Apprentice test 1

What are the 4 sides of the fire tetrahedron?

How is heat measured?

decomposition of solids is called?
endo or exothermic?

T/F An ignitable liquid must be atomized to burn?
True False

Amount of heat absorbed as the temp of a substance increases

thermal energy absorbed as a substance is converted from a solid to liquid or liquid to gas (change of state)

specific gravity and vapor density can be used interchangeably
True False

vapor/specific gravity of >1 will sink or rise?

4 types of energy

quantity of heat generated by electrins depends of what variables?

Causes of static electricity include:

grinding wheel sending sparks out is example of what type of energy?

FF PPE offers what type of radiation protection?

what are the 4 stages of fire?

4 factors that will affect a fire's ability to grow?

Occurs when a fire has changed from being fuel controlled to ventilation controlled

2 types of explosions

warning signs of flashover

signs of backdraft

Load that passes through the center of a supporting member

load imposed on a point other than the center section of a supporting member

load that is delivered at a right angle to member

load that includes people and trasnportable items

load of building itself and nonmoving objects

load based on weather-related impacts that vary based on geographical region

fire loads include what?

precast panels that may be attached to the steel frame fo the structure by fasteners (non-loadbearing)

what is the NFPA standard for building types?

type 1 (fire resistive) construction uses what materials to insulate structural members?

type 2 (noncumbustible) construction ises what kind of materials?

what kind of construction is also known as "limited combustible"?

wall panels are usually what height?

tilt wall slabs are attached to what?

what makes noncubustibles some of the most dangerous buildings?

exterior msonry load-bearing walls and wood floors and roof

T/F- type 3 may include some type of roof truss?
True False

what are the 4 classifications of wood construction?

how much mass may be removed to create the tenon portion of post and beam?

mortise and tenon is susceptible to what type of collapse?

type of construction where exterior studs run vertically from basement to attic?

how many stories can a taxpayer have?

what are the 2 types of raw water sources?

what are the colors of hydrant caps for:
<500 gpm
500-1000 gpm
1000-1500 gpm
1500+?

what does a triple combination fire engine entail?

what are the 2 types of couplings?

device where water enters through a single female inlet and out 2 male outlets

working pressure should not exceed__% of the test pressure

hose testing consists of what 2 parts?

hose loaded in S-shape with nozzle on top

horshoe load benefits:

hose lay where 2 engines are used to complete 1 supply line