Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which
of the following will contribute to the rapid spread of a ground cover fire? a. | a
chimney | d. | all of the
above | b. | a drainage | e. | none of the above | c. | a
saddle | | | | |
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In
structural firefighting, most firefighting activity involves the suppression of ____ materials within
the structure or as a part of the structure, which are commonly suppressed by removing one side of
the fire triangle. a. | Class A | d. | Class D | b. | Class
B | e. | Class
K | c. | Class
C | | | | |
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Which
of the following is incorrect? a. | The specific gravity of a flammable liquid is important in
determining the means that should be used to extinguish it. | b. | The vapors from
a flammable liquid fire can be as dangerous as the burning material. | c. | Solubility is
important in determining a fire attack method for flammable gases. | d. | The vapor
density of a flammable gas determines whether it will rise or fall when it escapes the
container. | e. | Foam may be necessary to use in combating a flammable liquid
fire. | | |
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4.
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What
occurs after the fire is extinguished? a. | confinement | d. | overhaul. | b. | ventilation | e. | defensive
attack | c. | withdrawal | | | | |
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5.
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A(n)
____ is a safe location from which to begin line construction on a wildland fire. a. | flank
point | d. | head
point | b. | initial attack area | e. | safety point | c. | anchor
point | | | | |
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6.
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A
suppression action taken by a firefighter around the perimeter of a wildland fire is called
____. a. | toward the front
lowered | c. | straight
up | b. | toward the rear
and raised | d. | to the side,
away from the body | | | | |
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7.
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The
interior of an automobile is very toxic when on fire. What is perhaps the second most dangerous item
in an automobile’s interior? a. | dash | c. | hatchback struts | b. | windows | d. | electronics | | | | |
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8.
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When
laying hose in the stairwell, it is best to lay it from which of the following
locations? a. | straight into
the fire floor for direct attack | b. | from the floor above for better hose
pullability | c. | from the floor below for safety | d. | from the engine
below | | |
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