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Module 5 – Post-Test - Administration Page
Duration: 0.75 hours
Scope Statement:
In this module, the participants will be administered a post-test. Participants who complete the post-test at a 70% passing rate and successfully complete the hands-on portion of the training will receive a certificate of completion from the chartered fire organization. Attendance is required with special circumstances handled at the instructor’s discretion.
Terminal Learning Objectives (TLO):
At the conclusion of this module, participants will complete a post-test.
Enabling Learning Objectives (ELO): • ELO 5-1: Demonstrate a foundation of knowledge regarding skills and resources
necessary to safely and efficiently lead live fire training evolutions.
Resources: See resources section at the end of this module.
Instructor to Participant Ratio:
1:25
Reference List N/A
Practical Exercise Statement:
N/A
Assessment Strategy: • Observation of student participation as well as performance in practical exercises • Instructor facilitated verbal review of module content • Administration of post-test
INSTRUCTOR’S NOTE: Remind participants that this Administration Page will not be reviewed in detail but can be referenced by participant if more information is desired on module.
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INSTRUCTOR’S NOTE: This slide provides a transition from Module 4 to Module 5 where the post-test will be administered.
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INSTRUCTOR’S NOTE: This slide is a prompt to administer the post-test. Although the post-test/answer key is included in YOUR instructor guide – the post-test and blank answer sheet are not included in the participant guide; therefore, you will have to distribute a copy of the post-test questions as well as a BLANK ANSWER SHEET to each participant. Instruct the participants to put their name and date in the spaces provided on the answer sheet (not test questions sheet). A passing score of 70% will be required for the post-test.
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MODULE 5
RESOURCES
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Post Test
1. Which NFPA standard deals with burning acquired training structures?
a. 1403 b. 1500 c. 472 d. 1142
2. NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions is made up of a. 4 chapters and 3 annexes b. 8 chapters and 3 checklists c. 9 chapters and 5 annexes d. 3 modules and 4 chapters
3. The main goal of NFPA 1403 is to
a. Minimize firefighter deaths and injuries during live fire training b. Increase the amount of permits required to burn a structure c. Increase the cost of firefighter training d. Reduce the number of training instructors allowed to teach live fire burns
4. A piece of equipment such as an automobile that was not designed for burning but is
used for live fire evolutions best describes a(n) a. Acquired Prop b. Gas Fired Live Fire Structure c. Live Fire Prop d. Acquired Structure
5. An individual qualified as an instructor and designated by the authority having
jurisdiction (AHJ) to be in charge of the live fire training evolution is known as the a. Training Chief b. Safety Officer c. Live Fire Instructor d. Instructor-in-Charge
6. A structure specifically designed for conducting live fire training evolutions on a
repetitive basis is the definition for a. An Acquired Structure b. A Live Fire Training Structure c. A Training Prop d. Burn Simulator
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7. The organization in Ohio that is tasked with regulating asbestos removal, and health concerns caused by burning an acquired structure is a. The Ohio Department of Health b. Each local Health Department c. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency d. USEPA
8. The NFPA 1403 standard applies to smoke drills for new recruits learning SCBA
use. a. True b. False
9. The Safety Officer must have authority regardless of rank to intervene and control
any aspect of the operation. a. True b. False c. True, if in his or her judgment, a potential or actual danger, potential for accident,
or unsafe condition exists. d. False, He or she must consult with the Instructor in Charge
10. Who qualifies the instructor to deliver live fire trainings?
a. The Authority Having Jurisdiction b. The State of Ohio c. The Fire Chief or his or her designee d. The Local Fire Board
11. A Fire Control Team consists of
a. A minimum of 1 ignition officer and 1 observer b. A minimum of 1 ignition officer and 2 observers c. A minimum of 2 firefighter/instructors one of which can be the Safety Officer d. A minimum of 1 firefighter/instructor and 2 students
12. Each hose line and back-up line used shall be capable of delivering
a. Sufficient water to support the attack b. A minimum of 95 gpm c. Sufficient water with a combination nozzle d. Sufficient water with a smooth bore nozzle
13. The minimum water supply for a live fire burn is based on NFPA 1142 Standard on
Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Firefighting with NFPA 1403 requiring an additional a. 25% b. 50% c. 75% d. 100%
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14. The fuels that are used in live fire training evolutions shall only be
a. Wood and treated wood products b. Wood with some flammable materials allowed c. Wood by-products d. Wood products
15. Which of the below is not listed as an acceptable fuels in Annex A 4.12.1?
a. Wood-based products b. Hay c. Treated straw d. Pine excelsior
16. All Personal Protective Clothing used by both instructors and students must
a. Be in serviceable condition b. Meet the appropriate NFPA Standard c. Be inspected by the Safety Officer d. All of the above
17. A building evacuation plan shall be established, including an evacuation signal to be
demonstrated to all participants in an interior live fire evolution. Which of the below would be considered an evacuation signal. a. Yelling “evacuate” on a radio b. One long blast of an air horn c. Turning on emergency lights d. Blinking SOS on a flashlight
18. Per NFPA 1403, which statement below is accurate concerning the EMS
requirements? a. Basic life support with transportation capabilities should be available on scene at
all times b. Advanced life support must be on the scene at all times. At least two paramedics
constitute advanced life support c. Basic life support shall be available on scene and on an acquired structure they
must have transport capabilities d. There are no specific requirements for EMS
19. The use of a live fire victim is a. Strictly prohibited in all live fire training b. Prohibited if they are wearing fire gear c. Allowable if the victim has a partner and is in radio contact with the Safety Officer d. Allowable if they are not a student involved with the training
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20. In order to ensure realism during training only the instructors must do a walk-through of the acquired live fire structure. a. True b. False
21. Clutter and debris in and around the training structure is allowed as this adds to the
realism. a. True b. False
22. The best practice to inert a tank that cannot be removed from an acquired structure
is to a. Fill the vessel with water b. Vent the vessel and fill with water c. Fill the vessel with sand d. Vent the vessel and fill with sand
23. Which of the below would be an example of extraordinary weight that should be
removed from a structure prior to burning? a. Steel bath tub b. An empty hot water tank c. Cast Iron bath tub d. Stainless steel kitchen sink
24. How often should a gas fired live fire training structure be inspected by a licensed
professional engineer? a. Every 5 years b. Every 3 years c. Every 3 years if the structure is made with calcium aluminate d. Every 10 years if defects are noticed
25. How often should the structural integrity of exterior live fire training props be
evaluated? a. Every year b. Every other year c. Every 3 years d. Every 10 years
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Live Fire Training – Operations Level Post Test – ANSWER KEY
(1403 section to find answer is given in { } after the question)
1. Which NFPA standard deals with burning acquired training structures? a. 1403 b. 1500 c. 472 d. 1142
2. NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions is made up of {1403 Table of Contents} a. 4 chapters and 3 annexes b. 8 chapters and 3 checklists c. 9 chapters and 5 annexes d. 3 modules and 4 chapters
3. The main goal of NFPA 1403 is to {1403.1.2}
a. Minimize firefighter deaths and injuries during live fire training b. Increase the amount of permits required to burn a structure c. Increase the cost of firefighter training d. Reduce the number of training instructors allowed to teach live fire burns
4. A piece of equipment such as an automobile that was not designed for burning but is
used for live fire evolutions best describes a(n) {1403.3.3.1} a. Acquired Prop b. Gas Fired Live Fire Structure c. Live Fire Prop d. Acquired Structure
5. An individual qualified as an instructor and designated by the authority having
jurisdiction (AHJ) to be in charge of the live fire training evolution is known as the {1403.3.3.14} a. Training Chief b. Safety Officer c. Live Fire Instructor d. Instructor-in-Charge
6. A structure specifically designed for conducting live fire training evolutions on a repetitive basis is the definition for {1403.3.3.24.2} a. An Acquired Structure b. A Live Fire Training Structure c. A Training Prop d. Burn Simulator
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7. The organization in Ohio that is tasked with regulating asbestos removal, and health concerns caused by burning an acquired structure is {Module 2} a. The Ohio Department of Health b. Each local Health Department c. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency d. USEPA
8. The NFPA 1403 standard applies to smoke drills for new recruits learning SCBA use. {1403.A.1.2} a. True b. False
9. The Safety Officer must have authority regardless of rank to intervene and control any aspect of the operation. {1403.4.4.3} a. True b. False c. True, if in his or her judgment, a potential or actual danger, potential for accident,
or unsafe condition exists. d. False, He or she must consult with the Instructor in Charge
10. Who qualifies the instructor to deliver live fire trainings? {1403.4.6.6} a. The Authority Having Jurisdiction b. The State of Ohio c. The Fire Chief or his or her designee d. The Local Fire Board
11. A Fire Control Team consists of {1403.4.7}
a. A minimum of 1 ignition officer and 1 observer b. A minimum of 1 ignition officer and 2 observers c. A minimum of 2 firefighter/instructors one of which can be the Safety Officer d. A minimum of 1 firefighter/instructor and 2 students
12. Each hose line and back-up line used shall be capable of delivering {1403.4.11.2}
a. Sufficient water to support the attack b. A minimum of 95 gpm c. Sufficient water with a combination nozzle d. Sufficient water with a smooth bore nozzle
13. The minimum water supply for a live fire burn is based on NFPA 1142 Standard on
Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Firefighting with NFPA 1403 requiring an additional {1403.4.11.4 and .5} a. 25% b. 50% c. 75% d. 100%
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14. The fuels that are used in live fire training evolutions shall only be {1403.4.12.1}
a. Wood and treated wood products b. Wood with some flammable materials allowed c. Wood and by-products d. Wood products
15. Which of the below is not listed as an acceptable fuels in Annex A 4.12.1? a. Wood-based products b. Hay c. Treated straw d. Pine excelsior
16. All Personal Protective Clothing used by both instructors and students must
{1403.4.8} a. Be in serviceable condition b. Meet the appropriate NFPA Standard c. Be inspected by the Safety Officer d. All of the above
17. A building evacuation plan shall be established, including an evacuation signal to be demonstrated to all participants in an interior live fire evolution. Which of the below would be considered an evacuation signal? {1403.4.9.2} a. Yelling “evacuate” on a radio b. One long blast of an air horn c. Turning on emergency lights d. Blinking SOS on a flashlight
18. Per NFPA 1403, which statement below is accurate concerning the EMS
requirements? {1403.4.10} a. Basic life support with transportation capabilities should be available on scene at
all times b. Advanced life support must be on the scene at all times. At least two paramedics
constitute advanced life support c. Basic life support shall be available on scene and on an acquired structure they
must have transport capabilities d. There are no specific requirements for EMS
19. The use of a live fire victim is {1403.4.16} a. Strictly prohibited in all live fire training b. Prohibited if they are wearing fire gear c. Allowable if the victim has a partner and is in radio contact with the Safety Officer d. Allowable if they are not a student involved with the training
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20. In order to ensure realism during training only the instructors must do a walk-through of the acquired live fire structure. {1403.4.15.7} a. True b. False
21. Clutter and debris in and around the training structure is allowed as this adds to the realism. {1403.5.2.6} a. True b. False
22. The best practice to inert a tank that cannot be removed from an acquired structure is to {1403.A.5.2.2} a. Fill the vessel with water b. Vent the vessel and fill with water c. Fill the vessel with sand d. Vent the vessel and fill with sand
23. Which of the below would be an example of extraordinary weight that should be removed from a structure prior to burning? {1403.5.2.4.7} a. Steel bath tub b. An empty hot water tank c. Cast Iron bath tub d. Stainless steel kitchen sink
24. How often should a gas fired live fire training structure be inspected by a licensed
professional engineer? {1403.6.2.8} a. Every 5 years b. Every 3 years c. Every 3 years if the structure is made with calcium aluminate d. Every 10 years if defects are noticed
25. How often should the structural integrity of exterior live fire training props be
evaluated? {1403.8.2.3} a. Every year b. Every other year c. Every 3 years d. Every 10 years
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Post-Test – Answer Sheet
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2. (a) (b) (c) (d) 3. (a) (b) (c) (d)
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Post-Test – Answer Key
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