FCTC Candidate Physical Ability Test 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the hose drag event in the CPAT?

Accepted Answer

Simulate advancing a charged hose line into a structure

Answer

Test cardiovascular endurance only

Answer

Measure upper body strength only

Answer

Test balance and coordination

Question 2

During the stair climb event, candidates wear a weighted vest. What does this weight simulate?

Accepted Answer

Weight of full personal protective equipment and SCBA

Answer

Weight of a rescued victim

Answer

Weight of hose and nozzle

Answer

Weight of forcible entry tools

Question 3

What is a critical safety rule that ALL CPAT candidates must follow throughout the entire test?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a self-paced walk — no running is permitted

Answer

Run as fast as possible at all times

Answer

Take a 30-second rest between each event

Answer

Remove the weighted vest between events

Question 4

The rescue event in the CPAT requires candidates to drag a weighted dummy. Approximately how much does the dummy weigh?

Accepted Answer

165 lbs

Answer

100 lbs

Answer

180 lbs

Answer

220 lbs

Question 5

What does the ceiling breach and pull event in the CPAT simulate?

Accepted Answer

Overhaul work — breaking through ceilings and pulling down materials to check for fire extension

Answer

Climbing through a ceiling opening

Answer

Rappelling from a roof

Answer

Deploying a ground ladder

Question 6

Why is the CPAT conducted as a pass/fail test rather than a scored test?

Accepted Answer

To ensure all hired firefighters meet the minimum physical standard required for safe job performance

Answer

To reduce administrative cost

Answer

To make the test easier to pass

Answer

Because timing is too difficult to measure accurately