Michigan Cannabis Risk and Financial Association (MCRFA) Practice Test

These questions are part of the practice quiz. Start practicing

• NFPA 921 states that the ______ should be used when conducting cause and origin investigations.
• Which approach best describes ensuring reliable origin data collection and analysis?
• The suspected 'point of origin' should be photographed in detail, if possible before overhaul.
• Calibration checks are usually completed every ______ days.
• What is the first step in the dispatch process?
• In Level 2 staging, units report to the staging area and report to the manager until needed by the IC. To whom do they report during Level 2 staging?
• Whom should be informed about multiple areas of fire noted?
• Ordinary construction's principal structural components are which?
• An origin and cause investigation should be conducted by the ______ of the fire scene and the ______ of data.
• Fire load was previously measured in pounds per square foot of combustibles or __________.
• A train derailment involving leaking chlorine is considered which level of incident?
• The firefighter can be an asset to the fire investigator.
• In hazmat response, which zone is designated for operations closest to the release?
• Saponification, in the context of firefighting, best defines as which description?
• NFPA 48 standard pertains to the storage and handling of which material?
• Which of the following is a tactical priority?
• If neck injury is suspected, which airway opening technique is recommended?
• A CAD System is used to perform which function?
• Calibration checks for gas meters are performed to ensure accuracy.
• The use of the media is a valuable tool in teaching fire safety.
• Which role typically determines medical protocols for EMS care within a jurisdiction?
• Which statement reflects the recommended practice for utilities documentation at a fire scene?
• Which statement is true about APRs in relation to air supply?
• In wood-frame construction, mortise and tenon are used in _______ class.
• Statistics from most fire departments show that what percent range of their calls are EMS related?
• In a building with a fixed fire suppression system, portable extinguishers are not required in the structure.
• A Class K fire is best defined as involving which?
• When steel reaches the yield point of the structural element, the elements will
• According to NFPA 10, how often must fire extinguishers be inspected at a minimum?
• As with other masonry materials, cast-in-place concrete is subject to ___________ when exposed to high temperatures, causing damage to the masonry.
• A violent explosion could occur when using an ABC dry chemical, Halon 1211, or Halotron I on fires involving oxidizers.
• Unusual circumstances should be documented and relayed to ______.
• Which of the following is not one of the recommended methods for controlling bleeding?
• The term 'station alerting' refers to which function in a CAD environment?
• Which scenario involves a Class D fire?
• Which of the following is a permissible use of health information without patient authorization?
• Which term best describes an action that confines a hazard to its source to prevent spread?
• AFFF stands for:
• To check the pulse of a conscious infant, which artery should be used?
• The salts of potassium are less effective on flammable liquid fires than the salts of sodium.
• During an origin and cause investigation, which items should be photographed and documented?
• The manageable span of control is considered to be __________.
• The part of a radio that you speak into is known as
• What containment method is used to control liquid spills that enter bodies of water?
• The major difference between fire-resistive construction and noncombustible construction is _____.
• '4-Gas Meters' are so named because they ____________.
• A Class B fire is best defined as involving which substances?
• In EMS, which term best describes the injury where the skin is broken and the wound communicates with the outside environment?
• Talking to a trauma patient is often discouraged as it can give them a false sense of hope and takes the firefighters focus away from the injuries.
• Private businesses are required by law to allow fire companies access to perform fire company inspections.
• A CAD System is a __.
• If there is evidence a fire may be incendiary in nature, the point of origin should be treated as a ______.
• According to the Maryland Medical Protocols for EMS Providers 2008, moist dressings with a sterile solution and ice are allowable for burns covering less than what percent of body area?
• The preferred method of communications on a radio system is
• During home fire safety surveys, firefighters should reinforce fire-safety behaviors to all members of the family.
• How many protective control zones are used in hazmat operations?
• During fire investigation it may be necessary to determine if ______ are tripped.
• Mass decontaminations would typically be used at:
• The use of computers has made which of the following more accurate and fast?
• A CAD System is generally linked to a printer and other devices located in a fire station and is known as __.
• Which class of fire extinguishing agent recommends consulting NFPA 48 Storage and Handling of Magnesium?
• Which section is primarily responsible for documentation and demobilization?
• How many (approximately) PSAP's are there in the United States?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between the Planning and Logistics sections?
• When performing a home fire safety survey, occupants keep a 'green space' of living vegetation at least how many feet in all directions from their home?
• What are the two types of Halogenated Agents?
• In fire-resistive construction, what is the primary purpose of protecting steel from heat?
• In a simplex radio system, how many parties may speak on one channel at a time?
• Mass decontamination is typically deployed in response to which scenario?
• In emergency communications, 'Dispatcher' is another name for which role?
• During fire suppression, which of the following should trigger suspicion of an intentionally set fire?
• Atmospheric monitors will alert in the following way(s) when unsafe concentrations are detected.
• Emergency decontamination in its simplest terms can be:
• A recommended approach to documentation is to use a systematic approach and to record detailed notes.
• Who is the person in charge of a branch?
• Hydrostatic testing for common extinguishers is required every five years.
• Which materials are typically defined as a Class A fire?
• Failing to report certain incidents (i.e., abuse or domestic violence) may make you and your department liable.
• Which statement best reflects guidance on communicating with trauma patients during care?
• Saponification, in the context of firefighting, results in which outcome?
• General staff positions include all of the following except
• In the Initial Patient Assessment, ABC stands for?
• Which level of chemical protective clothing provides the highest protection for severe threats?
• Any containment equipment used for hazardous materials must have what property?
• A Class D fire is best defined as involving which?
• Failing to report may make you liable.
• In a simplex radio system, how many parties may speak on a channel at one time?
• Oxygen levels below what percent are considered oxygen-deficient?
• Which type of fire risk is associated with greater sensitivity to fast-flaming fires, typically detected quickly by a certain detector type?
• Electrical malfunctions can create larger fires. It may be necessary to determine if ______ are tripped.
• During an origin and cause investigation, which items should be photographed and documented?
• In the incident organization, Groups are used to manage a specific activity, while Divisions are used to manage
• When cooking on a stove, why is it recommended that the back burners be used instead of the front?
• In balloon-framed construction, stud bays _____________.
• Collection of data is identified as the facts collected by observations, experiment, or other direct data-gathering means.
• Smoke detectors mounted on the wall should be installed approximately how far below the ceiling?
• Balloon-framed construction uses two-by-fours from__________.
• Water, foam, wet chemical, and carbon dioxide extinguishers require a hydrostatic test every how many years?
• A device used to extend the range of a radio signal over a larger geographical area is called a
• Which statement about decontamination methods is NOT true?
• Which provides the highest level of protection for the wearer?
• What percent oxygen defines oxygen-deficient conditions?
• Which ICS role is responsible for overall scene operations?
• How many protective control zones are used in hazmat?
• Which statement best describes the difference between codes and ordinances?
• For a low-pressure gas leak at a single family dwelling, if there is no fire, firefighters should begin by
• Because of lightweight steel bar joists and tilt-up wall construction, these buildings are ______.
• Which type of respiratory protection limits the wearer from travelling more than 300 feet from their regulated air source?
• PPM is an acronym for _____________________________.
• Which feature distinguishes heat stroke from heat exhaustion?
• Prior to performing a rescue at a hazardous materials incident, rescues should analyze the risk versus benefit and ___________.
• An emergency exit system is made up of three components. Which of the following is not a component of an exit system?
• The taxpayer buildings are typically how many stories tall?
• If there is a fixed fire suppression system in a building, portable extinguishers are not required in the structure.
• In NIMS, firefighters are expected to be____.
• Which statement about halogenated extinguishing agents is true?
• The type of smoke alarm consisting of a sensing chamber with a light-emitting source and a light-receiving source is a
• Which statement about Halogenated Agents Halon 1211 and 1301 is accurate?
• Which zone includes the incident command post, areas for staging apparatus, and rehabilitation of personnel?
• Which of the following should a post-incident review include?
• Which of the following is typical of Level 2 staging?
• Immobilization of the head, neck and spine, to prevent further injury is of the utmost importance in the trauma patient.
• Should firefighters know their local EMS system and equipment to extricate patients from multiple scenarios?
• Which material is NOT typically a noncombustible structural material?
• A head set may be used when using a radio to
• Which ICS position is responsible for overall operations at the scene?
• The safe distance that is recommended for combustibles to be kept away from any heating source (furnace, fireplace, space heater, etc.) is _____________.
• Capillary refill should return to pink within how many seconds after releasing pressure?
• In cases of possible abuse, the statement that reporting to local law enforcement in front of the patient to be a witness in court is true.
• Notes should include time of incident, date, environmental conditions, and duties of the firefighter.
• Which extinguisher class is designed as an alternative to halon in areas where contamination must be kept to a minimum?
• Which option correctly identifies the common term for foam concentrates used for polar solvents?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a home fire safety survey?
• Which unit falls under the Finance section?
• ________ is an offensive action that prevents additional releases from a container.
• The management of a coordinated response to a major flood affecting 70% of one state would be an example of a ______.
• Which agency regulates public safety radio communications in the United States?
• What does LEL stand for?
• In noncombustible warehouse type buildings, what is the popular exterior wall material?
• Which agent is suitable for use only on Class A fires?
• Emergency Decontamination, especially when performed prior to emergency transport to a hospital, is done to protect emergency medical providers __________.
• When photographing a fire scene, photographs should be taken using which approach?
• Which foam type is commonly used for polar solvents?
• The Planning section is responsible for which of the following?
• When dealing with fractures, dislocations and sprains, it is important to distinguish between the types of injuries as each requires a special form of splinting.
• The minimum NFPA 10 fire extinguisher inspection interval is:
• The type of smoke alarm consisting of a small radioactive chip located between two electrically-charged panels is a
• Rescues involving poisons should be done ___________.
• A Class C fire is best defined as involving which?
• It is not important to document with photography the utilities identified in the structure.
• Getting rid of accumulated flammables, or locking them in a shed, barn, or garage will often __________________.
• Which of the following is NOT a Class A material?
• Which can cause damage to the point of origin, making the investigation more difficult?
• Which concept allows agencies with different legal authorities to work together toward common objectives?
• Which statement best describes the foundational approach to fire cause and origin investigations?
• Which of the following is an example of a scene control activity?
• In curtain wall construction, panels ___________.
• The part of a radio that you speak into is known as
• When recharging a fire extinguisher, always use a regulated pressurizing source set to no more than ___ psi above the extinguisher's operating pressure.
• Which observation made by a firefighter en route to an incident is not helpful to the fire investigator?
• When cooking with grease, which practice helps minimize the risk of a grease fire?
• Stones used to cover flat roofs are approximately ________ in size.
• Of the information that a dispatcher must collect during an emergency call, which of the following is not necessary to initiate a response?
• Which of the following is typical of Level 1 staging?
• Fire extinguishers must meet the requirements of which NFPA standard?
• Ordinary construction is built with__________.
• Which is not a material used to encase or protect the structural steel from the heat of the fire
• Which action is used to keep a hazard from leaving a container and spreading?
• The three tactical priorities are _____________________________.
• Another name for a Telecommunicator is __.
• A PAR is a ______________________________
• All of the following are methods of decontamination except:
• Manufacturers of Class B foam concentrate manufacture different types of foam concentrate for non-polar solvents and polar solvents, often referred to as ________.
• Confinement is a(n) __________ action.
• What term describes data based on observation or experience and capable of being verified?
• In cases of possible abuse, the incident should be reported to local law enforcement in front of the patient, caregiver or parent so they can be a witness in court.
• Public safety radio communication in the United States is regulated by which agency?
• A fire safety survey is designed to educate occupants about the dangers of fire and how to be safer in their everyday lives. Which option best describes this?
• Which exterior material is typical for noncombustible warehouse buildings?
• Which statement is true about camps on Type 1 Incidents?
• To avoid dead air space, ceiling-mounted smoke detectors should be placed approximately how far from the wall?
• Stopping a release occurs in which control zone?
• When using engine companies to provide water for the decontamination sites, the Deck gun/pipe should be used to create a water curtain. Which option best represents this?
• Containment is a(n) __________ action.
• A PSAP is a Public Safety Answering __________.
• A device used to extend the range of a radio signal over a larger geographical area is called a
• Firefighting foam works in all the following ways except:
• What load has code requirements that vary based on geographic region?
• A PAR stands for Personal accountability report. Which option best describes this term?
• Which statement best describes noncombustible construction?
• Which statement about the six-inch rule for Class B fire suppression sweeps is correct?
• Which of the following provides the least protection at a hazardous materials emergency?
• The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act was signed into law in __.
• Emergency Decontamination is performed to protect emergency medical providers from exposure, cross-contamination, and secondary contamination.
• A patient suffering from heat stroke will have which signs?
• It is important to notify the fire investigator if ______ are obstructed.
• At the close of the 20th century, what percentage of the population of the United States was covered by at least some type of 9-1-1 service?
• To deter juvenile fire setters, which action is recommended regarding flammables around the home?
• A Staging Area Manager ___________
• Spalling is damage to masonry caused by exposure to high temperatures.
• Businesses tend to fail inspections in similar areas. Which of the following is not considered one of the common means of failure?
• Brace frame building usually collapse in a(n) ______ configuration.
• The term taxpayer has been applied to the ______ story buildings that line the streets of some older commercial districts.
• Under HIPAA, which of the following is NOT a circumstance under which health information may be disclosed?
• Underflow dam is a containment method used for spills that float on water.
• A fracture that has penetrated through the skin is called which type?
• Which organization is primarily responsible for setting the medical protocols used by EMS providers in local practice?
• APRs work by filtering ambient air.
• The NFPA Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and use of Emergency Communications Systems is known as __.
• Is it acceptable to use Halotron I or Halon 1211 in food preparation areas?
• Substances that burn or destroy living tissue and can degrade other materials are found in hazard class __________.
• According to the Maryland Medical Protocols for EMS Providers 2008, moist dressings with a sterile solution are allowable for burns covering less than what percent of body area?
• Which set of terms best describes the planning and direction aspects that guide a hazardous materials response?
• Divisions deal with ____________
• If there is evidence a fire may be incendiary, the point of origin should be treated as a ______.
• The preferred method of communications on a radio system is
• Which wall type uses wall panels that hang from the structural steel frame?
• Noncombustible construction is construction in which the structural members are of noncombustible materials. The materials are typically of the following structural elements. Which one is not a typical noncombustible structural material.
• When establishing objectives for an incident, which of the following are choices for response actions?
• Weight that is added to the structure, including people, materials, and other transportable items, is what type of load?
• The E in E9-1-1 stands for __.
• Should multiple areas of fire be noted and reported to the chief officer?
• When fighting a Class B fire with a portable extinguisher, during side-to-side sweeps, each sweep must be at least how many inches past the sides of the fire?
• Which NFPA classification set includes Building types I through V?
• Camps are used for staging
• Which data description is based on observation or experience and verifiable?
• Which agency develops a national curriculum for EMS care?
• Fire investigations can assist with which of the following?
• Which action is a primary use of a deck gun during decontamination operations?
• Which statement about Level 2 staging is true?
• A powerful radio located in a fixed location is known as
• Capillary refill assessment: which statement is correct?
• The response objectives must be realistic based on available resources, specific, and ______.
• The Logistics section includes all of the following except which?
• In EMS, which term best describes the injury where the skin is broken and the wound communicates with the outside environment?
• Which type of chemical protective clothing is often worn during decontamination?
• The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act was signed into law in which year?
• Unified Command is necessary when ______________
• Which level of chemical protective clothing is designed to be used when working with liquids, vapors, or gases that present a severe threat of injury from contact?
• A great way to educate occupants about the dangers of fire is by performing __________.
• Which NFPA standard covers the installation, maintenance, and use of emergency communications systems?
• Which of the following is not typically one of the fire-safety behaviors reinforced during home fire safety surveys?
• A firefighter's role in NIMS includes ___
• What is the primary advantage of halogenated extinguishing agents?
• Which statement about smoke detector technology is true?
• Which of the following is not a general staff position?
• Which term best describes the methodical, repeatable process emphasized in fire investigations?
• Which of the following is a recommended approach when starting a building safety inspection?
• Batteries in single-station smoke alarms should be changed how often?
• Bases are created to co-locate ______
• Most childbirth calls are not emergencies.
• Which construction type uses balloon framing with two-by-fours running from basement to attic?
• What term describes the area where walls meet the ceiling that can interfere with smoke detector performance?
• Containment and confinement are classified as which types of action respectively?
• During a building inspection, where should the inspection actually begin?
• All of the following items except one are suggested weapons against kitchen fires involving grease. Identify the item that is not recommended
• Under HIPAA, disclosures of health information are permitted for which purposes?
• Which incident management concept describes the overall plan that directs resources and response goals during a hazardous materials incident?
• __________________ is construction in which the structural members, including the columns and beams, are protected from the heat of the fire to prevent the loss of structural integrity.
• Which statement best describes defensive actions in incident response?
• After a home fire safety survey is concluded, firefighters should inform the occupant that a follow-up inspection will occur to confirm corrections.
• Which elements should be included in incident notes?
• Incident priorities, in rank order of importance are:
• What standard for NFPA classifies buildings I - V?
• Most national codes today require outlets to be installed with which protection when there is a chance of water splashing near the outlet?
• One means to contain liquid spills that will float on water is by using an underflow dam.