Question 1

What strategy for providing effective fire and life safety messages advises firefighters to instruct what to do rather than actions not to take?

Accepted Answer

A)   Positive messages
B)   Accurate messages
C)   Targeted messages
D)   Understandable messagesE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the main objective for firefighters when entering homes for a private dwelling fire safety survey?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prevent accidental fires
B)   Identify life safety code infractions
C)   Collect information on hazards that exist
D)   Create database of structure types in jurisdictionE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes an opportunity offered by a fire station tour?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a chance to request private donations.
B)   It is a chance to discuss local permit procedures.
C)   It is a chance to provide fire and life safety messages.
D)   It is a chance to introduce station mascots to the public.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following statements about code adoption is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Model codes automatically take effect when revised.
B)   Codes can only be adopted as written, without amendments.
C)   Occupant behavior and processes are NOT regulated by codes.
D)   Codes are only enforceable when the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)  adopts them.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes a guideline firefighters should follow when performing a private residential fire safety survey?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not mention favorable conditions found
B)   Conduct the survey in teams of two or more
C)   Survey all rooms, starting with the least accessible
D)   Open doors as needed without asking for permissionE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following topics is the MOST appropriate to focus on for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Safe cooking
B)   Fire service careers
C)   Use and misuse of fire
D)   Preparation for living independentlyE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

What can the documentation developed during a preincident planning survey be used for?

Accepted Answer

A)   To enhance the department's public image
B)   To become familiar with structures in the district
C)   To improve on tactics that have been unsuccessful in the past
D)   To identify code violations that fines should be assessed forE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

What conditions noted during a preincident planning survey will impact apparatus response and positioning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Distance from the street to the building
B)   Distance from front to rear entrance
C)   Property accessibility from the front and rear only
D)   Barriers to communication with building occupantsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Fire and life safety messages can generally be divided into four categories: Prevent (Fire and Burns) , Protect (Yourself in an Emergency) , Persuade (Others to be Fire Safe) , and:

Accepted Answer

A)   Post (A Plan of Escape) .
B)   Pare Down (The Fuel Load) .
C)   Preserve (Life and Property) .
D)   Prepare (For a Fire Emergency) .E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which fire and life safety program component is primarily the responsibility of manufacturers, designers, and contractors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Education
B)   Engineering
C)   Enforcement
D)   Economic incentivesE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Decreased insurance rates are an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   education.
B)   engineering.
C)   economic incentives.
D)   emergency response.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following BEST describes one way a jurisdiction can use capability assessment results?

Accepted Answer

A)   To predict hazards
B)   To categorize threats
C)   To develop action plans
D)   To reduce acts of natureE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Knowledge about can be gained through private dwelling fire safety surveys.

Accepted Answer

A)   code enforcement violations
B)   corrective actions for hazards
C)   residential sprinkler system advantages
D)   the presence of security grilles and gatesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements describes caution measures that should be taken during a fire station tour?

Accepted Answer

A)   There should always be a station mascot present.
B)   The group can explore unescorted in specific areas.
C)   When alarms sound, the group should remain in place until apparatus is dispatched.
D)   There should be firefighters positioned to prevent visitors from straying during any equipment demonstration.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is the BEST solution if local resources are not sufficient to meet desired outcomes a community desires to reach after a hazard or threat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Develop contingency plans
B)   Lower expectations of desired outcomes
C)   Create more aggressive safety education programs
D)   Adopt stricter codes and standards for businesses using hazardous processesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

When presenting to young children it is best to have students:

Accepted Answer

A)   prepare questions before the presentation.
B)   sit still for at least twenty minutes to really focus.
C)   ask questions as you go through the presentation.
D)   move around freely during the presentation, even if it is distracting.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The context of a threat may include:

Accepted Answer

A)   the portion of the population at greatest risk.
B)   the desired outcomes of emergency responses.
C)   contractors' solutions to prevent or reduce the hazard.
D)   the systematic process used to develop the assessment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

A preincident planning survey can assist with:

Accepted Answer

A)   determining potential hazards.
B)   improving local code enforcement.
C)   identifying tactical procedure flaws.
D)   training residents for occupant hoseline use.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following may need to be ready for station visitors prior to station tours?

Accepted Answer

A)   Which apparatus to allow children to explore on their own
B)   A bathroom designated as one that may be used by children
C)   The tour order and which areas of the station are open for unguided tours
D)   Handouts for the end of the tour and a location for children who are too distracted to pay attention to the presentationE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following statements about unsafe behaviors is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unsafe behaviors may arise from the design or use of a building, facility, or equipment.
B)   Unsafe behaviors may exist temporarily or as a constant feature of an industrial or manufacturing site.
C)   Unsafe behaviors can usually be corrected by adopting and enforcing appropriate building and fire codes.
D)   Firefighters should be aware of unsafe behaviors during preincident planning surveys and home safety surveys.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 21: Fire and Life Safety Initiatives Firefighter II

Fire and life safety messages can generally be divided into four categories: Prevent (Fire and Burns) , Protect (Yourself in an Emergency) , Persuade (Others to be Fire Safe) , and:

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Which fire and life safety program component is primarily the responsibility of manufacturers, designers, and contractors?

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The context of a threat may include:

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Which of the following statements about unsafe behaviors is MOST accurate?

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What strategy for providing effective fire and life safety messages advises firefighters to instruct what to do rather than actions not to take?

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Which of the following BEST describes an opportunity offered by a fire station tour?

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Which of the following is the BEST solution if local resources are not sufficient to meet desired outcomes a community desires to reach after a hazard or threat?

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Which of the following topics is the MOST appropriate to focus on for older adults?

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What can the documentation developed during a preincident planning survey be used for?

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When presenting to young children it is best to have students:

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Which of the following BEST describes one way a jurisdiction can use capability assessment results?

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Which of the following BEST describes the main objective for firefighters when entering homes for a private dwelling fire safety survey?

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Which of the following statements about code adoption is MOST accurate?

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Which of the following BEST describes a guideline firefighters should follow when performing a private residential fire safety survey?

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What conditions noted during a preincident planning survey will impact apparatus response and positioning?

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Which of the following may need to be ready for station visitors prior to station tours?

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Knowledge about can be gained through private dwelling fire safety surveys.

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Which of the following statements describes caution measures that should be taken during a fire station tour?

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Decreased insurance rates are an example of:

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A preincident planning survey can assist with:

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