NFPA® 10 requires inspection of portable fire extinguishers at least: (357)
A. after every use.
B. every three months.
C. once every six months.
D. once a year. - once a year.
When contents of a structure have been stored outside after a fire incident during loss control, who
should be made ...
Fire Academy Test 2
NFPA® 10 requires inspection of portable fire extinguishers at least: (357)
A. after every use.
B. every three months.
C. once every six months.
D. once a year. - once a year.
When contents of a structure have been stored outside after a fire incident during loss control, who
should be made aware of the location of the contents? (1108)
A. Local media sources
B. Owners or occupants
C. Fire personnel on site
D. Ventilation and suppression crews - Owners or occupants
Which of the following BEST describes a fire and life safety audience of preschool children? -
Preschool children learn by seeing and doing - what they do will last longer than what they see or
hear.
Which fire and life safety hazard category is MOST likely found in manufacturing facilities, auto repair
and painting shops, and dry cleaning operations? - Hazardous processes
Identifying threats and hazards requires a thorough review of historical data, trends, and: -
statistical analysis.
The conditions under which a threat may occur is referred to as: - the context.
Which component of fire and life safety program delivery might include fire extinguisher training and
practical bicycle safety for youths? - Education
,Decreased insurance rates are an example of: - economic incentives.
Which fire and life safety program component is primarily the responsibility of manufacturers, designers,
and contractors? - Engineering
Fire and life safety education is designed to inform citizens about, and provide information on how to
change: - unsafe behavior.
Safety hazards are defined as: - unsafe behaviors or conditions that result in injury, death, or
property damage not associated with fire.
Careless use of flammable and combustible liquids and improper used of a power tool are two examples
of: - unsafe behaviors.
Cooking equipment and a loose handrail on a stairway are possible sources of: - unsafe
conditions.
Which of the following statements about communicating messages to adults is MOST accurate? -
Adult programs should involve solving problems, completing tasks, or handling lifestyle choices.
A juvenile firesetters program is intended to reduce fires set by children by identifying at-risk children,
____, and intervening in their behavioral development. - assessing the cause of their obsession
Which of the following statements about code adoption is MOST accurate? - Codes are only
enforceable when the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) adopts them.
Which of the following BEST describes one way the data provided by fire investigation can be used? -
To monitor the effectiveness of the fire and life safety initiative program
,The area of origin is the location: - where the fire began.
Which of the following is an indicator of fire cause? - Fuel source
Control of all evidence must be maintained as part of the _____ required in legal cases. - chain of
custody
Which of the following should a firefighter know when dealing with ground cover fires? -
Topography
Which of the following factors affect the rate and direction of the spread of exterior fires? - Wind
direction
Which type of fire cause occurs when humans are not involved in the ignition process? - Natural
In order to be effective, communities should use a ____ process to develop a fire and life safety initiative
program. - systematic
What is the MOST obvious sign of fire cause? - Competent ignition source
Which of the following may have an effect on the natural path of fire spread? - Wind direction and
velocity
What information should be noted about unusual odors during a fire investigation? - If the odor
can be detected after coming out of the smoke
Which of the following can trace how a fire spread? - Fire pattern
Preserving evidence is the responsibility of: - fire officers and firefighters.
, Who may have to adjust security measures in place or implement additional measures? - Fire
investigator
The perimeter of a structure fire may be expanded to encompass the area surrounding the building and:
- any potential evidence that is located outside.
Firefighters should keep evidence ____ until investigators arrive. - untouched
How are overhaul operations detrimental to an investigation? - It can destroy evidence.
A structure may be secured and turned over to the owner/occupant once a fire is out and: -
investigation is completed.
The philosophy of loss control is to perform activities to minimize losses to property: (1104)
A. during a fire incident.
B. after a fire incident occurs.
C. before a fire incident occurs.
D. before, during, and after a fire incident. - before, during, and after a fire incident.
Damage caused by fire and smoke is referred to as: (1104)
A. key damage.
B. primary damage.
C. secondary damage.
D. involuntary damage. - primary damage.
Damage resulting from fire suppression activities is referred to as: (1104)
A. limited damage.
B. primary damage.
C. overhaul damage.
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