FCTC Technical Reading and Recall 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A building construction passage states: 'Type I construction uses non-combustible materials throughout; Type II uses non-combustible materials but lacks fire resistance ratings; Type III combines non-combustible exterior walls with combustible interior framing.' Which type permits combustible interior framing?
- Type I
- Type II
- Type III (Correct answer)
- All three types
Correct answer: Type III
The passage states Type III construction uses non-combustible exterior walls combined with combustible interior framing.
Question 2: An SOP for salvage operations states responders must cover furniture and valuables, remove standing water, and document damage before leaving the scene. Which task is listed LAST?
- Cover furniture and valuables
- Remove standing water
- Document damage (Correct answer)
- Notify the property owner
Correct answer: Document damage
The SOP lists documenting damage as the final task before leaving the scene.
Question 3: A hydraulics passage reads: 'Friction loss increases as hose diameter decreases and as flow rate increases. Doubling the flow rate through a hose increases friction loss by approximately four times.' If flow rate is tripled, friction loss increases by approximately how much?
- Three times
- Six times
- Nine times (Correct answer)
- Twelve times
Correct answer: Nine times
The passage states doubling flow quadruples friction loss, following a squared relationship, so tripling flow increases friction loss by approximately nine times (3²).
Question 4: A confined space entry policy states: 'A permit is required for all confined spaces classified as permit-required; entry without a permit is prohibited. The entry supervisor must sign the permit before entry begins.' Who must sign the permit?
- The entrant
- The attendant
- The entry supervisor (Correct answer)
- The incident commander
Correct answer: The entry supervisor
The policy states the entry supervisor must sign the permit before entry begins.
Question 5: A rope rescue manual states: 'Life safety rope must be removed from service after any life safety use, after shock loading, or when damaged. It may be repurposed for utility use after retirement from life safety service.' What happens to retired life safety rope?
- It must be destroyed
- It may be used for utility purposes (Correct answer)
- It must be recertified before reuse
- It is stored as a backup life safety rope
Correct answer: It may be used for utility purposes
The manual states retired life safety rope may be repurposed for utility use.
Question 6: A ventilation SOP states: 'Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans should be placed 10 to 15 feet from the entry opening and angled to cover the full opening. Opening size should not exceed fan cone coverage.' What is the recommended distance range for fan placement?
- 5 to 10 feet
- 8 to 12 feet
- 10 to 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 15 to 20 feet
Correct answer: 10 to 15 feet
The SOP specifies the PPV fan should be placed 10 to 15 feet from the entry opening.
Question 7: A medical protocol passage states: 'Epinephrine auto-injectors are authorized for use in anaphylaxis when the patient presents with two or more body systems affected and signs of shock or respiratory distress are present.' How many body systems must be affected?
- One or more
- Two or more (Correct answer)
- Three or more
- All body systems
Correct answer: Two or more
The protocol states epinephrine is authorized when two or more body systems are affected along with shock or respiratory distress signs.
FCTC Technical Reading and Recall 5
A building construction passage states: 'Type I construction uses non-combustible materials throughout; Type II uses non-combustible materials but lacks fire resistance ratings; Type III combines non-combustible exterior walls with combustible interior framing.' Which type permits combustible interior framing?