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BEFO FINAL EXAM JUNE 2024
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
"Which of the following countries how a fire spread? A. Debris B. Ignition source C. Flashover
D. Fire pattern - CORRECT ANSWER D. Fire pattern"
"Which of the following is the first and most commonly used method to control external bleeding? A. Elevation B. Tourniquets C. Medication
D. Direct pressure - CORRECT ANSWER D. Direct pressure"
"Which of the following is used to describe whole size? A. Width B. Length C. Pressure
D. Diameter - CORRECT ANSWER D. Diameter"
"Which of the following is the BEST description of the main cause of injuries suffered in fire stations and facilities? A. Safety Behavior B. Poor Nutrition C. Unsafe Behavior
D. Lack of driving skill - CORRECT ANSWER C. Unsafe Behavior"
"Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate: A. Flow capacity B. Typical water pressure C. Distance from the next hydrant
D. Distance from nearest fire department - CORRECT ANSWER A. Flow capacity"
"Doors are clarified by: A. The way they operate B. Who the original designer was C. Their height and width
D. Where they are located in a structure - CORRECT ANSWER A. The way they operate"
"The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained compared to the ___: A. Risk involved B. Safety-first mindset C. Loss of life expected
D. Risk to equipment on scene - CORRECT ANSWER A. Risk involved"
"Which of the following is a common safety measure taken when riding a fire apparatus? A. Wear helmet, regardless of cab type B. Secure all loose tools and equipment C. Wear hearing protection only after arriving on-scene
D. Be careful and secure belt while apparatus starts moving - CORRECT ANSWER B. Secure all loose
tools and equipment" "Units or individuals must ___ in every transmission as outlined in the local radio protocols. A. Us filler phases B. Repeat themselves C. Identify Themselves
D. Use overemphasized speech - CORRECT ANSWER C. Identify Themselves"
"Which of the following is the MOST accurate rule to control communications? A. Fire ground communications to the Incident Commander should be run through dispatch. B. Firefighters should speak directly into the microphone after pressing key. C. Only the fire chief and Incident Commander identify themselves in every transmission.
D. Receiver must acknowledge every message by repeating essence of the message to sender. -
CORRECT ANSWER "
"The philosophy of loss control is to preform activities to minimize losses to property: A. During a fire incident B. After a fire incident occurs C. Before a fire incident occurs
D. Before, during, and after a Fire incident. - CORRECT ANSWER D. Before, during, and after a Fire
incident." "Salvage and overhaul are tactics: A. Intended to reduce property damage B. Started only after all fire has been extinguished C. Completed when the owner/occupant can pay expenses
D. Completed only when property contains known valuables - CORRECT ANSWER A. intended to
reduce property damage." "Covering the contents of rooms immediately below the fire floor while fire suppression operations are conducted in performing a: A. Fire suppression activity
C. 100 compressions per minute
D. 150 compressions per minute - CORRECT ANSWER C. 100 compressions per minute"
"What kind of couplings have male and female parts? A. Sexless couplings B. Threaded couplings C. Unthreaded couplings
D. Nonthreaded couplings - CORRECT ANSWER B. Threaded couplings"
“Which of the following contributes to the type of respiratory diseases for which firefighters are at risk? A. Heat Stress B. Psychological Stress C. Exposure to smoke and chemicals
D. Exposure to long, irregular work hours - CORRECT ANSWER C. Exposure to smoke and chemicals"
"Which of the following is a radio communications best practice? A. Speak with a loud, controlled, clear voice B. Please radio as close to PASS device as possible C. Lay microphone in seat of vehicle for easy access
D. Position antennae horizontally for best transmission - CORRECT ANSWER A. Speak with a loud,
controlled, clear voice" "What is an advantage of the forward lay? A. No firefighters are required to stay at the fire hose B. It is expedited if the apparatus must stay at the water source C. It allows the hose to be charged more quickly than other hose lays
D. Pumper can remain at the incident scene so hose and equipment are readily available - CORRECT
ANSWER "
"Which means of moving water is used by most communities? A.Gravity system B.Pumpless system C.Combination system
D.Direct pumping system - CORRECT ANSWER C. Combination system"
"The male threads on fire hydrant discharge outlet must: A. Have a 6 inch (15.25 cm) outlet B. Be connected to a 12 inch (30.48 cm) water main C. Conform to those used by neighboring jurisdictions
D. Be the ones used by the local fire department - CORRECT ANSWER "
"Which type of fire hydrants are designed for use in climate that have freezing temperatures? A. Dry-barrel hydrants B. Wet-barrel hydrants C. Cold-weather hydrants
D. Warm-weather hydrants - CORRECT ANSWER A. Dry-barrel hydrants"
"All hydrants must be opened and closed ______ to prevent damage. A. Slowly B. Quickly C. Partially
D. At least twice - CORRECT ANSWER A. Slowly"
"Which of the following is the most common building material in North America? A. Wood B. Metal C. Masonry
D. Lath and plaster - CORRECT ANSWER A. Wood"
"The International Building Code (IBC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) define construction type based on the performance of the construction when: A. Exposed to fire B. Exposed to an earthquake C. A sprinkler system is activated
D. A fire alarm system is activated - CORRECT ANSWER A. Exposed to fire"
"In what construction type are exterior load-bearing walls composed entirely of wood? A. Type I B. Type III C. Type IV
D. Type V - CORRECT ANSWER A. Type I"
"Which of the following best describes walls that support the weight of a structure or structural components? A. Fire walls B. Penetrating walls C. Load-bearing walls
D. Non-load-bearing walls - CORRECT ANSWER C. Load-bearing walls"
"What type of door protects openings in fire-rate walls? A. Fire door B. Metal clad door
D. Vapor pressure - CORRECT ANSWER A. Pyrolysis"
"The ignition of unturned fire gases at the top of the compartment is known as: A. Rollover B. Flashover C. Combustion
D. Smoke explosion - CORRECT ANSWER C. Combustion"
"Portable fire extinguishers should be chosen based on the: A. Heat of the fire B. type of fuel that is burning C. Amount of agent required to extinguish the fire
D. Distance required between the extinguisher and the fire - CORRECT ANSWER B. type of fuel that is
burning" "What classification of portable fire expos used for fires that involve combustible metals and alloys? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class D
D. Class K - CORRECT ANSWER D. Class D"
"What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used on fires that involve combustible cooking oils? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class D
D. Class K - CORRECT ANSWER D. Class K"
"Which method of extinguishing works by excluding oxygen from the burning process? A. Cooling B. Smothering C. Saponification
D. Chain breaking - CORRECT ANSWER B. smothering"
"One a multiple marking extinguisher the ratings for each class are: A. Direct related to the others B. Only identified by pictographs C. Separate, they do not affect each other
D. Indicators that firefighters should not use them - CORRECT ANSWER "
"Signal to others that a portable fire extinguisher is empty by: A. Lying it on its side B. Marking it with a tag C. Standing it straight up
D. Covering the hose with a blanket - CORRECT ANSWER A. laying it on its side."
"The area of origin is the location: A. where the fire began. B. with the most charring. C. where ignition took place.
D. with places where fire patterns can be determined. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Where the fire began"
"How should hose be stored in hose racks? A. Pack hose tightly to ensure a good fit B. Store hose in direct sunlight whenever possible C. Roll hose with the male end inside roll to protect male coupling threads
D. Locate hose rack in apparatus room/bay, as close as possible to the apparatus - CORRECT ANSWER
C. Roll hose with the male end inside roll to protect male coupling threads" "When operating small hose line with two firefighters, the back up firefighter takes a position _____behind the nozzle operator. A. On the same side of the hose about 3 feet (1 m) B. On the opposite side of the hose about 3 feet (1 m) C. On the same side of the hose about 6 feet (2 m)
D. On the opposite side of the hose about 6 feet (2 m) - CORRECT ANSWER A. On the same side of the
hose about 3 feet (1 m)"
