CPS Firefighter Test Map and Diagram Interpretation Questions and Answers

Question 1

A firefighter is reviewing a building's pre-plan floor diagram.
The diagram shows a square symbol with the letters 'FACP' located just inside the main entrance on the first floor.
What does this symbol most likely represent?

Accepted Answer

Fire Alarm Control Panel

Answer

Fire Department Connection

Answer

Final Assembly Check Point

Answer

Forward Air Command Post

Question 2

You are viewing a site map for a large commercial structure fire. Hydrant H1 is located 150 feet away, directly in front of the building. Hydrant H2 is located 250 feet away, on a side street adjacent to the building. A key strategic priority is to leave the front of the building unobstructed for aerial apparatus placement. Which action is most appropriate based on the map?

Accepted Answer

Connect to H2 to keep the front of the building clear for ladder truck access.

Answer

Connect to H1 because it is closer and will require less hose.

Answer

Connect to H1 and stretch the supply line across the street.

Answer

Wait for the second-due engine to establish a water supply.

Question 3

According to a diagram of a second-floor apartment, the primary egress is the front door, which opens into a common hallway. A secondary egress is marked as a large window in the rear bedroom. During a search, you see on the diagram that the common hallway is labeled 'COMPROMISED BY SMOKE.' If you are in the living room, what is the indicated safe escape route?

Accepted Answer

Move to the rear bedroom to use the secondary egress window.

Answer

Proceed through the compromised hallway to the primary exit.

Answer

Breach an exterior wall.

Answer

Wait in the living room for rescue.

Question 4

A diagram for an incident at a 3-story building shows a collapse zone established that extends 45 feet from the front of the building. Engine 5 is positioned 30 feet from the building. Ladder 2 is positioned 50 feet from the building. What does the diagram indicate about the current apparatus placement?

Accepted Answer

Engine 5 is in a dangerous position, while Ladder 2 is positioned safely.

Answer

Both apparatus are positioned safely.

Answer

Both apparatus are too far from the building to be effective.

Answer

Ladder 2 is in a dangerous position, while Engine 5 is positioned safely.

Question 5

While reviewing a factory's site plan, you are tasked with locating the utility shut-offs. The legend indicates a blue circle represents the water shut-off and a yellow square represents the gas shut-off. The diagram shows a blue circle on the 'A' side (front) of the building and a yellow square on the 'C' side (rear) of the building. Where is the gas shut-off located?

Accepted Answer

On the rear of the building.

Answer

On the front of the building.

Answer

On the roof of the building.

Answer

In the basement of the building.

Question 6

Your fire station is located at grid coordinate D4 on a city map. A call is dispatched to a location at grid coordinate F2. The map legend indicates that letters (A, B, C...) run west to east, and numbers (1, 2, 3...) run north to south. Which direction of travel is the most direct route from the station to the incident?

Accepted Answer

North and East

Answer

South and West

Answer

North and West

Answer

South and East

A firefighter is reviewing a building's pre-plan floor diagram.The diagram shows a square symbol with the letters 'FACP' located just inside the main entrance on the first floor.What does this symbol most likely represent?

A firefighter is reviewing a building's pre-plan floor diagram.
The diagram shows a square symbol with the letters 'FACP' located just inside the main entrance on the first floor.
What does this symbol most likely represent?