test questions fundamentals

35. What is the most common swiftwater rescue scenario in North America? p. 856 A.) People swimming a river and being overtaken B.) Car tried to drive through a pool of water created by a storm C.) People falling into a body of water off of a boat D.) Car drives off a bridge into a river or stream

B.) Car tried to drive through a pool of water created by a storm

14. Which of the following is NOT a material that the ceiling below a fire-resistant floor may be constructed from? p. 181 A.) Gypsum board B.) Concrete C.) Suspended tiles D.) Plaster board

B.) Concrete

1. What type of roofs are usually supported by steel or wood bowstring trusses or arches? p. 183 A.) Pitched B.) Curved C.) Flat D.) Paneled

B.) Curved

31. What is the roof covering placed on top of on a flat roof? p. 184 A.) Ceiling assembly B.) Deck C.) Joists D.) Truss

B.) Deck

38. What creates channels that allow a fire to spread from the basement to the attic in a balloon-frame building? p. 178 A.) Stairways B.) Exterior walls C.) Elevator shafts D.) Interior walls

B.) Exterior walls

18. Which incident scene zone is for entry teams and rescue teams only? p. 843 A.) Warm B.) Hot C.) Cold D.) Cool

B.) Hot

25. Who should order additional resources if they are needed at a technical rescue incident? p. 846 A.) Company officer B.) IC C.) Safety officer D.) Rescue coordinator

B.) IC

3. What are many fire departments comparable to in their organization? p. 841 A.) Dictatorship B.) Military C.) Small business D.) Democracy

B.) Military

47. For which type of building were automatic sprinkler systems developed to protect? p. 177 A.) Wood-frame B.) Mill C.) Fire-resistive D.) Ordinary

B.) Mill

30. What can cause spalling in the concrete? p. 170 A.) Ambient temperature increase outside the building B.) Moisture converting to steam in the concrete C.) Impact loading on the concrete D.) Expansion of steel reinforcing rods in the concrete

B.) Moisture converting to steam in the concrete

61. What is usually used to bond together the bricks in a masonry wall? p. 169 A.) Glue B.) Mortar C.) Concrete D.) Plastic

B.) Mortar

6. Which of the following should fire fighters never do during an elevator rescue situation? p. 859 A.) Communicate with the occupants B.) Move or relocate it C.) Cut power to it D.) Wait for the elevator technician

B.) Move or relocate it

15. How much of the truss must fail before the entire truss will fail? p. 185 A.) Both ends B.) One part C.) All connectors D.) All webbing

B.) One part

2. What is used for almost all modern wood-frame construction? p. 180 A.) Flooring-frame construction B.) Platform-frame construction C.) Balloon-frame construction D.) Solid-frame construction

B.) Platform-frame construction

11. Who must stabilize the scene after a technical rescue incident at a construction site? p. 845 A.) Foreman B.) Rescue crew C.) Police department D.) Site crew

B.) Rescue crew

13. What do rescue operations variations depend upon? p. 855 A.) Number of resources B.) Size of the building C.) Location of the fire D.) Building occupancy

B.) Size of the building

49. What do fire fighters feel or see when a roof with solid decking supported by rafters will fail? p. 182 A.) Bubbling tar B.) Spongy feel C.) Stiff feel D.) Bowed surface

B.) Spongy feel

26. What is the minimum size team that should be sent to search in a wilderness search and rescue operations? p. 858 A.) Three B.) Two C.) Four D.) Five

B.) Two

51. What type of glass is used to provide vision panel in or next to fire doors? p. 189 A.) Laminated B.) Wired C.) Tempered D.) Ordinary

B.) Wired

9. What material is used primarily as a coating to protect metal parts from rust and corrosion? p. 171 A.) Copper B.) Zinc C.) Platinum D.) Titanium

B.) Zinc

59. What determines the severity of a Type I building fire? p. 175 A.) Insulation B.) Wall materials C.) Contents D.) Structural members

C.) Contents

20. When should atmospheric monitoring be started at a technical rescue incident? p. 844 A.) During size-up B.) During access C.) During stabilization D.) During disentanglement

C.) During stabilization

9. What is the most common type of vehicle and machinery rescue situation the fire fighter will encounter? p. 850 A.) Speed boat wrecks B.) Heavy machinery entanglement C.) Motor vehicle crashes D.) Construction site incidents

C.) Motor vehicle crashes

41. What can be used to predict the number of occupants who are likely to be at risk in a fire? p. 168 A.) Building construction B.) Layout C.) Occupancy type D.) Building codes

C.) Occupancy type

24. What is the process of preparing the victim for movement as a unit? p. 845 A.) Blocking B.) Harnessing C.) Packaging D.) Boxing

C.) Packaging

17. What is the most common method of establishing control zones for an emergency incident site? p. 843 A.) Traffic cones B.) Personnel blockage line C.) Police or fire line tape D.) Large apparatus

C.) Police or fire line tape

4. What can you do while assisting at a vehicle or machinery rescue call that would allow the technical rescue team to operate hydraulic tools? p. 850 A.) Control traffic B.) Console family members C.) Protect the victim D.) Hold the tools

C.) Protect the victim

36. Which is NOT correct about water rescue? p. 857 A.) Many people who are in trouble in water are close to the shore B.) Communicate with victims that help is on the way C.) Recruit bystanders to assist with simple assignments D.) Do not exceed your level of training

C.) Recruit bystanders to assist with simple assignments

8. What is your main role in confined-space rescues? p. 851 A.) Locate the victim B.) Collect information C.) Secure the scene D.) Evaluate the atmosphere

C.) Secure the scene

58. Which type of roof covering is made from thin sheets of rock? p. 183 A.) Shake tiles B.) Shingles C.) Slate tiles D.) Clay tiles

C.) Slate tiles

48. What is the most common structural material in Type II buildings? p. 175 A.) Iron B.) Plastic C.) Steel D.) Wood

C.) Steel

37. What is a key tool used in any confined space rescue? p. 852 A.) Tripod and winch system B.) Pry bar C.) Supplied-air respirator system D.) SCBA

C.) Supplied-air respirator system

7. What is the rate of combustion of wood directly related to? p. 172 A.) Use of an accelerant on the wood B.) Weight of the wood C.) Surface area of the wood D.) Moisture content of the wood

C.) Surface area of the wood

57. How many times higher is the death rate from fire in mobile homes than in other types of single-family homes? p. 190 A.) Two times B.) Five times C.) Three times D.) Four times

C.) Three times

5. How many times is a system checked to ensure its safety during rope rescue operations? p. 853 A.) Four to five B.) Three to four C.) Two to three D.) One to two

C.) Two to three

40. What type of glass is often used in fire doors and windows designed to prevent fire spread? p. 171 A.) Laminated B.) Tempered C.) Wired D.) Ordinary

C.) Wired

23. How long did it take during the Department of Health and Human Services National Institute for Occupational Safety Health's testing did an unprotected lightweight engineered I-joist fail? p. 181 A.) 8 minutes B.) 5 minutes C.) 7 minutes D.) 6 minutes

D.) 6 minutes

12. Which is NOT a correct statement about fire doors and fire windows? p. 189 A.) A rating system is similar to the fire-resistance rating system used for building construction B.) A door rated at 1 hour will probably last twice as long as one rated 30 minutes C.) They are rated for fire resistance for a particular duration during a standard test fire D.) A 1-hour rating, guarantees it will resist any fire for 60 minutes

D.) A 1-hour rating, guarantees it will resist any fire for 60 minutes

1. At which level will you be able to recognize hazards and secure the scene? p. 840 A.) Tactics B.) Operations C.) Technician D.) Awareness

D.) Awareness

56. Which truss has the same shape as an archery bow? p. 185 A.) Pitched chord B.) Parallel chord C.) Flatstring D.) Bowstring

D.) Bowstring

30. What should be done if you receive a task that you feel is unsafe? p. 842 A.) Complete the task as it was given B.) Reorganize the tasks within the team C.) Adjust the task to make it safe on your own D.) Bring this up to your superior officer

D.) Bring this up to your superior officer

26. What tends to happen to steel columns as the lose strength? p. 170 A.) Sag B.) Twist C.) Elongate D.) Buckle

D.) Buckle

50. Under which conditions is concrete strongest? p. 170 A.) Tension B.) Shear C.) Torsion D.) Compression

D.) Compression

8. What material is usually used to construct modern foundations? p. 180 A.) Concrete or wood pilings B.) Concrete, masonry, or wood pilings C.) Masonry or wood pilings D.) Concrete or masonry

D.) Concrete or masonry

34. Which type of nonbearing exterior wall often serves as the exterior skin on a steel-frame high-rise building? p. 187 A.) Party wall B.) Fire wall C.) Enclosure wall D.) Curtain wall

D.) Curtain wall

15. Being trained in which of the following may help to minimize the effects of chemical exposures while hazardous materials technicians are en route? p. 859 A.) Containment B.) Neutralization C.) Transport D.) Decontamination

D.) Decontamination

37. At what frequency will the course of bricks be turned sideways when the brick wall may be solid masonry? p. 187 A.) Every 8th course B.) Every 9th course C.) Every 6th course D.) Every 7th course

D.) Every 7th course

36. Which types of roofs have a slight slope to allow water to drain? p. 183 A.) Curved B.) Paneled C.) Pitched D.) Flat

D.) Flat

5. How many stories is construction usually limited to in ordinary construction buildings? p. 176 A.) Seven B.) Five C.) Six D.) Four

D.) Four

4. Which is NOT a correct statement about gypsum board? p. 171 A.) Water permanently damages gypsum board B.) The board will deteriorate when heated C.) It does not conduct enough heat to contribute to fire spread D.) Gypsum board is noncombustible

D.) Gypsum board is noncombustible

29. With which of the following is a thin sheet of plastic placed between two sheets of glass? p. 171 A.) Tempered B.) Wired C.) Blocked D.) Laminated

D.) Laminated

39. Which level of training is geared towards working in the "warm zone" of an incident? p. 840 A.) Awareness B.) Tactics C.) Technician D.) Operations

D.) Operations

32. Which type of wall is constructed on the line between two properties and is shared by a building on each side of the line? p. 187 A.) Enclosure wall B.) Partition wall C.) Curtain wall D.) Party wall

D.) Party wall

14. What type of products are often involved in hazardous materials incidents? p. 858 A.) Corrosive products B.) Oxidizing agents C.) Explosive agents D.) Petroleum products

D.) Petroleum products

10. Which is one of the greatest hazards in a confined space? p. 851 A.) Slip hazards B.) Poor lighting C.) Noise hazards D.) Presence of poisonous gases

D.) Presence of poisonous gases

55. Up to what height can solid load-bearing walls be constructed? p. 187 A.) Eight stories B.) Seven stories C.) Five stories D.) Six stories

D.) Six stories

18. How many wooden components are in the truss joist I-beam? p. 186 A.) Five B.) Four C.) Two D.) Three

D.) Three

45. Where does the foundation transfer the weight of the building and its contents? p. 180 A.) To the structural members B.) To the walls C.) To the roof D.) To the ground

D.) To the ground

12. What is probably the most important thing you can do if you have the role of assisting a technical rescue team? p. 848 A.) Train at convention B.) Take a leadership role C.) Achieve certification D.) Train with the team

D.) Train with the team

17. Which type of building construction is commonly found in schools and high-rise buildings? p. 174 A.) Type III B.) Type II C.) Type IV D.) Type I

D.) Type I

21. What should be considered when determining the potential for building collapse? p. 854 A.) Number of floors in the building B.) Surrounding and landscaping C.) Type of occupancy D.) Type of building construction

D.) Type of building construction

38. What does the strategy used to gain access to victims depend upon? p. 844 A.) Level of training B.) Number of victims C.) Number of responders D.) Type of incident

D.) Type of incident

27. Who should the fire fighter be in constant communication with at the technical rescue incident? p. 848 A.) Media B.) Rescuers C.) Dispatch D.) Victim

D.) Victim

20. What is the most common type of construction used today? p. 177 A.) Noncombustible B.) Ordinary C.) Fire-resistive D.) Wood-frame

D.) Wood-frame

28. Which of the following makes up a majority of confined space deaths? p. 851 A.) Caller to dispatch B.) IC C.) Original victim D.) Would-be rescuers

D.) Would-be rescuers

13. Which of the following is made from solid lumber? p. 172 A.) Wood roof shingles B.) Plywood C.) Walls D.) Countertops

A.) Wood roof shingles

39. What size finished wood flooring is placed over the floor decking in heavy timer construction? p. 181 A.) 1-inch B.) 1.5-inch C.) 2-inch D.) 2.5-inch

A.) 1-inch

35. What is the minimum fire resistance rating of the Type I building? p. 174 A.) 2 hours B.) 3 hours C.) 1 hour D.) 4 hours

A.) 2 hours

19. What will the makeup of the technical rescue response depend upon? p. 842 A.) Ability of the agency to produce resources B.) Proximity of the agency to the incident C.) Need for a backup crew D.) Number of personnel that are needed

A.) Ability of the agency to produce resources

53. What can be used to determine if a wood-frame building contains balloon-frame construction? p. 178 A.) Age B.) Occupancy C.) Exterior finish D.) Size

A.) Age

33. Which of the following are plastics NOT used for often? p. 173 A.) Ceiling joists B.) Pipes and fittings C.) Interior insulation D.) Window frames

A.) Ceiling joists

16. What are the steel structural members generally encase in with a Type I building? p. 175 A.) Concrete B.) Plastic C.) Plaster D.) Foam

A.) Concrete

24. What material is often used to insulate other building materials from fire? p. 169 A.) Concrete B.) Mortar C.) Rebar D.) Plastic

A.) Concrete

43. Which material is a poor conductor of heat? p. 169 A.) Concrete B.) Steel C.) Cast iron D.) Aluminum

A.) Concrete

16. How much of a metal fence will be energized when being touched by a live downed electrical line? p. 846 A.) Entire unbroken length B.) 10 feet (3 meters) in either direction C.) Only at the point of contact D.) One pole span

A.) Entire unbroken length

33. What is the start of the trench rescue process? p. 854 A.) Establish communication with the victim B.) Sizing up the area C.) Charge and advance a hose line D.) Contact dispatch for a rescue team

A.) Establish communication with the victim

27. What is the most effective way of protecting lives and property in Type V buildings? p. 171 A.) Fire detection devices and automatic sprinklers B.) Compartmentalization and automatic sprinklers C.) Gypsum board barriers and automatic sprinklers D.) Noncombustible structural elements and automatic sprinklers

A.) Fire detection devices and automatic sprinklers

52. What refers to the length of time that a building can withstand a fire before igniting? p. 173 A.) Fire resistance B.) Fire prevention C.) Fire combustion D.) Fire proofing

A.) Fire resistance

19. What is the ceiling considered to be a part of from a structural standpoint? p. 181 A.) Floor assembly B.) Interior wall assembly C.) Roof assembly D.) Exterior wall assembly

A.) Floor assembly

31. Who should the IC make contact with at a work site? p. 843 A.) Foreman B.) Building manager C.) Witnesses D.) Victim

A.) Foreman

60. What may happen to the steel truss before it fails that would serve as a warning sign? p. 186 A.) It sags B.) It buckles upward C.) It bounces D.) It melts

A.) It sags

29. Which NFPA standard can be referenced for information on protective ensembles for technical rescue incidents? p. 848 A.) NFPA 1951 B.) NFPA 1922 C.) NFPA 1945 D.) NFPA 1937

A.) NFPA 1951

2. What is the minimum distance from a downed power line should you park? p. 846 A.) One utility pole span B.) Four utility pole span C.) Two utility pole span D.) Three utility pole span

A.) One utility pole span

25. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of engineered wood? p. 172 A.) Resistance to warping B.) Made into curved shapes C.) Use of ordinary tools D.) Lower expense

A.) Resistance to warping

32. Which are the most versatile and widely used technical rescue skills? p. 852 A.) Rope B.) Hazmat C.) Wilderness search and rescue D.) Excavation

A.) Rope

10. Which type of roof is the pitched chord truss typically used to support? p. 184 A.) Sloping B.) Curved C.) Inverted D.) Flat

A.) Sloping

44. What do safe interior firefighting operations depend on? p. 181 A.) Stable roof B.) Strong walls C.) Blocked void spaces D.) Air-tight design

A.) Stable roof

42. What is the cause of many fires at construction and demolition sites? p. 190 A.) Torches B.) Concrete setting C.) Electrical shorts D.) Watch fires

A.) Torches

54. What structural shape is used in a truss? p. 184 A.) Triangle B.) Square C.) Rectangle D.) Oval

A.) Triangle

7. Where are escalator power supplies usually located? p. 860 A.) Under the top landing or step plate of the escalator B.) In the main control panel in the control room C.) In the equipment room for the building D.) Under the bottom landing or step plate of the escalator

A.) Under the top landing or step plate of the escalator

3. What material is used to construct the interior structural and nonstructural members in a Type III building? p. 176 A.) Wood B.) Cast iron C.) Metal D.) Steel

A.) Wood

34. During high-angle operations what is the slope of the ground greater than? p. 853 A.) 35 degrees B.) 30 degrees C.) 45 degrees D.) 40 degrees

C.) 45 degrees

22. Which is NOT a correct statement about an ordinary construction building? p. 176 A.) Floors and roofs in these buildings collapse suddenly without warning B.) Always assume lightweight components may be present C.) Age plays no role in the level of fire resistance encountered D.) Renovated buildings might contain lightweight assemblies

C.) Age plays no role in the level of fire resistance encountered

11. What are felt or mineral shingles impregnated with? p. 182 A.) Concrete B.) Polymers C.) Asphalt D.) Tar

C.) Asphalt

28. What are building contents usually closely related to? p. 168 A.) Building construction B.) Building codes C.) Building occupancy D.) Building layout

C.) Building occupancy

46. What is the most frequent cause of fire fighter death in residential fires? p. 190 A.) Collapse of walls B.) Collapse of ceilings C.) Collapse of floors D.) Collapse of roofs

C.) Collapse of floors

22. Which of the following is the trench and excavation similar to in terms of equipment and skills used? p. 854 A.) High-angle B.) Water C.) Confined space D.) Wilderness

C.) Confined space

6. Approximately how long does it take for conventional wood flooring to burn through? p. 181 A.) 15 minutes B.) 30 minutes C.) 25 minutes D.) 20 minutes

D.) 20 minutes

21. How much per 10 feet (3 meters) of length will a steel beam elongate at a temperature of 1000 degrees Fahrenheit (540 degrees Celsius)? p. 169 A.) 2 inches (5.0 centimeters) B.) 1 1/2 inches (3.8 centimeters) C.) 2 1/2 inches (6.4 centimeters) D.) 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)

D.) 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)

23. Wearing turnout gear within what distance of water is considered dangerous? p. 855 A.) 15 feet (5 meters) B.) 25 feet (8 meters) C.) 20 feet (6 meters) D.) 10 feet (3 meters)

D.) 10 feet (3 meters)