PRACTICE EXAM FIREFIGHTER EXAM QUESTIONS

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PRACTICE EXAM FIREFIGHTER EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -69 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: A. The blue quadrant must demonstrate a signal of 3 or 4 coupled with the radioactivity insignia in the bottom quadrant of the placard.Only Choice A comes closest to what is described as being stored in the tank. Even though there was not much elaboration on the number system, we were told that the higher the signal (i.e., number), the more hazardous the material identified. On that premise alone.

Answer:

• The temperature required to convert a fuel from a liquid state to a gaseous state is considered to be

what?Question 2: 18. What is the greatest danger aspect for someone using an aluminum ladder to install or realign a rooftop antenna?

Answer:

A potential electrical shock hazard is possible when in the vicinity of power lines.* Any kind of metal ladder poses an electrical hazard if it comes into contact with an energized power line.Aluminum is a superb conductor. Choices A and B are incorrect. Choice D refers to a problem associated with aluminum ladders. However, it is not considered a greater danger than the prospect of electrocution.*

Question 3: 20. The protective barrier between a car's engine and the passenger compartment is referred to as a firewall. Judging by its location, this barrier principally serves what function?

Answer:

• Gasoline engines become more efficient when they operate at sea level versus higher elevations.

What is the most probable reason for this?Question 4: 35. The formula for converting Celsius temperatures to Fahrenheit is ° F = 9/ 5 (° C )

• What is 25 ° Celsius in Fahrenheit?

A. 102.6 °

B. 77 °

C. 67.3 °

D. 59.4 °

Answer:

B. F ° = (9/ 5)( 25 °) + 32 = 77 °.

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Question 5: C. Crosscut blade

Since the intended use of this saw blade is to cut across the grain of a piece of wood, a crosscut blade would be the better choice.

Answer:

• Which of the gears listed below demonstrates the unique capability of changing drivetrain

direction?

• Helical gears

• Beveled gears

• Herringbone gears

• Spur gears

Question 6: How high would a 25-foot ladder reach if it is placed 6 feet from the base of a building?

• 25 feet
• 24.27 feet

• 23.12 feet
• 22 feet

Answer:

• How many square feet of tarp would be needed to cover a circular area that has a radius of 7.35

feet?

• 46.18 feet

• 153.1 square feet

• 169.72 square feet

• 173 square feet

Question 7: A. 142.26 square inches

* The area of a square is equal to its side squared. The area of a circle is equal to pi x R^2 Therefore, the area of the square minus the area of the circular portion removed will give us how many square inches of sheet metal would be left over.* .

Answer:

• If a firefighter applicant scored 80%, 82%, 90%, and 87% on his first four exams, what kind of grade

would be required on the fifth exam to acquire an overall average of 87%?

A. 87%

B. 89%

C. 96%

D. 98%

Question 8: B. 10: 00 a.m.57x+68x=469

Answer:

• On Friday night, Greg drove home from fire academy training at an average rate of 58 mph. On the

return trip Sunday night, his rate was 5 mph slower, which took him an additional 30 minutes of travel time. How long of a commute is it between Greg's home and the academy?

• 261 miles

• 292.5 miles

• 301.7 miles

• 307.4 miles

Question 9: D. 42

* 6/5 x 2/4 =25/x *

Answer:

• Two fire inspection officers that lived in cities 469 miles apart started traveling toward one another

on the same route at rates of 57 mph and 68 mph. If both drivers departed at 6: 15 a.m., what time would they pass each other?

A. 9: 15 a.m.

B. 10: 00 a.m.

C. 10: 20 a.m.

D. 1: 15 p.m.

Question 10: 29. Electing to use a fog or fine spray instead of a solid stream does not provide which of the following advantages?

• This method uses less water.
• It covers a greater area.
• It absorbs more heat.
• It requires low discharge pressure.

Answer:

• Upon arriving at a warehouse suspected of having a gas leak of unknown origin inside, two things

were immediately apparent to the fire crew. Both metal doors to the front and back were locked and there were no windows on the ground floor. Under the circumstances, what is the best possible means to conduct a forcible entry?

• Use an oxyacetylene cutting torch on the front door.