FDNYC G60 Practice Exam Questions with Answers, Exams of Safety and Fire Engineering

Download FDNYC G60 Practice Exam Questions with Answers and more Exams Safety and Fire Engineering in PDF only on Docsity! 1 FDNYC G60 Practice Exam Questions with Answers 1.All torch operators, an oxigen-fuel torch using any amount of oxigen and flamable gas and fire guards must have a current: Certificate of Fitness 2.The Certificate of Fitness holder: must regulate the pressure and flow of oxygen and natural gas to each torch. 3. if the torch operator for jewelry manufacture involves: any oxygen with any fuel gas containers, the operator must be a C of F holder. 4.A Certificate of Fitness Holder must keep his or her certificate: on their person or otherwise readily available for inspection by any representative of the fire Department 5.The easiest way to extinguish a fire caused by a leak is to: close the shutoff valve 6.Permits issued by the FDNY are required to conduct the following hot work:: storing, using or handling oxygen and a flammable gas, storing, using or handling any flammable gas (e.g. LPG or CNG or acetylene) in excess of 400 SCF. Storing, using or handling any oxidizing gas (e.g. oxygen) in 2 excess of 504 SCF. 7.For LPG, 400 SCF is: approximately 47 lbs 8. the number of LPG containers for the storage, use, handling or transporta- tion, requiring a permit: 14.1 oz = 54 cont. 16.4 oz = 46 cont. 20 lbs = 3 cont. 33.5 lbs = 2 cont. 40 lbs = 2 cont. 100 lbs = 1 cont. 9.Portable LPG containers that are more than 16.4 oz and CNG containers with a capacity greater than 8.7 SCF: must NOT stored, handled, or used indoors in the following occupancies (as defined in the Building code): residential occupancies, factory and industrial occupancies; educational occupancies; institutional occupan- cies, except as the commissioner may authorize by rule. 5 36.A hot work permit is required for: welding 37.A spark producing tool: requires a Fire Guard 38.Soldering and brazing temperatures are typically: 840 degrees Fahrenheit 39.Oxy-Acetylene can generate a temperature of up to: 6000 degrees Fahren- heit 40.An area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or convective heat as a result of welding is called a: Hot Work Area 41.A person holding a Certificate of Fitness who is trained and responsible for maintaining a fire watch is known as a: Fire Guard 42.Most fires are the result of: sparks 43.What should you do if ice buildup occurs on the gas cylinder itself?: call 911 immediately 44.If a Certificate of Fitness holder discovers that an oxygen regulator is defective, they should: take it out of service 45.If a gas container is unmarked, the certificate of fitness holder should: take the cylinder out of service 46.What tank condition would be cause to remove it from service?: the pres- sure relief valve shows visible damage 6 47.A control valve should be: opened by hand 48.Persons conducting Torch Operations must possess a current: G-60 Cer- tificate of Fitness 49.A rapid, persistent chemical reaction that releases heat and light, especial- ly the burning of a combustible substance in the presence of oxygen.: A Fire 50.A class B fire extinguisher fights fires from: oil 51.A written statement issued by the commissioner certifying that the person to whom it is issued has passed an examination as to his or her qualifications or is otherwise deemed qualified to use or supervise the storage, handling and use of a material: Certificate of Fitness 52.What type of fire is a Class A fire extinguisher used on?: cardboard 53.An example of a flammable material would be: kerosene 54.Fire extinguishers must be maintained by a W-96 Certificate of Fitness holder every: year 55.A type D fire involves: Combustible Metals 56.A type of clothing that should not be worn when performing torch opera- tions is: Frayed Clothing. 57.A flame going out unexpectedly and creating a popping sound is 7 known as: Backfire. 58.When a cutting or welding flame burns inside a torch is known as: Flash- back. 59.To check for a leak one should: Use a soap and water solution. 60.A work area should be: Well ventilated. 61.To extinguish a fire: Always approach the fire from upwind. 62.How should a gas cylinder be stored?: Upright and not on shelves. 63.In the case of any fire,: The FDNY must be notified. 64.Acetylene valves should not be opened more than: 1 1/2 turns 65."SCF" stands for: Standard Cubic Feet 66.A Certificate of Fitness Holder must keep his or her certificate: On their person. 67.A Citywide permit is valid for up to: 30 Days 68.A hot work permit is required for: Welding. 69.A spark producing tool: Requires a Fire Guard. 70.To prevent injury hoses should be: As short as practical. 71.The oxygen cylinder: is made of steel and contains 100% oxygen. 72.A compressed gas container must: Not be rolled on its side. 73.An area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or convective heat as 10 manner as full ones. 91.Panic Bar: A device fitted on the inside of a door that would allow a person to push against a door to open it. 92.A type of valve typically used in sprinkler systems: OS & Y Valve- Outside Screw and Yoke Valve. 93.Fire Drill: A training exercise by which building occupants are familiarized with and/ or practice the procedures for the safe, orderly and expeditious in-building relocation, partial evacuation or evacuation, as applicable to the occupancy or building type, in accordance with the fire safety and evacuation plan. 94.shall not be considered a fire: flame used in any lawful, properly operating device, equipment or system or other controlled setting. 95.Fire Watch: A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and system- atic surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the department. 96.Hot Work: Cutting, welding, thermit welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, ther- mal spraying, thawing pipe, cad welding, installation of 11 torch-applied system, or any other similar operation or activity. 97.Torch Applied Roof-System: Bituminous roofing systems using membranes that are adhered by heating with a torch and melting asphalt back coating instead of mopping hot asphalt for adhesion. 98.Egress: A means of exit from a fire or other emergency. 99.Single Action fire alarm pull station: requires the user to simply pull a lever or break glass to activate the alarm. This type is commonly used indoors. 100. Double Action fire alarm pull station: Double Action fire alarm pull station- requires the user to take two steps in order to activate the alarm such as lifting a cover and then pulling a lever. This type of alarm is commonly used outside. 101. All gas containers and the related equipment: must be protected from extreme temperature and physical damage. 102. Any single standard portable LPG container must not exceed: 100 lbs in weight. 103. Any single CNG container must not exceed: 381 SCF. 104. Permits shall be readily available on the premise for inspection by: Fire Department representatives. 12 105. NFPA stands for: National Fire Protection Association. 106. Most common fuel gases used in blowtorches are: LPG (e.g. butane, propane), natural gas (methane) (either CNG or piped natural gas). 107. A fire guard is responsible for: overseeing torch operations. 108. The pre-hot work check must be conducted by: the responsible person before hot work is authorized and at least once per day. 109. The check reports must be kept at the work site: maintained on the premis- es for a minimum of 48 hours after work is complete. 110. Exhaust fans: may be used to draw the fumes away from the work area 111. The workers should: wear flame resistant gloves and aprons and should not be worm Clothing with pockets or cuffs