Dry Run

Question 1

Which of the following techniques foster and maintain student interest and engagement? (P.12)

Answer 1

Lively and varied vocal delivery

Question 2

An instructor must work to create _______ and maintain positive relationships among all parties when resolving conflicts (15)

Answer 2

Mutually beneficial situations

Question 3

What challenges may instructors face if an organization os overwhelmed by strict budget restrictions or lack of additional funding? (17)

Answer 3

Organizational apathy

Question 4

Which learning theory states there is a lifelong reliance on the five senses as the primary tool set for learning? (25)

Answer 4

Sensory-stimulus theory

Question 5

The Knowles’ Assumptions of Adult Learners assumes: (26)

Answer 5

Adults need to be self-directed while still relying on an instructor or training course to provide the knowledge they desire.

Question 6

Which theory of learning states that adult learners need to see the positive effect of what they are learning? (27)

Answer 6

Thorndikes’s Laws of learning theory

Question 7

Which domain of learning encompasses “why” the information being learned is useful? (29)

Answer 7

Affective (attitude)

Question 8

In the psychomotor domain, learning is developed through: (30)

Answer 8

repeated practice of the skill

Question 9

Why might a self-regulated learner present a challenge for an instructor? (35)

Answer 9

Self-regulated learners may require additional attention, time, and resources compared with traditional students.

Question 10

What type of communication transmits the vast majority of any message? (39)

Answer 10

Nonverbal

Question 11

Which action could help students practice the active listening process of attending? (40)

Answer 11

Visualizing the situation or event that the speaker is talking about

Question 12

The external pressures and concerns that make the ability to focus on learning difficult and frustrating are known as: (41)

Answer 12

Learning obstacles

Question 13

What is an example of an obstacle within the learning environment that can negatively affect learning? (41)

Answer 13

Long stretches of time without a break to either sit or stand

Question 14

The motivation technique that involves telling students why the knowledge and skills that they are learning are important is known as: (43)

Answer 14

Providing relevance

Question 15

An example of a student motivation technique that an instructor may use to help students achieve their best work is: (43)

Answer 15

Including instructional variety.

Question 16

How many hours of preparation time should inexperienced instructors plan to spend for every hour of delivery time? (49)

Answer 16

One to Three

Question 17

The procurement, distribution, maintenance,and replacement of materials and personnel in the fire service is known as: (49)

Answer 17

Logistics

Question 18

When reviewing the lesson plan content and objectives, instructors should select the training aids that: (52)

Answer 18

Will satisfy as many of the requirements as possible

Question 19

What factors have a direct relationship to the size of the image or training aid the class is expected to view? (52)

Answer 19

Class size and seating arrangement

Question 20

Which learning environment factor ensures presented information flows in a logical and understandable stream? (54)

Answer 20

Continuity

Question 21

When meeting with substitute instructors or assistants to prepare for class, the lead course instructor can plan to maintain continuity by: (54)

Answer 21

Providing the substitute instructor directions or assistance in locating and assembling equipment

Question 22

While still remaining faithful to the specific skill requirements,instructors must be able to adapt the skill to: (55)

Answer 22

The existing weather

Question 23

When the knowledge base of a student is more advanced than the material, if time allows, instructors may want to assign the group to: (57)

Answer 23

Create exercises or scenarios and plan for the equipment they need to perform the exercises in the net lesson

Question 24

The strategic use of accurate material that is developed at a definable learning level and shared between classes is known as: (57)

Answer 24

Course consistency