FCTC Technical Reading and Recall 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Type III

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Document damage

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Nine times

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The entry supervisor

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

It may be used for utility purposes

Answer

The manual states retired life safety rope may be repurposed for utility use.

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FCTC Technical Reading and Recall 5