Fire Officer Principles and Practices Study Guide PDF

Define unity of command? Fire Officer principles and practice 3rd edition page 11 Define span of control? Fire Officer principles and practice 3rd edition page 12 Define division of Labor? Fire Officer principles and practice 3rd edition page 12 Define discipline? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 12 Name four functions of management? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition PG13 Define planning? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition PG13 Define organizing? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition PG13 Define leading? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition PG13 Define controlling? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 13 Define rules and regulations? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 14 Define policies? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 14 Defined standard operating procedures? Fire Officer principle and practices 3rd edition page 14 What is unity of command? A. The concept that firefighters answered to only one supervisor B. the number of people one fire officer can supervise effectively C. A method of directing an incident D. a set of guidelines established for firefighters to follow 14. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ means putting resources together into an orderly, functional, structured whole. A. Standard operating procedures B. span of control C. organizing D. controlling 15. The communication cycle consists of five parts. A. Message B. Sender C. Medium D. Receiver E. Feedback F. Listening G. Facial expressions H. Understanding 16. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is not part of the communication cycle? A. The medium B. Translation C. Feedback D. the receiver 17. Define incident action plan? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 414 18. A consistent challenge is to maintain the integrity of the fire company while operating at emergency incident the officer must know the\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of every crew member at all times. A. State of mind and physical condition B. Location and Function C. Safety and Location D. Function and operation 19. What is NFPA Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program A. 1021 B. 1310 C. 1500 D. 704 20. Define size up? A. A systematic process of gathering and processing information to evaluate the situation and then translating the information into a plan to deal with the situation. B. Directives developed by various government in government authorized organizations to implement a law that has been passed by a government body. C. Rules developed by the International Association of fire Chiefs to promote safety for firefighters and fire officers working at the task level of fire suppression operations. D. Written orders by a governmental agency in accordance with the statute or ordinance or authorizing the agency to create the regulation. 21. Overriding the two in, two out rule The OSHA rule includes an exception that would allow a first arriving fire company to override the two in two out rule and initiate operations in an IDLH environment if there is a chance \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_? A. Someone might be endangered B. To save the loss of property C. The victim will be rescued alive D. If the victim is elderly or young in age Fire officer principle and practices 3rd edition page 91 22. The incident \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ reports to the incident commander in is required to monitor the scene, to identify and report hazards. A. Liaison Officer B. Section Chief C. Branch Officer D. Safety Officer 23. True or False according to NFPA 1521, the incident safety officer must be a fire Department officer an add a minimum must meet the requirements for fire officer one as specified in NFPA 1021. Fire officer principle and practices 3rd edition page 93 24. Maslow\'s hierarchy of needs is a ladder compromising 5 need levels. The supervisor\'s role is to meet the employees needs so that the employee can proceed to the next level all or hierarchies of needs except for 1? A. level 1Physiological B. level 2 safety, security, and order C. Level 3 social needs an affection D. level 4 the steam and status E. level 5 self- reliance Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 123 25. The grid theory of management assumes that every decision made, and every action taken in the workplace is driven by people\'s values attitudes and beliefs. Blake and Mouton describe five behavioral models based on a person\'s position on this grid, open following are true except? A. Indifferent B. Controlling C. Accommodating D. Quality time E. Sound 26. Making a decision, leaders make decisions. What is the five-step approach? A. Clear your mind A) Make a Decision A) Make up your mind B. list options B) Evaluate the issue B) List resources C. weigh the outcomes C) Talk about outcomes C) Discuss outcomes D. make a choice D) Check available Resources D) Decide E. evaluate Decision E) Discuss options E) Re-evaluate 27. Key components of leading motivation A. recognizing individual differences B. use goals C. ensure goals are perceived as attainable D. individualize rewards E. check for system equality 28. Define coaching? Fire Officer Principles and Practices 3rd edition page 158 29. Define mentoring? Fire Officer Principle Practices 3rd edition page 158 30. The four-step method is a core part of most fire instructor one certification programs. It includes the following components. A. Preparation B. Presentation C. Application D. evaluation 31. When should positive or negative feedback be delivered? A. At the next beginning of shift lineup B. at the next informal work performance review session C. as soon as possible after the incident or event D. as part of the annual performance review 32. True or False The first step to solving a problem is to select a solution. Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 237 33. Is systematic approach to high quality decision-making is recommended A. define the problem B. generate alternative solutions C. Select a solution D. implement the solution E. evaluate the result 34. True or false the best people to solve a problem or usually those who are directly involved in the problem. Fire officer principle and practices 3rd edition page 237 35. When designing a public education program, the fire officer should? A. identify the audience B. explain the desired behavior the student should demonstrate after the training C. under which conditions will the student perform the task D. which degree of proficiency is expected? 36. What is the standard system for the identification of hazardous materials for emergency responders on fix facilities? A. NFPA 782 B. NFPA 804 C. NFPA 910 D. NFPA 704 37. True or false NFPA 704 uses a number system from one to four? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 256 38. NFPA 704 uses a color scheme fill in the blanks as to what they represent. Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 256 39. Name 6 of the 12 use group classifications for Occupancies? A. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ B. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ C. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ D. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ E. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ F. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 267 40. NFPA 1620 provides a six-step method of developing a precedented plan name the six steps? A. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ B. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ C. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ D. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ E. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ F. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 41. A structure constructed entirely of wood is a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ occupancy? A. Type II B. Type V C. Type III D. Type W 42. A nightclub is considered to be a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ occupancy? A. Mixed-use B. Business C. Entertainment D. Assembly Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 256 43. A lumberyard is considered to be a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ occupancy? A. Storage B. Mercantile C. Business D. Industrial Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 256 44. What is a class 3 standpipe system? A. A system that provides both 1.5 inch and 2.5-inch fire hose connections B. a combination sprinkler system with inch and a half fire hose connection C. a system that provides a 2 1/2 connection with a reducer and 150 feet of fire hose D. a Class 1 system with pressure reducing valves 45. Name the nine functions of incident command? A. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ B. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ C. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ D. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ E. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ F. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ G. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ H. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ I. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 46. Definitions: A. safety officer B. liaison officer C. public information officer D. operation section E. planning section F. incident action plan 47. There are four standard components defined in the ICS model. A\) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ B\) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ C\) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ D\) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 302 48. What is the difference in a division and group concerning ICS? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 306 49. Which of the following is not a responsibility of the incident commander? A. Stabilize the incident B. stop property loss C. maintain public order D. protect life Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition 50. Documentation of the incident strategy, tactics, and risk management during a specific time. Add an incident is found in the? A. After action report B. incident action plan C. public information officers press release D. Stafford act reimbursement log Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition Chapter 15 51. A group of five pumpers operating together under an assigned leader is called. A. wildland greater alarm assignment B. task force C. Mutual aid disaster team D. Strike Team 52. NIOSH Reports (Firefighter fatality) 4 critical elements increase chances of fatality? A. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ B. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ C. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ D. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 324 53. A search team consisting of four firefighters has different SCBA turnaround times. When should the team start to leave the structure? A. When the shortest turnaround time is reached B. when the second low air alarm activates C. when the average turnaround time is reached D. when all four low air alarms are activated 54. Define Size-Up? Fire Officer Principles and Practices3rd edition page 344 55. There are three basic priorities for an incident action plan? A. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ B. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ C. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 56. Name the seven tactical priorities at the fire scene? A. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ B. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ C. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ D. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ E. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ F. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ G. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 57. Hazardous areas at an incident scene are referred to as hot zone, warm zone, and cold zone define the zones? 58. Chief Lloyd Layman presented a five-step process for analyzing emergency situations? A. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ B. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ C. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ D. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ E. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 59. How many different hazardous classifications are noted in the Emergency Response Guidebook? A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 12 2020 emergency response guidebook page 6 60. A blue placard indicates what classification number and what class? A. 1 Explosive B. 2 Gases C. 3 Flammable Liquids D. 4 Dangerous when wet 2020 emergency response guidebook page 8-9 61. Orange background on a placard indicates what classification? A. Explosives B. flammable salad C. radioactive D. corrosive 2020 emergency response guidebook pages 8 -- 9 62. Yellow border ages in the 2020 emergency response guidebook indicate by ID number? True or False 2020 emergency response guidebook page 28 63. Blue border pages in the 2020 emergency response guidebook follow the chemical name in alphabetical order? true or false 2020 emergency response guidebook page 92 64. Orange bordered pages indicate guidelines for chemicals true or false? 2020 emergency response guidebook page 156 65. Green border pages are the evacuation charts true or false? 2020 emergency response guidebook page 294 66. How should emergency responder\'s approach hazardous scene? A. Downhill downwind down stream B. uphill upwind upstream C. Stay back and let the PD handle the situation D. Keep a safe distance and notify DNR 2020 emergency response guidebook page 4 67. 1005 Anhydrous Ammonia what guide number for a leak? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 68. During a anhydrous ammonia spill, immediate precautionary isolation area for at least \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ meters in all directions? A. 500 B. 100 C. 200 D. 2500 2020 emergency response guidebook page 186 69. Define Kinetic Energy? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 119 70. Define oxidation? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 118 71. Define Potential energy? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 119 72. Energy is measured in what term? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 119 73. The fire tetrahedron is comprised of four components name them? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 74. Name 6 common products of combustion? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 125 75. Name the three types of heat transfer? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 131 76. define flashpoint Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 139 77. Define flammable range? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 143 78. Define Lower explosive limit? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 143 79. Fuels will come in three forms. Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 139 80. Define thermal layering? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual chapter 4 page 150 81. Portable fire extinguishers have how many different classifications? A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 8 Essentials of firefighting IFSTA Manual page 254 Table 6.1 82. Match the symbols and colors with the proper classification? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual page 255 table 6.2 83. Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as A. textiles, plastics, wood, paper, and rubber B. Alcohol, gasoline, titanium, and laptops C. Lithium, magnesium, lubricating oils and cooking oils Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual page 255 84. Class B fires involve [\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_] , \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ liquids and \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual page 256 85. What type of extinguishing agent should not be used on Class C fires? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual page 256 86. The use of water or water-based agents on a class D fire will cause the fire to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (two words), emit bits of molten metal. Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual page 257 87. What is the acronym used for portable fire extinguisher application? A. Past B. Pass C. Cass D. Hast Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual page 267 88. Define aqueous film forming foam (AFFF)? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual page 269 89. Define Saponification? Essentials of firefighting IFSTA Manual page 269 90. What are the four methods that portable fire extinguishers used to extinguish a fire? essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual page 258 91. What are the four steps of the PASS application method for portable fire extinguishers? essentials of firefighting IFSTA manual page 267 Fire Inspection and Code enforcement ==================================== -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 92. Foams that are designed for polar solvent fires: a. b. c. d. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 13 pg 582 93. e. f. g. h. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch.1 pg 17 94. i. j. k. l. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch.11 pg 474 95. Which heat detector is the least prone to nuisance alarms? m. n. o. p. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 14 pg 624 96. q. r. s. t. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch.2 pg 51 97. u. v. w. x. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 8 pg 294 98. y. z. a. b. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch.11 pg 493 99. c. d. e. f. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 10 pg 404 100. g. h. i. j. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 14 pg 621 101. k. l. m. n. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch.2 pg51 102. o. p. q. r. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 9 pg 330 103\) Which foam proportioner allows for automatic proportioning over a wide range of flows and pressures and does not depend on externa power source? s. t. u. v. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch 13 pg 584 103. w. x. y. z. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 11 pg 476 104. a. b. c. d. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch 12 pg 509 105. e. f. g. h. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed.Ch.13 pg 571 106. i. j. k. l. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 9 pg 323 107. Which type of foam fire extinguisher system can be self-propelled or towed by a vehicle? m. n. o. p. 108. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 13 pg 579 Which of the following is a responsibility of a fire department liaison or emergency response coordinator? q. r. s. t. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 10 pg 380 109. u. v. w. x. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 7 pg 252 110. y. z. a. b. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 128. 129. 130. 131. 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. 142. 143. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149. 150. c. d. e. f. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch. 9 pg 321 111\) Which agent used in portable fire extinguishers is intended for use with class K fixed system? a\. Foam b\. Wet chemical c\. Dry chemical d\. Carbon dioxide Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch.13 pg 590 112\) A ceiling that is part of a means of egress: a\. is not required to have any fire-resistance rating. b\. can have a lower fire-resistance rating than the wall. c\. must have the same fire-resistance rating as the walls. d\. must have a greater fire-resistance rating that the walls. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 7 pg 257 113\) Which detection and activation device sends an electrical impulse to the fire control panel and the sprinkler waterflow control valve when an abnormal situation is detected? a\. Water flow alarm b\. Electronic heat detector c\. Primary activation sensor d\. Manually activated system Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 12 pg 517 114\) Which listening skill can be improved by removing physical barriers? a\. Attending b\. Evaluating c\. Remembering d\. Understanding Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 16 pg 692 115\) When will an imminent hazard inspection occur? a\. When a new structure has been erected b\. If pyrotechnics will be used during a performance c\. If a building will be repurposed for occupancy use d\. When an Occupancy or process poses a hazard to life and/ or property Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. 116\) Which of the following is the BEST example of an exit access? a\. Privately owned drive or alley b\. Corridor leading to the exit opening c\. Exterior walkway along the side of a structure d\. Doors at ground level that lead directly to the outside of the building Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 7 pg 246 117\) Which of the following BEST refers to occupant load? a\. The total number of persons able to comfortably exit within 5 minutes b\. The total number of persons able to comfortably exit within 10 minutes c\. The total number of persons physically capable of fitting in a building or portion thereof d\. The total number of persons for which the means of egress of a building or portion thereof is designed Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 7 pg 265 118\) The due process clause is the constitutional provision the prohibits the government from unfairly or arbitrarily depriving a person of: a\. the right of privacy b\. the right of assembly c\. the freedom of speech d\. life, liberty, or property Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch 1 pg 19 119\) Which type of smoke detector can be prone to nuisance alarm from changes in humidity and atmospheric pressure? a\. Ionization smoke detectors b\. Combination smoke detectors c\. Photoelectric smoke detectors d\. Continuous line smoke detectors Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 14 pg 631 120\) Compressed gas cylinders are designed and constructed in accordance with: a\. ICC requirements and approved standards b\. designer requirements and approved standards c\. US DOT requirements and approved standards d\. manufacturer requirements and approved standards Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 10 pg 437 121\) Fire hydrants, gate valves, and reservoirs are secondary parts of the: a\. water supply source B. means of moving water c\. processing or treatment facility d\. water distribution and storage system Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch. 11 pg472 122\) Which of the following is the BEST reason that an inspector should visit a construction site often during construction? a\. To collect any fees or fines owed to the department. b\. To project an authoritarian image of the department to the contractor. c\. To verify each code requirement is being met based on the approved plan. d\. To document for the department that employees are spending the wisely. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. Ch 15 pg 653 123\) All files and records maintained by inspection organization or agency are considered: a\. confidential. b\. time sensitive. c\. public domain documents. d\. restricted access documents. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 16 pg 698 124\) The means of egress must terminate in an area of refuge or in a: a\. public way. b\. building courtyard. c\. bottom floor of the structure. d\. corner section of the structure Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 7 pg 244 125\) Which of the following is the MOST likely place for lock boxes containing keys to a structure or facility? a\. With the general contractor b\. Fire department main office c\. Nearby building or structure d\. Near the doors into the structure Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch. 8 pg 300 126\) One of the most important responsibilities of an inspector during the inspection process is to: a\. keep accurate and detailed records. b\. conducts a swift and proper inspection c\. does not disturb the employees at the business d\. maintains a friendly relationship with the responsible party. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch. 1 pg 22 127\) Automatic alarm-initiating device should be checked after a fire, at scheduled times based on guidelines established by AHJ or the manufacturer, and: a\. after installation b\. every two years c\. every five years d\. when there is any change in business operations Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 14 pg 639 128\) When flammable or combustible liquids are pumped from underground tank through a piping system dispensing equipment the piping materials must: a\. has double-walled construction. b\. be cleaned at least once a year to reduce buildup. c\. be cleaned at least every three years to reduce buildup. d\. resist any corrosion from the material being transferred. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 9 pg 316 129\) Which of the following is a practice that inspectors are responsible for monitoring at construction or demolition sites? a\. Area is secured from the public. b\. Water storage on site is adequate. c\. Trash is deposed of on a daily basis. d\. Trash is disposed of on a weekly basis. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 8 pg 292 130\) Which is a unique problem when evacuating correctional facilities? a\. Their multiple stories b\. Their lack of egress points c\. Uncooperative nature of occupants d\. Physical security features of the building Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 16 pg 721 131\) Which of the following is the responsibility of an inspector with regards to storage facilities? a\. Identify insurance requirements. b\. Prepare initial system design documents. c\. Perform general maintenance for fire protection system. d\. Be aware of fire protection measures specified for materials. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 9 pg 323 132\) Which type of foam concentrate expansion rate typically has ratios between 20:1 and 200:1 and is used when rapid vapor suppression is needed? a\. Low b\. Medium c\. High d\. Super Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 13 pg 581 133\) Which of the following statements about clean-agent system is MOST accurate? a\. They are used in both occupied and unoccupied areas. b\. They are effective on Class A and B fire but not Class C fires. c\. They are effective on Class B and C fire but not Class A fires. d\. They are approved by U.S. EPA as nonharmful to the atmosphere. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 13 pg 572 134\) Keeping accurate inspection records, including written notes and photographs, are important because they provide records for the inspection department and the: a\. new media b\. owner/occupant c\. police department d\. code enforcement department Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 1 pg 22 135\) The only permissible opening in exit stairs is those that allow people to enter the stairs from inside the building and those that: a\. empty to the exit discharge b\. empty to the center of the occupancy c\. limit re-entry into the inside of the building d\. is used solely for the purpose of emergencies Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 7 pg 258 136\) Code requirements for containers address packaging of: a\. inert solids b\. inert liquids c\. flammable solids d\. flammable and combustible liquids Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 10 pg 435 137\) What determines the type and location of fire hydrants in the system? a\. state codes. b\. city manager. c\. locally adopted code. d\. homeowner or building associations. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 11 pg476 138\) Most nationally developed fire cones state that vertical clearance over a fire lane or fire apparatus access road must be a: a\. minimum of 13 feet, 6 inches (4m) b\. maximum of 13 feet, 6 inches (4m) c\. minimum of 16 feet, 3 inches (5m) d\. maximum of 16 feet, 3 inches (5m) Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 8 pg 286 139\) Which provision must be implemented for open-yard lumberyard storage? a\. On-site water tanks. b\. A fire break must surround the storage. c\. Lumbar stacks must be raised off the ground. d\. Lumbar stacks must be located on solid ground. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 9 pg 329 140\) Which type of fire hydrant is designed for use in climates that have freezing temperatures? a\. Dry barrel b\. wet barrel c\. traditional d\. combination Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 11 pg 476 141\) What must a special agent extinguishing system do to be considered successful? a\. It must completely extinguish the fire. b\. It must control the fire until the fire department arrives. c\. It must limit damage to no more than 25% of the compartment. d\. It must limit damage to no more than 50% of the compartment. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 13 pg 564 142\) Which type of sprinkler is a type of spray sprinkler capable of producing characteristic large water droplets and that is listed for its capability of providing fire control of specific high-challenge fire hazards? a\. extended coverage b\. early suppression fast-response c\. quick-response early suppression d\. control mode specific application Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 12 pg 513 143\) Which operating valves in an automatic sprinkler system are located on the riser and uses to flow water for testing and waterflow alarm? a\. drain valves b\. check valves c\. alarm test valves d\. main control valves Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 12 pg 510 144\) Which organization has recommendation for the design and construction of large, welded low-pressure storage tanks and welded steel tanks for oil storage? a\. International Code Council (ICC). b\. American Petroleum Institute (API) c\. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) d\. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 10 pg 384 145\) How long should an inspector wait before completing a follow-up inspection? a\. 30 days b\. 60 days c\. In accordance with current federal and state laws. d\. A predetermined time allowed by a local code or ordinance. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 1 pg 20 146\) When handling noted hazards, private insurance inspectors must always follow the?\ a. specific local regulations. b\. non-governmental regulations c\. combined regulations of all states/provinces. d\. insurance company's policies and procedures. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 1 pg 17 147\) Which of the following requires employers to identify hazards in the workplace and train employees how to recognize those hazards? a\. NIOSH Hazard Training b\. DOT Employer Mandate c\. UN Chemical Recommendations d\. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 10 pg 411 148\) What is the minimum required residual pressure when computing the available water for area flow-test results? a\. 10 psi (70 kPa) b\. 20 psi (140 kPa) c\. 30 psi (200 kPa) d\. 40 psi (275 kPa) Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 11 pg484 149\) Which agent used in portable fire extinguishers is a colorless, non-combustible gas that is heavier than air and extinguishes primarily through a smothering action? a\. Water b\. Wet chemical c\. Dry chemical d\. Carbon dioxide Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 13 pg 589 150\) What should an inspector do when an area id locked? a\. demand entry b\. call local law enforcement c\. request that the building representative unlock it d\. immediately issue citation to the owner/occupant. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed. ch 16 pg 707 151. Which roof covering is fundamentally combustible and produces a characteristically heavy black smoke? a. Metal b. Clay tiles c. Wood shingles d. Asphalt shingles Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed Ch.6 pg 200 152. Non-flaming combustion occurs when burning is localized\_\_\_\_\_\_ the fuel' surface. a. Under b. Above c. On or near d. Away from Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed Ch3 pg 76 153. Which of the following is a fire and life safety requirement that must be met during construction? a. Reliable water supply b. Adequate heating or air condition c. Area for employees break and rehabilitation. d. Proper documentation of all employee payroll. Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed Ch 15 pg 654 154\) \_\_\_\_\_\_ are placed around vertical openings like stairwell, elevator shafts, and pipe chases? 188\) Which of the following are prefabricated from components such as dimensional lumber and panels? Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed ch 4 pg 122 Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement IFSTA 8^th^ ed ch 4 pg 138 211\) Examples of \_\_\_\_\_\_ construction are reinforced and precast concrete, masonry, and protected steel-frame construction. a\. Type I construction b\. Type II construction c\. Type III construction 212. Airbags can deploy even after the car's battery is disconnected because the system's reserve energy supply can last up to \_\_\_\_\_\_, depending on the vehicle. (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p.849) a. 30 seconds b. 5-10 minutes c. 60 minutes d. 4-5 hours 213. Which powered rescue tools can cut almost any metal object that fits between the blades and blades that typically have an opening of 7 inches? (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p. 829) a\. Shears b. Spreaders c. Extension rams d. Combination spreader/shears 214. What type of accident can often require displacing the dashboard? (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p. 854) 1. Side collisions 2. Rear-end collisions 3. Front-end collisions 4. Collisions damaging more than one vehicle side 215. How are door/roof posts normally identified? (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p. 834) a. Numerically from rear to front b. Numerically from front to rear c. Alphabetically from rear to front d. Alphabetically from front to rear 216. The primary job of the Firefighter II at technical rescue incidents is to: (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p.810) a. Provide scene security and rehabilitation facilities b. Act as a backup rescuer for the primary rescuers c. Assist the technical rescuers by evaluating the rescue incident d. Assist the technical rescuers by helping to set up rescue tools and equipment 217. What type of chain should be used in rescue operations? (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p.833) a. Proof coil chain b. Alloy steel chain c. Chain rated either Type I or II d. Chain rated either Type A or B 218. Which saw is typically gasoline powered, is used for cutting wood, metal, or masonry, and can be used with both large tooth blades and fine-tooth blades? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 830) a. Rotary saw b. circular saw c. whizzer saw d. reciprocating saw 219. Who should determine the location of the outer perimeter at technical rescue incidents? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 810) a. Senior firefighter b. incident commander c. accountability officer d. law enforcement personnel 220. Why are low head dams extremely dangerous for victims and rescuers? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 817) a. The water near them is extremely deep b. rescue craft or unable to get close enough for rescue c. they are near shallow, rocky areas which pose additional risk d. the hydraulic action of this dam is virtually impossible to escape 221. Which passenger safety system deploys airbags from just above the top of the door frame and may or may not deflate after deployment, depending on the type? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 850) a. head protection systems b. Side impact protection systems c. extendable rollover protection systems d. supplemental passenger restraint systems 222. Which term refers to body material that surrounds the area of the rear tires? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 835) a. Fenders b. kick panels c. rocker panels d. quarter panels 223. Which would be a responsibility of a firefighter II at cave, mine, and tunnel rescue operations? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 818) a. function as a backup rescuer b. assist in removing victims from the hot zone c. accompany rescuers into the hot zone for support d. monitor communication channels and search lines 224. what action should be taken anytime an incident involves energized power lines? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 823) a. call the electric company to respond b. call law enforcement personnel to respond c. double the normal perimeter for the incident d. call for additional suppression units in case of fires 225. Why is it no longer recommended to remove the windshield of vehicles? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 852) a. removing the windshield takes too much time b. removing the windshield requires highly specialized tools c. many automobiles use combination glass in the windshield d. many automobiles use the windshield as a structural component 226. which powered rescue tools produced tremendous force at their tips, which may spread as much as 32 inches? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 828) a. Shears b. Spreaders c. extension Rams d. combination spreader/shears 227. Which collapse pattern occurs when the floor and/or roof assemblies on both sides of a load-bearing center wall collapses? (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p.813) a. Lean-to b. Pancake c. A-frame d. Cantilever 228. Which is the least stable of all jacks and is prone to fail under heavy loads? (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p.826) a. Bar screw jacks b. Hydraulic jacks c. Trench screw jacks d. Ratchet-lever jacks 229. Which pulling tools are typically mounted on the front, rear, or side of a vehicle and are stronger and faster to deploy than other pulling devices? (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p.832) a. Chains b. Winches c. Come along d. Combination chains 230. What should be done when removing the roof from a vehicle with a unibody construction? (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p.853) a. Place a salvage cover over the vehicle's interior b. Place a step chock or other support under the A-post c. Place a step chock or other support under the B-post d. Place salvage covers around the vehicle to catch debris 231. Extrication should not be attempted until: (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p.846) 1. B. Ambulances are on the scene 232. Which collapse pattern occurs when the outer walls remain intact, and the upper floors or roof fails in the middle? (Essentials of Firefighting Ch. 17 - p.813) 1. Pancake 2. A-frame 3. V-shaped 4. Cantilever 233. According to the Air Quality Monitoring-Post fire Policy how may PPM do CO levels have to be below for firefighters to be able to remove SCBA? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) A. 10ppm B. 50ppm C. 40ppm D. 35ppm 234. According to the Air Quality Monitoring-Post fire Policy how may PPM do HCN levels have to be below for firefighters to be able to remove SCBA? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) a. 15ppm b. 25ppm c. 5ppm d. 10ppm 235. According to the High-Rise Operations Policy what size hose should the high-rise pack be made of? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) e. 1.75" f. 2.5" g. 3" 236. According to the High-Rise Operations Policy the first in Engine company should report to the lobby and assemble high-rise packs and wait for the arrival of the 2^nd^ in engine company? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) h. True i. False 237. According to the High-Rise Operations Policy Elevators should be used to transport firefighters no matter what? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) j. True k. False 238. According to the High-Rise Operations Policy attack lines should be connected to the standpipe on the fire floor so the most hose can be used for fire attack? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) l. True m. False 239. According to the Hydrant testing Policy, hydrant should be flushed until water is clear. (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) n. True o. False 240. According to the Elevator Use in Fire service policy, all elevator usage shall cease 1 floor below the reported fire floor or alarm zone? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) p. True q. False 241. According to the Elevator Use in Fire service policy, the elevator key will remain with fire crews after they have exited the elevator? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) r. True s. False 242. According to the station duty policy, all on coming personnel need be ready for immediate duty assignment including PPE on assigned apparatus and in full uniform by 0645? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) t. True u. False 243. According to the station duty policy, the max amount of hours a employee can work consecutively before having to take 24 hours off is? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) v. 48 w. 96 x. 72 y. 110 244. According to the station duty policy, members are allowed to watch TV Monday through Friday 0800-1700. (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) z. True a. False 245. According to the Chain of Command Policy, the 3^rd^ in command officer is? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) b. Lieutenant c. Captain d. Assistant Chief 246. According to the Chain of Command Policy, when an officer is not available a member of the next lowest rank may be assigned as an acting officer and should not receive the same respect as the rank being temporarily held? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) e. True f. False 247. According to the Chain of Command Policy, it is ok for officers to exceed their authority? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) g. True h. False 248. According to the Uniform Policy, members may not wear their uniforms while on their way into or going home from work? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) i. True j. False 249. According to the Uniform Policy, members are not allowed to run errands while in uniform on their way to or coming home from work? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) k. True l. False 250. According to the Uniform Policy, civilian clothing may be worn over the top of any fire department uniform at any time while on duty? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) m. True n. False 251. According to the Uniform Policy, the dress uniform requires the member to have either a long sleeve or short sleeve uniform shirt? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) o. True p. False 252. According to the Air management policy, the 25% rule states that you should exit the IDLH environment at what percentage of air? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) q. 25% remaining r. 30% remaining s. 50% remaining t. 15% remaining 253. According to the Air management policy, when one person on the crew needs to exit due to low air the rest of the crew may remain in the building until it their air is running low? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) u. True v. False 254. According to the Fire Alarm sounding Policy, the first engine company on a residential alarm should position their apparatus just before the residence? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) w. True x. False 255. According to the Fire Alarm sounding Policy, the 2^nd^ engine company on a residential alarm should anticipate the need for a RIC unit upon arrival? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) y. True z. False 256. According to the Fire Alarm sounding Policy, the 1^st^ engine on a standpipe and FDC equipped building should position their apparatus to just past the entrance of the building? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) a. True b. False 257. According to the Fire Alarm sounding Policy, the primary responsibility of the 1^st^ arriving engine officer on all fire alarms is to establish IC? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) c. True d. False 258. According to the Powerlines-Electrical Equipment Policy, when a live electrical line is on a vehicle occupants of the vehicle should be instructed to exit the vehicle? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) e. True f. False 259. According to the Powerlines-Electrical Equipment Policy, on powerlines down calls all wires are to be considered deenergized? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) g. True h. False 260. According to the Powerlines-Electrical Equipment Policy, In the case of an electrical issue in a manhole the truck should be placed over the manhole cover? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) i. True j. False 261. According to the On the Quiet Response policy, who has the authority on the pumper to determine when the unit responds urgently or not? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) k. The Officer l. The Driver m. The B spot person n. Dispatch 262. According to the 1^st^ alarm Structure fire Policy, what is the primary objective of the 1^st^ arriving company? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) o. Water supply p. Ventilation q. Fire attack r. Search 263. According to the 1^st^ alarm Structure fire Policy, what is the primary objective of the 2^nd^ arriving unit? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) s. Fire attack t. Water supply u. Ventilation v. Search 264. According to the 1^st^ alarm Structure fire Policy, if a chief officer is not on scene with the first arriving company the officer on that truck is to take command? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) w. True x. False 265. According to the 1^st^ alarm Structure fire Policy, if you are the 3^rd^ arriving company what is your Primary objective? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) y. Truck Company operations z. Fire attack a. Ric b. Secondary Fire Attack 266. According to the 1^st^ alarm Structure fire Policy, if you are the 6^th^ arriving company what is your primary objective? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) c. Fire attack d. RIC e. Ventilation f. Search 267. According to the natural Gas Emergencies policy, if a natural gas leak is actively burning the fire should be extinguished as soon as possible (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) g. True h. False 268. According to the natural Gas Emergencies policy, if you have a natural gas leak inside a home you can consider shutting the gas off at the meter to control the leak? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) i. True j. False 269. According to the natural Gas Emergencies policy, what is the flammability range of natural gas? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) k. 2%-4% l. 4.5%-14.5% m. 7%-18% n. 4%-10% 270. According to the natural Gas Emergencies policy, when notifying residents of natural gas leaks in the area you should always use the doorbell? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) o. True p. False 271. According to the Hi Visibility Safety vest policy, who has the authority to determine if safety vests are no longer required on a scene? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) q. Driver r. Lead Medic s. Company Officer t. PD 272. According to the Hi Visibility Safety vest policy, if you are on the scene of a car fire and actively involved in extinguishment you need to wear your Hi Vis safety vest? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) u. True v. False 273. According to the Apparatus and Vehicle Operations policy, it is the responsibility of the officer to when practical to operate the Radio and the audio and visual warning devices? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) w. True x. False 274. According to the Apparatus and Vehicle Operations policy, Placement and removal of the wheel chocks is the responsibility of the officer? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) y. True z. False 275. According to the Civil Disturbance policy, when should body armor be donned? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) a. At station before leaving b. On scene of a Civil disturbance c. While the truck is moving enroute to a call d. All the above 276. According to the Civil Disturbance policy, how should body armor be worn with turnout gear? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) e. Over the bunker coat f. Under the bunker coat 277. According to the Civil Disturbance policy, how should hose be taken care of during a civil disturbance call? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) g. Reloaded on scene h. Rolled and put on truck i. Both are acceptable 278. According to the Civil Disturbance policy, where should extinguishers be placed while responding to and from a civil disturbance? (City of Olivette Fire Dept. SOG) j. In their appropriate compartment k. In the hose bed l. In the cab m. None of the above 279. The strength of a vehicles\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ after a collision determines the vehicle\'s structural integrity. (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 836) n. roof o. chassis p. fenders q. quarter panels 280. When personnel are in the warm zone, they must? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 810) r. support personnel in all zones s. support personnel in the cold zone t. be rotating in and out of the hot zone u. be in full PPE and ready to enter the hot zone 281. Which victims should be removed first in a vehicle extrication operation? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 846) v. Victims who are not injured victims w. Victims who are not trapped x. the most severely injured y. the most severely trapped victims 282. What is a disadvantage of using lifting jacks? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 847) z. they are overly complex a. they cannot be inserted into tight spaces b. they may shift allowing a vehicle to move c. they cannot be adjusted to different required heights 283. What is the primary hazard of any motor vehicle accident? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 839) d. Fire e. Traffic f. sharp objects g. environmental conditions 284. At a water and ice rescue, the first task during size up is too? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 816) h. set up a perimeter i. prepare any water borne craft j. remove all bystanders from the scene k. determine whether an incident is a rescue or recovery 285. What is the first step of a vehicle extrication operation? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 838) l. size up the incident m. perform medical triage on victims n. put up traffic control devices and signs o. remove any victims that are easy to access 286. What is needed to cut through many modern vehicle posts that are made from case hardened steel or exotic metals? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 854) p. Specially designed shears q. specially designed hand tools r. reciprocating saw with specialty blades s. Rotary saws with specialty blades and attachments 287. The primary job of the firefighter II at technical rescue incidences is too? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 810) t. provide seen security and rehabilitation facilities u. act as backup rescuer for the primary technical rescuers v. assist the technical rescuers by evaluating the rescue incident w. assist the technical rescuers by helping to set up rescue tools and equipment 288. Which saw is powerful, versatile, highly controllable, and has a short straight blade that moves in and out? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 829) x. Rotary saw y. circular saw z. whizzer saw a. reciprocating saw 289. Why should vehicle batteries be disconnected, and UN deployed airbags be deactivated? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 840) b. to remove potential ignition sources c. to remove bulky items from the vehicle d. to isolate items with chemical components e. to make victims easier to access from the interior 290. Many escalators have manual stop switches located on a nearby wall or? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 821) f. near by the entrance to the building g. in the maintenance room of the building h. in the closet of the elevator control room i. on the handrail support at the top and bottom of the unit 291. Which type of glass used for vehicle windows consist of two sheets of glass bonded 2A sheet of plastic sandwiched between them? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 837) j. tempered glass k. reinforced glass l. laminated safety glass m. composite safety glass 292. Which powered rescue tools are designed primarily for pushing and the largest of these tools can extend to nearly five feet? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 829) n. Shears o. Spreaders p. extension Rams q. combination spreader/shears 293. What is a characteristic of plastic cribbing? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 828) r. must be replaced frequently s. heavier than wood cribbing t. not as strong as wood cribbing u. resist contamination from fuel, oil, or other substances 294. Which passenger safety system includes pretensioners that present a significant ignition hazard? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 849) v. seatbelts w. head protection system x. side impact protection systems y. supplemental passenger restraint systems 295. Pneumatic tools are\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ van electric and hydraulic tools? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 825) z. Heavier a. less expensive b. faster and more powerful c. lightweight and more portable 296. Which collapse pattern is the least likely to contain voids in which live victims may be found? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 813) d. lean -to e. pancake f. a frame g. cantilever 297. What should be done when removing a vehicles window? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 851) h. break windows in small increments i. break window so that glass falls in a straight line downward j. cover the window with a salvage cover before breaking them k. cover the vehicle\'s occupants with a salvage cover or protective blanket before breaking windows 298. Which devices are used to lift and stabilize large vehicles or objects and are the most stable when fully inflated? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 831) l. Zero-pressure bags m. high pressure bags n. combination pressure bags o. low and medium pressure cushions 299. Which stabilizing tool prevent vehicles from moving when they are parked? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 827) p. wheel chocks q. bar screw jacks r. ratchet lever jacks s. tensioned buttress system 300. What is created using one or more struts and a ratcheting device to apply lateral and upward force to a vehicle to decrease the likelihood of it tipping over during rescue operations? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 847) t. winch control system u. pneumatic lifting system v. triangular vehicle system w. tensioned buttress system 301. What is a general safety guideline for electric and hybrid vehicles? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 848) x. leave the key in the vehicle after the power has been shut off y. assume that a lack of engine noise means power is turned off z. always assume the vehicle is powered up despite a lack of engine noise a. disconnect or cut only the negative cables to isolate the high voltage system 302. At a water or ice rescue, personal flotation devices must be worn by any personnel working? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 816) b. Inside the incident warm zone c. within 10 feet of the water\'s edge d. within 20 feet of the water\'s edge e. anywhere inside the incident perimeter 303. What is the first priority at a structural collapse rescue? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 813) f. Help un-trapped victims move to a safe area g. rescue victims with the most serious injuries h. rescue victims who are trapped by collapse debris i. rescue victims who are trapped deep within the rubble 304. What should be always worn at a motor vehicle accident unless you are directly involved in firefighting or extrication? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 840) j. Helmet k. turn out coat l. station uniform m. retro reflective vest 305. In which type of rescue are supplied air respirators likely to be used? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 812) n. rope rescue o. Trent rescue p. confined space rescue q. Structural collapse rescue 306. What should firefighters do first in a high voltage line falls onto a vehicle? (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 823) r. shut off power s. reroute oncoming traffic t. protect nearby exposure from possible fires u. communicate to trap victims that they should remain in their vehicle 307. Which frame is used on larger automobiles and trucks, particularly heavy-duty vehicles that carry or pull heavy loads? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 836) v. Unibody w. space spring x. full or rigid frame y. combination or multi frame 308. If the ignition is not accessible in a non-electric vehicle, shut off power to the vehicles 12 Volt battery by cutting or removing? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 848) z. only the negative cable a. the negative cable first then the positive b. the positive cable first then the negative c. the negative and positive cables at the same time 309. What should be done before shutting off the power to a vehicle? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 848) d. extinguish any incipient fires e. remove all vehicle occupants f. lower power windows and unlock power doors g. turn vehicle wheels so they are at a 45-degree angle 310. Which collapse pattern is the most vulnerable to secondary collapse? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 813) h. Pancake i. a frame j. V shape k. Cantilever 311. After a scene has been stabilized, the next priority is to. (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 810) l. release assets that are no longer needed m. rescue the victims who are the hardest to reach n. start the actions needed to perform overhaul o. provide basic patient care to accessible victims 312. At which incident would a firefighter II likely to be assigned to monitor for hazardous atmospheres? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 813) p. rope rescue q. Trench rescue r. Swift water rescue s. wilderness rescue 313. Vehicle components such as valve covers, steering columns, and transmission casings may have high heat fires because they can be made with? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 840) t. aluminum u. alloy steel v. composites w. magnesium 314. Why should power cells never be used in a flammable atmosphere? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 829) x. the salt takes too much time to operate properly y. the vapors are likely to cause the salt to malfunction z. it is difficult for the operator to wear the proper PPE in the environment a. this saws motor or sparks from cutting can ignite flammable gases or vapors 315. Which stabilizing tool is used to support collapse structural members? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 826) b. bars screw jacks c. hydraulic jacks d. trench screw jacks e. ratchet lever jacks 316. What is the main advantage of using electricity as a power source for rescue tools? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 824) f. cost savings g. availability at the scene h. fewer accessories needed i. ability to power every kind of tool 317. Which rescue tools are used to create an anchor point above a manhole or other opening, allowing victims to be hoisted out? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 830) j. Tripods k. Winches l. come along m. pneumatic lifting devices 318. If a victim is entangled in a machine that is still running (Essentials of Firefighting chapter 17 page 818) n. immediately turn off the machine o. attempt to extricate the victim while the machine is still running p. do not turn the machine off until the mechanism has been stabilized q. power must be shut down for the entire facility before rescue can occur 319. Which saw is light weight, quiet, highly portable, and is often used for delicate rescue operations? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 830) r. Rotary saw s. circular saw t. Whizzer saw u. Reciprocating saw 320. Which term refers to a partition between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment of a vehicle designed to protect vehicle occupants from the engine and its associated hazards? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 835 v. Firewall w. kick panels x. rocker panels y. quarter panels 321. Which statement about technical rescue is accurate? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 809) z. wait for all personnel to arrive before initiating rescue, regardless of training a. rescue can be attempted as long as one team member is trained and qualified b. always attempt rescue if a person\'s life is in danger, regardless of training or equipment c. never attempt to perform rescue tasks for which you are not trained, qualified, or equipped 322. Firefighters who are working on or near the roadway must wear \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_even if they are not engaged in fire suppression or extrication? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 815) d. class A uniforms e. full structural PPE f. level A EPA outfit g. and approved retroreflect vest \* 323. When removing tempered glass, where is the glass struck? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 852) h. Center i. Anywhere j. upper corner k. lower corner 324. At a rescue incident, diverting or blocking traffic, shutting off utilities, or suppressing fires that can affect rescue operations are part of? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 809) l. size up m. overhaul n. rescue itself o. Incident stabilization 325. What is a safety rule when using pneumatic lifting bags? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 831) p. inflate as quickly as possible q. never inflate a device without a load r. never stack any devices for an operation s. place a piece of material between the bag and the object 326. Which stabilizing tool is designed to stabilize vehicles rusting on their sides in roofs? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 827) t. wheel chocks u. bar screw jacks v. ratchet lever jacks w. tensioned buttress system 327. Who should determine the location of the outer perimeter at a technical rescue incident? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 810) x. senior firefighter y. Internet commander z. accountability officer a. law enforcement personnel 328. What is a critical task that must be performed by the first responders upon arrival at a technical rescue incident? (Essentials of Firefighting Chapter 17 page 807) b. set up rehabilitation c. extricate the victims d. establish seemed security e. respond to media request 329. All the following are common requirements for fire department pumpers except? f. Ground ladders g. h. SCBA i. forcible entry tools j. salvage tools and equipment k. portable water tank l. emergency medical equipment 330. T or F There are two types of generators used in the fire service fixed and portable? (Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 1 page 23) 331. A systematic maintenance procedure specifies all the following except. (Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 1 page 30) m. Reporting n. Correcting o. Documenting all activities p. Oversight of responsibilities 332. When approaching a vehicle to be inspected, the driver/operator should observe the following except? (Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 1 page 37) q. Any problems that may be readily apparent from a distance r. the terrain on which the vehicle is parked s. vehicle fluid leaks such as water coolant oil or hydraulic fluid or transmission fluid t. tire balance 333. What must be ensured for all riders before the apparatus is put in motion? (Pumping apparatus driver/operator handbook chapter 3 page 90) u. All fire gear is on v. Helmets properly worn w. Seated wearing seat belts x. All doors are securely closed 334. What is the main purpose of the fire department pumpers? y. Supplement other methods of fire control. z. Carry portable equipment to the fire ground. a. Eliminate the need for outside water sources. b. Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 1 page 13 335. What NFPA standard contains fire department pumper requirements? c. NFPA 1021 d. NFPA 1500 e. NFPA 1901 f. NFPA 1031 Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 1 page 14 336. Which statement about initial attack fire apparatus is MOST accurate? g. They have a larger chassis than full-size pumpers. h. They are the same size as standard full-size pumpers. i. They have larger agent tank sizes than full-size pumpers. j. They may be highly maneuverable and able to respond to incidents where access is limited. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 1 page 16 337. When a mobile water supply apparatus is used as a stationary reservoir or "nurse tender" the k. Water tender is parked far away from the fire scene. l. Water tender off-loads its water supply into portable tanks. m. Water tender serves as a back-up supply of water and is used only in emergencies. n. Pumpers connect to the water tender and use its supply during suppression operations. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 1 page 18 338. Which electric power generation equipment may be operated in the compartment of an apparatus or carried to a remote location? o. Inverter. p. Mini-generator. q. Portable generator. r. Vehicle-mounted generator. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 1 page 23 339. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for a systematic maintenance program should specify maintenance procedures, when are performed and s. Who is responsible. t. Bid sheets for repair procedures. u. Absolute costs for each procedure. v. How often maintenance procedures can be skipped. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 2 page 30 340. Who should perform repair work that involves complex tools, parts, or in-depth mechanical knowledge? w. Shift supervisor. x. Driver/operator. y. Senior firefighter. z. Certified mechanic. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 2 page 30 341. In which situation must immediate action be taken on apparatus maintenance and inspection issues? a. Whenever an issue is found, no matter how small. b. When the department does not have a back-up apparatus. c. When the average number of response calls is more than two per day. d. For serious issues or items meeting the NFPA 1911 "out-of-service" criteria. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 2 page 31 342. Which statement about vehicle cleanliness is MOST accurate? e. Exterior cleanliness is not important only interior cleanliness matters. f. Excessive vehicle cleanliness can often mask problems with the vehicle. g. Modern pumping apparatus rarely need to be cleaned of dirt and grime. h. Proper inspection of apparatus is easier when parts are free of dirt and grime. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 2 page 32 343. When beginning a walk-around inspection, the driver/operator begins at the driver's door on the cab and works: i. In whatever pattern is comfortable. j. Around apparatus in a clockwise pattern. k. Around apparatus in a counterclockwise pattern. l. By going back and forth to each side of the apparatus. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 2 page 36 344. What is a function of antilock braking systems? m. Enable the apparatus to stop much faster. n. Decrease both brake time and reaction time. o. Enable the driver/operator to focus on items other than braking. p. Reduce the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide during heavy braking. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 2 page 43 345. Apparatus brakes should be thoroughly tested using methods outlined in NFPA 1911 q. At least annually. r. At least every two years. s. A minimum of every three years. t. Whenever any new tires are placed on the apparatus. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 2 page 43 346. In the United States, basic requirements for licensing a driver are established by the : u. Bureau of Highways v. Department of Transportation w. Federal Emergency Management Agency x. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 82 347. When driving fire department apparatus, driver/operators are: y. Subject to city, but not state, traffic regulations. z. Subject to federal, but not local, traffic regulations. a. Subject to all traffic regulations under nonemergency conditions. b. Exempt from all driving regulations whether emergency or nonemergency conditions. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 83 348. The most common place for a vehicle collision to occur is: c. At an intersection. d. On a two-lane highway. e. In unattended parking garages. f. On ramps on major interstates Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 85 349. Which statement about mechanical failure during travel is MOST accurate? g. It may be an immediate occurrence and give no warning. h. Some type of warning will always accompany a mechanical failure. i. Driver/operators have typically 3-5 minutes' notice for mechanical failures. j. Mechanical failure is so rare that it is not a concern for driver/operators of modern apparatus. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 89 350. Before the apparatus is put into motion, all riders must be seated within the cab or body and k. Wearing their seat belts. l. Wearing hearing protection. m. Must have checked in the accountability officer. n. Must be carrying a hand-held radio and back up SCBA. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 90 351. Which statement about a diesel particulate filter (DPF) is most accurate? o. A DPF system is found only on apparatus manufactured before 2000. p. A DPF allows larger particulates to stream through the exhaust system. q. A DPF collects particulates from the exhaust stream and burns them more completely. r. Apparatus equipped with a DPF system emit more black smoke than older diesel engines. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 95 352. What is MOST likely a concern for weight transfer when driving an apparatus? s. Passengers not distributing weight. t. Wind gusts that can cause apparatus to tilt to one side. u. Water tanks improperly baffled and partially filled with liquid. v. Additional materials such as cribbing and shoring materials that add weight. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 98 353. What can make steering axle weight too light to steer safely? w. Over-loaded front axles. x. Under-loaded front axles. y. Adequate weight distribution. z. Too little weight on driving axles. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 98 354. When determining a route to take, driver/operators should plot routes that avoid: a. Low overpasses. b. Four-way intersections. c. Cloverleaf interchanges. d. Residential housing areas. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 99 355. Which area is likely to become slippery MORE easily? e. Bridges f. Parking lots g. Intersections h. Major streets Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 99 356. When in an acceleration skid, the driver/operator should: i. Apply brakes intermittently and turn away from the skid. j. Apply brakes as quickly as possible and turn wheels into the skid. k. Slowly push down on the accelerator to allow the vehicle to come out of the skid. l. Not apply brakes, ease off accelerator, and straighten out front wheels as vehicle begins to respond. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 108 357. Which is a hand signal for stopping? m. Cross both forearms into a large X. n. Hold both arms vertically over the head. o. Hold both arms horizontally out to the side. p. Have hands in a fist, waving in front of the chest. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 116 358. Tiller operators must be particularly aware of: q. Undercorrecting. r. Keeping the trailer in a turn. s. Keeping one hand on the wheel and one on the radio. t. The distance of the trailer from the base of the building. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 117 359. Which statement about road tests is MOST accurate? u. Road tests must be simulated for all weather conditions. v. Road tests can be completed by using a virtual simulation program. w. All jurisdictions within a particular state must have the same road test. x. Local jurisdictions may develop a road test route that will traverse any conditions particular to the area. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 119 360. Which statement about operating on top of apparatus is MOST accurate? y. Always have a second person present. z. Wear a minimum of PPE for freedom of movement. a. Leave all apparatus doors open when working on top. b. Always kneel or crawl when working on top of apparatus. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 119 361. Which statement about hydraulic fluids is MOST accurate? c. Hydraulic fluids are dangerous only when hot. d. All hydraulic fluids pose little known risk to humans. e. Some hydraulic fluids are known to be toxic to human tissue. f. Synthetic hydraulic fluids are much more toxic to human tissue Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 3 page 121 362. If a fire condition is evident upon arrival at an incident, the driver operator should place the apparatus: g. As physically close to the scene as possible. h. In a safe position that offers the best tactical advantage. i. At the first available position that offers a view of the incident scene. j. In a position that is in the middle of the incident scene for easy access. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 136 363. If no fire is evident upon arrival at an incident, the driver/operator should: k. Pull the apparatus past the front of the building. l. Pull the apparatus directly in front of the building. m. Stop the apparatus well before approaching the building. n. Drive the apparatus all the way around the building and back. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 136 364. Which is a general guideline for positioning apparatus? o. Attempt to position apparatus upwind of incident. p. Attempt to park on soft surfaces whenever possible. q. Attempt to position apparatus downwind of incident. r. Attempt to park downhill at hazardous materials incidents. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 138 365. When positioning apparatus, many jurisdictions require: s. Aerial apparatus and pumpers to share positions. t. Aerial apparatus and pumpers to switch between positions. u. Aerial apparatus to yield an optimum position close to a building for pumpers. v. Pumpers to yield an optimum position close to a building for aerial apparatus. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 140 366. Where should pumpers that provide water supply for elevated stream operations be positioned? w. As close to aerial apparatus as practical. x. As far away from the incident as practical. y. As close to the seat of the fire as practical. z. As far away from aerial apparatus as practical. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 141 367. In which situation would a tandem pumping operation most likely be used? a. When the first engine is more than five years old. b. When additional personnel are requested for the scene. c. When a single engine is capable of supplying required pressures. d. When it is necessary to supply a high rise sprinkler or standpipe system. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 144 368. Which staging would be implemented when numerous units are responding to operate at the same incident, particularly those that require mutual aid or result in transmittal of multiple alarms? e. Level 1 Staging f. Level II Staging g. Primary Staging h. Secondary Staging Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 150 369. How should a driver/operator approach a potential hazardous materials incident? i. From upwind and uphill. j. At a ninety-degree angle. k. At a forty-five degree angle. l. From downwind and downhill. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 153 370. Driver/operators are MOST likely to stage apparatus in the: m. Hot zone n. Cold zone o. Warm zone p. Buffer zone Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 154 371. Which is an important consideration for positioning apparatus when responding to emergency medical incidents? q. Maintain close proximity to primary exits. r. Block views of the scene from bystanders. s. Leave room for all vehicular traffic to proceed. t. Leave ambulances enough room for patient loading. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 155 372. Which statement about the characteristics of water is MOST accurate? u. Water is compressible at all temperatures while its weight varies at different temperatures. v. Water is considered to be virtually incompressible and its weight varies at different temperatures. w. Water is compressible at very low temperature while its weight remains constant at all temperatures. x. Water is considered virtually incompressible and its weight remains constant at different temperatures. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 157 373. Which statement about the ability of water to extinguish fire is MOST accurate? y. Water extinguishes fire by cooling objects it is applied to. z. Water can cool or absorb heat from a fire as well as smother fires. a. Water breaks the chain reaction of a fire by disrupting the fuel source. b. Water must be combined with some other extinguishing agent in order to extinguish fires. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 4 page 168 374. Because a large amount of heat is required to change water to steam: c. The fire will expand before water puts it out. d. This allows less heat to be absorbed from the fire. e. This allows more heat to be absorbed from the fire. f. The fire will be extinguished before water changes to steam. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 5 page 169 375. At 212 degree F (100 C), water converted to steam occupies approximately: g. 170 times its original volume. h. 700 times its original volume. i. 1700 times its original volume. j. 7000 times its original volume. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 5 page 169 376. Which principle of pressure is illustrated when two containers hold two different liquids of different depths, but the pressure at the bottom of each container is approximately the same? k. Fluid pressure is perpendicular to any surface on which it acts. l. Fluid pressure at a point in fluid at rest is the same intensity in all directions. m. The pressure of a liquid in an open vessel is proportional to the density of the liquid n. Pressure applied to a confined fluid from without is transmitted equally in all directions. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 5 page 173 377. Atmospheric pressure at sea level is considered to be: o. 10 psi p. 12.2 psi q. 14.7 psi r. 16.4 psi Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 5 page 174 378. The forward velocity pressure while water is flowing from a discharge opening is considered: s. Flow pressure. t. Head pressure. u. Residual pressure. v. Normal operating pressure. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 5 page 176 379. Which principle of friction loss demonstrates the advantage of a larger size hose? w. If all other conditions are the same, friction loss varies directly with length of hose or pipe. x. For the same discharge, friction loss varies inversely as the fifth power of diameter of hose. y. For a given velocity, friction loss is approximately the same, regardless of pressure on the water. z. When hoses are same size, friction loss varies approximately with the square of the increase in velocity of the flow. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 5 page 179 380. Which action would reduce friction loss caused by hose length or diameter? a. Using older fire hose. b. Increasing personnel on the hose. c. Increasing the diameter of the hose. d. Decreasing the diameter of the hose Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 5 page 181 381. Which term refers to a fire hydrant that receives water from two or more directions? e. Dead-end hydrant. f. Multiple inlet hydrant. g. Circulating feed or looped line. h. Multiple source circular supply. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 5 page 148 382. Which factor MOST determines the flow and reach of a solid stream? i. Water source. j. Fire conditions. k. Length of hose lay. l. Size of the discharge orifice. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 6 page 194 383. Impinging stream nozzles MOST often provide a: m. Straight stream. n. Wide-angle fog pattern. o. Combination fog pattern. p. Narrow-angle fog pattern. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 6 page 196 384. A constant flow fog nozzle is designed to : q. Provide a relatively low volume of water delivery. r. Change patterns while also changing nozzle pressure. s. Allow the firefighter operating the handline to select flow rate to suit the fire and operating conditions. t. Flow a specific volume of water on all stream patterns at a specific nozzle discharge pressure. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 6 page 197 385. An automatic fog nozzle is designed to u. Provide a relatively low volume of water delivery. v. Change patterns while maintaining the same nozzle pressure. w. Flow a specific volume of water on all stream patterns at a specific nozzle discharge pressure. x. Allow the firefighter operating the handline to select flow rate to suit the fire and operating conditions. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 6 page 198 386. A high pressure fog nozzle is designed to: y. Provide a relatively low volume of water delivery. z. Produce a stream that has very little forward velocity. a. Provide efficient water flow at structural fire fighting. b. Change patterns while maintaining the same nozzle pressure. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 6 page 199 387. If handlines, would be ineffective at an incident, which would be the BEST option? c. Use master stream nozzles. d. Increase water pressure to handlines. e. Allow the fire to burn out on its own. f. Use handlines on a smaller area of the fire. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 6 page 199 388. Which term refers to a counterforce that pushes back against firefighters operating the hoseline? g. Water hammer h. Nozzle reaction i. Residual pressure j. Kickback pressure Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 6 page 202 389. The primary consideration for friction loss is the: k. Diameter of the hose. l. Type of nozzle used. m. Length of the hose lay. n. Volume of water flowing per minute. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 7 page 210 390. Which BEST describes total pressure loss? o. Friction loss and residual pressure. p. Friction loss, elevation loss, and appliance loss. q. Friction loss and elevation loss, minus intake pressure. r. Friction loss and appliance loss multiplied by elevation loss. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 7 page 210 391. Which statement about friction loss for handline nozzles, as part of the overall pressure loss of a hose assembly, is MOST accurate? s. It is generally insignificant. t. 10 psi loss is average. u. 25 psi loss is the maximum loss. v. Loss is between 10 psi and 25 psi. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 7 page 213 392. When using multiple hoselines of equal length but different diameter, calculations must be done for each hoseline, and the pump discharge pressure may then be set based on the: w. Lower pressure. x. Higher pressure. y. Median of the hoselines. z. Average of the hoselines. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 7 page 215 393. What would be the FIRST step when determining friction loss in Siamesed hoselines? a. Determine the friction loss in the Attack Line. b. Determine the friction loss in the Supply Line. c. Compute the total gallons per minute (L/min) flowing. d. Determine the amount of friction loss in the Siamesed lines. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 7 page 216 394. When calculating pressure loss with a master stream device, the driver/operator must e. Add 10 psi to the pressure loss calculation. f. Subtract 10 psi to the pressure loss calculation. g. Add 25 psi to the pressure loss calculation. h. Subtract 25 psi to the pressure loss calculation. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 7 page 217 395. Which statement about pressure loss in elevated waterways is MOST accurate? i. Assume a pressure loss of 10 psi. j. Each apparatus pressure loss will vary slightly. k. Pressure loss is the same for various apparatus. l. Elevation of the master stream is not considered. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 7 page 218 396. Which of the following are necessary to calculate pump discharge pressure? m. Length of hose lay and elevation. n. Fire stream type and friction loss. o. Water supply and residual pressure. p. Nozzle pressure and sum of the total pressure loss. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 7 page 218 397. What effect will a kink or a partially closed valve in the hose layout have on the flow meter? q. Will have no effect on the flow meter's reading. r. Will cause the flow meter to immediately shut down. s. Will cause the flow meter to malfunction, giving incorrect readings. t. Will cause the flow meter to register a change in the meter's reading. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 8 page 283 398. When a line is shut down during standpipe operations and the driver/operator is operating an apparatus equipped with a flow meter the driver/operator should: u. Allow the system to self-adjust. v. Lower the pressure accordingly. w. Increase the pressure accordingly. x. Monitor the system for excess flow. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 8 page 283 399. The positive displacement pump that consists of two gears that rotate in a tightly meshed pattern inside a watertight case is the : y. Rotary vane pump. z. Rotary gear pump. a. Piston gear pump. b. Piston vane pump. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 296 400. Which statement about centrifugal pumps is MOST accurate? c. The centrifugal pump is classified as a positive displacement pump. d. The centrifugal pump is a secondary pump on most modern fire apparatus. e. The centrifugal pump moves a definite amount of water with each revolution. f. Nearly all modern fire apparatus feature a centrifugal pump as the main pump. Answer D, Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 298 401. In a centrifugal pump, what dictates the volume capacity of the pump? g. Water pressure. h. Age of the pump. i. Size of the impeller. j. Experience of operators. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 299 402. Which pump is mounted laterally across the frame behind the engine and transmission? k. Midship pump. l. Rear-mount pump. m. Power take-off (PTO) drive. n. Auxiliary engine driven pump. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 309 403. In order to minimize pressure loss within an apparatus, all piping and hoses must be designed: o. So the turns occur later in the system. p. So the turns occur early in the system. q. With a minimum number of bends or turns. r. So that bends or turns are as far apart as possible. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 312 404. When multiple attack lines that require different pressures are being operated, the driver/operator must set the engine discharge pressure to the : s. Lowest level needed. t. Highest level needed. u. Average level needed. v. Difference between the highest and lowest levels. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 314 405. What is the purpose of intake pressure relief valves? w. Regulate inadequate pressure within the pump discharge. x. Relieve responsibility of firefighters in monitoring pressure. y. Reduce the possibility of excessive water damage to property. z. Reduce the possibility of damage to the pump and discharge hoselines caused by water hammer. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 320 406. In modern centrifugal fire pumps, a priming device: a. Is not necessary in order to draft. b. Is required only on larger fire pumps. c. Makes drafting easier, but it not a necessity. d. Is needed to create a vacuum that makes drafting possible. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 322 407. Which type of primer uses a line connected from the intake manifold of the engine to the intake of the fire pump with a valve connected in the line to control it? e. Air primers. f. Exhaust primers. g. Vacuum primers. h. Positive displacement primers. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 323 408. Which piece of equipment provides a reading of the vacuum present at the intake of the pump during priming or when the pump is operating from draft? i. Tachometer. j. Master intake gauge. k. Master discharge gauge. l. Pumping engine throttle. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 324 409. Which type of auxiliary cooling device features a number of small tubes surrounded by a water jacket connected to the discharge of the fire pump? m. Marine cooler. n. Outboard cooler. o. Inline front-mounted cooler. p. Immersion type auxiliary cooler. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 9 page 329 410. From what location is the procedure for making the pump operational performed for most apparatus? q. Cab of vehicle. r. Location varies depending upon incident. s. Outside the vehicle near the driver's door. t. Anywhere driver/operator is located with remote controls. Pumping apparatus driver/ operator handbook chapter 10 page 336 411. What residual pressure should be maintained on

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