A careful and thorough investigation should be conducted into all abnormal training situations C. Fire training takes place in fire resistive structures D. The ventilation of involved structures is essential in limiting risks to firefighters operating inside

A. Fire spread can only be taught in a live fire event

What was a key factor in the rapid flame spread in the fire at the Dorothy Mae apartments in Los Angeles, California in 1982? A. Hidden building elements B. High fuel load in the rooms C. Uneven water coverage D. Plywood in the exit hall

D. Plywood in the exit hall

When protecting an exposure from radiated heat, where should the hose stream be placed? A. On the ground B. On the exposure C. Between the buildings D. On the fire building

B. On the exposure

How did the smoke move in the Roosevelt hotel fire in Jacksonville, Florida in 1963? A. HVAC system B. Wall voids C. Open stairwell D. Old air ducts

D. Old air ducts

In which stage of a fire will a single or small number of combustibles be involved? A. Incipient B. Smoldering C. Free burning D. Flashover

A. Incipient

Which statement is NOT correct? A. Fire retardant surface coatings are only effective if applied as specified B. Wooden materials can be formulated to be flame resistant C. Coatings applied after the hazard is discovered leaves a hidden surface D. Flameproofing coating is an effective tool

D. Flameproofing coating is an effective tool

What dictates how a fire spreads? A. Weather B. Heat transfers C. Fuel source D. Oxidizer

B. Heat transfer

What is the most important thing that PPV does from a tactical perspective? A. It cools the environment B. Creates a more survivable environment for the victims C. Changes the direction of smoke an fire D. Helps spread water vapor created by hose streams

C. Changes the direction of smoke and fire

Where is carpet seen today? A. Walls only B. Walls and floors C. Walls, ceilings and floors D. Floors and ceilings

C. Walls, ceilings and floors

What are fire growth and spread greatly influenced by? A. Building construction B. Water supply C. Weather conditions D. Firefighter training

A,. Building construction

Which material is being seen more in current furniture? A. Cotton B. Wood C. Metals D. Plastics

D. Plastics

Which statement is NOT correct about open plan offices? A. The value of sprinklers in regard to flame spread should be stressed B. Corridors must be enclosed, with rated walls and doors C. Corridors should provide a protected means of egress and a means of compartmentation D. Flame spread restrictions in codes are typically more strict for the rooms off of corridors

D. Flame spread restrictions in codes are typically more strict for the rooms off of corridors

What is formed when chlorine combines with hydrogen and oxygen in the air? A. Flame B. Bases C. Acids D. Smoke

C. Acids

What is the most commonly seen effect on fire on the buildings components? A. Charring B. Glowing C. Sooting D. Bowing

A. Charring

What was the top layer on the walls in the Worchester cold storage warehouse which caught fire and killed six firefighters in 1999? A. Polystyrene B. Foam glass C. Asphalt-impregnated cork D. Glassboard

D. Glassboard

What hazard is created by the combustible tile ceilings that are often suspended below the floor above? A. Void space B. Impact load C. Limited ventilation D. Dripping flames

A. Void space

What is used on US merchant ships to control rapid fire growth? A. Separate the material from the ignition source B. eliminate high flame spread surfaces C. Coating materials D. Cut off extension

B. Eliminate high flame spread surfaces

Which statement is NOT correct? A. Present day decorations present a minimal fire hazard B. Dangers from decorations tend to go unnoticed even by people who consider themselves fire conscious C. The incident of Christmas tree fires has been reduced in recent years D. Decorations are very difficult to control from a fire perspective

A. Present day decorations present a minimal fire hazard

What is the best way to control the health hazard of contamination? A. Neutralization B. Keep people away C. Package the material D. Remove the hazard

B. Keep people away