Chapter 8 - Company Level Training

Question 1

What is the last step taken during a demonstration? p. 195
A.) Reassemble the group and demonstrate the skill one more time at normal speed
B.) Have a student volunteer to demonstrate the skill while others correct mistakes
C.) Provide time for students to practice
D.) Allow students to ask questions and clarify any misunderstandings

Answer 1

A.) Reassemble the group and demonstrate the skill one more time at normal speed

Question 2

What is essentially a road map that guides the instructor through the topic being taught?
p. 190
A.) Course outline
B.) Syllabus
C.) Lesson plan
D.) Table of contents

Answer 2

C.) Lesson plan

Question 3

What is the NFPA recommended instructor-to-student ratio for practical training evolutions?
p. 199
A.) One-to-six
B.) One-to-three
C.) One-to-five
D.) One-to-four

Answer 3

C.) One-to-five

Question 4

According to which NFPA standard must the organization evaluate the effectiveness of its training programs, including the teaching skills of its company officer? p. 189
A.) NFPA 1041
B.) NFPA 1301
C.) NFPA 1021
D.) NFPA 1201

Answer 4

D.) NFPA 1201

Question 5

What can be used to help ensure the safety and
accountability of participants during complex training evolutions? p. 197
A.) OSHA guidelines
B.) NIMS-ICS
C.) SOPs
D.) IAPs

Answer 5

B.) NIMS-ICS
*treat as a real incident

Question 6

Which is NOT correct about how a simple training evolution is carried out? p. 196
A.) Corrections should be made sooner than later
B.) The learning objectives should be explained at the start
C.) Allow self-correction of new skills
D.) Safety infractions must always be corrected immediately

Answer 6

C.) Allow self-correction of new skills

Question 7

During a demonstration, what is the first thing that
should be done? p. 195
A.) Explain why the skill is important to learn
B.) Demonstrate the skill at normal speed for the students
C.) Explain what the demonstration will show the group how to do
D.) Link new information with students’ current knowledge

Answer 7

D.) Link new information with students’ current knowledge

Question 8

Which training evolution involves small groups performing a single task that requires only a few skills? p. 196
A.) Complex
B.) Practical
C.) Cooperative
D.) Simple

Answer 8

D.) Simple

Question 9

Which step in the four-step method of instruction involves the company officer demonstrating the skill or objective? p. 190
A.) Evaluation
B.) Presentation
C.) Preparation
D.) Application

Answer 9

D.) Application

Question 10

What can a video of the practical training evolution be used for? p. 202
A.) Scenario recreation
B.) Evidence
C.) Critique
D.) Testing

Answer 10

C.) Critique

Question 11

What is the first step taken when directing a training evolution? p. 203
A.) Review the scenario
B.) Plan a training evolution
C.) Evaluate the need for a training evolution
D.) Gather documentation from previous events

Answer 11

A.) Review the scenario

Question 12

In which step of the four-step method of instruction will the instructor generate curiosity by asking questions that cause students to relate personal experiences to the topic?
p. 191
A.) Evaluation
B.) Application
C.) Presentation
D.) Preparation

Answer 12

D.) Preparation

Question 13

During which step in the four-step method of instruction should students be asked to perform tasks unassisted? p. 191
A.) Application
B.) Evaluation
C.) Preparation
D.) Presentation

Answer 13

B.) Evaluation

Question 14

What is the primary concern during any and all practical training evolutions? p. 196
A.) Safety
B.) Realism
C.) Education
D.) Cooperation

Answer 14

A.) Safety

Question 15

During which step in the four-step method of instruction will the instructor check and correct errors?
p. 191
A.) Application
B.) Evaluation
C.) Presentation
D.) Preparation

Answer 15

A.) Application

Question 16

TQ* Where can high-angle rescue training be conducted? p. 198
A.) Subdivisions under construction
B.) Structures under demolition
C.) Industrial sites
D.) Parking garages

Answer 16

D.) Parking garages

Question 17

Which is NOT a correct statement about simple training evolutions? p. 197
A.) NIMS-ICS should be used at each evolution
B.) They may involve multiple units in scenarios that require high levels of cooperation and coordination
C.) They should be performed as though it is a real emergency incident
D.) They should be practices with both the minimum and maximum staffing level requirements

Answer 17

B.) They may involve multiple units in scenarios that require high levels of cooperation and coordination
*simple = small groups
*complex = multiple units
*practical = use various agencies

Question 18

What site can be used to perform training on ventilation and forcible entry? p. 198
A.) Subdivisions under construction
B.) Vehicle salvage yards
C.) Abandoned structures
D.) Parking garages

Answer 18

C.) Abandoned structures

Question 19

Which NFPA standard should be used to calculate water supplies quantities needed during practical training evolutions? p. 199
A.) NFPA 1408
B.) NFPA 1403
C.) NFPA 1142
D.) NFPA 1581

Answer 19

C.) NFPA 1142

Question 20

What is the first step in the four-step method of
instruction? p. 190
A.) Application
B.) Evaluation
C.) Preparation
D.) Presentation

Answer 20

C.) Preparation

Question 21

What must the company officer remind students about speed when performing a new skill? p. 194
A.) It comes with practice
B.) It comes with desire
C.) It comes with skill
D.) It comes with talent

Answer 21

A.) It comes with practice

Question 22

How many training-related fatalities were investigated by
NIOSH between 2001 and 2015?
p. 201
A.) 81
B.) 92
C.) 37
D.) 55

Answer 22

A.) 81