FCTC Candidate Physical Ability Test 5

Question 1

Which CPAT event immediately precedes the Ceiling Breach and Pull, and why is the sequence significant?

Accepted Answer

Search, because it transitions from crawling to standing

Answer

The Search event comes directly before Ceiling Breach and Pull, requiring a rapid transition from a prone crawling position to standing and using overhead force.

Question 2

During the Ceiling Breach and Pull event, how many times must the candidate push the hinged ceiling prop overhead?

Accepted Answer

3 times

Answer

The candidate must push the 60-pound hinged overhead prop 3 times, then perform 5 pull-down repetitions with the hook.

Question 3

A candidate who trips and falls during the CPAT but does not go outside the travel path or remove equipment may:

Accepted Answer

Get up and continue the test

Answer

A fall that does not cause an equipment violation or travel path violation allows the candidate to simply get up and continue.

Question 4

What is the maximum total time allowed to complete the entire CPAT (all eight events)?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes 20 seconds

Answer

Candidates must complete all eight CPAT events within 10 minutes and 20 seconds to pass.

Question 5

During the CPAT orientation, candidates are required to complete how many practice sessions before the scored test?

Accepted Answer

One mandatory practice session

Answer

Candidates attend one mandatory orientation/practice session where they walk through all events before taking the scored CPAT.

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FCTC Candidate Physical Ability Test 5