Course Review 1 Flashcards
Which federal law prohibits invasion of a person’s right to privacy or unwanted publicity?
Buckley Amendment
Which challenge requires instructor awareness of time constraints and other outside influences on students’ ability to train?
Student priorities
Which of the following is an instructor’s obligation to the profession?
Being a positive role model and effective leader
Which challenge requires the instructor to gain the respect of their organization by providing thorough, safe, and effective training?
Organizational apathy
A statement of what is right and proper conduct for an individual in all relationships and activities within an organization is known as a:
code of ethics.
Which motivation technique requires the instructor to provide external motivations such as rewards, recognition, and certificates that cause students to feel successful?
Incorporating motivators
Which domain of learning is referred to as hands-on training?
Psychomotor
Which of the following domains of learning is usually presented in a lecture or discussion form?
Cognitive
Which of the following states that there is a lifelong reliance on the five senses as the primary tool set for learning?
Sensory-Stimulus Theory
Which motivation technique requires the instructor to share ideas and receive positive comments or participate in reasonable debates?
Demonstrating enthusiasm
Which of the following is an example of a sequential strategy?
Orderly thinking process that has both a beginning and end
Which of the following provides a set of assumptions for effectively teaching adults?
Knowles’ Assumptions of Adult Learners
Which part of student diversity may affect students’ perception of the instructor and can be disruptive to effective instruction?
Gender bias
Which of the following includes readiness, exercise, effect, disuse and association?
Thorndike’s Laws of Learning
Which domain of learning involves how individuals deal with issues emotionally?
Affective
Which of the following statements about training aids is MOST accurate?
The same training aids should be used throughout the course and for skills evaluation.
How should an instructor determine what material must be addressed and what time frame is required?
Use an organization’s standard lesson plan
Which of the following would be the BEST solution for an instructor who has students with an advanced knowledge level?
Preview the next lesson and involve students in discussions
When the content of the lesson is unfamiliar to students, training aids should:
allow the instructor to proceed at a slower pace.
Which of the following statements about training materials is MOST accurate?
Products should be identical to the types used in everyday and emergency activities.
Which of the following is a benefit of good organizational skills?
Meeting legal requirements for record keeping
Some amount of discontinuity occurs:
every time a different instructor teaches.
Which of the following is a potential event instructors should always anticipate to ensure continuity?
Instructional resource variations
Which of the following would BEST help an instructor recognize any points where adjustments need to be made in a presentation?
Practicing the presentation
To address differences in learning styles, students should be exposed to the material in a manner that enables them to learn through:
their preferred learning styles.
Which of the following is a benefit of training aids?
Enhances memory
In order to use a photo that was taken during a training exercise the instructor must:
obtain model releases from everyone in photo.
In the Mager model of learning objectives, which of the following identifies what the student is expected to do?
Performance statement
Which of the following is a guideline when using a video presentation in class?
Always preview the video privately before showing it publicly.
In the Mager model of learning objectives, which of the following describes the situation, tools, or materials required for a student to perform a single specific action or behavior?
Conditions description
Which of the following training aids display fields of view as though students are part of the simulated environment?
Virtual reality simulations
Which of the following factors would MOST likely make it acceptable to use video of an event that is newsworthy for the public interest?
Where the event took place and who was involved
A basic roadmap designed to lead students through a single lesson is a lesson:
outline.
Which function of training aids would help students better understand a sequence of events?
Illustrating the components of an assembly
Which of the following display systems show images projected from a computer and allow instructors to interact with those images?
Interactive whiteboards
Which of the following should be done to avoid distractions when using audiovisual equipment?
Preview any audiovisual aids in the classroom.
A seating arrangement that permits students to easily see and hear an instructor and works effectively in small groups is the:
fan.
Which of the following sites would MOST likely be a permanent training site?
Drill towers
Which seating arrangement is most effective for small classes where students are seated around one table?
Conference
Which of the following must an instructor be prepared to do to create the best learning environment?
Adapt to the location
Which seating arrangement is effective for small-to-medium-sized groups and permits both instructor presentation and total discussion?
Hollow square
Which seating arrangement is similar to the traditional arrangement in that students can easily see, hear, and interact with the instructor but student interaction is limited?
Chevron
When should instructors inform students of the location of restrooms and exits?
During the introduction to a session
When should instructors make climate adjustments in the classroom?
Within adequate time for the temperature to change prior to instruction
Which seating arrangement consists of fixed seating for a medium-to-large sized audience that faces a stage or lectern?
Auditorium
If a student requires more than the basic instructional changes, the instructor requires:
documentation specific of student needs.
When speaking with those outside the profession, such as media, you should:
avoid technical language and fire service jargon.
Application can be combined with:
presentation.
Students that are actively engaged in the learning process and eager to contribute are:
successful.
Which of the following is projected in nonverbal communication?
Self-perception
The process that includes attending, understanding, remembering, evaluating, and responding to the speaker is called:
listening.
Which of the following is a recommendation to instructors for nonverbal communication?
Pay attention to personal appearance.
Which of the following might be found in a field or laboratory experience?
Cutaways
Which of the following is an element of good vocal characteristics?
Pronunciation
What percent of nonverbal communication is vocal tone and inflection?
38%
Which of the following statements about simple training evolutions is MOST accurate?
They involve a small number of students performing a single skill.
NIMS-ICS is used to control and coordinate the evolution when the instructor is:
managing.
Which of the following is involved with planning for safe training
Repair of facilities
The ability to predict hazardous training conditions and take steps to reduce the risk of injury is a part of:
forseeability.
The liability that is placed on the employer for the acts and omissions of employees during the normal course of their employment is known as:
vicarious liability.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a simple training evolution?
Lifting and setting a ground ladder
At what rate of speed should the instructor FIRST demonstrate a skill?
Normal
Which federal government agency is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Which federal government agency establishes the national curriculum and regulations for emergency medical service (EMS) personnel and equipment?
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Which element of evolution control occurs when instructors use the evolution to present new or related information?
Teaching
Which of the following is a guideline for scoring written tests with essays or short answer questions?
Score the same question on all of the tests before proceeding to the next question
Which of the following are normally given one-on-one between a student and an instructor?
Oral tests
Where are student grades recorded?
Individual student records
When does an instructor watch for signs of academic misconduct?
During the test
Which of the following should an instructor do during test administration?
Ensure that the environment stays safe for students in testing
Which of the following is a guideline for test security?
Use two or more versions of the exam to prevent copying
Which of the following should an instructor do before a written test?
Rearrage classroom seating when necessary
Which of the following are used for evaluating a psychomotor skill?
Performance tests
Which of the following methods of providing feedback allows instructors to determine whether students’ learning or studying styles were barriers to success?
Meet individually with students to discuss the test
When another instructor administers a test, at what point should test materials be returned to the proper authority?
After the test
All written reports must be accurately completed, properly filed, delivered in timely fashion, and:
securely stored.
Which of the following is a permanent account of past events or of actions?
Record
Which of the following summarizes main points and recommends changes?
Conclusion
Which of the following statements about training records and Level I instructors is MOST accurate?
Level I instructors must accurately complete records pertaining to training courses they conduct.
Instructors should attempt to schedule training sessions at a time when:
as many students as possible are available.
Which of the following are evidence that an individual has completed a specified number of hours for training?
Attendance records
Which of the following considerations for scheduling requires that the instructor ensure that whatever training environment is needed for the session is available?
Facilities availability
Who should have access to test scores?
Instructor and the student
Which of the following is based on facts surrounding an incident, response or training event?
Report
The body contains:
all the information relating to the report.
Which characteristic of an effective instructor encourages students as they attempt to learn?
Motivation
A (An) ___ is a local law that applies to persons, things, and activities in a jurisdiction.
ordinance
Which of the following is an instructor’s obligation to themselves?
Being aware of new improvements or developments
Which of the following statements about a profession is MOST accurate?
Members of a profession are committed to continued study and educational advancement.
Which of the following are criterion documents that are developed to serve as models or examples of desired performance or behaviors?
Standards
