Firefighting Protection Systems Practice Test

Question 1

The components of personal protective equipment must be compatible with one another. Each component is intended to safeguard you against a certain _____.

Accepted Answer

Hazard

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Problem

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Stress

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Barrier

Question 2

What are the three possible outcomes for altering PPE?

Accepted Answer

Void warranty, Affect workers comp claims, Endanger your life.

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Compliance with Safety, Cost savings, Improve functionality

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Enhanced protection, Ability to protect, Decreased effectiveness

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All of the above

Question 3

Keeps hot water and flames away from your ears and neck. Impact protection for the head. It protects against the cold and the heat.

Accepted Answer

Helmet

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Gloves

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Shield

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Boots

Question 4

In accordance with NFPA 1971, all protective coats used in structural firefighting must be constructed of?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Outer shell

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Moisture barrier

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Thermal barrier

Question 5

Except for one, the following are design aspects of a protective structure firefighting clothing mandated by NFPA 1971.

Accepted Answer

Thermal

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Retroreflective trim

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Collars

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Wristlets

Question 6

Typically, where are protective structural firefighting coats reinforced?

Accepted Answer

High compression areas such as the shoulders and areas prone to wear, like the elbows.

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High compression areas such as the shoulders and areas prone to wear, like the toes.

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Low compression areas such as the shoulders and areas prone to wear, like the elbows.

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None of the above

Question 7

Hands and wrists are protected from heat, steam, or cold penetration, as well as cuts, punctures, and liquid absorption.

Accepted Answer

Gloves

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Helmet

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Shield

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Boots

Question 8

When properly worn, the gloves form a _____ by covering the wristlets of the protective garment.

Accepted Answer

Complete Seal

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Full

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Proximity PPE

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None of the above

Question 9

Physical, thermal, and liquid risks, as well as infectious diseases, must be avoided by the wearer.

Accepted Answer

Tech rescue clothing

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Medical Helmet

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Transportation clothing

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Proximity PPE

Question 10

Prevent punctures, crushing wounds, hot water or other polluted liquids, and burns from embers and debris to the foot, ankle, and lower leg.

Accepted Answer

Boots

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Helmet

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Gloves

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Shield