Firefighter Practice Test 2

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

PIV

OS&Y

WPIV

PIVA

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

The building engineer

The firefighter

The Incident Commander

The electric department

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Under which section of the arrival report is the incident named?

Attack mode

Situation mode

Command status

Action(s) taken/actions to be taken

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

report the phone call to law enforcement.

hang up immediately.

send emergency service to the address.

transfer or refer the customer to another number.

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Which of the following statements about hydraulic ventilation is LEAST accurate?

It may be used in situations where other types of forced ventilation are unavailable.

It is used to clear the room or building of smoke before a fire has been controlled.

It can be used to clear the building of heat and gases after a fire has been controlled.

It uses the air movement created by a fog stream to help draw products of combustion out of the structure.

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If backdraft conditions are apparent, attempt entry:

after ventilation has started.

immediately.

before beginning ventilation.

only after ventilation is complete.

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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?

K-tool

A-tool

Shove knife

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The first consideration to be taken into account when deciding the need for ventilation is:

the safety of firefighters and building occupants.

the number of personnel needed for ventilation.

time for performing ventilation operations.

the reason ventilation may be necessary.

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

Please select 2 correct answers

tertiary

secondary

primary

rapid intervention

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Radio logs are usually kept in ___ order.

alphabetical

statistical

chronological

numerical

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Which of the following is a chemical reaction involving the combination of oxygen (or similar types of substances) with other materials?

Pyrolysis

Sparking

Vaporization

Oxidation

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Which of the following statements about sliding doors is MOST accurate?

In most cases, there is no sliding screen door on the outside of the assembly.

The sliding section of glass doors usually moves past another moving panel.

Glass panels are often single-glazed glass, and doors installed in colder climates may even be double-glazed.

Some door assemblies may have tempered glass.

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Which public alerting systems were installed on street corners and connected to a wired telegraph circuit within all fire stations in the jurisdiction?

Wired telegraph circuit boxes

Radio fire alarm boxes

Basic alarm boxes

Telephone fire alarm boxes

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The incline drag:

is usually not practical for carrying an unconscious adult.

is often used for moving a victim from a bed to a gurney.

can be used by one rescuer to move a victim up or down a stairway or incline.

can be implemented by one rescuer using a blanket, rug, or sheet.

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Incidents involving the removal of victims from entrapment by structural collapse are known as:

removal operations.

extrications.

rescues.

salvations.

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To ensure safety when using rotary saw, start all cuts at ___ rpm

minimal

three-fourths

rpm

full

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

Sand the handle if necessary to eliminate splinters.

Check for damage or cracks.

Check the tightness of the tool head.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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All of the following are safety precautions to observe when undertaking vertical ventilation EXCEPT:

check the wind direction with relation to exposures.

use lifelines, roof ladders, or other means to prevent personnel from sliding and falling off the roof.

make sure that a roof ladder (if used) is firmly secured over the peak of the roof before operating from it.

ensure that main structural supports are cut so full ventilation is attained.

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

Oxygen exclusion

Fuel removal

Temperature reduction

Chemical flame inhibition

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