FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT IFSTA CHAPTER 10

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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT IFSTA CHAPTER 10

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-Guarantee passing score -58 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: A combination ladder must be equipped with what in order to hold the ladder in the open position?

Answer:

A positive locking device

Question 2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of fiberglass ladders?

Answer:

Generally a poor conductor of electricity, can suddenly crack and fail when overloaded, can burn when exposed to flame.

Question 3: What are the advantages and disadvantages of wood ladders?

Answer:

Highest cost of all ladders, heaviest per unit of length, retains strength when exposed to heat or flame, very durable Question 4: A ladder should not be raised within what distance of electrical wires

Answer:

10'

Question 5: for lengths over 35' reach is approximately how much less than designated length?

Answer:

2'

Question 6: commercial windowsills average what height

Answer:

4'

Question 7: commercial stories average how many feet

Answer:

12' Question 8: An additional ladder may need to be placed on the opposite side of a parapet if it is what height?

Answer:

6' or more

Question 9: How far apart must firefighters be on a ladder?

Answer:

10' or one per section

Question 10: For ventilation of a window how should a ladder be placed

Answer:

on the windward side with the tip even with the top of the window Question 11: For lengths of 35' or less reach is approximately how much less than designated length?

Answer:

1' Question 12: Ladders of this length or more should be raised by at least 3 firefighters?

Answer:

35' or more

Question 13: What type of ladder needs to be placed flat on the ground before raising?

Answer:

A pole ladder

Question 14: What does maintenance mean

Answer:

Keeping ladders in a state of usefulness or readiness

Question 15: second story roof the ladder length should be

Answer:

28-35'

Question 16: If there are two firefighters at the butt who is responsible for positioning and commands?

Answer:

The FF on the right.

Question 17: According to the NFPA ground ladders should be tested when?

Answer:

before being placed into service, annually and after any use that exposes them to high heat or rough treatment.

Question 18: One firefighter can safely shift a ladder of what length or less?

Answer:

20' or less

Question 19: What knots should be used to tie off a ladder halyard

Answer:

a clove hitch and overhand safety knot

Question 20: Combination ladders can be used in what two manners?

Answer:

as an A frame or straight ladder

Question 21: Pompier ladders have what length range and are used for what?

Answer:

10-16', used for climbing from floor to floor via exterior windows.

Question 22: What is the length range of a roof ladder?

Answer:

12-24 feet

Question 23: What does repair mean

Answer:

restore or replace that which is damaged or worn out.

Question 24: Most modern pole ladders do not exceed what height?

Answer:

50' Question 25: A ladder should be placed how many rungs above the edge of the roof

Answer:

3-5 rungs Question 26: When 2 or more firefighters are lifting a ladder, they should lift on the command of a firefighter at what position?

Answer:

The butt position

Question 27: second story window the ladder length should be

Answer:

20-28'

Question 28: If a ladder is placed too close to a building what tends to happen to a ladder when it is climbed?

Answer:

stability is reduced as the tip tends to pull away from the building