FCTC Study Guide 2026
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📋 FCTC Exam Format at a Glance
60
Questions
60 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
📚 FCTC Topics to Study (108)
Fire Behavior and Service Terminology · 7 cardsFire Behavior and Service Terminology · 7 cardsFire Behavior and Service Terminology · 7 cardsKnowledge · 7 cardsNumerical Reasoning · 7 cardsVerbal Reasoning · 7 cardsCandidate Physical Ability Test · 6 cardsCandidate Physical Ability Test · 6 cardsFCTC Firefighter Math Applications Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Firefighter Math Applications Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Human Relations and Teamwork Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Human Relations and Teamwork Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Mechanical Reasoning Principles Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Mechanical Reasoning Principles Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Reading Comprehension and Recall Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Reading Comprehension and Recall Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Situational Judgment Scenarios Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Situational Judgment Scenarios Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Applying Mechanical Reasoning Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Applying Mechanical Reasoning Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Firefighter Mathematical Problems Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Firefighter Mathematical Problems Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Pulleys, Gears, and Levers Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Pulleys, Gears, and Levers Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Situational Judgment and Logic Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Situational Judgment and Logic Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Technical Reading and Recall Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Technical Reading and Recall Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Verbal & Visual Comprehension Questions and Answers · 6 cardsFCTC Test Verbal & Visual Comprehension Questions and Answers · 6 cards
✍️ Sample FCTC Questions & Answers
1. According to standard cosmetology reading passages, what does 'contraindication' mean in the context of a skin or scalp service?
✓ 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.
2. An employee disagrees with a new workplace policy but must implement it. What is the MOST professional response?
✓ Implement the policy while using proper channels to voice concerns
Professionals follow established policies while using appropriate feedback mechanisms to advocate for change.
3. A fire department responds to 1,440 calls per year. What is the average number of calls per day?
✓ 4
1,440 calls ÷ 365 days ≈ 3.9, but 1,440 ÷ 360 = 4 calls per day using standard rounding.
4. 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?
✓ 43.2 minutes
9,500 ÷ 220 ≈ 43.2 minutes.
5. Which type of simple machine is an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder?
✓ Screw
A screw is essentially an inclined plane wrapped helically around a cylinder, converting rotational force into linear motion.
6. A firefighter earns $28.50 per hour and works 48 hours in one week. What is the total gross pay for that week?
✓ $1,368.00
$28.50 × 48 = $1,368.00 total gross pay.
🎯 Free FCTC Practice Tests
Numerical Reasoning · 7 questionsKnowledge · 7 questionsVerbal Reasoning · 7 questionsFire Behavior and Service Terminology · 7 questionsFire Behavior and Service Terminology · 7 questionsFire Behavior and Service Terminology · 7 questionsHuman Relations and Teamwork · 6 questionsReading Comprehension Skills · 6 questionsFCTC Mechanical Reasoning Principles Questions and Answers · 6 questionsMechanical Reasoning Principles · 6 questions
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Your FCTC Study Path
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