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320 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 320
Which of the following BEST describes approach and staging techniques used at flammable gas
incidents?
Approach from and stage on the upwind side
Approach from and stage on the downwind side
Approach from downwind and stage on upwind side
Approach from upwind and stage on the downwind side
Term 2 of 320
At a response to a gas distribution system, if the gas is burning, fire fighters should
not extinguish the flame
apply copious amounts of water to the fire
approach from downwind with a charged hoseline
approach with two hoselines at a diagonal to the fire
Term 3 of 320
If a vehicle using ethanol or methanol is on fire, use only ___ to extinguish.
water
Class D fire extinguishers
aqueous film forming foam
Alcohol Resistant Class B foam
,Term 4 of 320
A home with what type of construction may have interior wall collapse due to the exterior wall
and floor being one piece?
Type III
Class Iv
B) Operations
Over-head Method
Term 5 of 320
Which of the following describes the BEST placement of a ladder to be used for entry or rescue
from a window?
Ladder tip slightly below sill, or wedged under sill lip
Ladder directly in front of window, tip even with top of window
Ladder alongside window on windward side, tip even with top of window
Ladder directly in front of window, tip extended 3-5 rungs above the roof line
Term 6 of 320
A (blank) is a structural component that is comprised of smaller pieces joined to form triangular
configuration
joist
truss
rafter
girder
,Term 7 of 320
Which of the following BEST describes the flash point of flammable liquids?
Less than 100°F (38°C)
Greater than 100°F (38°C)
Each varies, but it is never less than 50°F (10°C)
Each varies, but it is always higher than 50°F (10°C)
Term 8 of 320
What portable fire extinguisher rating is based on the approximate square foot (square meter)
area of flammable liquid a nonexpert operator can extinguish?
Class A rating
Class B rating
Class K rating
Multiple markings
Term 9 of 320
What does the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) do?
Informs other responding units of current conditions
Gives description of conditions as they appear on scene
Outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports
Provides telecommunications center with continuous record of actions at scene
, Term 10 of 320
NFPA 1971 specifies fire gloves should be resistant to punctures and?
Wet Barrel
Dry Barrel
Decontaminate
Liquid Absorbtion
Term 11 of 320
Which kind of ground cover fire burns on the soil surface, consuming low-lying grass, shrubs, and
other vegetation?
Crown fire
Ladder fire
Ground fire
Surface fire
Term 12 of 320
What tool is used to shear off locks?
A-tool
K-Tool
J-tool
Rabbet Tool
320 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 320
Which of the following BEST describes approach and staging techniques used at flammable gas
incidents?
Approach from and stage on the upwind side
Approach from and stage on the downwind side
Approach from downwind and stage on upwind side
Approach from upwind and stage on the downwind side
Term 2 of 320
At a response to a gas distribution system, if the gas is burning, fire fighters should
not extinguish the flame
apply copious amounts of water to the fire
approach from downwind with a charged hoseline
approach with two hoselines at a diagonal to the fire
Term 3 of 320
If a vehicle using ethanol or methanol is on fire, use only ___ to extinguish.
water
Class D fire extinguishers
aqueous film forming foam
Alcohol Resistant Class B foam
,Term 4 of 320
A home with what type of construction may have interior wall collapse due to the exterior wall
and floor being one piece?
Type III
Class Iv
B) Operations
Over-head Method
Term 5 of 320
Which of the following describes the BEST placement of a ladder to be used for entry or rescue
from a window?
Ladder tip slightly below sill, or wedged under sill lip
Ladder directly in front of window, tip even with top of window
Ladder alongside window on windward side, tip even with top of window
Ladder directly in front of window, tip extended 3-5 rungs above the roof line
Term 6 of 320
A (blank) is a structural component that is comprised of smaller pieces joined to form triangular
configuration
joist
truss
rafter
girder
,Term 7 of 320
Which of the following BEST describes the flash point of flammable liquids?
Less than 100°F (38°C)
Greater than 100°F (38°C)
Each varies, but it is never less than 50°F (10°C)
Each varies, but it is always higher than 50°F (10°C)
Term 8 of 320
What portable fire extinguisher rating is based on the approximate square foot (square meter)
area of flammable liquid a nonexpert operator can extinguish?
Class A rating
Class B rating
Class K rating
Multiple markings
Term 9 of 320
What does the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) do?
Informs other responding units of current conditions
Gives description of conditions as they appear on scene
Outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports
Provides telecommunications center with continuous record of actions at scene
, Term 10 of 320
NFPA 1971 specifies fire gloves should be resistant to punctures and?
Wet Barrel
Dry Barrel
Decontaminate
Liquid Absorbtion
Term 11 of 320
Which kind of ground cover fire burns on the soil surface, consuming low-lying grass, shrubs, and
other vegetation?
Crown fire
Ladder fire
Ground fire
Surface fire
Term 12 of 320
What tool is used to shear off locks?
A-tool
K-Tool
J-tool
Rabbet Tool
