IFSTA 7th Edition Midterm Exam Questions and Correct Answers

IFSTA 7th Edition Midterm Exam Questions
and Correct Answers
Question 1
When an extension ladder is in the bedded position, the halyard cable should be:
Select one:
a. pulled taut.
b. tied to the tie rods.
c. supported by the pawls.
d. left hanging freely.
Correct Answer
pulled taut



Question 2
What should be done if inspection on laid rope reveals that one rope has rot?
Correct Answer
Remove all surrounding ropes from service, then clean and reinspect them.



Question 3
The end-of-service-time indicator (EOSTI):
Correct Answer
uses an audible alarm and flashing light or vibration to warn the wearer that the air
supply is almost depleted.



Question 4
Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a firefighter
should "try before you pry" and:
Correct Answer
look for a lock box near the main entrance.




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,Question 5
According to NFPA 1983, what must be used to make life safety rope?
Correct Answer
Block creel construction



Question 6
What can be used to create a mechanical advantage for rope rescue or when hoisting
heavy objects?
Correct Answer
pulley



Question 7
Which is a measure of heat energy transfer rate
Correct Answer
Heat flux



Question 8
Which window component consists of the members that form the perimeter of the
window?
Select one:
a.Sash
b.Frame
c.Glazing
d.Sill
Correct Answer
b. Frame



Question 9
What are mobile fill stations designed to do?
Correct Answer
Refill air cylinders during emergency incidents




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,Question 10
What should be done after doffing SCBA?
Correct Answer
Close the cylinder valve.



Question 11
Side- or rear-mounted SCBA:
Correct Answer
are mounted on the exterior of the apparatus.



Question 12
In addition to structural members, what can be a significant factor influencing fire
spread and loss of lives in Fire's
Correct Answer
Combustible interior finishes and furnishings



Question 13
What will a liquid with a specific gravity of less than one do when combined with
water?
Correct Answer
float



Question 14
How do a building's contents affect fire growth and structural collapse?
Select one:
a.Contents help distribute the weight in the building evenly, which adds structural
stability.
b.Contents can retain water and increase the stress on structural members.
c.Contents create barriers that help block fire spread.
d.Contents burn more slowly than structural members, so it takes longer for the fire to
grow.
Correct Answer
b. Contents can retain water and increase the stress on structural members.




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, Question 15
If a door is opened, a structure's _____ will change, which may cause the fire to grow.
Correct Answer
ventilation profile



Question 16
Partial or total structural collapse could be a direct result of:
Correct Answer
breaching a load-bearing exterior wall of a fire-weakened structure.



Question 17
When personnel are working on the roof or upper stories,:
Select one:
a. aerial devices should be chosen for escape instead of ground ladders, if possible.
b. there must be at least two means of escape in different locations.
c. two ladders should be placed directly next to one another as a means of escape.
d. ladders should be positioned on the north and south sides of the building, if
possible.
Correct Answer
there must be at least two means of escape in different locations.



Question 18
A _____ window has separate parts that swing inward or outward when opened and is
designed to provide the full area of the window opening for ventilation.
Select one:
a.pivoting
b.picture
c.single-hung
d.double-hung
Correct Answer
a. pivoting




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