VERSIONS) 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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The type of construction where the exterior walls and structural members are made
of noncombustible or limited combustible materials and the interior is completely or
partially made of wood - ANSWER: Type III construction
What does the Automatic Number Identification (ANI) feature of enhanced 9-1-1 do?
- ANSWER: show the caller's phone umber
Overhaul operation should commence: - ANSWER: after fire investigation concerns
are met
Aspect is the: - ANSWER: direction a slope faces
In the extremity carry: - ANSWER: both firefighters face the same way
Concealed spaces can be created when a seconf roof is constructed over an older
roof. the second roof is called: - ANSWER: rain roof
The hose bed should allow as much air circulation as possible - ANSWER: true
Carbon dioxide extinguishers are generally rated for _____________ fires - ANSWER:
class B and C
In wood trusses, the ______________ connects and holds the truss - ANSWER:
gusset plate
NFPA 291 standard, a fire hydrant color-coded green will flow: - ANSWER: 1000-1499
gpm
In general, fire hydrants should not be spaced more than ________ feet apart in a
high-value district. - ANSWER: 300
The term for a rope that is intended to be used by a fire fighter only for self-rescue
from an extreme situation is: - ANSWER: personal escape rope
The best tool to use in initiating ventilation of a tile/slate roof is a: - ANSWER: sledge
hammer
Pump tank extinguishers are used to apply - ANSWER: water
What type of fuel is ground duff? - ANSWER: fine
What factor(s) must be considered when venting? - ANSWER: location for ventilation
,What is a method for preventing mechanical damage to a fire hose? - ANSWER:
closing the nozzle slowly
All safety hazards must be addressed before: - ANSWER: extinguishment
What is one source of facts about a structure? - ANSWER: a preincident plan
A general overview and critique of the incident by members of responding agencies
is called: - ANSWER: postincident analysis
What must be done to stop the flow of sprinklers? - ANSWER: Close the sprinkler
control valve
In the IMS, the functional area that directs the organizations tactics to meet the
strategic goals is: - ANSWER: operations
A chord is: - ANSWER: the main member of a truss, the top or bottom structural
element
When a ladder is placed at the proper angle for climbing and a fire fighter is standing
on a rung, how far away will the rung at shoulder height be from the fire fighter? -
ANSWER: arm's length
When using a fire extinguisher, always approach the fire: - ANSWER: with an exit
behind you
The principle which mostly closley describes how water extinguishes fire is: -
ANSWER: reduction of temperature
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISD) is defined as: - ANSWER: a process for
managing the short and long-term effects of critical incident stress reactions.
The planning section is responsible for: - ANSWER: documentation and
demobilization
When using a pike pole to break a window, the firefighter should: - ANSWER:
position hands higher than the impact point
In wood trusses, the weakest point that will warp and fail quickly when exposed to
heat is the: - ANSWER: gusset plate
what type of listening is required by a telecommunication to draw out all the
necessary information from a caller who may be excited, confused, or dealing with a
language barrier? - ANSWER: active
Which belongs to the cutting group of firefighting tools? - ANSWER: hydraulic shears
, When hoisting a ladder, the rope should be threaded and secured through the
ladder _____________ the distance from the top? - ANSWER: 1/3
Which can indicate the possibility of a building colapse - ANSWER: weakened mortar
A ____________ stream is one in which the pattern is separated into coarsely
divided droplets. - ANSWER: broken
To avoid sharp bends and kinks during the advancement of a hose line up a stairway:
- ANSWER: lay the hose on the stairs against the outside wall
How many methods are there for properly heeling a raised ground ladder? -
ANSWER: two
When performing the one-person raise, the _______ of the ladder should be placed
against the building - ANSWER: butt
A water thief is considered a: - ANSWER: variation of wye appliance
What should be in place during overhaul? - ANSWER: charged hoselines
A type of wood framing that has vertical channels going from floor to floor, allowing
a fire to travel uninterrupted is a ____________ frame. - ANSWER: balloon
When small burning objects that can be picked up are found during overhaul, they
should be: - ANSWER: dunked in a container full of water
A parapet wall is best describes as: - ANSWER: exterior wall extending above the roof
line
Which is considered a valuable benefit of proper overhaul? - ANSWER: helps locate
hidden fires
The _____________ method is performed with two firefighters and used for
breaking tight couplings without the use of a spanner wrench - ANSWER: stiff-arm
When assisting a conscious victim down a ladder, a firefighter should be: - ANSWER:
feet first, facing the ladder with the firefighter supporting the victim
How much water is required for a fire extinguisher to receive a 2-A rating? -
ANSWER: 2-1/2 gallons
Which is the highest priority for a radio transmission? - ANSWER: emergency traffic
from a unit working at a fire