Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The
space between the ceiling of the top floor and the bottom of the roof is called a(n) ____ and is
often a route for major fire extension in a structure. a. | wall
void | d. | floor
void | b. | roof
peak | e. | eave | c. | cockloft | | | | |
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A
firefighter who is opening windows and doors in a structure to allow for smoke and heat to escape is
performing ____ ventilation. a. | positive pressure | d. | hydraulic | b. | natural | e. | negative
pressure | c. | mechanical | | | | |
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Which
of the following statements is incorrect? a. | When removing glass from a window for ventilation, the
firefighter should position off to one side and crouch underneath the window
level. | b. | When ventilating windows, all glass and cross members should be
removed to maximize airflow. | c. | When breaking a glass window with an ax, the firefighter should
use the sharp edge of the tool. | d. | A ground ladder can be used to take out glass in upper level
windows. | e. | Firefighters should wear appropriate safety and personal
protective equipment when breaking glass. | | |
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A(n)
____ cut is a series of cuts made parallel to roof joists and opened using the joist as a
hinge. a. | triangular | d. | expandable | b. | kerf | e. | center rafter (louver) | c. | examination | | | | |
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After
opening a roof, it is often necessary to ____. a. | open any windows in the area being
ventilated | b. | horizontally ventilate the floor below the
fire | c. | open the ceiling
below | d. | close all exterior and interior doors within the fire
building | | |
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6.
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To be
most effective, trench ventilation operations must be completed before
____. a. | fire
attack | c. | the fire reaches
the trench | b. | the fire reaches the smoldering
stage | d. | extinguishment
begins | | | | |
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Trench ventilation is sometimes referred to as
____ventilation. a. | strip | c. | mechanical | b. | top-side | d. | horizontal | | | | |
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8.
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The
best tool to use for positive pressure ventilation is a ____. a. | reciprocating
saw | c. | power
saw | b. | water
stream | d. | blower | | | | |
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