IFSTA Chapter 8 & 9 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct
IFSTA Chapter 8 & 9 Exam | Questions and
Verified Answers| 100% Correct
Q: When an extension ladder is in the bedded position, the halyard cable should be: (322)
[4.3.6]
A. pulled taut.
B. left hanging freely.
C. tied to the tie rods.
D. supported by the pawls.
Answer:
A. pulled taut.
Q: Ground ladders should be service tested at least once a year and: (323) [4.5.1]
A. after being subjected to high heat or rough treatment.
B. a minor service test should be done on them each day.
C. a minor service test should be done on them each week.
D. when they are subjected to extremely cold temperatures.
Answer:
A. after being subjected to high heat or rough treatment.
Q: When cleaning a ladder, firefighters should: (323) [4.5.1]
A. work in teams of two or more.
B. use a stiff bristled brush and hot water.
C. look for damage or wear and report any defects.
D. use strong chemical solvents to clean dirt and debris.
Answer:
C. look for damage or wear and report any defects.
Q: A Fire Fighter I should be able to perform general ladder maintenance, including: (324)
[4.5.1]
A. repairing a fly section that will not properly extend or retract.
B. tightening the hooks of a roof ladder if they have come loose.
C. storing ladders so that they are free from moisture and vehicle exhaust.
D. replacing any rungs or components that have begun to show signs of wear.
Answer:
C. storing ladders so that they are free from moisture and vehicle exhaust.
Q: What is a general safety guideline for ladder use? (324) [4.3.6, 43.1.1, 4.3.12]
A. Never leave any type of ladder unattended.
B. Use back and arm muscles instead of leg muscles to lift ladders.
C. Ladders should be raised at least 10 feet (3 m) away from electrical wires.
D. No more than two firefighters should work on each 10-foot (3 m) section of ladder.
Answer:
C. Ladders should be raised at least 10 feet (3 m) away from electrical wires.
Q: To prevent injury when raising or lowering an extension ladder: (324) [4.3.6, 4.3.12]
A. grasp the beams, rather than the rungs.
B. do not shift the ladder once it is in place.
C. keep the halyard tied throughout the operation.
D. ensure that the pawls are seated just below the rungs.
Answer:
A. grasp the beams, rather than the rungs.
Q: In order to safely lift a ground ladder, it is important: (325) [4.3.12]
A. to have two firefighters per section of ladder.
B. for each firefighter on the team to lift one at a time.
C. for all firefighters to be on the same side of the ladder.
D. to lift on command of a firefighter who can see the entire team.
Answer:
D. to lift on command of a firefighter who can see the entire team.
Q: What safety precaution must be taken when raising a ladder near overhead electrical wires?
(325) [4.3.6, 4.3.11, 4.3.12]
A. Extend the fly section before raising.
B. Raise the ladder perpendicular to the building.
C. Look up multiple times to check for the location of the wires.
D. Wait for a representative from the electric company to arrive before raising the ladder.
Answer:
C. Look up multiple times to check for the location of the wires.
Q: Modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the: (326) [4.3.6]
A. fly facing in.
B. fly facing out.
C. halyard left untied.
D. halyard tied to the top rung.
Answer:
B. fly facing out.
Q: Once an extension ladder is raised and in place, the halyard should be: (326) [4.3.6, 4.3.11,
4.3.12]
A. tied to the lowest rung of the extension ladder.
B. secured to prevent someone from becoming tangled in it.
C. left untied so that the extension height can easily be changed.
D. wrapped around a rung and then tied around the ladder’s beam.
Answer:
B. secured to prevent someone from becoming tangled in it.
Q: When personnel are working on the roof or upper stories,: (327) [4.3.6, 4.3.11, 4.3.12]
A. there must be at least two means of escape in different locations.
B. two ladders should be placed directly next to one another as a means of escape.
C. aerial devices should be chosen for escape instead of ground ladders, if possible.
D. ladders should be positioned on the north and south sides of the building, if possible.
Answer:
A. there must be at least two means of escape in different locations.
Q: When determining the correct ladder to use, the height of a residential story can be estimated
as: (327) [4.3.6, 4.3.12]
A. 10 feet (3 m).
B. 15 feet (4.5 m).
C. 20 feet (6 m).
D. 25 feet (7.5 m).
Answer:
A. 10 feet (3 m).
Q: The designated length of a ladder is: (328) [4.3.6, 4.3.12]
A. the same as the ladder’s working length.
B. always less than a ladder’s working length.
C. the height a ladder will reach after being set to the appropriate climbing angle.
D. the total length of a single section ladder and the maximum extended length of an extension
ladder.
Answer:
D. the total length of a single section ladder and the maximum extended length of an extension
ladder.
Q: For which of the ladder mounting locations would firefighters access the ladder from the
rear of the apparatus? (329) [4.3.6]
A. Mounted vertically on the left or right side of the apparatus
B. Hanging on a beam in racks on the right side of the apparatus
C. Laying flat in a compartment under the right side of the hose bed
D. In a mechanically operated rack that lowers from the top of the hose bed to the right side of
the apparatus
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