Ventilation Quiz 2

All forms of ventilation that use fans or other powered equipment are classified as __________ ventilation.

A. assisted

B. hydraulic

C. mechanical

D. positive-pressure

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which action should be avoided when performing horizontal natural ventilation?

A. Simultaneous use of multiple openings

B. Opening upwind windows first

C. Use on a windy day

D. Initiating a fire attack prior to ventilation

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which type of roof opening extends all the way across the roof from one exterior wall to the other?

A. Band

B. Trench

C. Transverse

D. Crosscut

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which item is used in negative-pressure ventilation?

A. Smoke ejector

B. Blower

C. HVAC system

D. Negative-pressure fan

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which item is used in negative-pressure ventilation?

A. Smoke ejector

B. Blower

C. HVAC system

D. Negative-pressure fan

• A

• B

• C

• D

Recirculation is associated with which form of ventilation?

A. Positive-pressure

B. Vertical

C. Horizontal

D. Negative-pressure

• A

• B

• C

• D

What must be done before beginning ventilation?

A. The main body of the fire must be knocked down.

B. The primary search must be complete.

C. An attack crew must be ready to advance the hose line.

D. The rapid intervention crew must be assigned and ready.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which statement about hydraulic ventilation is correct?

A. A medium-diameter line is required.

B. A straight or solid stream is used.

C. The ventilation crew must remain in the path of the

exhausting smoke.

D. It is not effective for large volumes of smoke and heat.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Positive-pressure ventilation is the least suitable approach for which situation?

A. Fire attack is in progress

B. Structure with large interior spaces

C. Fire in structural void spaces

D. High-rise fire

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the term for the weather-resistant surface of a roof?

A. Decking

B. Covering

C. Skin

D. Tar paper

• A

• B

• C

• D