FCTC Test Technical Reading and Recall Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

According to NFPA 1981, what is the minimum rated service duration required for a firefighter's SCBA used in IDLH conditions?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

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15 minutes

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45 minutes

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60 minutes

Question 2

A technical bulletin states: 'The maximum load on a single roof ladder hook shall not exceed the ladder rated load.' A 24-foot roof ladder is rated for 250 lbs. Two firefighters each weighing 200 lbs with gear attempt to use the ladder simultaneously. What does the bulletin require?

Accepted Answer

Only one firefighter may be on the ladder at a time to remain within the 250-lb rating

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Both firefighters may use the ladder since 200 lbs each is under the 250 lb rating

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The ladder must be replaced with a higher-rated model

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Both firefighters may use the ladder with a spotter present

Question 3

A firefighting manual states: 'The five building construction types (Types I through V) are classified by the fire resistance of structural components, not by material alone.' Type I is most fire-resistive and Type V is least. Which type would maintain structural integrity longest in a fire?

Accepted Answer

Type I fire-resistive construction

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Type V wood-frame construction

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Type III ordinary construction

Answer

Type II non-combustible construction

Question 4

A hose specification sheet states: 'Service test pressure for 2.5-inch attack hose is 300 psi.' A pump operator charges the line to 250 psi during a fire. Is the hose being operated within safe parameters?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 250 psi is below the 300 psi service test pressure

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No — service test pressure is the maximum allowable operating pressure

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No — 2.5-inch hose cannot be used above 200 psi

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The service test pressure does not apply during actual fire operations

Question 5

A TIC user guide states: 'TIC displays relative temperature differences. A completely dark image indicates all objects are at uniform temperature, NOT that the area is cool or safe.' A firefighter scans a smoke-filled room and sees a uniform dark TIC image. What should they conclude?

Accepted Answer

Uniform temperature does not confirm safety and additional verification is required before concluding anything

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The room is at ambient temperature and safe to enter

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The TIC camera is too dark to function in this room

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All surfaces are at the same temperature — the absence of differential may mean fire is not present

Question 6

An ICS organization chart states: 'The span of control should be between 3 and 7 subordinates per supervisor, with 5 being optimal.' A sector officer is managing 9 units. What should occur according to the chart?

Accepted Answer

The sector should be split or another supervisory level added to restore proper span of control

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Nothing — 9 units is within the acceptable range

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All 9 units should operate without any sector officer oversight

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The sector officer should delegate all authority to a single unit leader