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STATE-PREP - PART.4

Question 1 of 36

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**Which alarm system component serves as the “brain” for the fire alarm system?

Select one of the following:

  • Initiating device

  • Primary power supply

  • Notification appliance

  • Fire alarm control panel

Explanation

Question 2 of 36

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The fire alarm control panel:

Select one of the following:

  • is required to be red with white lettering.

  • senses the products of combustion or other hazardous conditions.

  • contains electronics that control and monitor the fire alarm system.

  • notifies occupants of an emergency condition through visual text or symbols.

Explanation

Question 3 of 36

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**The fire command center:

Select one of the following:

  • senses products of combustion.

  • serves as the connection point for power and fire alarm circuits.

  • consolidates all fire protection system controls for a structure in one room.

  • ensures the fire alarm system will operate if the primary power supply fails.

Explanation

Question 4 of 36

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In which type of sprinkler system does air or nitrogen under pressure replace the water in the sprinklers above a valve?

Select one of the following:

  • Water system

  • Dry-pipe system

  • Wet-pipe system

  • Water curtain system

Explanation

Question 5 of 36

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Which of the following statements about dry-pipe sprinkler systems is MOST accurate?

Select one of the following:

  • Dry-pipe systems require pressurized air or nitrogen to hold dry-pipe valves on.

  • A disadvantage of dry-pipe systems is that they do not signal an alarm when discharged.

  • Normally, the air-pressure gauge and water-pressure gauge should show the same pressure reading. x

  • Accelerators and exhausters are quick-opening devices that allow air to exit and water to enter the pipes quickly.

Explanation

Question 6 of 36

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**Which of the following statements BEST describes an automatic dry standpipe system?

Select one of the following:

  • Water is maintained in the system only to identify leaks.

  • Water pressure is maintained in the system at all times.

  • Water is admitted to the system upon opening of the hose valve.

  • Water is admitted to the system when the dry pipe valve is opened at the hose station.

Explanation

Question 7 of 36

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**Which heat detector uses two metals, one which expands faster than the other when heated, to break a circuit and send a signal to the fire alarm control panel?

Select one of the following:

  • Bimetallic detector

  • Ultraviolet detector

  • Fusible link detector

  • Continuous line detector

Explanation

Question 8 of 36

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The ___ is the vertical piping to which the one-way check valve, alarm valve, and main drain are attached.

Select one of the following:

  • riser

  • feed main

  • cross main

  • fire department connection

Explanation

Question 9 of 36

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The sprinkler system feed main is:

Select one of the following:

  • the direct service to a number of branch lines.

  • the pipe connecting the riser to the cross mains.

  • vertical piping to which other components are attached.

  • the piping that connects a spray nozzle to the cross mains.

Explanation

Question 10 of 36

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Sprinklers’ temperature ratings can be identified by:

Select one of the following:

  • the size of the frangible bulb.

  • the color-coded sprinkler frame arms.

  • the temperature stamped on the chemical pellet.

  • the temperature stamped on a brass tag hung on the stem.

Explanation

Question 11 of 36

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**Which of the following emergency scene lighting equipment has the disadvantage of contaminating the scene with exhaust fumes if the vehicle is not positioned downwind?

Select one of the following:

  • Fixed lights

  • Portable lights

  • Vehicle-mounted generator

  • Apparatus electrical system

Explanation

Question 12 of 36

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**What type of company is responsible for forcible entry?

Select one of the following:

  • Truck company

  • Brush company

  • Engine company

  • Special rescue company

Explanation

Question 13 of 36

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What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible liquids and gases?

Select one of the following:

  • Class A

  • Class B

  • Class C

  • Class K

Explanation

Question 14 of 36

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What classification of portable fire extinguisher is used for fires that involve combustible metals and alloys

Select one of the following:

  • Class A

  • Class B

  • Class D

  • Class K

Explanation

Question 15 of 36

1

Which of the following factors is a primary reason that firefighters should not create tactical ventilation openings in an uncoordinated manner?

Select one of the following:

  • Can spread fire to uninvolved areas

  • May damage roof of structure by creating openings

  • Can cause fire streams to have negative affect on fire

  • Creating openings does unnecessary damage to the structure

Explanation

Question 16 of 36

1

Any power tool not marked double insulated should:

Select one of the following:

  • have a two-prong plug.

  • have a three-prong plug.

  • not ever be used outside.

  • not ever be used with an extension cord.

Explanation

Question 17 of 36

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**Which of the following is a telecommunications system?

Select one of the following:

  • Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)

  • Personal Alert Safety System (PASS)

  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  • National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)

Explanation

Question 18 of 36

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**Which of the following regulates all radio communication in the United States?

Select one of the following:

  • Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)

  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  • National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)

  • Emergency Service Specific Telecommunications Center

Explanation

Question 19 of 36

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Which of the following is a radio communications best practice?

Select one of the following:

  • Speak with a loud, controlled, clear voice

  • Place radio as close to PASS device as possible

  • Lay microphone in seat of vehicle for easy access

  • Position antennae horizontally for best transmission

Explanation

Question 20 of 36

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Which of the following should be in an arrival report?

Select one of the following:

  • Number of victims

  • Discussion of command

  • Correct address of the incident

  • Emergency medical services on scene

Explanation

Question 21 of 36

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**Which of the following provides the telecommunications center with a continuous record of actions at scene?

Select one of the following:

  • Arrival report

  • Progress report

  • Initial radio report

  • Personal accountability report

Explanation

Question 22 of 36

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**What does the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) do?

Select one of the following:

  • Informs other responding units of current conditions

  • Gives description of conditions as they appear on scene

  • Outlines necessary information needed to complete incident reports

  • Provides telecommunications center with continuous record of actions at scene

Explanation

Question 23 of 36

1

What portable fire extinguisher rating is based on the approximate square foot (square meter) area of flammable liquid a non-expert operator can extinguish?

Select one of the following:

  • Class A rating

  • Class B rating

  • Class K rating

  • Multiple markings

Explanation

Question 24 of 36

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What survival action includes steps that can be performed before communicating a MAYDAY?

Select one of the following:

  • Escape

  • Disentangle

  • Breach a wall

  • Seeking safe haven

Explanation

Question 25 of 36

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When breaching a wall, which of the following BEST describes the action to be taken before crawling through the opening?

Select one of the following:

  • Sound the floor on the other side

  • Tighten SCBA to ensure it does not move

  • Use wire cutters to help create opening

  • Use forcible entry tool to make opening

Explanation

Question 26 of 36

1

**Which type of jack is operated by using the jack to tighten and support a
shoring/stabilizing system?

Select one of the following:

  • Screw jack

  • Hydraulic jack

  • Trench screw jack

  • Ratchet-lever jack

Explanation

Question 27 of 36

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**Which of the following tools is made in three basic types and gives rescuers the ability to lift or displace objects?

Select one of the following:

  • Cribbing materials

  • Nonhydraulic jacks

  • Pneumatic lifting bags

  • Buttress tension system

Explanation

Question 28 of 36

1

Which of the following personnel determines where to perform forcible entry?

Select one of the following:

  • Fire Chief

  • Firefighter

  • Safety Officer

  • Incident Commander

Explanation

Question 29 of 36

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How should hose be stored in hose racks?

Select one of the following:

  • Pack hose tightly to ensure a good fit

  • Store hose in direct sunlight whenever possible

  • Roll hose with the male end inside roll to protect male coupling threads

  • Locate hose rack in apparatus room/bay, as close as possible to the apparatus

Explanation

Question 30 of 36

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**Which of the following is the primary location for shutting off power?

Select one of the following:

  • Power line

  • Transformer

  • Electric meter

  • Electrical panel

Explanation

Question 31 of 36

1

**Water as a cooling agent must be combined with ___ to be effective on lighter petroleum distillates.

Select one of the following:

  • chemicals

  • clean agents

  • carbon dioxide

  • foam additives

Explanation

Question 32 of 36

1

The philosophy of loss control is to perform activities to minimize losses to property:

Select one of the following:

  • during a fire incident.

  • after a fire incident occurs.

  • before a fire incident occurs.

  • before, during, and after a fire incident.

Explanation

Question 33 of 36

1

**Which of the following are often cigarette-match combinations?

Select one of the following:

  • Fire patterns

  • Separate fires

  • Timing devices

  • Electrical sources

Explanation

Question 34 of 36

1

Insurance investigators are hired to:

Select one of the following:

  • lead the investigation.

  • determine the number of fatalities.

  • determine cause and amount of loss.

  • gather information about the people involved.

Explanation

Question 35 of 36

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**What audience characteristic is the primary factor in presentation style when giving a fire and life safety presentation?

Select one of the following:

  • Age

  • Physical ability

  • Cultural diversity

  • Educational level

Explanation

Question 36 of 36

1

What audience characteristic can impact the worldview and outlook on life of those listening to a fire and life safety presentation?

Select one of the following:

  • Age

  • Physical ability

  • Cultural diversity

  • Educational level

Explanation

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