Chapter 3

Question 1

Instructor Planning

Answer 1

Preparing to teach and preparing students to learn.

Question 2

Training aid selection

Answer 2

Choosing appropriate training aids for the information to be taught.

Question 3

Class continuity

Answer 3

Tying each individual lesson plan together.

Question 4

Course consistency

Answer 4

Presenting information that conforms to other information, standards, and accepted practices.

Question 5

5 Benefits of Organiztion

Answer 5

• Increased instructor credibility
• Improved efficiency of classroom presentation
• More effective use of time, talent, and materials
• Reduced stress on the instructor
• Meeting legal requirements for record keeping.

Question 6

7 steps of Session Preparation

Answer 6

• Read the lesson objectives
• Review the lesson plan
• Check what equipment is needed
• Locate the required equipment
• Determine what skills must be taught
• Review required lesson audiovisuals
• Check documentation requirements

Question 7

Some amount of discontinuity occurs:

Answer 7

every time a different instructor teaches.

Question 8

Which of the following would BEST help an instructor recognize any points where adjustments need to be made in a presentation?

Answer 8

Practicing the presentation

Question 9

Which of the following statements about training materials is MOST accurate?

Answer 9

Products should be identical to the types used in everyday and emergency activities.

Question 10

Which of the following should an instructor consider when selecting a training aid?

Answer 10

Class size

Question 11

Which of the following statements about weather variations is MOST accurate?

Answer 11

Do NOT expect students to learn skills effectively in any extreme weather conditions.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about purchasing training aids is MOST accurate?

Answer 12

The benefit of the training aid to the student and instructor must be greater than the purchase cost.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about training aids is MOST accurate?

Answer 13

The same training aids should be used throughout the course and for skills evaluation.

Question 14

When the content of the lesson is unfamiliar to students, training aids should:

Answer 14

allow the instructor to proceed at a slower pace.

Question 15

Which of the following is a benefit of good organizational skills?

Answer 15

Meeting legal requirements for record keeping

Question 16

When should students wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in training?

Answer 16

When instructors or standards require that students wear PPE on the fireground

Question 17

To address differences in learning styles, students should be exposed to the material in a manner that enables them to learn through:

Answer 17

their preferred learning styles.

Question 18

How should an instructor determine what material must be addressed and what time frame is required?

Answer 18

Use an organization’s standard lesson plan

Question 19

When two instructors disagree on a particular fact, they should:

Answer 19

resolve it in a planning meeting, not in front of students.

Question 20

Who is responsible for ensuring that all materials and equipment needed are determined and arranged for before the beginning of class?

Answer 20

Instructor

Question 21

A lead course instructor should maintain continuity by:

Answer 21

meeting with the substitute instructor to prepare.

Question 22

When the recommended training aid is NOT available, instructors:

Answer 22

need to be able to adapt and select alternative training aids.

Question 23

Which of the following should an instructor do to prepare for a new topic?

Answer 23

Ensure he or she can perform the skills associated with topic

Question 24

The primary responsibility of instructors and students who are engaged in training exercises is:

Answer 24

safety.

Question 25

Which of the following is a potential event instructors should always anticipate to ensure continuity?

Answer 25

Instructional resource variations

Question 26

Which of the following would be the BEST solution for an instructor who has students with a remedial knowledge level?

Answer 26

Spend more time on review or practice

Question 27

Which of the following would be the FIRST step in assembling equipment and materials for a class?

Answer 27

Check for missing items.

Question 28

Which of the following would be the BEST solution for an instructor who has students with an advanced knowledge level?

Answer 28

Preview the next lesson and involve students in discussions