Chapter 5: Learning Environment

Question 1

An instructor must be prepared to adapt to _________ to create the best learning environment

Answer 1

Adapt to the location

89

Question 2

Which action must an instructor be prepared to know how to change to make the lesson MOST effective for students?

Answer 2

Seating arrangements

89

Question 3

The classroom effectiveness is greater when chairs are

Answer 3

NOT permanently fixed to the floor

89

Question 4

Which seating arrangement permits students to see, hear, and interact with an instructor and is applicable to any audience?

Answer 4

Traditional

90

Question 5

Which seating arrangement has fixed seating for medium to large-sized audiences that face a stage or lectern?

Answer 5

Auditorium or theater

90

Question 6

Which seating arrangement allows for total group discussion where limited or no small-group activities are required?

Answer 6

Conference

91

Question 7

Which seating arrangement permits instructor presentation and total group discussion but not small-group interaction?

Answer 7

Horseshoe or U shape

91

Question 8

Which seating arrangement arranges tables into a square, with seating along the outside?

Answer 8

Hollow square

91

Question 9

Which seating arrangement is most effective for small- to medium-sized groups where discussion serves as the primary method of teaching but is not as useful when students are expected to take notes?

Answer 9

Circled chairs

91

Question 10

Which learning environment factor is based on how important it is for students to see and hear the instructor while interacting with each other?

Answer 10

Seating selection

91

Question 11

Which important consideration of seating can be both a physical obstruction and a learning distraction?

Answer 11

Location of table legs

91

Question 12

Which issue related to seating types affects lessons requiring students to look at blueprints to complete preincident surveys?

Answer 12

Provision of work surfaces

91

Question 13

The primary light source in a classroom is usually:

Answer 13

fluorescent

92

Question 14

Which type of lighting for permanent classrooms is becoming more common due to its increased energy efficiency and ease of dimming?

Answer 14

LED

92

Question 15

When should instructors inspect the training area if training must be conducted in a non-classroom setting?

Answer 15

Before class begins

92

Question 16

Which lighting method will allow students to clearly see audiovisual components while giving them safe movement within the training facility?

Answer 16

Properly balanced

92

Question 17

When should instructors make climate adjustments in the learning environment?

Answer 17

Within adequate time for the temperature to change prior to instruction

93

Question 18

When should instructors monitor air quality within the learning environment for the safety of students, themselves, and others present?

Answer 18

When conducting training

93

Question 19

What should instructors do if students are in-service or on call and may need to respond to radios or cell phones during class?

Answer 19

Consult with these students before class sessions to determine how they will be contacted if called to duty

93

Question 20

The instructor should provide safe and approved hearing protection if the noise level within the training environment exceeds maximum noise exposure levels of:

Answer 20

90 decibels in the U.S., 85 decibels in Canada

93

Question 21

Which step should be taken in order to avoid distractions when using audiovisual equipment?

Answer 21

Preview any audiovisual aids in the classroom from the point of view of the students

94

Question 22

When should an instructor test equipment and remote receiving sites for a closed-circuit television course?

Answer 22

In advance

94

Question 23

Which good habit should instructors do at the end of class each day after using electrical equipment?

Answer 23

Unplug the equipment from power outlets

94

Question 24

Which electrical safety feature should be evaluated by instructors prior to the start of training?

Answer 24

Location of the main breaker panel

94

Question 25

When using _____ technology instructors should ensure that all participants have the proper equipment and appropriate access.

Answer 25

distance 95

Question 26

What should be visible behind the instructor in a classroom?

Answer 26

blank wall or projection screen 95

Question 27

When should instructors inform students of the location of restrooms and exits?

Answer 27

During the introduction to a session 95

Question 28

The training ground is sometimes referred to as the:

Answer 28

outdoor learning environment 96

Question 29

When should the instructor ensure that safety requirements are met for the classroom or training ground?

Answer 29

Before, during, and after training 96

Question 30

Which remote site is often used for driver/operator training or supply and attack hose deployment?

Answer 30

Parking lots 97

Question 31

Which remote site is often used for driver/operator training and building construction training?

Answer 31

Subdivisions under construction 97

Question 32

Which remote site is often used for for live-fire evolutions or ventilation training?

Answer 32

Acquired structures 98

Question 33

Which remote site is often used for joint military fire department training?

Answer 33

Military or government-owned reservations 98

Question 34

Which remote site is often used for aircraft crash/fire/rescue training and foam-fire suppression training?

Answer 34

Airports 98

Question 35

Which remote site is often used for technical and rope rescue training?

Answer 35

Grain elevators/silos 98

Question 36

Which remote site is often used for hazardous materials spill control and joint training evolutions with local industrial fire brigades?

Answer 36

Industrial sites 98

Question 37

Which remote site is often used for wildland fire-suppression and off-road driver/operator training?

Answer 37

Open wildlands 98

Question 38

Which remote site is often used for vehicle extrication training?

Answer 38

Vehicle salvage yards 98

Question 39

Which remote site is often used for standpipe operations and high-angle rescue training?

Answer 39

Parking garages 98

Question 40

Which remote site is often used for large area search training and tactical simulations?

Answer 40

Warehouses and aircraft hangars 98

Question 41

When is the appropriate time to gain permission to access any remote site to be used for training?

Answer 41

Before the training begins 99

Question 42

Which provision should be made by instructors to lessen weather's effects on students?

Answer 42

Shielded observation and waiting areas 99

Question 43

Which training site environment factor affects ladder and apparatus use, site access, and water runoff?

Answer 43

Terrain 99

Question 44

Which factor often affects training operations conducted on public streets or in parking lots?

Answer 44

Vehicle traffic 99

Question 45

What is an example of providing scene support by law enforcement when training involves vehicle traffic?

Answer 45

Closing roadways 100

Question 46

Which precaution should an instructor follow to protect students from training ground noise?

Answer 46

Use earmuffs or earplugs in environments with noise levels exceeding 90 decibels in the U.S. (85 decibels in Canada) 100

Question 47

What should be used, when applicable, to highlight potential hazards to help prevent tripping and falling?

Answer 47

Fluorescent markings 100

Question 48

When is the appropriate time for an instructor to demonstrate skills when conducting an outdoor training session?

Answer 48

At the beginning of the session 100