Ground Ladders (7th Edition)
Chapter 1-Ladder Types & Ladder Terms
Multiple Choice Test
18 questions

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1) All of the following are types of ground ladders recognized by IFSTA EXCEPT:

a. Extension Ladders.
b. Pole/Bangor Ladders.
c. Combination/L-frame Ladders.
d. Pompier Ladders.

   

2) The most common lengths of single/wall ladders is:

a. 8 to 12 feet.
b. 14 to 28 feet.
c. 10 to 22 feet.
d. 12 to 20 feet.

   

3) What is the maximum length manufactured for a single ladder.

a. 32 feet.
b. 34 feet.
c. 24 feet.
d. 26 feet.

   

4) What is the most common length(s) of roof ladder?

a. 14 feet.
b. 12 feet.
c. 16 feet.
d. A & C

   

5) What is the minimum length of a roof ladder?

a. 10 feet.
b. 14 feet.
c. 12 feet.
d. 16 feet.

   

6) What must be attached to folding ladders per NFPA?

a. Heat sensor label.
b. Instructions on use label.
c. Foot pads.
d. A & C.

   

7) What is the minimum length of an extension ladder?

a. 10 feet.
b. 12 feet.
c. 14 feet.
d. 16 feet.

   

8) How many sections does an extension ladder have? (not including pole ladders)

a. 1 or 2.
b. 2 or 3.
c. 3.
d. Any of the above.

   

9) How many section may be found on pole ladders?

a. 1 or 2.
b. 2 or 3.
c. 3 or 4.
d. B & C.

   

10) Most modern pole ladders do not exceed 50 feet.

a. True.
b. False.

   

11) At what length must a ladder have staypoles attached?

a. 35 feet.
b. 40 feet.
c. 45 feet.
d. 50 feet.

   

12) The most common length of A-frame ladder is 12 feet.

a. True.
b. False.

   

13) What length range is a pompier ladder available in?

a. 8 to 12 feet.
b. 10 to 18 feet.
c. 8 to 16 feet.
d. 10 to 16 feet.

   

14) Single/wall ladders can be used on which of the following buildings?

a. 2 story.
b. 3 story.
c. 4 story.
d. All of the above.

   

15) Folding ladders do not facilitate carrying in narrow hallways.

a. True.
b. False.

   

16) Some pole ladders can reach what story of a building?

a. 3rd story.
b. 4th story.
c. 5th story.
d. 6th story.

   

17) Combination ladders can also be used as an extension ladder.

a. True.
b. False.

   

18) Pompier ladders are still widely used in the fire service today.

a. True.
b. False.

   

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