FF2 FINAL EXAM STUDY 2025
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QUESTION 1
Due to its high water content, _____ has excellent heat-resistant and fire-retardant
properties. - ANSWERS-gypsum
QUESTION 2
How can HVAC systems affect tactical ventilation? - ANSWERS-Move products
of combustion to unaffected areas
QUESTION 3
Which type of building material is affected by size and moisture content during fire
conditions? - ANSWERS-Wood
QUESTION 4
Which type of building material can produce toxic gases and rapidly deteriorate
under fire conditions? - ANSWERS-Oriented strand board (OSB)
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QUESTION 5
What should take place immediately after the collapse zone is cleared? -
ANSWERS-Personnel accountability report
QUESTION 6
Once it is determined that collapse is imminent,: - ANSWERS-the collapse zone
should be cleared as soon as possible.
QUESTION 7
How does reinforced concrete react to exposure to fire? - ANSWERS-It performs
well, but can lose strength through spalling.
QUESTION 8
What is an indicator of structural collapse? - ANSWERS-Distorted structural
members
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QUESTION 9
How does heat affect masonry? - ANSWERS-Stones and concrete may experience
spalling when they are heated.
QUESTION 10
How can water from fire suppression affect a building's structural stability? -
ANSWERS-Water weight added from suppression can cause floors to collapse.
QUESTION 11
Which statement describes how glass will react under fire conditions? -
ANSWERS-Heated glass may crack when water is applied.
QUESTION 12
When should firefighters begin considering the potential that a building will
collapse? - ANSWERS-During preincident surveys and size-up
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QUESTION 13
Which statement accurately describes how building materials and configuration
affect fire behavior in a structure? - ANSWERS-The longer the fire has burned, the
more likely it is that structural integrity has been compromised.
QUESTION 14
What is a concern about lath and plaster during a fire? - ANSWERS-Conceals
hidden fires and adds fuel to the fire
QUESTION 15
In which stage of fire development does structural collapse become likely due to
the weakened state of structural members and buildup of water? - ANSWERS-
Decay
QUESTION 16
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GUIDE IFSTA
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Due to its high water content, _____ has excellent heat-resistant and fire-retardant
properties. - ANSWERS-gypsum
QUESTION 2
How can HVAC systems affect tactical ventilation? - ANSWERS-Move products
of combustion to unaffected areas
QUESTION 3
Which type of building material is affected by size and moisture content during fire
conditions? - ANSWERS-Wood
QUESTION 4
Which type of building material can produce toxic gases and rapidly deteriorate
under fire conditions? - ANSWERS-Oriented strand board (OSB)
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GUIDE IFSTA
QUESTION 5
What should take place immediately after the collapse zone is cleared? -
ANSWERS-Personnel accountability report
QUESTION 6
Once it is determined that collapse is imminent,: - ANSWERS-the collapse zone
should be cleared as soon as possible.
QUESTION 7
How does reinforced concrete react to exposure to fire? - ANSWERS-It performs
well, but can lose strength through spalling.
QUESTION 8
What is an indicator of structural collapse? - ANSWERS-Distorted structural
members
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QUESTION 9
How does heat affect masonry? - ANSWERS-Stones and concrete may experience
spalling when they are heated.
QUESTION 10
How can water from fire suppression affect a building's structural stability? -
ANSWERS-Water weight added from suppression can cause floors to collapse.
QUESTION 11
Which statement describes how glass will react under fire conditions? -
ANSWERS-Heated glass may crack when water is applied.
QUESTION 12
When should firefighters begin considering the potential that a building will
collapse? - ANSWERS-During preincident surveys and size-up
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GUIDE IFSTA
QUESTION 13
Which statement accurately describes how building materials and configuration
affect fire behavior in a structure? - ANSWERS-The longer the fire has burned, the
more likely it is that structural integrity has been compromised.
QUESTION 14
What is a concern about lath and plaster during a fire? - ANSWERS-Conceals
hidden fires and adds fuel to the fire
QUESTION 15
In which stage of fire development does structural collapse become likely due to
the weakened state of structural members and buildup of water? - ANSWERS-
Decay
QUESTION 16
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