FCTC Test Technical Reading and Recall Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

A passage reads: 'During overhaul operations, firefighters must remain in full PPE including SCBA until air monitoring confirms oxygen levels are between 19.5% and 23.5% and no toxic gases are present.' According to the passage, what oxygen range is acceptable before removing SCBA?

Accepted Answer

19.5% to 23.5%

Answer

The passage specifies the exact acceptable oxygen range as 19.5% to 23.5%.

Question 2

A procedure states: 'When advancing a hoseline up a stairwell, the nozzle firefighter should remain one floor below the fire floor and apply water in a clockwise circular pattern at the top of the stairwell opening.' Where should the nozzle firefighter be positioned according to this procedure?

Accepted Answer

One floor below the fire floor

Answer

The procedure specifies the nozzle firefighter should remain one floor below the fire floor.

Question 3

A technical passage reads: 'Foam concentrate must be mixed with water at a precise ratio. Class A foam is typically applied at 0.1% to 1.0%, while Class B foam for hydrocarbon fuels requires 3% to 6% concentration.' According to the passage, what concentration range is required for Class B foam on hydrocarbon fuels?

Accepted Answer

3% to 6%

Answer

The passage states Class B foam for hydrocarbon fuels requires 3% to 6% concentration.

Question 4

A safety bulletin reads: 'Firefighters must never work alone in an IDLH atmosphere. The two-in/two-out rule requires that for every team entering, an equal number of qualified rescuers must stand by outside with full PPE ready to deploy.' What does the two-in/two-out rule require according to this bulletin?

Accepted Answer

An equal number of qualified rescuers must stand by outside for each entry team

Answer

The bulletin defines the two-in/two-out rule as requiring equal standby rescuers outside for every team that enters.

Question 5

A manual states: 'Ground ladders should be placed at a climbing angle of 75 degrees from horizontal. An easy method to verify this angle is to stand at the base of the ladder with arms extended forward — your palms should reach the rung at shoulder height.' According to the manual, at what angle should ground ladders be placed?

Accepted Answer

75 degrees from horizontal

Answer

The manual specifies ground ladders should be placed at exactly 75 degrees from horizontal.

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