Chapter 1 study guide questions

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of a company officer as a supervisor? pg. 14

Answer 1

Developing an attitude of superiority.

Question 2

As a subordinate, a company officer is expected to: pg.15

Answer 2

Execute the orders of superior officers.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a role of the company officer as a public servant? pg. 15

Answer 3

Providing in-home inspections.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the challenges facing a new company officer is MOST accurate? pg.16

Answer 4

Supervision at the company officer level may be the most difficult type of supervision one can encounter.

Question 5

Perceptions of a new company officer are: pg.18

Answer 5

Subjective.

Question 6

Which of the following actions can help a new company officer overcome personal challenges? pg.19

Answer 6

Supporting all types of education and training.

Question 7

An internal expectation that may be difficult to overcome is?: pg.20

Answer 7

Abusing power and confusing rank with respect.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a solution to overcoming challenges and expectations as a new company officer? pg.21

Answer 8

Being loyal to yourself.

Question 9

Providing a safe work environment is a responsibility a company officer has to: pg.22

Answer 9

Subordinates.

Question 10

Serving as a role model is a responsibility a company officer has to: pg.22

Answer 10

The profession

Question 11

Which of the following is a human resources management duty of a Level 1 Fire Officer? pg. 22-23

Answer 11

Provide company-level training activities.

Question 12

Which of the following is an administrative duty that ONLY a Level 1 Fire Officer can perform? pg.24

Answer 12

Administer the administration’s policies, procedures, and orders at the unit level.

Question 13

Which of the following is an inspection and investigation duty that ONLY a Level II Fire Officer can perform? pg.24

Answer 13

Conduct a preliminary investigation of a fire scene.

Question 14

Which of the following is an emergency service delivery duty of a Level I Fire Officer? pg.25

Answer 14

Inspect all potential hazardous sites within the unit’s response area.

Question 15

Which of the following is a health and safety duty that ONLY a Level II Fire Officer can perform? pg. 26

Answer 15

Analyze unit accident and injury reports and recommending steps to prevent reoccurrence.