Befo Take Home Test 2a Study Guide Graded A+

The lowest, widest section of an extension ladder is called the: A. Halyard B. Fly section C. Truss block D. Bed section {Ans: D. Bed section}Which of the following types of rope is the only rope required to have a rope log? A. Utility rope B. Escape rope C. Life safety rope D. Water rescue rope {Ans: C. Life safety rope}Factors to consider when deciding where to place a ladder include: A. The structure features of the building B. The estimated time required for the task C. The number of firefighters who will likely use the ladder D. The distance the ladder will be carried from the apparatus {Ans: A. The structure features of the building}Which type of fire hydrants are designed for use in climates that have freezing temperatures? A. Dry-barrel hydrant B. Wet-barrel hydrant C. Cold-weather hydrant D. Warm-weather hydrant {Ans: A. Dry-barrel hydrant}Which type of knot is used for joining two ropes of unequal diameter? A. Bowline B. Handcuff C. Figure-eight D. Becket bend {Ans: D. Becket bend}Friction loss may be overcome by: A. Curving the hoseline. B. Decreasing hose size. C. Increasing pump pressure. D. Inserting in-line gauges in the layout.