Fire Exam Prep I & II 7th Ed. Audit Quiz

Question 1 of 50

What is the term for the electrical current that radiates outward from the point where a power line contacts the earth?
  Attenuation
  Distance potential
  Fault gradient
  Ground gradient

Question 2 of 50

Which type of company is assigned to a pumping apparatus?
  Engine
  Hose
  Brush
  Tender

Question 3 of 50

The skin’s ability to absorb chemicals increases _____% for every 5 degrees of temperature rise.
  400
  100
  300
  200

Question 4 of 50

All of the following statements about emergency scene lighting are correct EXCEPT ONE. CHOOSE THE EXCEPTION.
  An inverter is preferable to a generator for most applications
  Position generators downwind from the incident
  All outlets must be GFCI equipped
  Hearing protection is required when working around generators

Question 5 of 50

Which task is performed in the warm zone?
  Personnel staging
  Incident command
  Vehicle extrication
  Operating a hydraulic power plant

Question 6 of 50

An SCBA tag system provides accountability for personnel who are __________.
  Operating inside an IDLH environment
  On duty
  Inside the incident perimeter
  Wearing breathing apparatus

Question 7 of 50

Which is the commonly used term for the control zone where responders are directly involved in operations to resolve the emergency?
  Hot
  Hazard
  Limited access
  Exclusion

Question 8 of 50

Which is the term for the line of authority, responsibility and communication from the top to the bottom of an organization?
  Unity of command
  Span of control
  Chain of command
  Scalar organization

Question 9 of 50

The NFPA defines _____ levels of fire fighter certification.
  4
  5
  2
  3

Question 10 of 50

Which statement about emergency vehicle placement at a traffic accident is correct?
  Apparatus should be positioned between the oncoming traffic and the scene
  Use the lane adjacent to the wreck for patient loading
  The lane adjacent to the incident lane should remain open whenever possible
  Apparatus should be positioned on the opposite side of the scene as the oncoming traffic

Question 11 of 50

Which type of company most typically performs fire suppression?
  Rescue
  Attack
  Engine
  Truck

Question 12 of 50

Which statements best summarizes when PPE should be cleaned?
  After every exposure to smoke
  Quarterly
  After every interior attack operation
  When visibly contaminated

Question 13 of 50

Which organizational structure is defined as having an uninterrupted series of steps?
  Centralized
  Collaborative
  Vertical
  Scalar

Question 14 of 50

Which type of personnel accountability system should be regarded only as a supplemental measure?
  Any manual system
  SCBA tag
  Computer-based electronic
  Passport

Question 15 of 50

Which is the primary function of staff personnel?
  Finance/administration
  Support of line personnel
  Delivery of emergency services
  Service to external customers

Question 16 of 50

Which is the term for a material known to cause cancer?
  Philogen
  Mutagen
  Teratogen
  Carcinogen

Question 17 of 50

Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?
  Promote standards requiring the appointment of a Health and Safety Officer in every department
  Ensure that firefighters have access to counseling and psychological support services
  Encourage adoption and use of a standardized personnel accountability system
  Promote the establishment of an annual Firefighter Safety Stand Down

Question 18 of 50

What is an inverter?
  AC to DC plug-in adapter
  Vehicle mounted generator
  Lightweight portable generator
  DC to AC electrical converter

Question 19 of 50

Which is the term for an operational unit composed of an apparatus, an officer, and firefighters?
  Squad
  Engine
  Group
  Company

Question 20 of 50

The majority of firefighter deaths are due to __________.
  Non-vehicular trauma
  Sudden cardiac arrest
  Exposure to products of combustion
  Vehicle accident

Question 21 of 50

What is the primary goal of the IAFC Safety Stand Down?
  Set aside time to focus on firefighter safety issues
  Review and revise safety department policies and procedures
  Memorialize those who have fallen in the line of duty
  Review the 16 Life Safety Initiatives

Question 22 of 50

Past practices are considered an unwritten form of __________.
  Standard operating procedure
  Policy
  Mandate
  Regulation

Question 23 of 50

The staging area is located in which control zone?
  Limited access
  Cold
  Hot
  Warm

Question 24 of 50

What is the acceptable number of subordinates reporting to a single supervisor?
  8 to 12
  5 to 10
  3 to 7
  5 to 8

Question 25 of 50

Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?
  Plan for the worst- hoping for the best is not a plan
  A mandatory rest period following full consumption of a single SCBA cylinder
  Fight fire aggressively but plan for safety first
  Develop and implement nationally recognized medical and physical fitness standards

Question 26 of 50

Which is the most commonly used electrical power source for emergency operations?
  Generator
  Apparatus electrical system
  Power take-off
  Inverter

Question 27 of 50

When is removal of SCBA permissible?
  When the Incident Commander says it is safe to do so
  After all remaining fire has been extinguished
  After all visible fire has been extinguished
  When the area is clear of smoke

Question 28 of 50

Which is an example of line personnel?
  Firefighter
  Citizen living within the jurisdiction
  Accounts payable staff
  Administrative chief

Question 29 of 50

Which organization has a recommended process for determining and managing occupational stress in fire fighters?
  National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)
  National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  International Association of Firefighters (IAFF)

Question 30 of 50

Studies show that firefighters are at greater risk of developing ____ types of cancer.
  2
  All
  6
  4

Question 31 of 50

Effective scene security is most commonly achieved through the establishment of _____ control zones.
  2
  5
  4
  3

Question 32 of 50

Defining acceptable performance and expected outcomes is an essential component of __________.
  Chain of command
  Span of control
  Discipline
  Unity of command

Question 33 of 50

Which device is a portable electrical power source?
  Inverter
  Transformer
  Alternator
  Generator

Question 34 of 50

What is the optimal number of subordinates reporting to a single supervisor?
  4
  5
  6
  3

Question 35 of 50

Which is the basic unit of firefighting operations?
  Group
  Company
  Squad
  Division

Question 36 of 50

To which is the acronym IDLH applied?
  SCBA air management
  ICS organizational structure
  Hazardous environments
  Personnel accountability

Question 37 of 50

A passport system is a type of __________ system.
  Return-to-work
  Accountability
  Injury reporting
  Security

Question 38 of 50

Lighting equipment is divided into which two categories?
  Fixed and vehicle mounted
  Portable and fixed
  AC and DC
  High-output and low-output

Question 39 of 50

Which item is characteristic of a chronic health effect?
  Sudden onset
  Fatal
  Long lasting
  Intense

Question 40 of 50

Which phrase best summarizes situational awareness?
  Having a plan, knowing the plan, and sticking to the plan
  Maintaining focus on the mission
  Maintaining team integrity
  Being mindful of hazards and changing conditions

Question 41 of 50

NIMS-ICS involves how many major organizational functions?
  5
  6
  4
  3

Question 42 of 50

The acronym CBRNE applies to which area of specialization?
  Emergency medical services
  Technical rescue
  Wildland firefighting
  Hazardous materials

Question 43 of 50

Which position often holds the title of Fire Marshal?
  Chief administrative officer
  Health and Safety officer
  Fire inspector
  Chief fire official

Question 44 of 50

Which type of company specializes in mitigating incidents involving dangerous substances?
  Rescue
  Hazardous materials
  Truck
  Engine

Question 45 of 50

Multiple companies within a response area are typically grouped into a __________.
  Sector
  Division
  Battalion
  Task force

Question 46 of 50

Personnel qualified to perform rope, water, mine, confined space, trench and other specialized rescue operations are __________.
  Rescue technicians
  Fire Fighter IIIs
  Hazardous operations technicians
  Specialized rescue personnel

Question 47 of 50

Which type of company specializes in removing trapped or endangered victims?
  Rescue
  Extrication
  Engine
  Truck

Question 48 of 50

Which is an acceptable location for the storage of contaminated PPE?
  Apparatus cab
  Living quarters
  None of the above
  Personal vehicle trunk

Question 49 of 50

The use of NIMS-ICS in the management of emergency incidents is mandated by the __________.
  Incident commander
  Authority having jurisdiction
  NFPA
  Federal government

Question 50 of 50

Which is specified as a Firefighter II responsibility by the NFPA?
  Forcible entry into a structure
  Dispatching a response to a reported emergency
  Coordination of other personnel
  Overhaul

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