Which of the Following Statements About Ladder Placement Is MOST

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ladder placement is MOST accurate?

• A) Between the ladder and ground, the desired angle of inclination is about 45 degrees.
• B) If the butt is placed too far from the building, the weight of a person tends to cause the tip to pull away from the building.
• C) An easy way to determine the proper distance between the butt and the building is to divide the working length of the ladder by four.
• D) When the ladder is at the proper angle, a firefighter standing straight on the bottom rung should be able to rest an elbow on the rung directly in front.

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