Quiz about Personal Protective Equipment for Firefighters

Question 1

What is the role of the firefighter's work clothing as part of the PPE ensemble?

Accepted Answer

To protect from heat

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To provide comfort

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To enhance visibility

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To reduce weight

Question 2

Explain how each design element of a fire helmet works to protect the head, face, and eyes.

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By absorbing impact

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By providing a shield

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By reflecting light

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By reducing noise

Question 3

What is the correct sequence for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?

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Don approved personal protective clothing

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Don SCBA from a storage case

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Perform a visible inspection of an SCBA

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Don an SCBA from an apparatus seat mount

Question 4

Fill in the blank: After a fire is over, the proper way to care for your protective equipment is to ______.

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Clean it thoroughly

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Store it immediately

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Leave it as is

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Replace it

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters?

Accepted Answer

To protect the body

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To enhance physical strength

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To improve communication

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To increase speed

Question 6

Fill in the blank: A structural firefighting ensemble includes a protective coat, pants, and a ________.

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helmet

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scarf

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jacket

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vest

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a structural firefighting protective ensemble?

Accepted Answer

To provide thermal protection

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To enhance visibility

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To improve communication

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To increase mobility

Question 8

The SCBA in a firefighting protective ensemble is a ________.

Accepted Answer

respirator

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helmet

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glove

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boot

Question 9

Which of the following standards is related to the requirements for firefighting PPE?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 1971

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NFPA 1981

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NFPA 1982

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NFPA 1984

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The suspension system in fire helmets is designed to _______.

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Cushion against impacts

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Provide thermal protection

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Repel water

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Identify rank

Question 11

What is the primary function of the moisture barrier in a structural firefighting protective coat?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the transfer of water, steam, and other fluids to the skin

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To provide visibility

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To insulate the body from external temperatures

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To secure the coat

Question 12

The structural firefighting protective coat consists of three layers. The outer layer is usually made of ______.

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Nomex, Kevlar, or PBI

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Cotton

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Wool

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Polyester

Question 13

What is the purpose of the moisture barrier in protective firefighting pants?

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To protect from steam burns

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To repel water

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To provide thermal insulation

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To add visibility

Question 14

Firefighting boots must have a heavy sole with a ______-resistant design.

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Slip

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Water

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Heat

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Chemical

Question 15

Which of the following items is commonly carried by firefighters in their pockets?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

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Spare flashlight

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Multi-tool

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Lineman's cutters

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Gloves should be resistant to _______.

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Heat

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Water

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Cold

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Dust

Question 17

What is the purpose of a headset and intercom system in fire apparatus?

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

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To provide hearing protection

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To permit communications between crew members

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To enable everyone to hear radio communications

Question 18

Firefighters should carry a _______ to help them see in near-dark, zero-visibility conditions.

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Hand light

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Helmet

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Radio

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Earplugs

Question 19

What is the main purpose of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters?

Accepted Answer

To protect against high temperatures

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To enhance sensory abilities

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To improve communication

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To increase mobility.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: Firefighters should doff their PPE at the scene and then use a brush or water to remove as much dirt and debris as possible. This helps to ensure ________.

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safety and health

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increased mobility

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faster response time

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better communication

Question 21

What is the first step in donning personal protective clothing for firefighters?

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Place your equipment in a logical order

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Put on your boots

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Put on your protective coat

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Place your protective hood over your head.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: After placing your protective hood over your head, the next step is to put on your boots and pull up your protective ____.

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pants

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coat

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gloves

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helmet

Question 23

What is the first step in donning personal protective clothing for firefighters?

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Place your helmet on your head and adjust the chin strap

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Put on your gloves

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Have your partner check your clothing

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Turn up your coat collar.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: After placing your helmet on your head and adjusting the chin strap, you should turn up your coat collar and ________.

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secure it in front

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put on your gloves

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have your partner check your clothing

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adjust your boots

Question 25

What is the first step in doffing personal protective clothing for firefighters?

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Remove your gloves

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Remove your helmet

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Open the collar of your protective coat

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Remove your protective coat.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The second step in doffing personal protective clothing is to ______ the collar of your protective coat.

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Open

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Close

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Adjust

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Tighten

Question 27

What should you do after releasing the helmet chin strap?

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Remove your helmet

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Remove your gloves

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Open the collar of your coat

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Remove your protective coat.

Question 28

Which of the following is the final step in doffing personal protective clothing?

Accepted Answer

Remove your protective coat.

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Remove your gloves

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Remove your helmet

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Open the collar of your coat

Question 29

What is the first step in doffing personal protective clothing according to Skill Drill 3-2?

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Remove your protective pants and boots.

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Remove your protective hood.

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Inspect the condition of your PPE.

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Clean the PPE thoroughly.

Question 30

Complete the sentence: To maintain the protective qualities of PPE, it is important to ______.

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avoid unnecessary wear

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frequently test its effectiveness

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replace it every year

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use it only in emergencies

Question 31

What should be done with PPE that has been exposed to hazardous conditions?

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Clean and remove as soon as possible

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Store it immediately

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Use it without cleaning

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Discard it immediately

Question 32

Fill in the blank: PPE should be stored only in the ________ PPE storage areas.

Accepted Answer

proper

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temporary

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makeshift

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open

Question 33

Structural firefighting protective coats consist of how many layers?

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4

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2

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3

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5

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The atmosphere of a burning building is considered to be ________ (immediately dangerous to life and health).

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a. IDLH

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b. Safe

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c. Non-hazardous

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d. Secure

Question 35

What is the effect of a 12% oxygen concentration on the human body?

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Headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue

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Normal breathing air

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Judgment and coordination impaired

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Unconsciousness

Question 36

Fill in the blank: An oxygen concentration of 6% can lead to ________.

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Respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, death.

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Normal breathing air

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Judgment and coordination impaired

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Headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue

Question 37

Why is respiratory protection essential for firefighters?

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To prevent inhalation of smoke

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To enhance visibility

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To improve communication

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To reduce fatigue.

Question 38

Fill in the blank: A supplied-air respirator (SAR) uses an external source for the breathing air.

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External

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Internal

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Portable

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Fixed

Question 39

What is the main function of a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR)?

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To help circulate air into the mask

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To increase the pressure inside the mask

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To filter out contaminants

Question 40

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is responsible for setting the design, testing, and certification requirements for ________.

Accepted Answer

Respiratory protection

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Fire extinguishers

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Safety helmets

Question 41

What are the two main types of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)?

Accepted Answer

Open-circuit and closed-circuit

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Single-circuit and double-circuit

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Manual and automatic

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Portable and stationary

Question 42

A closed-circuit breathing apparatus is commonly referred to as a ________.

Accepted Answer

Rebreather

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Air tank

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Oxygen mask

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Ventilator

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