chapter 8

Question 1

How many pounds per square foot is added to the roof when a PV module is installed

Answer 1

3 to 5 pounds

Question 2

What should the number of seconds between lightning flash and thunder be divided by to determine the distance the lightning is from you

Answer 2

5

Question 3

What is the best course of action when dealing with a fire in a large wind turbine

Answer 3

Watch from the perimeter of a large large collapse zone

Question 4

Which type of clouds would indicate high winds that may produce strong down slope winds if they surface

Answer 4

Lenticular

Question 5

What is a by product that responders should be aware of in battery room

Answer 5

Hydrogen gas

Question 6

What can cause water to leach into surrounding gravel and dirt beds

Answer 6

Damage sewer drain system

Question 7

Which weather aspects is the most important to the firefighter

Answer 7

Wind

Question 8

Which is one of the most common utility gases

Answer 8

Propane

Question 9

How much of the collapse height should be added when establishing control zones

Answer 9

50%

Question 10

What type of power is created by the backup generator

Answer 10

DC

Question 11

What should the Iso be especially wary of when watching the weather for a significant change

Answer 11

Sudden calm

Question 12

What should be used to communicate an imminent threat on the fire ground

Answer 12

Radio

Question 13

Which of the following has a water collection hazard

Answer 13

Subterranean vault

Question 14

Up to what size concentric ring can be create from a downed power line

Answer 14

30 feet

Question 15

What helps to differentiate solar thermal panels from PV panels

Answer 15

Piping in the solar thermal panels

Question 16

What size area should be cleared when dealing with overhead power pole fires

Answer 16

Distance between two poles

Question 17

What is the unit of measure for resistance of electrical current

Answer 17

OHm

Question 18

Which would keep the smoke from dissipating in the outside air

Answer 18

High Humidity

Question 19

Where does decontamination occur

Answer 19

Warm zone

Question 20

What is used to regulate the voltage needs within a building

Answer 20

Transformer

Question 21

What is found in large transformers

Answer 21

Oil

Question 22

What color diamond is sure to indicate a vehicle that is powered with propane

Answer 22

Black

Question 23

What color is used to indicate a medium voltage drive train

Answer 23

Blue

Question 24

What is the minimum distance from a downed power line that the firefighter should maintain

Answer 24

10 feet

Question 25

What fuel is typically used to fuel the electrical generator in a locomotive

Answer 25

Diesel

Question 26

What happens when heat is applied to a pressurized system

Answer 26

Pressure increases

Question 27

Where are air brake chambers located on semi truck tractors

Answer 27

Behind each wheel assembly attached to the axle

Question 28

How should the firefighter move away from the area if tingling is felt in their boots

Answer 28

Shuffing

Question 29

What is the minimum size hall that would indicate the possibility of a possible tornado

Answer 29

1/4 inch

Question 30

Which should be done when fighting fires near downed power lines

Answer 30

Use a high pressure fog nozzle

Question 31

Which is not correct about the wind turbine

Answer 31

Only the atmospheric wind causes movement

Question 32

What should dictate what type of avoidance zone is needed

Answer 32

Severity of the threat

Question 33

Where must a decal or sticker be located on the vehicle that uses compressed natural gas as fuel

Answer 33

Right rear portion

Question 34

What color is used to indicate that high voltage is used in the vehicles drive train

Answer 34

Orange

Question 35

What size tank would require a minimum 1 mile evacuation distance when the threat of a BLEVE is present

Answer 35

More than 18,000 gallons

Question 36

How can most hazards associated with building electrical components be eliminated

Answer 36

Shut off power at the main

Question 37

Which is not a hazard associated with drive/brake systems

Answer 37

Belts

Question 38

Where would the tingling be felt when arcing potential is present

Answer 38

face

Question 39

How many different wire are usually wrapped into one sheath in electrical wires inside buildings

Answer 39

Three

Question 40

Which is Not a correct statement about electrical shock hazards

Answer 40

Fire hose operations are safe around energized power lines

Question 41

What property of electrical systems is based on their being ground, insulated, and circuit protected

Answer 41

Integrity

Question 42

Hazardous energy

Answer 42

Is defined as the unintended, and often sudden, release of stored, residual, or potential energy that will cause harm if contacted

Question 43

Incidents involving electrical equipment, such as _____ and ______, are especially dangerous

Answer 43

Pad transformers and downed wires

Question 44

The most common utility gases

Answer 44

Are propane and natural gas(methane)

Question 45

______ and ______ should be mandatory safety equipment for all flash flood responders

Answer 45

Personal floatation devices and rope throw bags

Question 46

Vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (cNG) or propane are required to

Answer 46

Have a decal or sticker on the right rear portion of the vehicle and adjacent to refilling location