Chapter 8: Skills-Based Training Beyond the Classroom

Question 1

Which U.S. federal government agency is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards?

Answer 1

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Question 2

Which U.S. federal government agency promotes standardization and measurement of various sciences and technologies?

Answer 2

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Question 3

Which U.S. federal government agency is tasked with preventing terrorist attacks?

Answer 3

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

162

Question 4

Which U.S. federal government agency collects and analyzes data regarding disease and health trends?

Answer 4

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Question 5

Which U.S. federal government agency sets policy and regulations for protection of the environment?

Answer 5

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Question 6

Which U.S. federal government agency establishes the national curriculum and regulations for EMS personnel and equipment?

Answer 6

Department of Transportation (DOT)

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Question 7

Which U.S. federal government agency regulates military, civilian, and federal fire and emergency services personnel stationed on federal property?

Answer 7

Department of Defense (DoD)

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Question 8

Which local or state/provincial departments or agencies can provide statistical data, safety programs, and information on diseases and their prevention?

Answer 8

Health

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Question 9

Which standards-writing organization develops minimum safety standards and guidelines?

Answer 9

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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Question 10

Which standards-writing organization does NOT develop standards but facilitates their development through the consensus process?

Answer 10

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

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Question 11

Which standards-writing organization tests and certifies fire-extinguishing agents and equipment?

Answer 11

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) in U.S./Underwriters Laboratories of Canada in Canada (ULC)

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Question 12

Which is an example of a fire and emergency services professional organization that can serve as a source of safety information?

Answer 12

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)

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Question 13

The National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) is one of two national organizations that _____ fire and emergency certifying entities.

Answer 13

accredit

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Question 14

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:

Answer 14

increasing awareness and helping prevent accidents in the learning environment

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Question 15

When planning _____ training evolutions, instructors should appoint another qualified individual as the safety officer who is familiar with the logistics involved in the evolution.

Answer 15

high-hazard

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Question 16

What is required for training ground instruction?

Answer 16

Thorough planning

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Question 17

An instructor should have the appropriate skills and _____ in order to teach a topic.

Answer 17

qualifications

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Question 18

During entry-level recruit classes, some inspection, maintenance, and repair of facilities and props can be assigned to class members:

Answer 18

as a training activity

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Question 19

As instructors identify training hazards, the _____ will need to be modified to include appropriate safety instructions.

Answer 19

lesson plan

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Question 20

After an instructor provides a general overview to the students, skills demonstrations should be done at _____ speed.

Answer 20

normal

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Question 21

The instructor should repeat a skills demonstration until the students:

Answer 21

are able to verbalize the steps of the skill

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Question 22

Which element of controlling an evolution involves instructors actively critiquing individual students’ activities to make sure they practice skills safely and correctly?

Answer 22

Supervising

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Question 23

Which element of controlling an evolution involves observing the overall progress of the evolution to make sure students work together to accomplish the learning objectives?

Answer 23

Monitoring

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Question 24

Which element of controlling an evolution involves instructors presenting new or related information during the evolution, when appropriate?

Answer 24

Teaching

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Question 25

Which element of controlling an evolution involves instructors applying the elements of the NIMS-ICS to control and coordinate the evolution to the same management and communications requirements as an actual emergency situation?

Answer 25

Managing 168

Question 26

The two main differences between psychomotor skills and simple training evolutions are the:

Answer 26

number of students involved and the training location 168

Question 27

What should be done when more than one student is involved in a simple training evolution?

Answer 27

Students should rotate positions to practice each part of the skill 169

Question 28

All applicable policies and procedures must be followed for training evolutions, including using:

Answer 28

the NIMS-ICS 170

Question 29

Which NFPA standard addresses safety requirements for increased hazard exposure training?

Answer 29

1041 170

Question 30

Which factor has resulted in fewer opportunities for personnel to experience live-fire situations?

Answer 30

The increase of internal hazards in fires involving lightweight and/or synthetic materials 171

Question 31

Which NFPA standard addresses live-fire training evolution safety requirements?

Answer 31

1403 171

Question 32

Which type of increased hazard exposure training has contributed to many of the training-related casualty statistics in recent years?

Answer 32

Acquired structures 172

Question 33

Who is responsible for applying for and obtaining any necessary permits to conduct live-fire training evolutions?

Answer 33

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) 173

Question 34

One factor that establishes the limits of the type of training that can be performed at an acquired structure is:

Answer 34

the instructor to student ratio 173

Question 35

Wind speed and direction, humidity, and temperature are _____ factors that affect the training environment.

Answer 35

weather 174

Question 36

When using an acquired structure, instructors conducting live-fire training evolutions must consider the effect on the:

Answer 36

surrounding neighborhood 174

Question 37

Distributing a notice to each resident living within a reasonable distance of the acquired structure, and informing them of the time and date of the training event is an example of an instructor's responsibility to perform:

Answer 37

notice and documentation 174

Question 38

What is an NFPA 1403 standard requirement for fuel materials used in acquired live-fire training?

Answer 38

Control the structure's fuel load to prevent flashover or backdraft conditions 175

Question 39

As per NFPA 1142, there must be reliable _____ sources for the duration of any live-fire evolution.

Answer 39

water 175

Question 40

Purpose-built structures at permanent training facilities typically have _____ monitoring sensors within the unit.

Answer 40

temperature 176

Question 41

When planning for exterior or wildland fire training evolutions, instructors should check with the AHJ that enforces the:

Answer 41

federal environmental regulations 176

Question 42

Which type of fires are used to train entry-level students and industrial fire brigade members on how to use portable handheld extinguishers to control all classes of fires?

Answer 42

Small prop fires 176

Question 43

Which organization provides national standards for wildland fire training?

Answer 43

The National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) 177

Question 44

High-hazard training can be accomplished _____ when responders are trained and alert.

Answer 44

safely 178

Question 45

A person or organization can be _____ for acts they take and actions they fail to take.

Answer 45

held liable 178

Question 46

A wrongful act resulting in harm is known as:

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an act of commission 178

Question 47

Neglecting to take an action that could have prevented harm is known as:

Answer 47

an act of omission 178

Question 48

Which form of liability is placed on the employer for the acts and omissions of employees during the normal course of their employment?

Answer 48

Vicarious liability 179

Question 49

Failure to take reasonable precautions could legally be considered:

Answer 49

negligence 179

Question 50

A safety or planning committee can help an instructor develop a(an) _____ to reduce liability for any individual training scenario.

Answer 50

safety plan 180

Question 51

In the United States, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is considered a(an):

Answer 51

federal government agency 161

Question 52

In the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a federal agency under the:

Answer 52

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 162

Question 53

Consultants or educators who can review pertinent safety regulations with instructors who are planning a training curriculum or course may be available from:

Answer 53

regulatory agencies 163

Question 54

The Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL): U.S. and Canada (ULC) is considered a(an):

Answer 54

standards-writing organization 163

Question 55

The North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD) is considered a(an):

Answer 55

professional and accrediting organization 164

Question 56

Who is the primary safety role model in the learning environment?

Answer 56

Instructor 165

Question 57

In the learning environment, instructors must devote appropriate time to discussing:

Answer 57

aspects of safety 165

Question 58

Verification of instructor skill levels ultimately falls on the:

Answer 58

Instructor II and III levels 166

Question 59

Equipment evaluation and inspections done by the instructor that show equipment is unsafe or damaged should be reported to:

Answer 59

the authority having jurisdiction 166

Question 60

Students should be informed during the training briefing of _____ they will face as part of training.

Answer 60

hazards 167

Question 61

Skills demonstrations by instructors begin with them giving a(an):

Answer 61

explanation of the skill 167

Question 62

The instructor who does not appear proficient at a skill:

Answer 62

will lose credibility with students 168

Question 63

Which element of evolution control involves instructors presenting new or related information during the evolution?

Answer 63

Teaching 168

Question 64

A ratio of ___ students to one instructor is optimal in most hands-on training environments.

Answer 64

three to seven 168

Question 65

Which of the following is an example of a simple training evolution?

Answer 65

Using a portable fire extinguisher 169

Question 66

When performing a simple training evolution, students repeat the evolution until they are able to:

Answer 66

perform it without error 169

Question 67

NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions emphasizes strict _____ for structures selected for live-fire evolutions.

Answer 67

safety practices 171

Question 68

Safety requirements of NFPA 1403 that apply to acquired structures also apply to purpose-built structures with the following exception:

Answer 68

multiple fires can be lit in purpose built-structures 176

Question 69

Depending upon the location of the training and type of fuel used in an exterior or wildland fire, there may be _____ requirements that should be met.

Answer 69

environmental 176

Question 70

An example of a training evolution with increased hazard exposures is:

Answer 70

emergency vehicle operations 178

Question 71

_____ is a broad term that encompasses all aspects of legal responsibility.

Answer 71

Liability 178

Question 72

Which term means that the blame for the actions of one person can be placed on another?

Answer 72

Vicarious liability 179

Question 73

What is the legal concept that reasonable people should be able to predict the consequences of their actions and take reasonable precautions?

Answer 73

Foreseeability 179

Question 74

Developing a training and safety plan and then following it during training is the best way to:

Answer 74

reduce liability 180