Firefighter 2 Final Exam Prep2 REVISED STUDY GUIDE Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

Firefighter 2 Final Exam Prep2 REVISED STUDY
GUIDE Questions And Answers Verified 100%
Correct

Spalling of concrete could lead to early collapse in Type I buildings because:
A. loss of moisture in concrete reduces its fire rating.
B. the added weight of broken pieces may cauase overload.
C. it could create void spaces.
D. reinforcing steel is exposed to the heat of the fire. - ANSWER D. Reinforcing steel is
exposed to the heat of the fire

Firefighters should know that fire in Type V construction presents:
A. shortening of steel components
B. breakdown of the concrete members due to the heat buildup.
C. extensive spalling
D. high potential for fire extension within the building. - ANSWER D. high
potential for fire extension within the building

One of the most serious building construction hazards facing firefighters today is the:
A. increased use of noncombustible materials.
B. increased use of lightweight and trussed support systems.
C. heavy content of fire loading.
D. presence of combustible furnishings and finishes. - ANSWER B.
Increased use of lightweight and trussed support systems

Conventional glass:
A. is not an effective barrier to fire extension.
B. is a good barrier to fire extension.
C. will not crack due to the heat.
D. will contain the fire to that area. - ANSWER A. is not an effective barrier to a fire
extension

A(an) ________________ is designed to prevent the spread of fire within a structure or
between adjacent structures.
A. stop
B. partition
C. truss
D. fire wall - ANSWER D. Fire wall

,A connecting plate used in truss construction that can be made of flat steel stock, light
gauge metal, or plywood is the definition of a:
A. joint.
B. gusset plate.
C. column.
D. joist. - ANSWER B. Gusset plate

A partition wall:
A. is a load-bearing wall.
B. presents the greatest danger for building collapse.
C. simply divides two areas within a structure.
D. has the highest fire-resistive rating. - ANSWER C. simply divides two areas within a
structure

The usual cause of collapse of a lightweist steel truss is the:
A. amount of heat generated by the fire within a structure.
B. poor construction methods.
C. impact load of firefighters jumping onto roof.
D. coolings effects of water. - ANSWER A. amount of heat generated by the fire within
a structure

Fire walls are:
A. usually veneer walls.
B. used only to separate two attached buildings.
C. only used to divide a large building into sections.
D. usually extended from the foundation up to and through the roof of a building. -
ANSWER D. usually extended from the foundation up to and through the roof of a
building

Which gas is usually found in smoky conditions?
A. Carbon fluoride
B. Hydrogen Cyanide
C. Choride
D. Oxygen - ANSWER B. Hydrogen Cyanide

A Class K system is used for:
A. metal rims.
B. flammable solids.
C. cooking oils.
D. electrical boxes. - ANSWER C. cooking oils

Which of the following BEST describes when to replace a spark plug on an electrical
generator?

,A. When it is damaged
B. After three months of use
C. During routine maintenance
D. After five to eight months of use - ANSWER A. When it is damaged

Which of the following BEST describes the result of running a generator for a
long period of time without a load? A. May contaminate fuel
B. Can damage electrical system
C. Will overheat and damage generator
D. Allows equipment to warm-up before use - ANSWER C. Will overheat and damage
generator

If a bulb must be replaced while hot, wear _____ to prevent being burned.
A.latex gloves
B.cotton gloves
C.leather gloves
D.synthetic gloves - ANSWER C. Leather gloves

Which of the following rescue tool uses includes tools to drag materials away to
free victims? A. Lifting
B. Pulling
C. Cutting
D. Stabilizing - ANSWER B. Pulling

Tool capabilities vary depending on: (486)
A. age of tool.
B. user ability.
C. age of tool and power source.
D. manufacturer and power source. - ANSWER D. Manufacturer and power source

Which rescue tool power source is typically powered by pumps? (488)
A. Electric
B. Hydraulic
C. Pneumatic
D. Electric/pneumatic - ANSWER B. Hydraulic

Which hydraulic/electric tool is excellent for a small rapid-interventions vehicle? (489)
A. Shears
B. Spreaders
C. Extension rams
D. Combination spreader/shears - ANSWER D. Combination spreaders/shears

Which type of rescue tools are typically vehicle repair tools adapted to fire service use?
(490)

, A. Pulling tools
B. Cutting tools
C. Power rescue tools
D. Pneumatic and manual rescue tools - ANSWER D. Pneumatic and
manual rescue tools

What type of saw is often used for delicate cutting operations? (492)
A. Rotary saw
B. Circular saw
C. Whizzer saw
D. Reciprocating saw - ANSWER C. Whizzer saw

During vehicle extrication operations what is the BEST type of surface to place a jack
on? (493)
A. A flat, level surface
B. A soft, angled surface
C. The surface closest to the vehicle
D. The surface farthest from the vehicle - ANSWER A. A flat, level surface

Which type of jack is operated by using the jack to tighten and support a
shoring/stabilizing system? (494)
A. Screw jack
B. Hydraulic jack
C. Trench screw jack
D. Ratchet-lever jack - ANSWER C. Trench screw jack

What stabilizing tool uses a system of at least three posts wedged between the ground
and a vehicle resting on its side or top? (495)
A. Hydraulic jack
B. Wheel chocks
C. Ratchet-lever jack
D. Buttress tension system - ANSWER D. Buttress tension system

Which of the following stabilizing tools must comply with both NFPA® and Society of
Automotive Engineers standards? (495)
A. Wheel chocks
B. Hydraulic jack
C. Cribbing materials
D. Buttress tension system - ANSWER A. Wheel chocks

Which of the following BEST describes why plastic cribbing may be preferred over
wooden cribbing? (496)
A. It is less expensive to buy.