IFSTA 6th Edition Chapter 21 Fire & Life
Safety Initiatives Exam 2024 Graded A+
Which of the following BEST describes one way the data provided by fire investigation
can be used? (1240)
A. To help firefighters prepare for threats beyond their control
B. To help set goals for emergency response contingency plans
C. To provide economic incentives for individuals in the community
D. To monitor the effectiveness of the fire and life safety initiative program - ANSWER-
To monitor the effectiveness of the fire and life safety initiative program
Private dwelling fire safety surveys are performed: (1240)
A. on a voluntary basis.
B. when required by local laws.
C. as code infractions become obvious.
D. every time occupants change the structure. - ANSWER-on a voluntary basis.
Which of the following is a common cause of residential fires? (1242)
A. Smoking materials
B. Extension cords used correctly
C. Well maintained electrical appliances
D. Appropriate placement of combustibles - ANSWER-Smoking materials
Which of the following is a common cause of residential fires? (1242)
A. Properly used candles
B. Extension cords used correctly
C. Poor housekeeping and hoarding
D. Well maintained electrical appliances - ANSWER-Poor housekeeping and hoarding
Which of the following BEST describes the main objective for firefighters when entering
homes for a private dwelling fire safety survey? (1243)
A. Prevent accidental fires
B. Identify life safety code infractions
C. Collect information on hazards that exist
D. Create database of structure types in jurisdiction - ANSWER-Prevent accidental fires
Which of the following BEST describes the benefit of a private dwelling fire safety
survey? (1243)
A. It allows firefighters access to locations otherwise closed to them.
B. It allows firefighters to identify code enforcement issues to address.
C. It allows citizens to ask questions about local permit requirements.
D. It allows citizens to feel the department is really concerned about their welfare. -
ANSWER-It allows citizens to feel the department is really concerned about their
welfare.
, Which of the following can be performed for further educational opportunity once
hazards have been identified in a private dwelling fire safety survey? (1243)
A. Reschedule for next inspection
B. Explain fines from code violations
C. Distribute fire and life safety literature
D. Create new updated preincident planning report - ANSWER-Distribute fire and life
safety literature
Which of the following can be performed for further educational opportunity once
hazards have been identified in a private dwelling fire safety survey? (1243)
A.Critique exit plan and note flaws
B.Explain fines from code violations
C.Create new updated preincident planning report
D.Determine effective escape routes from that home - ANSWER-Determine effective
escape routes from that home
Knowledge about ___ can be gained through private dwelling fire safety surveys. (1243)
A. code enforcement violations
B. corrective actions for hazards
C. residential sprinkler system advantages
D. the presence of security grilles and gates - ANSWER-the presence of security grilles
and gates
Which of the following BEST describes a guideline firefighters should follow when
performing a private residential fire safety survey?(1244)
A. Do not mention favorable conditions found
B. Conduct the survey in teams of two or more
C. Survey all rooms, starting with the least accessible
D. Open doors as needed without asking for permission - ANSWER-Conduct the survey
in teams of two or more
Which of the following BEST describes a guideline firefighters should follow when
performing a private residential fire safety survey? (1244)
A. Do not identify special needs of residents
B. Conduct the survey using only one firefighter
C. Send survey results to the occupant two weeks after completion
D. Offer constructive suggestions for correcting or eliminating hazardous conditions -
ANSWER-Offer constructive suggestions for correcting or eliminating hazardous
conditions
What basic presentation skill advises that firefighters should not use jargon when
delivering a fire and life safety presentation? (1246)
A. Positive attitude
B. Conversational tone
C. Best choice of words
Safety Initiatives Exam 2024 Graded A+
Which of the following BEST describes one way the data provided by fire investigation
can be used? (1240)
A. To help firefighters prepare for threats beyond their control
B. To help set goals for emergency response contingency plans
C. To provide economic incentives for individuals in the community
D. To monitor the effectiveness of the fire and life safety initiative program - ANSWER-
To monitor the effectiveness of the fire and life safety initiative program
Private dwelling fire safety surveys are performed: (1240)
A. on a voluntary basis.
B. when required by local laws.
C. as code infractions become obvious.
D. every time occupants change the structure. - ANSWER-on a voluntary basis.
Which of the following is a common cause of residential fires? (1242)
A. Smoking materials
B. Extension cords used correctly
C. Well maintained electrical appliances
D. Appropriate placement of combustibles - ANSWER-Smoking materials
Which of the following is a common cause of residential fires? (1242)
A. Properly used candles
B. Extension cords used correctly
C. Poor housekeeping and hoarding
D. Well maintained electrical appliances - ANSWER-Poor housekeeping and hoarding
Which of the following BEST describes the main objective for firefighters when entering
homes for a private dwelling fire safety survey? (1243)
A. Prevent accidental fires
B. Identify life safety code infractions
C. Collect information on hazards that exist
D. Create database of structure types in jurisdiction - ANSWER-Prevent accidental fires
Which of the following BEST describes the benefit of a private dwelling fire safety
survey? (1243)
A. It allows firefighters access to locations otherwise closed to them.
B. It allows firefighters to identify code enforcement issues to address.
C. It allows citizens to ask questions about local permit requirements.
D. It allows citizens to feel the department is really concerned about their welfare. -
ANSWER-It allows citizens to feel the department is really concerned about their
welfare.
, Which of the following can be performed for further educational opportunity once
hazards have been identified in a private dwelling fire safety survey? (1243)
A. Reschedule for next inspection
B. Explain fines from code violations
C. Distribute fire and life safety literature
D. Create new updated preincident planning report - ANSWER-Distribute fire and life
safety literature
Which of the following can be performed for further educational opportunity once
hazards have been identified in a private dwelling fire safety survey? (1243)
A.Critique exit plan and note flaws
B.Explain fines from code violations
C.Create new updated preincident planning report
D.Determine effective escape routes from that home - ANSWER-Determine effective
escape routes from that home
Knowledge about ___ can be gained through private dwelling fire safety surveys. (1243)
A. code enforcement violations
B. corrective actions for hazards
C. residential sprinkler system advantages
D. the presence of security grilles and gates - ANSWER-the presence of security grilles
and gates
Which of the following BEST describes a guideline firefighters should follow when
performing a private residential fire safety survey?(1244)
A. Do not mention favorable conditions found
B. Conduct the survey in teams of two or more
C. Survey all rooms, starting with the least accessible
D. Open doors as needed without asking for permission - ANSWER-Conduct the survey
in teams of two or more
Which of the following BEST describes a guideline firefighters should follow when
performing a private residential fire safety survey? (1244)
A. Do not identify special needs of residents
B. Conduct the survey using only one firefighter
C. Send survey results to the occupant two weeks after completion
D. Offer constructive suggestions for correcting or eliminating hazardous conditions -
ANSWER-Offer constructive suggestions for correcting or eliminating hazardous
conditions
What basic presentation skill advises that firefighters should not use jargon when
delivering a fire and life safety presentation? (1246)
A. Positive attitude
B. Conversational tone
C. Best choice of words
