Firefighter Practice Test 2

Question 1

Radio logs are usually kept in ___ order.

Accepted Answer

chronological

Answer

alphabetical

Answer

statistical

Answer

numerical

Question 2

Standard search priorities of the ___ search include largest numbers, remainder of hazard zone, and exposures.

Accepted Answer

tertiary

Answer

secondary

Answer

rapid intervention

Question 3

Which of the following types of tools, used with a Halligan-type bar or other prying tool, is forced behind the ring and face of the lock cylinder until the wedging blades take a bite into the cylinder?

Accepted Answer

K-tool

Answer

A-tool

Answer

Shove knife

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a recommended care and maintenance practice for tools with fiberglass handles?

Accepted Answer

Sand the handle if necessary to eliminate splinters.

Answer

Check for damage or cracks.

Answer

Check the tightness of the tool head.

Answer

Wash the handle with mild detergent and rinse, wipe dry.

Question 5

If a nonemergency call comes in over 9-1-1 system, the telecommunicator should:

Accepted Answer

transfer or refer the customer to another number.

Answer

report the phone call to law enforcement.

Answer

hang up immediately.

Answer

send emergency service to the address.

Question 6

If backdraft conditions are apparent, attempt entry:

Accepted Answer

only after ventilation is complete.

Answer

after ventilation has started.

Answer

immediately.

Answer

before beginning ventilation.

Question 7

Which of the following methods of controlling and extinguishing a fire uses water for the extinguishment of smoldering fires?

Accepted Answer

Temperature reduction

Answer

Oxygen exclusion

Answer

Fuel removal

Answer

Chemical flame inhibition

Question 8

Which of the following statements about radiant heat is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Radiant heat becomes the dominant mode of heat transfer when the fire grows in size.

Answer

Radiant heat is not a factor in fire development and spread in compartments.

Answer

Matter having temperature above absolute zero may or may not transmit radiant heat.

Answer

Materials that reflect radiated heat energy increase the transmission of heat.

Question 9

Which type of control valve uses a circular disk inside a flat plate on top of the vale housing?

Accepted Answer

PIVA

Answer

PIV

Answer

OS&Y

Answer

WPIV

Question 10

Who is responsible for clearing the HVAC system of residual smoke?

Accepted Answer

The building engineer

Answer

The firefighter

Answer

The Incident Commander

Answer

The electric department