FREE FCTC Test Verbal & Visual Comprehension Questions and Answers

Question 1

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

'Standard procedure for a suspected gas leak requires the first-arriving unit to park at least one block away from the affected structure, approaching on foot to assess the situation. Crews should not use radios or any electronic devices within the potential explosive zone, which is defined as a 100-foot radius from the source of the leak. The Incident Commander must establish a safe perimeter and direct incoming units to stage upwind and uphill from the incident.'

Which of the following actions is PROHIBITED for the first-arriving crew at a gas leak?

Accepted Answer

Using a handheld radio to report conditions from 50 feet away.

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Parking the engine two blocks away from the structure.

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Staging incoming units in a location that is upwind.

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Walking towards the structure to perform an initial size-up.

Question 2

A firefighter encounters a transport vehicle with a diamond-shaped placard that is solid blue and has a symbol of a flame with a line through it. In the bottom corner is the number 4. What is the primary hazard associated with this material?

Accepted Answer

It is dangerous when wet.

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It is a flammable liquid.

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It is an explosive agent.

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It is a non-flammable gas.

Question 3

You are a firefighter listening to a radio dispatch. The dispatcher says: 'Engine 52, Truck 14, Battalion 7, respond to a structure fire at 1850 West Oak Street, cross of Maple Avenue. Reports of black smoke showing from the second floor of a two-story residential building. All occupants are believed to be evacuated. Time out is 14:32.' Based on this dispatch, where was the smoke reportedly seen?

Accepted Answer

Second floor, 1850 West Oak Street

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First floor, 1850 West Maple Avenue

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Second floor, 1432 East Oak Street

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Attic, 1850 West Oak Street

Question 4

Imagine a simple grid map of a fire station's response area. The station is at the center (0,0). Pine Street runs east-west, and First Avenue runs north-south, crossing at the station. A fire truck leaves the station, travels three blocks north on First Avenue, turns east onto Elm Street, travels five blocks, and then turns south onto Sixth Avenue for two blocks. What is the truck's final location relative to the station?

Accepted Answer

One block north and five blocks east.

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Two blocks north and five blocks east.

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Five blocks north and three blocks east.

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One block south and five blocks west.

Question 5

A fire department's policy on personal protective equipment (PPE) states: 'All personnel entering an Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) atmosphere must be equipped with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and maintain positive pressure at all times. Use of SCBA is also mandatory during all overhaul operations, regardless of visible smoke.' A firefighter is assigned to overhaul duties after a fire has been extinguished. The air appears clear. According to the policy, which of the following is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

The firefighter must wear the SCBA and maintain positive pressure.

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The firefighter can remove the SCBA since the fire is out and no smoke is visible.

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The firefighter only needs to wear the facepiece but not go on air.

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The firefighter can use a simple cartridge respirator instead of an SCBA.

Question 6

You are shown a simple floor plan of a one-story commercial building. The main entrance is on the south wall. A long hallway runs from the main entrance to the north wall. There are two offices on the east side of the hallway and one large conference room on the west side. A single-door emergency exit is located on the north wall at the end of the hallway. Another double-door exit is on the west wall of the conference room. How many total exterior doorways are shown on the floor plan?

Accepted Answer

Four

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Two

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Three

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Five