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Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Which U.S. federal government agency is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards?
a. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
b.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
c.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
d.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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C

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Which U.S. federal government agency promotes standardization and measurement of various sciences and technologies?
a.American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
b.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
c.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
d.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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B

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Which U.S. federal government agency is tasked with preventing terrorist attacks?
a.Department of Defense (DoD)
b.Department of Transportation (DOT)
c.Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
d.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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C

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Which U.S. federal government agency collects and analyzes data regarding disease and health trends?
a.Department of Defense (DoD)
b.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
c.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
d.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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B

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Which U.S. federal government agency sets policy and regulations for protection of the environment?
a.Department of Defense (DoD)
b.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
c.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
d.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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B

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Which U.S. federal government agency establishes the national curriculum and regulations for EMS personnel and equipment?
a.Department of Defense (DoD)
b.Department of Transportation (DOT)
c.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
d.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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B

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Which U.S. federal government agency regulates military, civilian, and federal fire and emergency services personnel stationed on federal property?
a.Department of Defense (DoD)
b.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
c.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
d.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

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A

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Which local or state/provincial departments or agencies can provide statistical data, safety programs, and information on diseases and their prevention?
a.Health
b.Security
c.Occupational
d.Environmental

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A

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Which standards-writing organization develops minimum safety standards and guidelines?
a.Department of Defense (DoD)
b.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
c.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
d.American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

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C

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Which standards-writing organization does NOT develop standards but facilitates their development through the consensus process?
a.Department of Defense (DoD)
b.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
c.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
d.American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

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D

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Which standards-writing organization tests and certifies fire-extinguishing agents and equipment?
a.Department of Defense (DoD)
b.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
c.National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
d.Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) in U.S./Underwriters Laboratories of Canada in Canada (ULC)

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D

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Which is an example of a fire and emergency services professional organization that can serve as a source of safety information?
a.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
b.International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
c.National Committee of Volunteer Fire Fighters (NCVFF)
d.National Honor Society of Fire Service Instructors (NHSFSI)

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B

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The National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) is one of two national organizations that _____ fire and emergency certifying entities.
a.classify
b.accredit
c.manage
d.organize

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B

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Providing rules and guidelines in writing and having students sign a statement that they have read and understood all safety rules and regulations is an example of instructors:
a.creating an all-inclusive safety plan.
b.increasing awareness and helping prevent accidents in the learning environment.
c.going well above and beyond what is required by the authority having jurisdiction.
d.acknowledging that they have students who will need assistance to be successful in the learning environment.

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B

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When planning _____ training evolutions, instructors should appoint another qualified individual as the safety officer who is familiar with the logistics involved in the evolution.
a.practical
b.high-hazard
c.reinforcement
d.personnel accountability

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B

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16
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What is required for training ground instruction?
a.Thorough planning
b.Buried utility line location
c.New equipment purchase
d.Personnel background checks

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A

17
Q

An instructor should have the appropriate skills and _____ in order to teach a topic.
a.qualifications
b.positive reviews
c.peer recommendations
d.five years of experience

A

A

18
Q

During entry-level recruit classes, some inspection, maintenance, and repair of facilities and props can be assigned to class members:
a.for a course grade.
b.as a training activity.
c.to justify a schedule change.
d.to meet insurance requirements.

A

B

19
Q

As instructors identify training hazards, the _____ will need to be modified to include appropriate safety instructions.
a.budget
b.lesson plan
c.course description
d.equipment assessment

A

B

20
Q

After an instructor provides a general overview to the students, skills demonstrations should be done at _____ speed.
a.fast
b.slow
c.normal
d.one-quarter time

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C

21
Q

The instructor should repeat a skills demonstration until the students:
a.don’t ask any questions.
b.have time to critique the instructor.
c.can write down all the steps of the skill.
d.are able to verbalize the steps of the skill.

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D

22
Q

Which element of controlling an evolution involves instructors actively critiquing individual students’ activities to make sure they practice skills safely and correctly?
a.Teaching
b.Managing
c.Monitoring
d.Supervising

A

D

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