NYS BEFO FINAL EXAM REVIEW PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1
Special loss-control-related concerns are identified and addressed:
A.during preincident planning.
B.during postincident planning.
C.after salvage operations begin.
D.after overhaul operations begin.
Correct Answer
A. During Pre-Incident planning
Question 2
Horizontal structural members used to support a ceiling or floor
Correct Answer
Joists
Question 3
Metal or wooden plates used to connect and strengthen the intersections of metal or wooden
truss components roof or floor components into a load-bearing unit.
Correct Answer
Gusset Plate
Question 4
What material are salvage covers typically made of?
Correct Answer
Waterproof canvas or vinyl
,Question 5
Cross members that provide the foothold for climbing
Correct Answer
Rungs
Question 6
Structural supports constructed of 2 x 3 inch or 2 x 4 inch members connected by gusset plates
Correct Answer
Lightweight wood truss
Question 7
fire resistant
Correct Answer
Type I fire
Question 8
Inclined beam that supports a roof, runs parallel to the slope of the roof, and to which the roof
decking is attached
Correct Answer
Rafter
Question 9
At what temperature does wood off gas
Correct Answer
Around 500 degrees
,Question 10
The total quantity of combustible contents of a building, space or fire area, including interior
finishes
Correct Answer
Fuel load
Question 11
This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for career and
volunteer fire fighters whose duties are primarily structural in nature.
Correct Answer
NFPA 1001
Question 12
A window that has one or more top hinged, outward-swinging sashes. The arrangement permits
the window to be open during rain. Hopper windows are similar to this window except that they
are hinged at the bottom.
Correct Answer
Awning
Question 13
Rope or cable used to hoist Fly section.
Correct Answer
Halyard
Question 14
At what temperature does steel melt?
Correct Answer
, Around 1000 Degrees
Question 15
A window that includes a large number of narrow over lapping glass sections swinging outward
Correct Answer
Jalousie
Question 16
A window with two or more slashes in which one moves horizontally within the window frame.
Correct Answer
Horizontal Sliding
Question 17
straight ladder with folding hooks at the top end.
Correct Answer
Roof Ladder
Question 18
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Correct Answer
NFPA 10
Question 19
Flammable liquids and gasses
Correct Answer
Class B
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1
Special loss-control-related concerns are identified and addressed:
A.during preincident planning.
B.during postincident planning.
C.after salvage operations begin.
D.after overhaul operations begin.
Correct Answer
A. During Pre-Incident planning
Question 2
Horizontal structural members used to support a ceiling or floor
Correct Answer
Joists
Question 3
Metal or wooden plates used to connect and strengthen the intersections of metal or wooden
truss components roof or floor components into a load-bearing unit.
Correct Answer
Gusset Plate
Question 4
What material are salvage covers typically made of?
Correct Answer
Waterproof canvas or vinyl
,Question 5
Cross members that provide the foothold for climbing
Correct Answer
Rungs
Question 6
Structural supports constructed of 2 x 3 inch or 2 x 4 inch members connected by gusset plates
Correct Answer
Lightweight wood truss
Question 7
fire resistant
Correct Answer
Type I fire
Question 8
Inclined beam that supports a roof, runs parallel to the slope of the roof, and to which the roof
decking is attached
Correct Answer
Rafter
Question 9
At what temperature does wood off gas
Correct Answer
Around 500 degrees
,Question 10
The total quantity of combustible contents of a building, space or fire area, including interior
finishes
Correct Answer
Fuel load
Question 11
This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements (JPRs) for career and
volunteer fire fighters whose duties are primarily structural in nature.
Correct Answer
NFPA 1001
Question 12
A window that has one or more top hinged, outward-swinging sashes. The arrangement permits
the window to be open during rain. Hopper windows are similar to this window except that they
are hinged at the bottom.
Correct Answer
Awning
Question 13
Rope or cable used to hoist Fly section.
Correct Answer
Halyard
Question 14
At what temperature does steel melt?
Correct Answer
, Around 1000 Degrees
Question 15
A window that includes a large number of narrow over lapping glass sections swinging outward
Correct Answer
Jalousie
Question 16
A window with two or more slashes in which one moves horizontally within the window frame.
Correct Answer
Horizontal Sliding
Question 17
straight ladder with folding hooks at the top end.
Correct Answer
Roof Ladder
Question 18
Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
Correct Answer
NFPA 10
Question 19
Flammable liquids and gasses
Correct Answer
Class B
