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Question 1 of 67

1

What is the device used to link different frequencies together at a specific location?

Select one of the following:

  • Gateway

  • Transponder

  • Relay

  • Resonator

Explanation

Question 2 of 67

1

Which radio frequency band operates on 150 MHz to 174 MHz?

Select one of the following:

  • Ultra high frequency

  • Low frequency - low band

  • Very high frequency - low band

  • Very high frequency - high band

Explanation

Question 3 of 67

1

What does NFIRS offer as a benefit to firefighters?

Select one of the following:

  • Determining trends in firefighter casualties

  • Reporting arsonists country wide

  • Reporting number of firefighters used on an incident scene

  • Determining the number of firefighters to use on an incident scene

Explanation

Question 4 of 67

1

What is one of the most extensive reports completed by a fire department after a major incident which resulted death(s) or major property damage?

Select one of the following:

  • After-action report

  • Post-action report

  • After-response report

  • Post-fire report

Explanation

Question 5 of 67

1

Which fire alarm reporting system is used in commercial buildings, multifamily dwellings, and private homes and could consist of smoke detectors, manual pull boxes, and water flow alarms?

Select one of the following:

  • Private fire alarm

  • Public answering point

  • Still alarm

  • Municipal fire alarm

Explanation

Question 6 of 67

1

Which of the following alarm reporting systems originated in the 1800s in widely urbanized areas?

Select one of the following:

  • Municipal fire alarm

  • Private fire alarm

  • Land-line

  • Still alarm

Explanation

Question 7 of 67

1

Which of the following is an improvement to 9-1-1?

Select one of the following:

  • PSAP

  • PAPR

  • RAPP

  • APRS

Explanation

Question 8 of 67

1

Per SOP 205.01, a progress report includes:

Select one of the following:

  • Position (location), Progress, needs.

  • Position (location), Progress, Accountability.

  • Position (location), Assignment, Progress

  • Assignment, Progress, Accountability.

Explanation

Question 9 of 67

1

Documenting the event is part of the communications process.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 10 of 67

1

The preferred method of communications on a radio system is ________________.

Select one of the following:

  • Plain language or clear text

  • Plain English

  • Ten-codes

  • Fire service jargon

Explanation

Question 11 of 67

1

What items must be communicated initially when transmitting a Mayday (prior to acknowledgement from Command)?

Select one of the following:

  • Mayday, Identifier, Location.

  • Mayday, Identifier, Situation, Location.

  • Mayday, Identifier, Situation, Location, Plan.

  • Mayday, Identifier, Situation.

Explanation

Question 12 of 67

1

What term is used to clear all non-essential communications on the fireground for urgent communications?

Select one of the following:

  • Emergency Traffic

  • Mayday

  • Tone alert

  • Shut up so I can talk

Explanation

Question 13 of 67

1

What term is used to have fire personnel evacuate a structure in rapid retreat, utilizing the closest egress without tools and equipment (except hand tools)?

Select one of the following:

  • Abandon

  • Evacuate

  • Withdraw

  • Emergency Traffic

  • Run for your lives

Explanation

Question 14 of 67

1

Which term is used on an emergency scene and indicates that you are ready for a new assignment?

Select one of the following:

  • Available

  • In service

  • Task complete

  • Good to go

Explanation

Question 15 of 67

1

The ability of emergency responders to work seamlessly with other systems or products without any special effort is the definition of ______________.

Select one of the following:

  • Interoperability

  • Cross training

  • Automation

  • Integration

Explanation

Question 16 of 67

1

What are the two functions of radios?

Select one of the following:

  • Transmit and receive

  • Code and encode

  • Relay and receive

  • Passive and active

Explanation

Question 17 of 67

1

What are the two types of technology for the method of transmitting the conversation through signals over the airwaves?

Select one of the following:

  • Analog and digital

  • Active and Passive

  • UHF and VHF

  • MHz and GHz

Explanation

Question 18 of 67

1

What determines the number of units dispatched to an incident?

Select one of the following:

  • Departmental policy

  • Dispatcher

  • Manpower available

  • Units available

Explanation

Question 19 of 67

1

What does the acronym NFIRS refer to?

Select one of the following:

  • National Fire Incident Reporting System

  • National Firefighters Improved Response System

  • National Firefighter Incident Response System

  • National Firefighting Integrated Reporting System

Explanation

Question 20 of 67

1

What is the primary purpose of the public fire service communication system?

Select one of the following:

  • Receive report of emergency and dispatch units

  • Announce vehicle as being in service

  • Announce vehicle as being out of service

  • Receive telephone calls

Explanation

Question 21 of 67

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What is the term for an item used to describe the physical location of an alarm box and the apparatus or resources assigned to respond?

Select one of the following:

  • Box card

  • Apparatus card

  • Response card

  • Trip card

Explanation

Question 22 of 67

1

What technology can be used to receive transmissions from field units and rebroadcast them at a higher power?

Select one of the following:

  • Repeater

  • Transceiver

  • Booster

  • Transponder

Explanation

Question 23 of 67

1

What type of system utilizes a computer to assist in dispatching units?

Select one of the following:

  • Computer aided dispatch

  • Computerized run card

  • Computerized box card

  • Computer based dispatch

Explanation

Question 24 of 67

1

Which radio frequency band is becoming available to public safety entities as television stations move to other frequencies?

Select one of the following:

  • 700 MHz

  • 600 MHz

  • 300 MHz

  • 200 MHz

Explanation

Question 25 of 67

1

Which radio system does the user select a talk group and the system automatically selects the channel to be used?

Select one of the following:

  • Trunked

  • Active

  • Conventional

  • Passive

Explanation

Question 26 of 67

1

Which radio system does the user select the channel to communicate?

Select one of the following:

  • Conventional

  • Active

  • Trunked

  • Passive

Explanation

Question 27 of 67

1

Which type of channel set-up is one frequency used for transmitting and a second frequency is used for receiving?

Select one of the following:

  • Duplex

  • Coded

  • Simplex

  • Multiplex

Explanation

Question 28 of 67

1

Which type of channel set-up is one frequency used for both transmitting and receiving signals?

Select one of the following:

  • Simplex

  • Coded

  • Duplex

  • Multiplex

Explanation

Question 29 of 67

1

Which radio frequency band operates on 33 MHz to 46 MHz?

Select one of the following:

  • Very high frequency - low band

  • Low frequency - low band

  • Very high frequency - high band

  • Ultra-high frequency

Explanation

Question 30 of 67

1

Which radio frequency band operates on 450 MHz to 460 MHz?

Select one of the following:

  • Ultra high frequency

  • Low frequency - low band

  • Very high frequency - low band

  • Very high frequency - high band

Explanation

Question 31 of 67

1

A "live saw" means that the saw is_________.

Select one of the following:

  • Running

  • Turned on but not started

  • In service on the apparatus

  • In the hands of a firefighter

Explanation

Question 32 of 67

1

A multipurpose fire service specific tool made from a single piece of forged steel is called ________________?

Select one of the following:

  • Halligan Bar

  • Hooligan Bar

  • Huxbar

  • Hoober bar

Explanation

Question 33 of 67

1

A pick­head axe has how many cutting bits?

Select one of the following:

  • One

  • Two

  • Three

  • Four

Explanation

Question 34 of 67

1

A reciprocating saw blade that is labeled bi­metal means that it can cut ____________.

Select one of the following:

  • A - Wood

  • B - Metal

  • Both a and b

  • Neither a or b

Explanation

Question 35 of 67

1

Allow ________________ to do the work when using an axe.

Select one of the following:

  • The weight of the axe

  • Your body weight

  • Your back and shoulders

  • Inertia and gravity

Explanation

Question 36 of 67

1

An important rule to remember when using a power saw is to cut as deep as the blade can possibly cut, as it will have no effect on any structural members.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 37 of 67

1

At a minimum ________________ should be used at all times when working with hand tools.

Select one of the following:

  • Eye protection

  • Helmets

  • Gloves

  • Turnout gear

Explanation

Question 38 of 67

1

By watching the discharge from the chainsaw, a firefighter can determine the condition of the chain. If the chain is _________, then the firefighter will see dust and will have to apply a lot of pressure to make the cut.

Select one of the following:

  • Dull

  • Sharp

  • Bent

  • Missing teeth

Explanation

Question 39 of 67

1

Common terms for a _____________ saw are cut­off saw, demolition saw, or rescue saw.

Select one of the following:

  • Rotary

  • Chain

  • Reciprocating

  • None of these

Explanation

Question 40 of 67

1

Cutting with an axe is as much ________________ as it is strength.

Select one of the following:

  • Hand-eye coordination

  • Control and command

  • Stability and swing

  • Precision and accuracy

Explanation

Question 41 of 67

1

Cutting, striking, pushing, pulling, and prying are all examples of ________________?

Select one of the following:

  • Various tasks tools can accomplish on the fire ground.

  • types of tools used on the fire ground.

  • Methods tools use to accomplish work on the fire ground.

  • Methods and ways tools are used on the fire ground.

Explanation

Question 42 of 67

1

Effectively used, tools become ________________ of/to a firefighter’s body.

Select one of the following:

  • Extensions

  • Adjuncts

  • Multipliers

  • Hindrances

Explanation

Question 43 of 67

1

Match the following common nonverbal signal used by firefighters with its appropriate meaning: Stop the cut

Select one of the following:

  • 1 tap

  • 2 taps

  • 3 taps

Explanation

Question 44 of 67

1

Match the following common nonverbal signal used by firefighters with its appropriate meaning: Cut

Select one of the following:

  • 2 taps

  • 1 tap

  • 3 taps

Explanation

Question 45 of 67

1

Match the following common nonverbal signal used by firefighters with its appropriate meaning: Shut down the saw

Select one of the following:

  • 3 taps

  • 1 tap

  • 2 taps

Explanation

Question 46 of 67

1

Match the following type of rotary saw blade with the appropriate materials to be cut by it: Aluminum oxide abrasive blades (discs)

Select one of the following:

  • Heavy gauge metals

  • Steel, concrete, and wood

  • Concrete, brick, mortar, etc.

  • Lexan, Plexiglas, light gauge metal

Explanation

Question 47 of 67

1

Match the following type of rotary saw blade with the appropriate materials to be cut by it: Diamond grit blade

Select one of the following:

  • Steel, concrete, and wood

  • Heavy gauge metals

  • Concrete, brick, mortar, etc.

  • Lexan, Plexiglas, light gauge metal

Explanation

Question 48 of 67

1

Match the following type of rotary saw blade with the appropriate materials to be cut by it: Silicon carbide blade

Select one of the following:

  • Concrete, brick, mortar, etc.

  • Heavy gauge metals

  • Steel, concrete and wood

  • Lexan, Plexiglas, light gauge metal

Explanation

Question 49 of 67

1

Match the following type of rotary saw blade with the appropriate materials to be cut by it: Carbine tip blades

Select one of the following:

  • Lexan, Plexiglass, light gauge metal

  • Heavy gauge metals

  • Steel, concrete, and wood

  • Concrete, brick, mortar, etc.

Explanation

Question 50 of 67

1

Most rotary saws and chain saws operate with a ____________ engine.

Select one of the following:

  • Two-cycle

  • Four-cycle

  • Electrical

  • Diesel

Explanation

Question 51 of 67

1

Not all bolt cutters can cut ________________.

Select one of the following:

  • Case-hardened steel

  • Chain link fence

  • Small cables

  • Tree limbs

Explanation

Question 52 of 67

1

Once a reciprocating saw is used, a new blade should be placed in the saw to make it ready for the next emergency, no matter what condition it is in.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 53 of 67

1

Reciprocating saws are generally used by firefighters for ______________.

Select one of the following:

  • A and B only

  • A - structural collapse

  • B - Vehicle and machinery extrications

  • C - Ventilation

  • All of these

Explanation

Question 54 of 67

1

Saw maintenance is best achieved by following the manufacturer's instructions.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 55 of 67

1

Spreading your feet will help to ________________.

Select one of the following:

  • Center your body weight

  • Distribute the power of your swing

  • Determine the depth of the cuts

  • Center the axe on target

Explanation

Question 56 of 67

1

The ideal weight for a pick­head axe is ________________?

Select one of the following:

  • 8 pounds

  • 6 pounds

  • 7 pounds

  • 9 pounds

Explanation

Question 57 of 67

1

The key to using an axe effectively is ________________.

Select one of the following:

  • Accuracy

  • Timing

  • Precision

  • Strength

Explanation

Question 58 of 67

1

The most important safety factor a saw operator must observe after cutting with a rotary saw is_____________.

Select one of the following:

  • Stop the blade from rotating

  • Shut the engine off

  • Refuel the saw

  • Clean the air intake fins

Explanation

Question 59 of 67

1

The primary role of the axe is to ________________.

Select one of the following:

  • Cut

  • Strike

  • Push

  • Pull

Explanation

Question 60 of 67

1

The recommended minimum distance that firefighters should maintain between themselves and another firefighter operating a saw is ________________________.

Select one of the following:

  • 10 feet

  • 5 feet

  • 6 feet

  • 15 feet

Explanation

Question 61 of 67

1

The simple saw­ starting method developed by Lieutenant Michael Ciampo (FDNY) is safer because it allows the firefighter to lift the saw using his legs and back muscles together, reducing the chance of an injury.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 62 of 67

1

Using a chain saw to cut a ventilation hole in a roof is the same as using a chain saw to cut trees.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 63 of 67

1

What fire service tool can be used to secure a monitor by driving the tool into the ground and securing the monitor to the tool?

Select one of the following:

  • Pry bar

  • Flat-head axe

  • Halligan tool

  • Pick-head axe

Explanation

Question 64 of 67

1

When starting a cold engine on a rotary saw, the best practice is to pull the starter cord as quickly as possible and as far as it will travel.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 65 of 67

1

When swinging an axe concentrate on ________________.

Select one of the following:

  • Accuracy

  • Force

  • Precision

  • Depth

Explanation

Question 66 of 67

1

When using a chain saw to cut a ventilation hole, a firefighter should use the ___________ of the chain.

Select one of the following:

  • Tip

  • Back

  • Front

Explanation

Question 67 of 67

1

When using a chain saw to ventilate a roof, you should______________.

Select one of the following:

  • All of these

  • Bring the saw to full RPMs before you plunge into the material

  • Plunge the saw only a few inches into the material

  • Hold the saw in an almost vertical position.

Explanation

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