FREE FCTC Test Technical Reading and Recall Questions and Answers

Question 1

Read the following procedure for a daily thermal imaging camera (TIC) inspection: 'Begin by checking the physical condition of the camera, looking for cracks in the housing or lens.
Ensure the strap is secure.
Power on the unit and verify the battery shows a full charge.
The display should be clear and free of distortion.
If any pixel lines are dead or stuck, the camera must be immediately removed from service and reported to the company officer for repair.' Based on this text, which condition requires the TIC to be taken out of service?

Accepted Answer

The display screen has several non-functional pixel lines.

Answer

The battery indicator shows a 75% charge.

Answer

There is a minor scuff mark on the camera's housing.

Answer

The neck strap shows minor signs of wear.

Question 2

A firefighter is presented with a fire extinguisher that has pictograms on its label. The pictograms for a trash can fire and a burning liquid are shown normally, but the pictogram for a burning electrical plug has a red slash through it. According to NFPA 10 standards, on which of the following fires would this extinguisher be UNSAFE to use?

Accepted Answer

A fire in an energized computer monitor.

Answer

A small fire in a wastebasket containing paper.

Answer

A fire involving a pool of gasoline.

Answer

A fire involving ordinary wood and cloth.

Question 3

You are a firefighter responding to a multi-vehicle accident. The captain provides the following update over the radio: 'Engine 3, establish a water supply. Rescue 1, you have patient care for the occupant of the blue sedan. Truck 8, handle stabilization of the red pickup truck, which is on its side. All units be advised, we have a significant gasoline leak originating from under the pickup.' Which unit is assigned to manage the gasoline leak?

Accepted Answer

No unit is explicitly assigned to the leak.

Answer

Engine 3

Answer

Rescue 1

Answer

Truck 8

Question 4

An excerpt from a hydraulic rescue tool manual reads: 'This combination tool operates at a maximum hydraulic pressure of 10,500 psi. The spreader has a maximum opening distance of 32 inches and a spreading force of 18,000 lbs. The cutter has a blade opening of 7 inches and a maximum cutting force of 150,000 lbs. WARNING: Exceeding the maximum operating pressure can cause catastrophic failure of hydraulic components.' What is the maximum safe operating pressure for this tool?

Accepted Answer

10,500 psi

Answer

7 inches

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18,000 lbs

Answer

150,000 lbs

Question 5

A fire department's procedure for deploying a two-firefighter salvage cover includes the following steps: 1. Place the folded cover on the ground beside the object. 2. Unfold the cover so it runs along the entire base of the object. 3. Each firefighter grasps an edge of the cover. 4. Together, lift the cover quickly to fill it with air like a balloon. 5. Drape the inflated cover over the object. Which of the following actions is performed IMMEDIATELY AFTER the firefighters grasp the edge of the cover?

Accepted Answer

Lift the cover quickly to fill it with air.

Answer

Drape the cover over the object.

Answer

Unfold the cover along the base of the object.

Answer

Place the folded cover on the ground.

Question 6

A dispatch report describes a hazardous materials scene: 'A single 55-gallon drum is leaking an unknown yellow liquid in the center of a warehouse bay. The bay doors are on the north and south walls. The drum is positioned 30 feet from the north door and 60 feet from the south door. A light wind is blowing from north to south through the open bay doors.' Based on this information, where is the safest place for the first unit to approach and stage?

Accepted Answer

Outside the north door.

Answer

Inside the bay, 30 feet from the south door.

Answer

At the south door.

Answer

Directly next to the drum to assess the leak.