Civil Service Test 26 Questions with Verified Answers
How many cases of AIDS have been diagnosed since 1981? - CORRECT ANSWER 16,000
What is the
... [Show More] estimated number of people who will contract the AIDS virus? - CORRECT ANSWER 1,000,000
Which group of people make up 17% of the reported cases of the AIDS virus? - CORRECT ANSWER Intravenous drug users.
What is the total number of Emergency Medical Service personnel that have contracted the AIDS virus while providing emergency medical care? - CORRECT ANSWER 0
Which of the following agents is recommended for mixing with water to clean blood spills on equipment? - CORRECT ANSWER Bleach
During the last 50 years, the American Fire Service has evolved from a loosely organized, social collection of individuals to the most highly organized and best trained branch of any municipal government. However, it is a well-known fact that a very large percentage of the fire service is made up of volunteer firefighters. The word "volunteer" is not intended to mean the opposite of the word "professional" when dealing with the fire service. There are volunteer firefighters who are as professional in their training and activities in the fire service as their full-time paid counterparts. With reference to the above comparison between paid and volunteer firefighters, which of the following statements would be most correct? - CORRECT ANSWER There are volunteer firefighters who are as professional as their full-time paid counterparts.
Records of certain kinds are of vital importance to every business. Their loss by fire may mean the discontinuance of a going business, even though other physical property of the business can be quickly replaced. In general, it can be said that equipment designed for the protection of records from loss by fire will also be adequate against burglary. - CORRECT ANSWER the continued existence of a business may be dependent upon preventing the loss of important records by fire or from burglary
Dwelling roofs are usually built of wood supporting members called "rafters" to which roof sheathing is fastened. The roof covering material is then applied to the roof sheathing. Roof coverings may be wood shingles, composition shingles, composition roofing paper, tile, slate or a built-up tar and gravel surface. The roof covering is the exposed part of the roof, and its primary purpose is to afford protections against the weather. The selection of a proper roof covering is important from a fire protection standpoint because it may be subjected to sparks and blazing branches if a nearby building should burn. According to the above paragraph - CORRECT ANSWER the primary purpose of the roof covering is to afford protection against the weather.
What method should be used first to attempt to clean a fire hose if it is muddy? - CORRECT ANSWER The hose should be washed with water and scrubbed with a broom if necessary.
What should be used to lubricate coupling threads? 15 - CORRECT ANSWER Ivory soap
Where should gaskets be properly placed after insuring that they are in good condition? - CORRECT ANSWER in the female coupling
There has been a boating accident involving two boats on a lake. Both boats still contain one person. Which should be handled first? - CORRECT ANSWER One of the boats is on fire and is drifting toward a refueling dock.
A school bus filled with children has been involved in an accident with a garbage truck. Which situation should be dealt with first? - CORRECT ANSWER A child is having convulsions and seizures
A small private plane has crashed in a residential area. Which of the should be dealt with first? - CORRECT ANSWER Keeping the fire under control.
You and another firefighter have completely opposite political views. Very often he attempts to draw you into a discussion which usually ends in an argument. What should you do to avoid future arguments with this firefighter? - CORRECT ANSWER Discuss the problem with the firefighter and suggest avoiding political discussion between the two of you
During the evening meal some of the firefighters began discussing a rumor that has been circulating about another firefighter. The firefighter being discussed is a close friend. What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Listen to the comments and then add what you know to be true
Your fire captain is retiring after 30 years of service with the department and fellow firefighters are collecting money for a gift. You never got along with your captain. What should youdo? - CORRECT ANSWER Contribute your share to the gift and say nothing.
2(24.5) X .35 - CORRECT ANSWER
(11+17)-4 - CORRECT ANSWER
A= 10
B = 2
C = 1.5
D = 100
(A 2 - A) + B= D - CORRECT ANSWER
B2 + D) -A= - CORRECT ANSWER
. The maximum weight allowed on an extension ladder is 750 pounds, including personnel and equipment. How much equipment could be carried by each firefighter if there are 3 firefighters on the ladder weighing a total of 570 pounds? (Note: Assume that all firefighters will carry an equal load.) - CORRECT ANSWER 60 pounds
Fire department pumpers can pump more water through larger diameter hoses than through smaller diameter hoses. Each inch in the diameter of a hose increases the amount of water that may be pumped through the hose by 69 gallons per minute. What size hose should be used to pump 207 gallons of water per minute more than can be pumped with a 2-inch hose? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 inch hose
You must rescue an individual who is trapped in room 307. The entire hallway is completely filled with smoke, and you cannot see where you are going. Your plan is to enter the hallway from the west stairwell, cross the hallway to the opposite wall, and keep your hand on the wall as you proceed south, feeling for doorways as you go. You will know that you have reached room 307 when you get to which door? (Note: Do not count the stairwell door as you enter the hall.) - CORRECT ANSWER 2nd floor
After the rescue, your fire captain instructs you to return to the third floor, where it has been reported that there is fire in storage room A. In which direction does the door to storage room A face? - CORRECT ANSWER west
Fire is spreading from storage room A toward room 302. In which direction is thefire moving? - CORRECT ANSWER north west [Show Less]