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BEFO FINAL GUARANTEE D
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S
Question 1: Which of the following terms is used to refer
to the process that generates sufficient quantities of burnable vapors to ignite in the presence of oxidizer? A- paralysis, B- fire coil, C- vapor pressure, D- flashpoint
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Question 2: What type of reaction releases energy in the
form of sometimes light? A- Kinetic, B- endothermic, C- potential, D- exothermic
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Question 3: What product of combustion causes the most
fire deaths? A- carbon dioxide, B- toxic smoke, C- thermal energy, D- hydrogen sulfide
CORRECT ANSWER: B
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Question 4: The ignition of unburned fire gases at the top
of the compartment is known as? A- flash over, B- combustion, C- roll over, D- smoke explosion
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Question 5: The potential chemical energy in fuel in fire
behavior is converted to? A- mechanical energy, B- thermal energy, C- electrical energy, D- sound energy
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Question 6: The male threads on fire hydrant discharge
outlets must? A- be connected to a 12 inch water main, B- conform to those used by neighboring jurisdictions, C- be the ones used by the local fire department, D- have a 6 inch outlet
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Question 7: Fire hydrant markings can be used to
designate? A- flow capacities, B- distance from the next hydrant, C- typical water pressure, D- distance from nearest fire department
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CORRECT ANSWER: A
Question 8: What kind of fire hydrants are designed for
use in climates that have freezing temperatures? A- cold- weather hydrant, B- dry barrel hydrant, C- wet barrel hydrants, D- warm weather hydrants
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Question 9: Which means of moving water is used by
most communities? A- combination system, B- direct pumping system, C- pumpless system, D- gravity system
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Question 10: All hydrants must be opened and closed ___
to prevent damage? A- slowly, B- quickly, C- partially, D- at least twice
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Question 11: Which of the following is the best
description of the main cause of injuries suffered at fire
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stations and facilities? A- safe behavior, B- poor nutrition, C- unsafe behavior, D- lack of driving skill
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Question 12: How can overhaul operations disrupt an
investigation? A- it can destroy evidence, B- it can shelter evidence, C- it can secure evidence, D- it can preserve evidence
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Question 13: What type of doors protect opening fire
rated walls? A- fire door, B- solid core door, C- hollow core door, D-
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Question 14: In what construction type are exterior load
bearing walls composed entirely out of wood? A- type 5, B- type 1, C- type 4, D- type 3