True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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1.
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The
two-person method of coupling fire hose requires one firefighter to hold the female coupling at the
hip, slightly below the waist.
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2.
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The
safest manner to advance a hose up a ladder is to charge the hose before you take it up the
ladder.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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3.
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A
____ hose roll is used when access to either or both couplings may be needed. a. | straight | d. | specialty | b. | storage | e. | simple | c. | single
donut | | | | |
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4.
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When
a hoseline needs to be extended, firefighters can use the break-apart nozzle method or a
____. a. | gated
wye | d. | hose
jacket | b. | siamese | e. | hose clamp | c. | hose
bridge | | | | |
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5.
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Which
of the following is capable of providing a master stream? a. | a wagon
pipe | d. | a ladder
pipe | b. | a deluge
set | e. | all of the
above | c. | a monitor pipe | | | | |
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6.
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____,
____, and ____ are preconnect hose loads. a. | minuteman, accordion, flat | c. | horseshoe, accordion, flat | b. | flat,
triple-layer, horseshoe | d. | minuteman,
triple-layer, flat | | | | |
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7.
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____
is a flexible conduit used to convey water or other agents from a source to the
fire. a. | A gate
valve | d. | A fire
hose | b. | A water
hammer | e. | A
nozzle | c. | A hydrant | | | | |
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8.
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What
is the standard wildland hose load which provides ease of rolling and stretching the line, the
convenience of carrying with the hands free, and protection for couplings? a. | the triple-layer
load | d. | the minuteman
load | b. | the accordion
load | e. | the modified
Gasner bar pack | c. | the flat load | | | | |
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9.
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When
should fire hose be service tested? a. | prior to being placed in service | b. | annually | c. | after being damaged | d. | after repairs
have been made to the hose | e. | all of the above | | |
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10.
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The
care of couplings should include ____. a. | a visual inspection each time the hose is
reloaded | b. | a visual inspection monthly | c. | a visual
inspection annually | d. | a visual inspection weekly | | |
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