IFSTA Final Exam Questions with All Correct Answers

IFSTA Final Exam Questions with All Correct Answers Which of the following is one way firefighters can reduce exposure to carcinogens present in fires? - ANSWER A.Clean helmet liners B.Follow good nutritional guidelines C.Maintain positive mental attitudes D.Maintain high levels of physical fitness According to NFPA¨ 1500 emergency operations are limited to: - ANSWER A.those that are required to save the most lives. B.those that can be safely conducted by personnel on scene. C.those that can be started as soon as any personnel reach the scene. D.those that can be started as soon as the lives of all on scene are safe. What is the goal of the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual safety stand-down? - ANSWER A.To focus on firefighters B.To focus on firefighter safety C.To focus on firefighter families D.To focus on firefighter fatalities The distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator realizes the need to stop, until the driver/operators foot touches the brake pedal is: - ANSWER A.a very brief time. B.called braking distance. C.called driver-reaction distance. D.a longer time than in a private vehicle. Which of the following BEST summarizes a benefit of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)? - ANSWER A.Allows multiple organizations to operate together at high rise incidents B.Allows multiple organizations to operate together at haz mat incidents C.Provides consistent funding for agencies from multiple jurisdictions when operating together D.Provides consistent framework for agencies from multiple jurisdictions to operate together Which of the following BEST describes who determines a structures construction classification type? - ANSWER A.Contractor, architect, city official B.City official, property owner, contractor C.Architect, structural engineer, contractor D.Structural engineer, contractor, city official The International Building Code (IBC©) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA¨) define construction type based on the performance of the construction when: - ANSWER A.exposed to fire. B.exposed to an earthquake. C.a sprinkler system is activated. D.a fire alarm system is activated. According to the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) heavy timber construction avoids: - ANSWER A.having open crawl spaces. B.using flame-retardant materials. C.using noncombustible materials. D.concealed spaces under floors and roofs. Additions to the structure, replacing fire escapes with enclosed stairways, and removing non-load-bearing walls are all types of: - ANSWER A.roof obstructions. B.security measures. C.permitted structural modifications. D.nonpermitted structural modifications. What type of stairs uses a ventilation system activated by automatic fire or smoke detection? - ANSWER A.Access stairs B.Fire escapes C.Protected stairs D. Smoke proof stair enclosures Why was the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control established? - ANSWER A. to determine how fire loss occurs B. to determine how to reduce fire loss C. to recommend design of fire safety vehicles D. to regulate training of emergency responders