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1What is the term for an urgent message that takes priority over all other communications?
- APriority message
- Bemergency traffic
- Ccode 30
- Dmayday
2A pot left unattended on a stove that catches fire is an example of an act of________
- Aomission
- Binadvertence
- Cmisfeasance
- Dnegligence
3which term refers to how a building is used?
- Atype
- Bgroup
- Coccupancy
- Dclassification
4Which term is a measure of whether a material will burn?
- ASpecific heat
- BPyrolytic index
- CCombustibility
- DConductivity
5What is one of the four key characteristics affecting the behavior of building materials under fire conditions?
- AStability
- BLoad
- CCombustibility
- DComposition
6The upper limit of span of control in a complex, dynamic situation is generally considered to be _____ to 1.
- A20
- B15
- C10
- D5
7Which type of construction is called ordinary construction
- AIV
- BIII
- CII
- DI
8According to NFPA statistics, approximately how many home structure fires were reported in the US in 2010?
- A925,300
- B482,000
- C257,500
- D38,400
9A vehicle air bag will remain energized until the______________.
- Asafety switch is flipped
- Bignition key is removed
- Cbattery is disconnected
- Dair bag capacitor is fully discharged
10Combustible materials positioned to spread fire known as___________.
- Aaccelerants
- Bincendiary devices
- Cpropagants
- Dtrailers
11An oxygen-deficient atmosphere is defined as one where the percentage of oxygen in air is less than_______percent.
- A17.5
- B18
- C19.5
- D21
12In a building fire, you observe warped steel structural members. What is the correct action to take?
- AImmediately withdraw from the building
- BInform the incident commander of your observations
- CDirect a hose stream on the members
- DNo specific action is required
13The individual responsible for the overall management of an incident is the____________.
- Acommanding officer
- Bincident commander
- Ccompany officer
- Doperations chief
14In which condition does moisture trapped in concrete become heated, turn into steam, and expand, causing parts of the concrete to break away?
- Astressing
- Bspalling
- Cscaling
- Dcavitation
15A primary goal of investigating each fire fighter accident or injury is to_______________.
- Adetermine how such an incident can be avoided in the future
- Bdetermine whether misfeasance occurred
- Cassess civil liability exposure
- Destablish patterns and trends
16At an emergence scene, the safety officer reports directly to the__________.
- Amedical group supervisor
- Bgeneral staff
- Coperations chief
- Dincident commander
17what is the term for communications center dispatchers?
- Asignals technicians
- B911 receptionists
- Ctelecommunicators
- Dpublic safety answering technicians
18What is another term for gypsum board?
- ASheetrock
- Bcement board
- Cpaneling
- Dchalkboard
19NFPA standards are
- Amodel codes
- Bregulatory law
- Cconsensus documents
- Dadministrative law
20In the US, data from incident reports are compiled and analyzed through the_______________________.
- Anational fire incident reporting system
- Bnational incident management information system
- CU.S. fire incident data system
- Dfire incident information collection system
21When should possible evidence be moved?
- Abefore overhaul operations begin
- Bas soon as it has been discovered
- Conce criminal intent has been ruled out
- Dwhen necessary to protect it from damage
22Which of the following is a key characteristic of the incident command system?
- Astandard operating procedures
- Bunity of command
- Cmutual aid agreements
- Dscalar organization
23which description best summarizes the "modular organization" of the ICS?
- AA management structure that can expand to match the needs of the situation
- BSeamless incorporation of personnel from several different agencies
- CClearly defined and limited areas of responsibility and authority
- DThe ability to expand the span of control along with the incident
24A safety knot is most typically used to__________.
- Aconnect two ropes together
- Bform a loop around a stationary object
- Cprevent a rope from slipping through a pulley or eye
- Dsecure the leftover working end of a rope
25What is the first step in deactivating an air bag?
- Adisconnect the battery
- Bdisconnect the sensor unit
- Ccut the orange wires in the rocker panel
- Dflip the safety switch in the glove compartment
26The thick, quilted layer of a turnout coat is the________________.
- Aabsorbent liner
- Bthermal barrier
- Cliner
- Dvapor barrier
27What is the primary indicator of the point of origin in a structure fire?
- Acolor of smoke
- Bburn pattern on a wall
- Cdepth of smoke stains
- Dshape of floor char
28What is the term for a two-way radio that is permanently mounted in a vehicle?
- Arepeater
- Bhi-band radio
- Cportable radio
- Dmobile radio
29Which of the following is a key characteristic of the incident command system?
- Asharing of human resources
- Bdecentralized command authority
- Cprofessional financial accounting
- Dcommon terminology
30which method of construction is required for life safety rope?
- Asolid braid
- Bblock creel
- Cwoven
- Dplaited
31what is formed by making a circle in a rope?
- Acoil
- Bloop
- Csnub
- Dbight
32which position serves as a liaison between the incident commander and the news media?
- Apublic information officer
- Bagency representative
- Cplanning section chief
- Dliaison officer
33which of the following is a key characteristic of the incident command system?
- Areciprocal aid agreements
- Bpreincident planning
- Cconsolidated incident action plans
- Dresource conservation
34In general, the ideal span of control within the ICS is____________to one.
- Aseven
- Bfive
- Cfour
- Dthree
35What is the minimum number of fire fighters required to make up a firefighting team?
- A4
- B2
- C3
- D1
36What does steel do when heated?
- Aspall
- Belongate
- Charden
- Dcontract
37When is freelancing acceptable during emergency operations?
- Aalways
- Bprior to the establishment of an incident command system
- Cnever
- Dwhenever such action will result in a favorable outcome
38which basic management principle says that each fire fighter should answer to only one supervisor?
- Adivision of labor
- Bunity of command
- Corganizational accountability
- Dspan of control
39Approximately__________fire fighters are killed in the line of duty each year in the US.
- A1 million
- B20
- C10000
- D100
40What is a commonly used structural material in a Type I building?
- Aoriented strand board
- Bprotected steel
- Cengineered wood
- Dtreated wood
41The individual fibers of a natural fiber ropes are twisted together to form a___________.
- Acreel
- Bstrand
- Cplait
- Dtwill
42A structural firefighting PPE ensemble includes which specific piece of equipment?
- Asafety harness
- Bthermal imager
- CSCBA
- Dportable radio
43What is the designation for the posts closest to the front on a car?
- A"1" posts
- Bbow posts
- Cforward posts
- D"A" posts
44What does the term "mayday" mean?
- Adeploy the RIC team
- Bhold all radio traffic
- CA fire fighter is in trouble and needs assistance
- Deveryone withdraw from the hazard area
45The sole responsibility of a_____________________is to provide emergency assistance to crews working inside the hazardous area.
- Arapid intervention crew (RIC)
- Brescue group
- Cbuddy system
- Dinterior attack team
46The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that communications center be able to receive calls by which medium?
- AText message
- BRadio transmission
- CWalk-in
- Dpersonal digital assistant
47Which statement about the care and use of PPE is correct?
- AAccumulated dirt or contamination reduces the protective quality of turnout coats.
- BSpecial cleaning solution are available for home laundering of turnout coats.
- CIn hot weather, resist the temptation to remove your turnout coat when at the rehab station.
- DDamp turnout coats provide an extra degree of thermal protection.
48Which term mean the weight of a buildings contents?
- Atare weight
- Blive load
- Cgross building weight
- Ddead load
49How often should SCBA face pieces be fit-tested?
- Amonthly
- Bevery 6 months
- Cevery 12 months
- Devery 3 months
50The number of people whom one person can supervise effectively is known as_______________.
- Aspan of control
- Bchain of command
- Cdivision of labor
- Dfunctional supervision
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