HFD Phase 1 Practice Exam 100 Questions with Verified Answers
Question 1
Guideline II-42 May-Day: On the fire ground scene, all of the following can
... [Show More] call a MAY-DAY EXCEPT?
Select one:
a. Trapped, lost, or firefighter/company in trouble within the hot zone.
b. A company officer that cannot account for an assigned firefighter operating within the hot zone.
c. the building owner in the cold zone who witnesses a trapped firefighter.
d. Any personnel on fire ground who witnessed an event of firefighter in trouble. - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 2
Guideline II-42 May-Day: MAY - DAY is a term utilized on the emergency scene exclusively to report a FIREFIGHTER in distress as being________. Select one:
a. Missing
b. Lost
c. All answers are correct
d. Trapped - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 3
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: The Emergency Response sick/injured liaison has the ability to do which of the following? Select one:
a. Contacts HFD Risk Management Office to relay information on sick/injured employee.
b. Contact employee to relay the specific location and work schedule for transitional duty.
c. Coordinate the placement of sick/injured employees duty assignment.
d. All are Correct. - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 4
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: How many days must an employee give HFD Human Resource Management Division an advanced notice if the need for FMLA leave is foreseeable? Select one:
a. 30 calendar days
b. 15 calendar days
c. 10 calendar days
d. 5 calendar days - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 5
Guideline II-02 Protective Clothing: Personnel will be dressed in their ________________ before responding to fire emergency, hazardous material or Africanized Honey Bee incident. Select one:
a. BSI
b. Class D Uniform
c. non-uniform.
d. personal protective clothing - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 6
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: A consecutively numbered, written directive that will be used to permanently change, alter, or amend Fire Department Rules and Regulations is known as a _________. Select one:
a. Numbered Order
b. Numbered Bulletin
c. Numbered Special Bulletin
d. Numbered Special Order - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 7
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: Employee's hired or reinstated on or after ______ will not be eligible for the Floating Holiday until next calendar year.
Select one:
a. August 31st
b. January 1st
c. July 31st
d. July 1st - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 8
Guideline 1-33 Internet/Intranet: The purpose of Internet/Intranet guideline is to ensure members of the Houston Fire Department comply with the City of Houston Administrative Procedure and Executive Order ____, IT Security Policy. Select one:
a. 1-10
b. 1- 25
c. 1-33
d. 1-48 - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 9
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: Any member operating a department vehicle that becomes disabled will notify ________ and remain with the vehicle until it is removed by a department approved wrecker. Select one:
a. OEC
b. HFD Wrecker
c. District Chief
d. Shift Commander - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 10
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: Who has the ONLY authority to issue a proclamation directing a city employee to report to his/her temporary work location during periods of inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations? Select one:
a. District Chief
b. Chief Shift Commander
c. Fire Chief
d. Mayor - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 11
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: Smoking is permitted at emergency incidents only in areas designated by the ____________. Select one:
a. Incident Commander
b. Rehab Officer
c. Smoking is not allowed on emergency scenes.
d. Safety Officer - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 12
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: When encountering incidents involving weapons, the FIRST priority is the safety of HFD members.
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER True
Question 13
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: Members shall not leave duty assignment (i.e. quarters, fire ground, dispatch console, fire watch detail, fire investigation assignment) except when ________. Select one:
a. relieved by any member of your shift.
b. authorized by a superior officer.
c. Chief of staff services approves. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 14
Guideline 1-33 Internet/Intranet: Which of the following is NOT considered a legal, security, and productivity issue affecting Internet/Intranet use: Select one:
a. Receiving computer viruses from information sources.
b. Spending significant work time on non-productive Internet activities.
c. Breaching of data security, confidentiality, and property rights.
d. Logging into station computer and using HFD Desktop to find an apparatus form. - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 30
Guideline II-40 Probationary Firefighter: There are six common performance factors that Probationary Firefighters will be rated on during all three phases. Which of the following areas best describes 'will be evaluated on promptness in starting and completing tasks assigned by their supervisors and the quality of work performed." Select one:
a. Public Conduct.
b. Completion of Assignment.
c. Team Work.
d. Incident Initiative. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 31
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: Accrued vacation balances used to compensate an employee on authorized Sick Leave for a non-occupational injury/Illnesses or other medical condition after all sick leave had been exhausted is described as: Select one:
a. Transitional Duty Assignment
b. Vacation Leave
c. Vacation In Lieu of Sick Leave
d. Vacation Family Leave - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 46
Guideline II-42 May-Day: The survival of a lost or trapped firefighter is dependent upon ALL of the following EXCEPT: Select one:
a. Early notification
b. Unpredictable self-survival actions
c. Each individual and company collectively performing their assigned task as directed.
d. Action by IC & RIT - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 49
Guideline 1-33 Internet/Intranet: A member may share their password or use the password of other members with their permission (Members are not responsible for information accessed with their password). Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER False
Question 50
Guideline II-42 May-Day: The rescue of a lost or trapped firefighter in a toxic environment is critically time sensitive due to the ______________________________.
Select one:
a. None of the answers are correct.
b. Type of PPE
c. Time of Call
d. Limited Air supply - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 74
Guideline II-39 SCBA Inspections: This form is for each member to document the monthly inspection of the personal face piece and regulator.
Select one:
a. Face piece and Regulator Form HFD 110.
b. Station Air-pack Monthly Inspection form HFD 122.
c. Regulator Form HFD 130.
d. Face piece and Regulator Form HFD 124. - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 75
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: Who must the employee ask permission from to be granted a leave of absence without pay for as many as fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days and that is not covered by an approved FMLA Leave?
Select one:
a. Captain at the station
b. Supervisor
c. District Chief
d. Fire Chief - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 78
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: HFD Risk Management office shall be responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. assisting injured employees and supervisors in filing injury claims and supplementary required documentation.
b. Coordinates the placement of sick/injured employees into a transitional duty or temporary duty assignment based on restrictions.
c. Contacts all injured on duty employees every two weeks.
d. Maintains a database tracking the injured member's time from the date of injury until the employee is returned to full-duty. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 81
According to Protective Clothing: Personal protective clothing shall be worn while engaged in overhaul and clean up. If the officer-in-charge deems that safety and efficiency will not be jeopardized, members may remove their bunker coats.
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER True
Question 85
Guideline II-02 Protective Clothing: The PPE/CC will pickup bags for cleaning and repairs. After cleaning has occurred, the PPE/CC will deliver items back to the Station before ______, the day prior to the members first day to return to duty.
Select one:
a. 1000 hours
b. 1300 hours
c. 1800 hours
d. 2000 hours - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 23
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: _________ uniforms will be worn while participating in scheduled community interactive assignments unless a written directive states otherwise. Select one:
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 96
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: Members utilizing FMLA shall update his/her immediate supervisor and the FMLA coordinator every ____ during the approved leave regarding his/her current status and intent tor return to work.
Select one:
a. week
b. two-weeks
c. day on assigned shift
d. as deemed necessary - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 99
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: Which of the following statements regarding facial hair restrictions is FALSE?
Select one:
a. Mustaches shall be trimmed so the full upper lip is exposed.
b. The mustache shall not extend more than 3/4" below the corners of the mouth.
c. Handlebar mustaches shall not be permitted.
d. Lower lip whiskers are permissible. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 36
Guideline II-39 SCBA Inspections: Matching - Place the following shut-down procedure for SCBA in the correct order using first, second, third, and fourth.
A.The vibralert should actuate as the pressure drops below the 1/4 mark on the remote gauge. Choose...first fourthsecond third
B.Open the purge valve slowly to vent the residual air from the system. Choose...first fourthsecond third
C. Close the cylinder valve by rotating the knob clockwise. Choose...first fourthsecond third
D. Return the purge valve to the closed position when the airflow stops. - CORRECT ANSWER a3 b2 c1 d4
Question 37
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: Members shall be required to be physically and psychologically able to perform the normal duties required by their jobs and maintain a reasonable measure of physical fitness. If not at the station during an exercise session, all members must be available for immediate response, within _____ minutes of the apparatus. Select one:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 38
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: Probationary Firefighters accumulate vacation time. They ______ a vacation during the probationary period. Select one:
a. will be granted automatically.
b. will not be granted.
c. will be granted with permission of Shift Commander. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 41
Guideline II-02 Protective Clothing: In regards to protective clothing, who shall be responsible for maintaining a copy of the completed pickup/delivery tag and forwarding the original to the Quartermaster? Select one:
a. member/firefighter.
b. District Chief.
c. station Captain.
d. whomever the Captain assigns. - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 43
Guideline 1-33 Internet/Intranet: Which of the following is not considered as a prohibited action for e-mail use? Select one:
a. Harassing messages.
b. Malicious e-mail or "mail bombing".
c. Unauthorized use or forging of Houston Fire Department mail headers.
d. Solicited mail. - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 48
Guideline II-02 Protective Clothing: When PPE has been returned after being "cleaned/repaired" and are deemed not in an acceptable condition, who shall the firefighter immediately notify? Select one:
a. station Captain.
b. District Chief.
c. Quartermaster.
d. PPE/ cleaning company. - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 59
Guideline II-02 Protective Clothing: In regards to PPE, members of the Technical Rescue Team shall wear the appropriate approved gear, as designated by the __________, while en-route to emergencies.
Select one:
a. Rescue Chief
b. Incident Commander
c. NFPA
d. Company Officer - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 63
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: Members can wear ____ ring(s) per hand. Select one:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 68
Guideline II-40 Probationary Firefighter: At the discretion of the _____ and for training purposes only, Probationary Firefighters may begin driving HFD apparatus in non-emergency situations during Phase I.
Select one:
a. ACT.
b. DC.
c. FTO.
d. DTO. - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 70
Guideline 1-33 Internet/Intranet: It's not possible to list all possible examples regarding improper Internet/Intranet use due to the diversity of resources available. All of the following would be constituted as improper use EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. any form of pornography.
b. Use of Internet for recreational games.
c. checking your personal email.
d. Traffic that violates state and/or federal laws. - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 73
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: Apparatus shall be kept clean at all times. However, if your apparatus becomes dirty during routine or emergency assignments, after what time may it be cleaned the following day by the next shift?
Select one:
a. 1200 hours
b. 1500 hours
c. 1800 hours
d. 2100 hours - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 77
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: Which class of uniform is also known as the duty uniform?
Select one:
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class D - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 79
Guideline 1-33 Internet/Intranet: Each user must sign the "Internet Access and Usage Agreement." However, the "City of Houston Security Clearance LAN/WAN Access" agreement must only be signed by IT/ tech support personnel.
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER False
Question 80
Guideline II-40 Probationary Firefighter: A Probationary Firefighter received a failing grade his/her phase test. Through the chain of command, the FTO should bring it the attention of the ____________.
Select one:
a. Shift Commander.
b. District Chief of Training.
c. Senior Captain.
d. Asst. Fire Chief at Val Jahnke Training Facility. - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 82
Guideline II-02 Protective Clothing: EMS personnel will carry their personal protective clothing on the EMS unit. Personal protective equipment can be stored in the ____________.
Select one:
a. designated area.
b. fire truck.
c. front seat.
d. patient care area. - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 87
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: A fixed point or location to which a member is assigned for duty is known as a/an __________.
Select one:
a. post
b. riding position
c. assignment
d. station - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 88
Guideline II-42 May-Day: It is critical that the _____ acknowledges the May-Day transmission and immediately implement actions for the rescue of the firefighter(s).
Select one:
b. Senior Captain
c. Support
d. Incident Commander - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 89
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: All of the following types of training require a member to assume a 40-hour workweek schedule to complete short-term training EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting training.
b. Technical Rescue team training.
c. Fire Inspector training.
d. Hazardous Material Response training. - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 90
Guideline II-02 Protective Clothing: In determining the use of a SCBA. a carbon monoxide monitor reading of _____ ppm, or less or _____ppm/15 min. indicates that carbon monoxide does not pose a hazard and it should be safe to
remove the SCBA if no other respiratory hazards exist.
Select one:
a. 50, 200
b. 200, 50
c. 75, 250
d. 250, 75 - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 92
Guideline II-40 Probationary Firefighter: In each phase Probationary Firefighters shall have demonstrated proficiency in various areas. Match the working knowledge of tools and equipment to its appropriate phase. (only ONE correct answer for each)
Ladder Truck, Engine, EMS Units. - CORRECT ANSWER Ladder 2
Engine 1
EMS 3
Question 93
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: Smoking is permitted at emergency incidents __________________.
Select one:
a. only in areas designated by the Incident Commander.
b. only in the Rehab area.
c. Smoking is never permitted on an emergency incident.
d. anywhere in the Cold Zone. - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 94
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: An employee on sick/injury leave ________ an overtime assignment prior to returning to full duty for the Houston fire Department.
Select one:
a. can work
b. shall not accept
c. can accept, with restrictions
d. can not work, unless has supervisors permission - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 95
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: Many individuals use social media, facebook, twitter, etc. Which of the following statements is false?
Select one:
a. Members found to be using social media during an active incident will be subject to strict disciplinary action.
b. The release of information and/or images without authorization from the HFD Incident Commander is prohibited.
c. Members shall not utilize social media, on or off duty, in a manner that would reflect negatively on HFD.
d. The release of information and/or images without authorization from the scene District Chief is prohibited. - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 97
Guideline I-33 Internet/Intranet: Being on the City of Houston internet/intranet comes with much responsibilities. _____________ is permitted, provided it is limited in durations, similar to personal telephone calls during work hours and does not have a detrimental affect on employee productivity.
Select one:
a. Sites with known viruses.
b. Private or non-official use.
c. Breaching of data security.
d. Incidental and occasional personal use. - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 100
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: A station patch may be worn on the ________ shoulder of the ________ uniform only.
Select one:
a. left, Class B
b. left, Class A
c. right, Class A
d. right, Class B - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 15
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: Station dues shall be subject to individual station policy within the following guidelines EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. Proposed items for purchase must first be approved by at least three (3) shift station Captains before being voted on by all four(4) shifts.
b. Officers shall exercise prudent judgement in regard to approval of items that may be considered unreasonable or financially burdensome.
c. Approved station dues shall be collected in equal shares from each member, excluding the most senior officer.
d. All members must sign their name with payroll number when voting. - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 16
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: When wearing specialty designator pins, they shall be ____________. Select one:
a. centered on the middle of member's right pocket flap.
b. centered on the middle of member's top left pocket.
c. centered on the middle of member's left pocket flap.
d. not permissible at all. - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 17
Guideline II-39 SCBA Inspections: Who is responsible for the inspection, documentation, and reporting repairs needed for a personally assigned SCBA face- piece? Select one:
a. Each member for their own.
b. Probationary Firefighter for all on apparatus.
c. SCBA manufacture representative.
d. Cascade EO called to station. - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 18
Guideline II-42 May-Day: Company officers are responsible for crew at all times and reporting to IC when a crewmember has become lost or separated. The company officer must also recognize situations that may develop into a ________call. Select one:
a. Fictious
b. Controversial
c. All are Correct
d. May-Day - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 19
Guideline II-39 SCBA Inspections: Which form lists the serial numbers of the Air-packs assigned to a station and each item shall be marked as acceptable or non-acceptable upon inspection? Select one:
a. HFD Form 120
b. HFD Form 122
c. HFD Form 124
d. HFD Form 134 - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 20
Guideline II-40 Probationary Firefighter: Training officers shall document various substances of each training session and progress made by the Probationary Firefighter. Which form shall be applicable whether used for documenting training, counseling, mid-phase report, or sick time usage? Select one:
a. Form 42.
b. Form 81.
c. Form 58.
d. Form 112. - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 21
Guideline II-42 May-Day: When a May-day is announced, all members on scene should halt all operations and redirect efforts to the downed firefighter. Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER False
Question 22
Guideline II-42 May-Day: The term MAY-DAY shall be reserved exclusively to report a firefighter in trouble within the _______. Select one:
a. Cold Zone
b. Red Zone
c. Warm Zone
d. Hot Zone - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 24
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: Houston Fire Department uniforms shall be classified into _______classes. Select one:
a. two (2)
b. five (5)
c. three (3)
d. four (4) - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 25
Guideline II-39 SCBA Inspections: Once an airpak goes into Pak-Alert, wait another _______to________ seconds without moving the SCBA to allow the PAK-Alert to go into full alarm. Select one:
a. 8 to 10 seconds
b. 2 to 15 seconds
c. 12 to 20 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 26
Guideline II-40 Probationary Firefighter: For each phase, a Probationary Firefighter will write _________ of their still alarm territory, including fire hydrant locations and ______________. Select one:
a. one-fourth (1/4); target hazards.
b. one-third (1/3); haz-mat facilities.
c. one-fourth (1/4); haz-mat facilities.
d. one-third (1/3); target hazards. - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 27
Guideline II-42 May-Day: What is a sector officer responsible for during a MAY-DAY? Select one:
a. The activities occurring with in their assigned sector during the may-day.
b. To stop everything and report to IC.
c. To help where the may day is occurring.
d. None of the answers are correct. - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 28
Guideline II-40 Probationary Firefighter: A Probationary Firefighter may not be permitted to accompany an ambulance or medic unit to assist on an emergency response for manpower needs.
Select one:
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER False
Question 29
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: Pregnant members who need maternity uniforms shall contact _______ to be issued a maternity uniform. Select one:
a. Human resources representative.
b. Quartermaster.
c. Deputy Chief assigned to.
d. their assigned Captain. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 32
Guideline II-42 May-Day: Firefighters will be responsible for their _________&________while performing assigned task on the emergency scene.
Select one:
a. self & Gear
b. No correct answer.
c. Gear & Safety
d. Safety & Crew integrity - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 33
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: The Department is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation for reporting discrimination or harassment. Violations of this guideline and/or violation of Executive Order ______: Workplace Discrimination and Harassment are subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge. Select one:
a. I-35
b. I-40
c. I-50
d. I-74 - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 34
Guideline II-39 SCBA Inspections: After inspecting your SCBA you realize it is deemed non-acceptable. By what time should it be reported to the Air-pack shop for repair? Select one:
a. 0700 hours
b. 0630 hours
c. 0900 hours
d. 0800 hours - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 35
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: Job responsibilities that require that an employee be excused from the performance of regular duties to perform other city-related duties are called? Select one:
a. City Business
b. Associated Business Pool Leave
c. Classified Personnel
d. Bona Fide Offer of Employment - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 39
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: Money, jewelry, or any valuables found at a fire shall be turned over to the Incident Commander who in turn will return them to the owner, after proper identification has been made. In the event proper identification cannot be made, or the owner cannot be located, the property shall be forwarded to___________ with a detailed report. Select one:
a. Arson
b. The Fire Chief
c. the Shift Commander
d. HPD
e. Public Information Office - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 40
Guideline II-39 SCBA Inspections: During an SCBA monthly Inspection, to ensure air is flowing freely from the regulator, the purge valve must be rotated ________ counterclockwise. Select one:
a. 1/2 turn
b. 3/4 turn
c. one full turn - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 42
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: Employees who apply for Military Leave of absence will receive pay for a maximum of ____ working days in one military fiscal year. Select one:
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20 - CORRECT ANSWER c
Question 44
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: An injured on-duty employee has many responsibilities they must adhere to. Which of the following is a FALSE statement? Select one:
a. Shall contact the Emergency Response Sick/injured Liaison to obtain a work schedule for transitional duty assignment.
b. The primary responsibility is to get well and return to work as soon as possible pursuant to the instructions from the employee's physician.
c. While on leave shall contact the Worker's Compensation Claim Adjuster after every doctor visit.
d. May attend educational or other classes during their regular working hours without any discretion. - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 45
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: All members of the Houston Fire Department are responsible for the following EXCEPT: Select one:
a. Shall relieve off going members face to face and pass along pertinent information concerning their shift activities.
b. Are required to wear their own department or other fire department firefighting gear or uniforms.
c. Operational readiness of all tools and equipment on their respective apparatus.
d. Reporting faulty or missing equipment to the Captain for the apparatus or the station Captain. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 47
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: Members will assume their assigned positions each day. In the changing of shifts, the established relief time will be ______. Select one:
a. 0600 hours
b. 0630 hours.
c. 0700 hours.
d. 0900 hours. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 51
Guideline I-22 Leaves and Absences: A Wellness day is compensated time off from work to allow and encourage employees to visit a doctor/health care provider for preventative care. There is a maximum of ____ for each employee per year.
Select one:
a. 4 hours
b. 8 hours
c. 16 hours
d. 24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 52
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: All members are responsible for operational readiness of all tools and equipment on their respective apparatus. The apparatus checklist shall be filled out before ______ unless interrupted for an emergency call.
Select one:
a. 0700 hours
b. 0730 hours
c. 0800 hours
d. 0900 hours - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 53
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: Any member who believes he/she has been subjected to or observed conduct in violation of workplace discrimination and harassment, is encouraged to report the conduct at the earliest possible stage to all of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. HFD Designated Department Representatives.
b. Office of Fire Investigators.
c. a supervisor.
d. Staff Services. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 54
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: The unbroken line of authority extending from the Fire Chief through a single subordinate at each level of command down to the level of execution is ________.
Select one:
a. Chain of command
b. Line of Command
c. Process of command
d. Authority of command - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 55
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: Employees subject of an arrest action shall notify the Fire Chief of their charge of arrest, in writing via email, certified mail, or personal delivery, within _______of their release from custody, through the chain of command.
Select one:
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 72 hours
d. immediately - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 56
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: Who has the authority and responsibility to promulgate station rules and regulations for the department?
Select one:
a. Deputy Chief.
b. Chief of the Department.
c. District Chief.
d. Station Captain. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 57
Guideline I-23 Fire Station Management: District Chief's inspection duties shall be performed once per quarter for each station in their districts. You are on the C shift. What month could the District Chief make a station visit? Select one:
a. September
b. January
c. October
d. May - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 58
Guideline 1-33 Internet/Intranet: A(n) _______ is an individual who attempts to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. A(n) _____________ is someone who tries to discover sensitive information. Select one:
a. intruder; malicious wanderer
b. invader; hacker
c. malicious meddler; hacker
d. hacker; malicious meddler - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 60
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: The commanding officer shall permit overhaul operations to begin only after a cause of fire has been determined and structural stability has been assured. Where there is suspicion the fire is of incendiary origin, overhaul will not be permitted until the ____________ releases the property. Select one:
a. Home Owner
b. IC
c. Company Officer
d. Arson Investigator - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 61
Guideline II-40 Probationary Firefighter: Each Probationary Firefighter will be required to identify all components of apparatus to which they are assigned or nearest to in-district. All of the following are included in Phase II knowledge of apparatus EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. Ventilation techniques.
b. MDC commands.
c. How to run the generator and set up lights.
d. Ladder raises and setting up aerial ladder. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 62
Guideline II-40 Probationary Firefighter: An officer in Emergency Operations who will train, supervise, and document the performance of the Probationary Firefighter during each phase best describes:
Select one:
a. District Training Officer.
b. Field Training Officer.
c. Station Officer.
d. Field Probation Firefighter Officer. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 64
Guideline II-02 Protective Clothing: Clothing designed to protect the skin and eyes from direct contact with the chemicals involved at a Hazardous Materials Incident. Respiratory protection is worn with the clothing. ABC go together.
Select one:
a. Chemical Protective Clothing
b. Full Protective Clothing
c. Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Clothing
d. Firefighter Gear. - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 65
Guideline I-01 Rules & Regulations: Members shall treat other members of the department with respect and response due to them as fellow members. Which of the following statements would NOT adhere to 'Respect for Fellow Members'?
Select one:
a. Members shall not use threatening or insulting language, unless off duty.
b. Members shall be courteous, civil, and respectful of their superior officers and associates.
c. Respect to superior officers shall not be confined to duty but shall be extended on all occasions.
d. Members shall not publicly criticize the work or the manner of performance of duty of any other member. - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 66
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: An approved cap is navy blue with the words "_______________" embroidered on the front.
Select one:
a. Houston Fire and Rescue
b. Houston Fire
c. HFD
d. Houston Fire Department - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 67
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: Name tags shall be centered above the member's ______ shirt pocket.
Select one:
a. right
b. left - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 69
Guideline II-39 SCBA Inspections: Which of the following parts of the SCBA shall be inspected at the beginning of each daily duty period?
Select one:
a. Hoses & integrated pass alarm
b. Face-piece - Cylinder
c. Back frame and harness
d. Vibe alert- regulator
e. All answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWER e
Question 71
Guideline II-39 SCBA Inspections: Your face piece shall be inspected and documented on the first __________ of the month. Other members, not working on the first Monday, shall inspect their personal SCBA items on their __________workday of the month.
Select one:
a. Monday, first
b. Monday, second
c. Tuesday, first
d. Tuesday, second - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 72
Guideline 1-33 Internet/Intranet: Information Technology Services personnel have the ability to monitor and maintain a history of the use and abuse of the Internet/Intranet. Who is responsible for any information accessed or e-mails sent while logged on the internet/intranet and maintaining security of password?
Select one:
a. member's Station Captain.
b. Members/Firefighters.
c. member's District Chief.
d. Information Technology Services personnel. - CORRECT ANSWER b
Question 76
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: Soiled, contaminated, or damaged uniform items, in the line of duty, shall be exchanged by the Houston Fire Department without charge to the member's voucher bank. Line of Duty is defined as all of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. on duty physical fitness
b. maintaining station and apparatus equipment
c. station clean-up
d. responding to emergency calls - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 83
Guideline II-40 Probationary Firefighter: While a Probationary Firefighters probation period, members will not work an extra job. The only exception is __________________________.
Select one:
a. If member is in the United States Military Reserve.
b. If member is having financial issues.
c. If member lives out of city limits of Houston.
d. If member gets permission from his/her FTO. - CORRECT ANSWER a
Question 84
Guideline 1-33 Internet/Intranet: A(n) _______ is a piece of programming code that has the ability to distribute functional copies of itself to other computer systems.
Select one:
a. bug
b. virus
c. snake
d. worm - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 86
Guideline II-02 Protective Clothing: Individuals will be responsible to secure their personal protective equipment at all times. This includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Select one:
a. while the vehicle is in motion.
b. while the gear is in storage.
c. while the gear is in use.
d. while someone else borrows it. - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 91
Guideline I-24 Uniform Regulations and Personal Appearance: Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding male member hair regulations?
Select one:
a. Hair at the back of the neck shall not extend below the bottom of the collar when the uniform shirt is buttoned and the head is in an upright position.
b. Hair restraints will not be permitted.
c. Hair shall be proportioned and may cover to mid-ear level.
d. Wigs or toupees will not be permitted. - CORRECT ANSWER d
Question 98
Guideline II-39 SCBA Inspections: How often will Air-pak mechanics inspect each SCBA and documents its history?
Select one:
a. Monthly.
b. Quarterly.
c. Semi-annually.
d. Annually. - CORRECT ANSWER c [Show Less]