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Course Review 2 Flashcards

1
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Which federal law prohibits employment practices that discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

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Which characteristic of an effective instructor shows sensitivity?

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Strong interpersonal skills

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Which challenge requires the instructor to work with officials from other agencies?

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Cooperative relationships

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Which characteristic of an effective instructor evaluates performance against an established objective?

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Fairness

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Which challenge requires the instructor to work with superiors to affect change within organizations?

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Management directives

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Which of the following statements about learning styles is MOST accurate?

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Learning styles can be recognized by instructors.

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Adult students believing in their abilities to be successful is an example of:

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self-confidence.

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An adult student’s possessing a variety of knowledge gained through work, leisure, and family responsibilities is known as:

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life experience.

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Which part of student diversity may cause one group of students to prefer traditional instruction rather than web-based instruction?

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Age

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10
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Instructors should plan a variety of teaching methods in their lessons because it:

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reaches individual learning styles.

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Which motivation technique lets the student know why the knowledge or skills they are learning are important?

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Providing relevancy

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12
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Which motivation technique requires the instructor to use different teaching strategies that match the students learning styles?

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Including instructional variety

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13
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Which of the following is an example of a global strategy?

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Seeing the whole picture and forming relationships between concepts

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Which of the following is an example of a concrete strategy?

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Managing items and working with facts instead of imagining outcomes

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Adult students’ internal desire to gain knowledge or skill they believe will help them to be successful is an example of:

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motivation.

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16
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Who is responsible for ensuring that all materials and equipment needed are determined and arranged for before the beginning of class?

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Instructor

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17
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Which of the following should an instructor do to prepare for a new topic?

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Ensure he or she can perform the skills associated with topic

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18
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A lead course instructor should maintain continuity by:

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meeting with the substitute instructor to prepare.

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19
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Which of the following would be the BEST solution for an instructor who has students with a remedial knowledge level?

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Spend more time on review or practice

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Which of the following would be the FIRST step in assembling equipment and materials for a class?

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Check for missing items.

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21
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When the recommended training aid is NOT available, instructors:

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need to be able to adapt and select alternative training aids.

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22
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When two instructors disagree on a particular fact, they should:

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resolve it in a planning meeting, not in front of students.

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23
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Which of the following statements about purchasing training aids is MOST accurate?

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The benefit of the training aid to the student and instructor must be greater than the purchase cost.

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24
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When should students wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in training?

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When instructors or standards require that students wear PPE on the fireground

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25
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The primary responsibility of instructors and students who are engaged in training exercises is:

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safety

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26
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Which of the following is a type of simulator?

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Manikins

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27
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What factors are considered infringement of copyrighted materials?:

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Students are charged for materials beyond photocopy costs.

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28
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The majority of U.S. copyright laws are governed by:

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federal statute.

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29
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Time frame, materials needed, and evaluations are all:

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lesson plan components.

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30
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An interactive board is what type of training aid?

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Nonprojected

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31
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Which of the following statements about lesson plans is MOST accurate?

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Level I instructors will be provided with a prepared lesson plan to guide instruction.

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32
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Which of the following components of a lesson plan are a list of information, skills, or previous requirements that students must have completed or mastered before entering this course?

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Prerequisites

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33
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Which of the following is a benefit of a lesson plan?

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Providing uniformity by standardizing the instruction

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34
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Which of the following can be constructed from scrapped or salvaged vehicles?

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Display boards

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35
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Which of the following components of a lesson plan refers to the desired learning level that students will reach by the end of the lesson?

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Level of instruction

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36
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Before beginning a presentation in a remote location, instructors should:

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locate any necessary electrical outlets.

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37
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Which of the following statements about chair arrangements is MOST accurate?

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They vary when chairs are NOT permanently fixed to the floor.

38
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What should be visible behind the instructor in a classroom?

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A blank wall or projection screen

39
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Who is responsible for providing an overview of the training scenario, indicating expected outcomes, safety issues, and assignments?

A

Instructor

40
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Which of the following remote sites would MOST likely be used for live-fire evolutions, ventilation, and forcible entry training?

A

Acquired structures

41
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Which seating arrangement permits students to see, hear, and interact with an instructor, is applicable to any size of audience but creates limited and difficult interaction?

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Traditional

42
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Which seating arrangement provides a clear view of the instructor and permits both instructor presentation and total group discussion, but NOT small-group interaction?

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Horseshoe

43
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Which of the following statements about training at a permanent facility is MOST accurate?

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Instructors should conduct a walk-through of the area or structure before training.

44
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Which seating arrangement is an open form designed to encourage group participation and discussion but is NOT useful when students are expected to take notes?

A

Circled chairs

45
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When should an instructor make sure that all equipment can connect to the network?

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Before class begins

46
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Which of the following statements about student’s rights is MOST accurate?

A

Any departmental regulations that limit these rights are illegal.

47
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Which of the following is an example of a student’s right?

A

Privacy of records and test scores

48
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Which of the following places the responsibility for achieving the course objectives solely on the student?

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Self-directed learning

49
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Which of the following occurs outside the classroom, usually in the job environment?

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Mentoring

50
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What is the estimated percent of the general population of the U.S. with a learning disability?

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3% to 13%

51
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Which of the following is a strategy for helping students maintain interest?

A

Using humor appropriately

52
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Which of the following is a guideline for using teaching aids?

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Keep eye contact with students when using an aid.

53
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Which purpose of interpersonal communication refers to acquiring knowledge or skills?

A

Learning

54
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Which of the following has the primary focus on successful and accurate completion of skills?

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Competency-based training

55
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Which of the following is an advantage of providing demonstration?

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Students can receive immediate feedback

56
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Where does safety awareness and practice begin?

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During training sessions

57
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The instructor in charge of training may also function as a (an)

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safety officer.

58
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Which part of evolution control occurs when instructors observe the progress of the evolution?

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Monitoring

59
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Which of the following is a standards-writing organization?

A

National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)

60
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Who establishes an inspection time schedule based on industry practice, manufacturer’s recommendations, and local needs?

A

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

61
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Which of the following is an accrediting and certifying organization?

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International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)

62
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Which of the following is generally safe to use to ignite fuel

A

Propane torch

63
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Ice rescues are an example of:

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hazard exposure training.

64
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A wrongful act resulting in harm is known as a (an):

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act of commission.

65
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Which federal government agency is responsible for investigating, researching, and evaluating safety and health hazards in the workplace?

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

66
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Evaluation feedback gives instructors an opportunity to use student error as the basis for:

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reinforcing information that was addressed on the test.

67
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For which of the following tests are students ultimately given a grade of Pass or No Pass/Fail?

A

Criterion-referenced

68
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Which of the following are given at the beginning of instruction to establish a student’s current level of knowledge?

A

Prescriptive tests

69
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Which of the following typically measure comprehensive knowledge and skills at the end of a course?

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Summative tests

70
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Scoring performance tests can be very:

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subjective.

71
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Norm-referenced and ___-referenced are the two ways to assess or evaluate.

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criterion

72
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When is a test considered biased?

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When members of different groups with the same ability level systematically score differently on a test

73
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Norm-referenced assessment measures the accomplishment of:

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one student against that of another.

74
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The rubric for an oral test can be very similar to a (an):

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performance test.

75
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How can an instructor protect test security?

A

Regularly revise test questions

76
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Which of the following may be completed by an instructor or by an investigative team?

A

Incident/injury records

77
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Which of the following considerations for scheduling requires the instructor to work within department requirements for keeping minimum personnel levels available for emergency response?

A

Mandated staffing levels

78
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Which of the following may be forms, narratives, or lists of names?

A

Records

79
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Which of the following is the MOST difficult portion of most reports?

A

Narrative

80
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Which of the following are forms that instructors may assist students in completing?

A

Applications for certifications

81
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When instructors collect basic medical information from students, they should:

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follow agency policies and procedures.

82
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Which of the following statements about training records is MOST accurate?

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They can be subpoenaed under the U.S. Freedom of Information act.

83
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Which of the following provides a brief overview of a written report?

A

Introduction

84
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Which of the following is a permanent account of past events or of actions?

A

Record

85
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The body contains:

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all the information relating to the report.

86
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The quality of being open and truthful that will encourage students to react, respond, and cooperate more positively is:

A

sincerity.

87
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Which of the following is an instructor’s obligation to the student?

A

Providing effective training that is safe

88
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Which challenge requires the instructor to perform multiple tasks within an organization?

A

Instructor priorities

89
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The term profession is defined as a:

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vocation that requires specialized knowledge and long preparation.

90
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Which characteristic of an effective instructor can generate enthusiasm in students and administrators?

A

Desire to teach

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