FCTC FINAL TEST
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Level ___ PPE should only be used when the atmosphere contains no known hazards
and when there is no potential for splashes, immersion, or inhalation of hazardous
levels of chemicals. - Answers-D
How would a fuel/air mixture in which there is too much fuel be described? - Answers-
Too rich
Master streams flow a minimum of - Answers-350 gpm
When hoisting a ladder, a ___ line should be attached to the bottom of the ladder to
help control it as it is hoisted - Answers-tag
Signs that chemical protective clothing is undergoing the process of __- INCLUDE
discoloration, charring, swelling, shrinking - Answers-degredation
Which of the following is a significant drawback to using the senses to detect the
presence of hazardous materials? - Answers-Their use involves potential exposure to
the hazard
What does the "R" stand for in the
"RIC"? - Answers-Rapid
Which tool is commonly used in interior search and rescue? - Answers-Thermal imaging
device
Which tool is classified as a rotating tool? - Answers-Screwdriver
, Fire fighters getting close enough to apply extinguishing agent directly on the fire is the
objective of which type of operation? - Answers-Offensive
Which statement about structural steel is correct? - Answers-Structural steel is the
strongest building material in terms of both tension and compression.
A fire department communication center functions most like a(n): - Answers-human
brain
What is the function of the PTT button on a two-way radio - Answers-Cause the radio to
transmit
When should fire fighters begin to think about which tools they might need for a given
call? - Answers-During the response
Which item is necessary to include in a life safety rope's documentation? - Answers-
History of use
An oxygen-deficient atmosphere contains less than _____ percent oxygen. - Answers-
19.5
What is the term for the movement of heat and smoke from an area of higher pressure
to lower pressure? - Answers-Flow path
Where should streams be directed to prevent a BLEVE? - Answers-At the area where
the tank is being heated
Which is a commonly used method of extinguishing Class B fires? - Answers-Excluding
the oxygen
Which type of adaptor is used to connect two female couplings to each other? -
Answers-Double male
Which term is a measure of whether a material will burn? - Answers-Combustibility
When is it permissible for fire fighters to wear partial PPE during salvage operations in
the fire area? - Answers-Never
In which case should a downed fire fighter's face piece be replaced with the emergency
face piece from the rapid intervention pack? - Answers-The victim's face piece is
damaged
Which class of rope is designed to stretch significantly when loaded? - Answers-
Dynamic
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