Wildland Firefighter 4th ed. Audit Quiz

Question 1 of 50

What is self-sustained rapid oxidation that produces heat and light?
  Pyrolysis
  Reduction
  Combustion
  Fire

Question 2 of 50

Which state of matter will burn?
  Gas
  Liquid
  Solid
  Gel

Question 3 of 50

What is heat transfer through direct contact between objects of different temperature?
  Radiation
  Electromagnetism
  Convection
  Conduction

Question 4 of 50

What is heat transfer through infrared rays?
  Conduction
  Radiation
  Electromagnetism
  Convection

Question 5 of 50

In the NFDRS fuel models, ______ is one of the four broad fuel groups.
  Live
  Aerial
  Flashy
  Brush

Question 6 of 50

A mixed hardwood forest predominates in what region of the country?
  North
  West
  East
  South

Question 7 of 50

Prairie grasses, cypress, larch, pine, fir and spruce are most common in which region of Canada?
  East
  South
  West
  North

Question 8 of 50

What is the effect of heat energy from the sun on wildland fuels?
  Lower ignition temperature
  Reduce moisture content
  Reduce flash point
  Provide an ignition source

Question 9 of 50

The diameter of a 100-hour fuel ranges from ____ to ____ inches.
  3 - 8
  1 - 4
  1 - 3
  2 - 4

Question 10 of 50

"The rate of increase in the total perimeter of a fire" is the __________.
  Growth rate
  Rate of spread
  Burn area
  Aspect ratio

Question 11 of 50

Which item is the best example of a ladder fuel?
  Leaves
  Grass
  A deciduous tree
  A low hanging branch

Question 12 of 50

What is the term for fuel that is evenly spread out over an area?
  Uninterrupted
  Compact
  Unbroken
  Continuous

Question 13 of 50

What is the term for a sudden increase in fire intensity and spread?
  Head
  Finger
  Blowup
  Spot

Question 14 of 50

What is the term for the top layer of an inversion?
  Inversion stratum
  Thermal belt
  Lid
  H-band

Question 15 of 50

Plants retain more moisture in cooler air than in warmer air because cooler air __________.
  Is accompanied by less solar radiation
  Permits the formation of dew
  Holds more moisture than warm air
  Holds less moisture than warm air

Question 16 of 50

Fire location data is based upon ________ north.
  Magnetic
  True
  Relative
  Isogonic

Question 17 of 50

Which is the most influential factor in making high-intensity fires especially difficult to control?
  Rapid flame front advance
  Pre-heating of unburned fuels
  Tendency to create multiple spot fires
  Susceptibility to changes in wind conditions

Question 18 of 50

The NFPA Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus is number ______.
  1002
  1500
  11C
  1901

Question 19 of 50

What type of apparatus is especially well suited for attacking roadside fires and for structure protection in the wildland/urban interface?
  Mini-pumper
  Rapid intervention vehicle
  Quick attack apparatus
  Municipal structural apparatus

Question 20 of 50

A type _____ engine has a minimum crew of three and a 500 gpm pump.
  4
  1
  3
  2

Question 21 of 50

What is a disadvantage of auxiliary engine-driven pumps?
  Poorly suited to mobile operations
  The pump/drive unit adds weight and occupies space
  Susceptible to damage due to reduced ground clearance
  Cooling water shared by the auxiliary engine may cause overheating

Question 22 of 50

When lifting water 10 feet during a drafting operation, the pump output will be about _______% of rated capacity.
  80
  100
  70
  60

Question 23 of 50

Which statement about wildland apparatus water tanks is correct?
  All tank vent openings must be equipped with a pressure relief valve
  No baffles are required if the tank capacity is less than 150 gallons
  Tanks may be constructed of metal or polycarbonate plastic
  A vent hole must be provided in addition to the fill opening on the top of the tank

Question 24 of 50

Which one of these factors has the greatest influence on maneuverability and stability?
  Weight
  Number of drive wheels
  Ground clearance
  Power-to-weight ratio

Question 25 of 50

In a compressed-air foam system (CAFS), compressed air is injected into the __________.
  Foam solution
  Supply water
  Foam concentrate
  Discharge water

Question 26 of 50

Which statement about steps on wildland apparatus is correct?
  Steps must be able to support a minimum of 300 lbs.
  Access ladder rungs must be at least 6 inches away from the vehicle body
  The lowest step may be no higher than 24 inches off the ground
  Steps may be no farther than 14 inches apart

Question 27 of 50

What is the most efficient way to transfer water from a mobile water supply apparatus to a portable tank?
  Pumping water through the tender's pump
  Drafting from the tank
  Using the quick-dump discharge
  By gravity through a gated discharge valve

Question 28 of 50

The ICS designation for a light dozer is a Type-_____.
  2
  1
  There is no ICS designation for light dozers
  3

Question 29 of 50

In wildland operations, what are fixed wing aircraft most frequently used for?
  Transport of personnel
  Transport of equipment
  Conducting aerial ignition
  Suppression or retardant agent drops

Question 30 of 50

What is the preferred method of communication for wildland operations?
  Clear text
  Two-way radio
  Cellular phone
  Face-to-face

Question 31 of 50

When carrying and using hand tools, how far apart should firefighters be?
  10 ft
  15 ft
  3 ft
  5 ft

Question 32 of 50

Which tool has a wide hoe blade on one side of the head, and a rake with large tines on the other?
  Pulaski
  Combination
  McLeod
  Halligan

Question 33 of 50

Which statement about two-stroke engines is correct?
  They require a specific gas-oil fuel mixture to prevent damage to the engine
  It takes two non-power strokes to produce one power stroke
  They are no longer being manufactured due to environmental concerns
  They are less prone to spark plug fouling than four-stroke engines

Question 34 of 50

NFPA standards require that a pump intended to be carried by firefighters to a water source weigh a maximum of ______ lbs.
  125
  150
  175
  100

Question 35 of 50

Which pump type requires priming?
  Piston
  Gear
  Diaphragm
  Centrifugal

Question 36 of 50

All of the following are types of fire hose used in wildland firefighting operations EXCEPT ONE. CHOOSE THE EXCEPTION.
  Hard suction hose
  Noncollapsible woven hose
  Noncollapsible rubber hose
  Unlined fire hose

Question 37 of 50

Which appliance divides a single hoseline into two or more smaller lines?
  Siamese
  Water thief
  Wye
  Increaser

Question 38 of 50

Which one of these statements about wildland helmets is correct?
  A chin strap is required
  A polystyrene half-shell liner may be used in place of a suspension system
  No helmets satisfy NFPA requirements for both structural and wildland use
  The shell should be cleaned with a mild abrasive cleanser

Question 39 of 50

A water system that distributes water through mains from the source to consumers is referred to as a __________ system.
  Municipal
  Piped
  Public
  Underground

Question 40 of 50

When drafting from a static water source, as elevation above sea level increases, maximum lift __________.
  Stays the same
  Decreases
  Increases
  Not enough information to answer this question

Question 41 of 50

How long should it take to prime a centrifugal pump drafting a 10 foot lift?
  60 to 90 seconds
  Less than 30 seconds
  One to two minutes
  30 to 45 seconds

Question 42 of 50

Which type of foam is used most often in wildland applications?
  Aspirated
  Low expansion
  Fluorocarbon
  Protein

Question 43 of 50

The most commonly used foam for wildland applications is _______ expansion.
  High
  Low
  Medium
  Very high

Question 44 of 50

What is an advantage of durable agents over class A foam?
  They retain hydration much longer
  They are also effective on class B fires
  They have a longer shelf life
  They have superior penetrating ability

Question 45 of 50

For most applications, durable agents should be mixed in water at a concentration of _____ to _____ percent.
  2.5 to 5.0
  1.0 to 3.0
  0.1 to 1.0
  1.0 to 5.0

Question 46 of 50

Which document identifies the possibilities, priorities, resources and strategies for dealing with various possible emergencies before they actually occur?
  Incident command system
  Incident action plan
  Pre-incident plan
  Standard operating procedures

Question 47 of 50

Which map shows natural terrain features?
  Topographic
  Orthophoto
  Planometric
  Regional

Question 48 of 50

Which one of these standard ICS forms is of the greatest importance to firefighters?
  Division assignment list
  Incident briefing
  Organizational assignment list
  Deployment list

Question 49 of 50

According to the NIIMS ICS, effective span of control is ______ subordinates per supervisor.
  3 to 7
  7
  2 to 5
  5 to 10

Question 50 of 50

Which one of these statements about initial response for a wildland incident is the most correct?
  The IC and Safety Officer roles should be filled by two different individuals
  The majority of wildland fires require more than the initial response to achieve control
  The first-in unit supervisor maintains command until the incident exceeds the supervisor's span of control
  Initial response for a wildland fire should consist of all available resources

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