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1. It is a good idea to set up a danger zone at the scene of a downed power line. How large an area should this danger zone be?
Answer: The danger zone should be at least one span, or the distance between two poles, in either direction of the fault.

2. When responding to oil burner emergencies, it is best to allow the fire in the combustion chamber to burn itself out. When should you extinguish it?
Answer: Extinguish it when the fire is threatening to extend to the structure or to nearby combustibles.

3 .True or false. Older flexible connectors, made of coated brass or stainless steel, used to connect a building's gas line to an appliance, are prone to deterioration and are a common source of gas leaks.
Answer: False. The older connectors are a common source of leaks, but they were made of un-coated brass. The newer ones are made of coated brass or stainless steel and do not deteriorate and are not a common source of leaks..

4. What is an eductor?
Answer: An eductor is a dewatering device that uses the venturie principle and atmospheric pressure to siphon water past a jet of water supplied by a pumper. It can safely pump water that contains small particles of debris.

5. Fill in the blanks. A car traveling _ a __mph has a stopping distance of _ b __to_ c __feet. The drivers reaction delay will bring the car another __ d _ feet for a total stopping distance of __ e _ to ___ f__feet.

Answer: a-20, b18, c-22, d-22, e-40, f-44

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