Chapter Test 5 (IFSTA 7th Edition)
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Protective trousers designed for fire fighting are: (192) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.2]
A. constructed from the same fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal layering used in protective
coats.
B. required to be sent to the manufacturer for specialized cleaning after each use.
C. designed to protect firefighters from extreme fire behavior such as flashover and rollover.
D. identical to those used in wildland fire fighting and roadway operations. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. constructed from the same fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal layering used in
protective coats.
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: (192) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. offer minimal protection against heat and embers.
B. lay flat beneath the wristlets of the protective coat.
C. must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
D. will protect the fire fighter from exposure to hazardous - CORRECT ANSWER-C. must
completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
,Fire fighting boots must be: (192) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. low enough to expose to the ankles.
B. high enough to protect the lower leg.
C. made completely of reinforced leather.
D. made completely of high—grade rubber. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. high enough to protect the
lower leg.
Personal alert safety system (PASS) alarms are designed to activate when: (194) [4.1.1, 4.3.2,
4.3.3]
A. a firefighter is motionless for more than 30 seconds.
B. firefighters encounter hazardous materials at an incident scene.
C. toxic gases have been detected in the surrounding atmosphere.
D. the amount of air in the SCBA air cylinder drops below 50 percent capacity. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. a firefighter is motionless for more than 30 seconds.
Which situation would require firefighters to wear hearing protection? (195) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. Inspecting ladders
B. Operating power tools
C. Using a fire department radio
D. Attacking an interior structure fire - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Operating power tools
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant fabric that attaches to the
helmet? (196) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. Fusee
B. Fire shelter
C. Face/neck shroud
, D. Chain saw protection - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Face/neck shroud
In order to be as visible to motorists as possible during roadway incident operations, firefighters
must wear: (196) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3.]
A. high-visibility vests.
B. bright orange helmets.
C. fiame-retardant jumpsuits.
D. structural PPE with reflective trim. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. high-visibility vests.
Why is it important to ensure that PPE is dry before wearing it into a fire? (197) [4.1.1, 4.3.2]
A. Wet clothing can create a tripping hazard.
B. Wet clothing is more likely to snag or tear.
C. Moisture will fuse Velcro® fasteners to one another.
D. Moisture can transfer heat rapidly and result in steam burns. - CORRECT ANSWER-D.
Moisture can transfer heat rapidly and result in steam burns.
Which is a safety consideration related to PPE? (197) [4.1.1, 4.3.2]
A. Never share PPE with another firefighter.
B. Always wear protective clothing that fits properly.
C. Always wear the protective gloves beneath the coat wristlets.
D. Make sure there is no overlap between the coat and trousers. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Always
wear protective clothing that fits properly.
PPE must be properly cleaned because chemicals, oils, and petroleum products on the outer
shell: (199) [4.1.1, 4.3.2]
A. can ignite when exposed to fire.
B. may stain the protective outer layer.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
Protective trousers designed for fire fighting are: (192) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.2]
A. constructed from the same fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal layering used in protective
coats.
B. required to be sent to the manufacturer for specialized cleaning after each use.
C. designed to protect firefighters from extreme fire behavior such as flashover and rollover.
D. identical to those used in wildland fire fighting and roadway operations. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. constructed from the same fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal layering used in
protective coats.
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: (192) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. offer minimal protection against heat and embers.
B. lay flat beneath the wristlets of the protective coat.
C. must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
D. will protect the fire fighter from exposure to hazardous - CORRECT ANSWER-C. must
completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
,Fire fighting boots must be: (192) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. low enough to expose to the ankles.
B. high enough to protect the lower leg.
C. made completely of reinforced leather.
D. made completely of high—grade rubber. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. high enough to protect the
lower leg.
Personal alert safety system (PASS) alarms are designed to activate when: (194) [4.1.1, 4.3.2,
4.3.3]
A. a firefighter is motionless for more than 30 seconds.
B. firefighters encounter hazardous materials at an incident scene.
C. toxic gases have been detected in the surrounding atmosphere.
D. the amount of air in the SCBA air cylinder drops below 50 percent capacity. - CORRECT
ANSWER-A. a firefighter is motionless for more than 30 seconds.
Which situation would require firefighters to wear hearing protection? (195) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. Inspecting ladders
B. Operating power tools
C. Using a fire department radio
D. Attacking an interior structure fire - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Operating power tools
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant fabric that attaches to the
helmet? (196) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]
A. Fusee
B. Fire shelter
C. Face/neck shroud
, D. Chain saw protection - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Face/neck shroud
In order to be as visible to motorists as possible during roadway incident operations, firefighters
must wear: (196) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3.]
A. high-visibility vests.
B. bright orange helmets.
C. fiame-retardant jumpsuits.
D. structural PPE with reflective trim. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. high-visibility vests.
Why is it important to ensure that PPE is dry before wearing it into a fire? (197) [4.1.1, 4.3.2]
A. Wet clothing can create a tripping hazard.
B. Wet clothing is more likely to snag or tear.
C. Moisture will fuse Velcro® fasteners to one another.
D. Moisture can transfer heat rapidly and result in steam burns. - CORRECT ANSWER-D.
Moisture can transfer heat rapidly and result in steam burns.
Which is a safety consideration related to PPE? (197) [4.1.1, 4.3.2]
A. Never share PPE with another firefighter.
B. Always wear protective clothing that fits properly.
C. Always wear the protective gloves beneath the coat wristlets.
D. Make sure there is no overlap between the coat and trousers. - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Always
wear protective clothing that fits properly.
PPE must be properly cleaned because chemicals, oils, and petroleum products on the outer
shell: (199) [4.1.1, 4.3.2]
A. can ignite when exposed to fire.
B. may stain the protective outer layer.
