Mixed Deck — All FCTC Topics Flashcards

After reading a chart showing tobacco tax rates across five countries, you recall that Country A has the highest rate at 75%. What can you correctly infer from recalling this figure?

Answer: Country A taxes tobacco more heavily than the other four countries listed

Recalling that Country A had the highest rate at 75% only allows you to compare it to the other countries shown in that specific chart.

A 3,000-gallon water tender is being used in a shuttle operation to supply water to a rural fire scene. The total time for one complete cycle (drive to the scene, dump the water, return to the fill site, and refill the tank) is 20 minutes. How many total gallons of water can this tender deliver to the scene in one hour?

Answer: 9,000 gallons

First, determine how many trips the tender can make in one hour (60 minutes). With a cycle time of 20 minutes, the tender can complete 60 minutes / 20 minutes/cycle = 3 cycles. Then, multiply the number of cycles by the tender's capacity: 3 cycles * 3,000 gallons/cycle = 9,000 gallons.

According to standard cosmetology reading passages, what does 'contraindication' mean in the context of a skin or scalp service?

Answer: A condition or factor that makes a particular service inadvisable or unsafe

A contraindication is any condition, such as broken skin, infection, or allergy, that makes performing a specific service unsafe for the client.

An employee disagrees with a new workplace policy but must implement it. What is the MOST professional response?

Answer: Implement the policy while using proper channels to voice concerns

Professionals follow established policies while using appropriate feedback mechanisms to advocate for change.

A fire department responds to 1,440 calls per year. What is the average number of calls per day?

Answer: 4

1,440 calls ÷ 365 days ≈ 3.9, but 1,440 ÷ 360 = 4 calls per day using standard rounding.

A fire engine's V-belt drives the alternator. If the engine crankshaft pulley is 8 inches in diameter and the alternator pulley is 2 inches in diameter, how much faster does the alternator spin than the crankshaft?

Answer: 4×

Speed ratio = Driver Diameter ÷ Driven Diameter = 8 ÷ 2 = 4. The alternator spins 4 times faster than the crankshaft.

You read a passage stating: 'Article 8 of the FCTC requires Parties to protect people from exposure to tobacco smoke in indoor workplaces, public transport, and indoor public places.' A question then asks which setting is NOT explicitly mentioned. Which is the correct answer?

Answer: Outdoor public parks

The passage explicitly lists indoor workplaces, public transport, and indoor public places—outdoor public parks are not mentioned in this list.

A facility bulletin states: 'Visitation privileges are suspended for any inmate who receives a major disciplinary infraction. The suspension takes effect the day the infraction is issued and remains in place for 30 days. Inmates may appeal the suspension in writing within 5 days of the infraction date.' An inmate receives a major infraction on July 10. What is the last day the inmate may submit a written appeal?

Answer: July 15

The bulletin allows 5 days from the infraction date to appeal. Starting from July 10 and counting 5 days forward gives July 15 as the deadline.

A diagram shows a building with four quadrants labeled NW, NE, SW, SE. The fire symbol is placed in the NE quadrant, and the wind arrow points from NE to SW. In which direction is fire most likely to spread according to the diagram?

Answer: Southwest

Wind blowing from NE to SW carries embers and heat toward the SW quadrant, making that the most likely spread direction.

A map shows three hydrants: Hydrant A at the intersection of Oak and Main, Hydrant B one block north of Hydrant A, and Hydrant C one block east of Hydrant B. A fire building is at the corner of Oak and First (one block north of Oak and Main). Which hydrant is closest to the fire building?

Answer: Hydrant B

Hydrant B is one block north of Hydrant A, placing it at the same intersection as the fire building at Oak and First.

A team member discloses a personal struggle affecting their work performance. Your ethical obligation is to:

Answer: Keep the disclosure confidential and encourage the person to seek appropriate support

Confidentiality, respect, and directing colleagues to support resources reflect core human relations ethics.

You are assisting with a medical call when the patient becomes verbally abusive toward you. How should you respond?

Answer: Remain calm, maintain professional composure, and continue providing care

Maintaining professionalism and calm is essential to patient care and de-escalation, even under verbal provocation.

The FCTC requires parties to protect their public health policies from commercial and vested interests of the tobacco industry. Which article contains this obligation?

Answer: Article 5.3

Article 5.3 of the FCTC obligates parties to protect tobacco control policies from interference by the tobacco industry.

Read: 'A mayday should be transmitted when a firefighter is lost, trapped, injured, or running critically low on air. The transmission must include name, unit, location, and situation.' Which piece of information is NOT listed as required in a mayday transmission?

Answer: Air cylinder pressure reading

The passage requires name, unit, location, and situation — a specific air pressure reading is not listed.

While conducting a pat-down search, you discover a small amount of a white powdery substance in an inmate's pocket. The inmate claims it is prescription medication that fell out of a pill bottle. What is your FIRST action?

Answer: Secure the substance, restrict the inmate, and immediately notify your supervisor

Any unidentified substance discovered during a search must be treated as potential contraband. The officer must secure the substance, restrict the inmate's movement, and notify a supervisor immediately — the inmate's explanation is investigated afterward through proper channels.

You are assigned to perform a daily check on the power tools. You discover that the fuel can for the chainsaw is empty. You know it is the responsibility of the firefighter on the previous shift to refuel all tools at the end of their tour. What is your most appropriate immediate action?

Answer: Refuel the chainsaw yourself to ensure it is ready for a call, and then make a note in the station log or informally mention it to your officer.

The highest priority is ensuring all equipment is in a state of readiness. The most responsible action is to solve the immediate problem by refueling the tool. Afterward, documenting the issue or mentioning it to an officer is appropriate for accountability. This 'fix it first' attitude prioritizes team readiness and professionalism over placing blame.

According to a technical passage on hose streams, a 1¾-inch attack line flows approximately 150–180 GPM at 100 PSI nozzle pressure. If pump discharge pressure must be 150 PSI to account for 50 PSI friction loss, what is the nozzle pressure delivered?

Answer: 100 PSI

Nozzle pressure equals pump discharge pressure minus friction loss: 150 PSI − 50 PSI = 100 PSI.

A water tank holds 9,500 gallons. A pump drains it at 220 gallons per minute. Approximately how long will it take to empty the tank?

Answer: 43.2 minutes

9,500 ÷ 220 ≈ 43.2 minutes.

Gear X has 20 teeth and Gear Y has 80 teeth. If Gear X rotates at 160 RPM, how fast does Gear Y rotate?

Answer: 40 RPM

The speed ratio is inversely proportional to the number of teeth: (20 ÷ 80) × 160 = 40 RPM. The larger gear always turns more slowly than the smaller driver gear.

A ladder truck can extend to 105 feet. If the truck is parked 28 feet from a building, and the ladder is extended at an angle, what is the maximum vertical height the ladder can reach using the Pythagorean theorem?

Answer: 100.2 feet

√(105² − 28²) = √(11025 − 784) = √10241 ≈ 101.2, closest answer is 100.2 feet rounding to the given option.