Company Officer Ch 1

Question 1

A company officer directly oversees the application of the agency’s _____ to the resolution of issues faced by the agency. (16)

Answer 1

personnel, training, equipment, and apparatus

Question 2

The task deemed MOST important to the company officer is: (17)

Answer 2

safety of personnel.

Question 3

In the role of a supervisor, a company officer must balance: (17)

Answer 3

motivation and satisfaction in job performance.

Question 4

As a subordinate, company officers are expected to represent their administration by: (18)

Answer 4

enforcing unpopular policies or orders

Question 5

A company officer plays three roles in an organization that include supervisor, subordinate, and: (17-18)

Answer 5

public servant.

Question 6

Which of the following concepts must a new company officer learn and apply in order to meet the challenge of providing a safe and efficient unit of operation? (19)

Answer 6

Leadership

Question 7

When unit members are promoted to company officer their peers become: (19)

Answer 7

subordinates.

Question 8

Which of the following actions can help new company officers overcome challenges in changes to group dynamics while transitioning to the role of company officer? (20)

Answer 8

Verbalize expectations and establish priorities.

Question 9

Which type of leadership approach may be necessary to establish a company officer’s new relationship within his or her unit? (20)

Answer 9

Authoritarian

Question 10

Successful company officers choose to see their transition from unit member to company officer as an opportunity to: (22)

Answer 10

grow as a professional

Question 11

Company officers have a responsibility to ___ to represent their needs to the organization. (23)

Answer 11

their subordinates

Question 12

Which of the following BEST describes to whom company officers have a responsibility when administering all policies and procedures? (23)

Answer 12

The organization

Question 13

Company officers have a responsibility to ___ to provide service that is effective, efficient, and professional. (23)

Answer 13

the public

Question 14

The BEST approach for satisfying company officer responsibilities to the public is to: (23)

Answer 14

remember that officers are stewards of provided resources.

Question 15

Company officers have a responsibility to ___ to communicate the expectations of their new position. (23)

Answer 15

their family

Question 16

Company officers have a responsibility to ___ themselves and abide by their convictions if they expect the same from others. (23)

Answer 16

respect

Question 17

Which of the following duties of the company officer include evaluating personnel performance and administering policies and procedures efficiently and equitably? (24)

Answer 17

Human resources management

Question 18

The success of any fire and emergency services organization’s relationship with its community and government is directly proportional to its : (24)

Answer 18

community involvement.

Question 19

A company officer’s understanding of building construction is MOST likely required for: (25)

Answer 19

inspections and investigations

Question 20

Fire cause determination belongs to the ___ category of duties for the Level I Fire Officer. (25)

Answer 20

inspection and investigation

Question 21

Company officers supervising the first-arriving unit to an incident are an example of the company officer’s duties to provide: (25)

Answer 21

emergency service delivery.

Question 22

Ensuring the health and safety of all personnel requires applying health and safety standards: (26)

Answer 22

daily