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

Answer

Problem

Answer

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

Answer

Gloves

Answer

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

Answer

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.

Answer

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.

Answer

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

Answer

Helmet

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Gloves

Answer

Shield

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

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