Fire Officer NFPA 1021 - Jones and Bartlett (Third Edition)

Question 1

1. According to the NFPA, how many levels of Fire Officers are there?
A) 2
B) 3 
C) 4
D) 5

Answer 1

C) 4

Answer: C
Level: I/II
Page: 4

Question 2

2. What is the lowest level of Fire Officer that is qualified for a Chief Officer position?
A) II 
B) III
C) IV
D) V

Answer 2

B) III

Answer: B
Level: I/II
Page: 4

Question 3

3. According to NFPA 1021, does a Fire Officer II have to meet the requirements of Fire Officer I?
   A) No, the two certifications are parallel, and one is not more advanced than the other.
   B) No, not formally, but it is a good idea.
   C) No, but both levels must be certified as Fire Fighter II.
   D) Yes, Fire Officer I is a prerequisite for Fire Officer II.

Answer 3

D) Yes, Fire Officer I is a prerequisite for Fire Officer II.

Answer: D
Level: II,
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Question 4

4. Which term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use for a Fire Officer II?
A) Station Officer 
B) Managing Fire Officer
C) Supervising Fire Officer
D) Administrative Line Officer

Answer 4

B) Managing Fire Officer

Answer: B
Level: II
Page: 16

Question 5

5. All of the following are common ways of organizing a fire department except one. Choose the exception.
A) Function
B) Geography 
C) Demographics
D) Staffing

Answer 5

C) Demographics

Answer: C
Level: I,
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Question 6

6. Which of the four functions of management deals with developing a scheme, program, or method that is worked out beforehand to accomplish an objective?
A) Organizing
B) Leading
C) Controlling 
D) Planning

Answer 6

D) Planning

Answer: D
Level: I
Page: 13

Question 7

7. Which type of organizational document establishes or prescribes specific operational or administrative methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or actions?
A) Policy 
B) Standard operating procedure
C) Rule
D) Regulation

Answer 7

B) Standard operating procedure

Answer: B
Level: I
Page: 14

Question 8

1. What is the term for the ability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure on a consistent basis?
A) Validity
B) Objectivity 
C) Reliability
D) Selectivity

Answer 8

C) Reliability

Answer: C
Level: I/II
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Question 9

2. To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate’s supervisory decisions should be strictly based on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) past practice
B) the larger context
C) the subordinate’s work history 
D) Policies and Regulations

Answer 9

D) Policies and Regulations

Answer: D
Level: I/II
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Question 10

3. Which level of Fire Officer would expect to find an examination question pertaining to the evaluation of a fire company’s performance?
A) Direct line officer
B) Administrative officer
C) Supervising fire officer 
D) Managing fire officer

Answer 10

D) Managing fire officer

Answer: D
Level: I/II
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Question 11

1. Which statement best summarizes the role of the Supervising Fire Officer in decision making and problem solving?
   A) All serious issues will be deferred entirely to the Chiefs for their handling.
   B) Fire Officers will work together with Chiefs on issues that come up, and they will present a united front to fire fighters.
   C) Chiefs will be available for consultation, but the Fire Officers will run their stations.
   D) Fire Officers will run their own stations, leaving the Chiefs out of it entirely.

Answer 11

C) Chiefs will be available for consultation, but the Fire Officers will run their stations.

Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 44

Question 12

2. The formal Fire Department organization considers a Fire Officer to be the representative of whom?
A) The customer
B) The fire fighter
C) The local government 
D) The Fire Chief

Answer 12

D) The Fire Chief

Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 46

Question 13

3. Fire Officers should consult their supervisors if they are going to make a decision that __________________.
   A) goes beyond their scope of authority
   B) will be felt differently by different people
   C) is not explicitly spelled out in a directive from above
   D) has no explicit precedent in that department

Answer 13

A) goes beyond their scope of authority

Answer: A
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
Page: 50

Question 14

4. It is said that Fire Officers should “walk the talk.” What does that mean?
   A) They should use fire-service–specific language with fire fighters.
   B) They should be willing to back up their subordinates.
   C) They should be willing to complete any orders.
   D) They should demonstrate the behaviors they say are important.

Answer 14

D) They should demonstrate the behaviors they say are important.

Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
Page: 51

Question 15

5. According to Annex A of NFPA 1021, public safety personnel must make choices based on the ________________________.
   A) swiftest mitigation of the original and consequent incidents
   B) minimal expenditure of resources to correct the problem
   C) maximum benefit to the citizens and the community
   D) closest adherence possible to public speculations

Answer 15

C) maximum benefit to the citizens and the community

Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
Page: 51

Question 16

6. According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs, a person who worked as a Managing Fire Officer for 3 to 5 years, is certified at the NFPA Fire Officer III level, and has completed formal education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree is known as a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) Administrative Fire Officer
B) Tactical Fire Officer
C) Executive Fire Officer
D) Career Fire Officer

Answer 16

A) Administrative Fire Officer

Answer: A
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A
Page: 57

Question 17

7. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the complex system of inherent attributes that determine a person’s moral and ethical actions and reactions.
A) Honor 
B) Integrity
C) Veracity
D) Reliability

Answer 17

B) Integrity

Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.1.1
Page: 50

Question 18

1. What is an effective method of providing feedback to responders for improving their emergency radio communications skills?
   A) Running a simulation communications exercise with portable radios
   B) Installing microphone filters on radios that do not allow shouting
   C) Having personnel listen to recordings of their own radio transmissions during emergencies
   D) Running an exercise in which, each intended communication is delayed 10 seconds, then allowed only 3 seconds to take place

Answer 18

C) Having personnel listen to recordings of their own radio transmissions during emergencies

Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.4.5
Page: 67

Question 19

2. What does the “P” stand for in SOP?
A) Practice
B) Personnel
C) Premises 
D) Procedure

Answer 19

D) Procedure

Answer: D
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.3
Page: 72

Question 20

3. Which type of documents are SOPs?
A) Formal and permanent
B) Formal and temporary
C) Informal and permanent
D) Informal and temporary

Answer 20

A) Formal and permanent

Answer: A
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.3
Page: 73

Question 21

4. Which of the following is a type of communication that is archived as a permanent file?
A) External communication
B) Informal communication 
C) Formal communication
D) Internal communication

Answer 21

C) Formal communication

Answer: C
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.3
Page: 72

Question 22

5. Which formal document addresses a specific subject, policy, condition, or situation?
A) Routine correspondence
B) Legal correspondence
C) An announcement 
D) A general order

Answer 22

D) A general order

Answer: D
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.3
Page: 73

Question 23

1. What is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters?
A) Burns
B) Falls or crushing
C) Asphyxiation 
D) Sudden cardiac death

Answer 23

D) Sudden cardiac death

Answer: D
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.7.3, 5.7
Page: 87, 102

Question 24

2. What is the likelihood of fire fighters dying of a heart attack versus people in other occupations?
   A) Fire fighters are more likely to die of a heart attack.
   B) Fire fighters are equally as likely to die of a heart attack.
   C) Fire fighters are less likely to die of a heart attack.
   D) There is no consistent comparison.

Answer 24

A) Fire fighters are more likely to die of a heart attack.

Answer: A
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.7
Page: 101

Question 25

``` 3. Approximately _____ of fire fighters who die in vehicle collisions are not wearing a seat belt. A) 25 percent B) 40 percent C) 60 percent D) 75 percent ```

Answer 25

D) 75 percent Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.7.1, 4.7.3 Page: 88

Question 26

``` 4. NFPA 1500 requires _______________ to track identities, assignments, and locations of all fire fighters operating at an incident scene. A) tracking boards B) helmet tags C) a personnel tracking database D) a personnel accountability system ```

Answer 26

D) a personnel accountability system Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3 Page: 90

Question 27

``` 5. What is one of the most important reasons for establishing and maintaining an effective incident command structure at every incident? A) Reduce costs B) Promote situational awareness C) Perform risk–benefit analysis D) Justify use of human resources ```

Answer 27

B) Promote situational awareness Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3 Page: 91

Question 28

6. Who determines when it is safe to reduce the level of PPE at an incident scene? A) Safety officer only B) Safety officer and company officer C) Incident Commander and Safety Officer D) Incident commander and company officer

Answer 28

C) Incident Commander and Safety Officer Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.1 Page: 96

Question 29

7. All of the following are phases of an accident investigation except one. Choose the exception. A) Identification and collection of evidence B) Employee administrative action C) Interviewing of witnesses D) Written documentation phase

Answer 29

B) Employee administrative action Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.7.2 Page: 99

Question 30

``` 8. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of accidents be used? A) Identifying accident-prone employees B) Insurance reporting C) Identifying trends D) Employee administrative action ```

Answer 30

C) Identifying trends Answer: C Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.7, 5.7.1 Page: 104

Question 31

``` 1. What is the term used for the process of setting performance standards and evaluating performance against those standards? A) Performance management B) Labor standards C) Labor relations D) Staffing ```

Answer 31

A) Performance management Answer: A Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.2, 5.2.1 Page: 121

Question 32

1. Gary Yukl described leadership as the process of influencing others to ______________________. A) be productive regardless of their level of motivation B) understand and agree about what needs to be done C) be willing to set aside their own agenda for the greater good D) prioritize group identity over individual identity

Answer 32

B) understand and agree about what needs to be done Answer: B Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 128

Question 33

2. In which emergency is a democratic leadership style appropriate? A) When developing an IAP for a complex situation B) Whenever the span of control is exceeded C) When immediate action is required D) There are no emergency situations where it is appropriate.

Answer 33

A) When developing an IAP for a complex situation Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.2.2 Page: 129

Question 34

3. In which situation is an autocratic leadership style required? A) There are not enough personnel to cover all the usual roles of an evolution. B) There is a unified command structure. C) The operation is expected to go beyond a single operational period. D) The fire company is involved in a high-risk emergency scene activity.

Answer 34

D) The fire company is involved in a high-risk emergency scene activity. Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.2.2 Page: 129

Question 35

``` 4. Which leadership style uses all the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the group in determining how to meet an objective or complete a task? A) Democratic B) Laissez-faire C) Autocratic D) Centralized ```

Answer 35

A) Democratic Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.2.2 Page: 129

Question 36

``` 5. A goal of an effective Fire Officer is to delegate decision making in routine activities to the ________________. A) most experienced individual B) lowest possible level C) most qualified individual D) group consensus ```

Answer 36

B) lowest possible level Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.2 Page: 130

Question 37

``` 6. According to Studies of Social Power, an Incident Commander directing resources on an incident is an example of _____ power. A) reward B) referent C) coercive D) legitimate ```

Answer 37

D) legitimate Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 130

Question 38

``` 7. Which of the following is a key component of leading? A) Motivating B) Delegating C) Empathizing D) Following ```

Answer 38

A) Motivating Answer: A Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.2.1 Page: 135

Question 39

``` 8. Which of the following is one of the two unique leadership challenges faced by Fire Officers? A) Recruitment B) Fire station as a work location C) Budgets D) Technology ```

Answer 39

B) Fire station as a work location Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 134

Question 40

``` 1. “The process of achieving proficiency through instruction and hands-on practice in the operation of equipment and systems” is the definition of __________. A) training B) coaching C) mastery D) learning ```

Answer 40

A) training Answer: A Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 142

Question 41

``` 2. _____________ is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction. A) Teaching B) Education C) Training D) Mentoring ```

Answer 41

B) Education Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 152

Question 42

``` 3. To require a fire fighter to perform with a rusty skill set in an emergency situation is considered to be______________________. A) the best reinforcing device B) the best motivator for learning C) having an essentially neutral impact D) dangerous ```

Answer 42

D) dangerous Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 147

Question 43

4. Which trend was started when the National Fire Protection Association helped standardize fire fighter training by publishing the inaugural edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, in 1974? A) Establishment of regional training institutions B) Accreditation of training institutions C) Development of consensus standards for training D) Reduction in line-of-duty deaths

Answer 43

C) Development of consensus standards for training Answer: C Level: II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 154

Question 44

5. Which entity provides accreditation for fire service professional certification programs? A) National Fire Protection Association B) International Fire Service Training Association C) International Society of Fire Service Instructors D) International Fire Service Accreditation Congress

Answer 44

D) International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 155

Question 45

``` 6. Which of the following is a prerequisite to becoming a Supervising Fire Officer? A) Fire Officer I B) Fire Instructor II C) Fire Officer II D) Hazardous Materials Technician ```

Answer 45

A) Fire Officer I Answer: A Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.2.3 Page: 155

Question 46

``` 7. Which of the following is a prerequisite to becoming a Managing Fire Officer? A) Fire Officer III B) Fire Officer II C) Fire Inspector II D) Fire Instructor II ```

Answer 46

B) Fire Officer II Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.2.3 Page: 156

Question 47

``` 8. What is the NFPA standard for live fire training? A) 1001 B) 1403 C) 1500 D) 1596 ```

Answer 47

B) 1403 Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.3 Page: 148

Question 48

``` 1. Which program is designed to deal with issues such as substance abuse, emotional or mental health issues, marital and family difficulties, or other difficulties that affect job performance? A) Employee Assistance Program B) Critical incident stress management C) Member referral program D) Performance assistance program ```

Answer 48

A) Employee Assistance Program Answer: A Level: II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 177

Question 49

2. The success of an Employee Assistance Program relies on the ability of an Officer to __________. A) create a healthy working environment B) recognize signs of stress in an employee C) deal with employees in a fair and consistent manner D) establish trust with subordinates

Answer 49

B) recognize signs of stress in an employee Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 177

Question 50

``` 3. Successful Employee Assistance Programs place a high value on __________. A) critical incident stress management B) transparency C) confidentiality D) personal relationships ```

Answer 50

C) confidentiality Answer: C Level: II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 177

Question 51

1. What is the first step in establishing a local public education program? A) Establish objectives for the program. B) Determine the resources that will be required. C) Identify the fire or life-safety problem. D) Identify the population to be instructed.

Answer 51

C) Identify the fire or life-safety problem. Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.3, 4.3.1 Page: 212

Question 52

``` 2. Which NFPA standard outlines the principal duties of a public information officer? A) 1035 B) 1028 C) 1021 D) 1001 ```

Answer 52

A) 1035 Answer: A Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.3, 5.3.1, 5.4, 5.4.4 Page: 213

Question 53

1. What happens to the number and complexity of decision-making situations as Fire Officers move up through the ranks? A) Both the number and the complexity decrease. B) The number increases, but the complexity decreases. C) The complexity increases, but the number decreases. D) Both the number and the complexity increase.

Answer 53

D) Both the number and the complexity increase. Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 225

Question 54

2. The primary purpose of an investigation of a complaint is to __________________. A) determine the legitimacy of the complaint B) establish the credibility of the department C) get buy-in from the involved parties D) obtain additional information

Answer 54

D) obtain additional information Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 232

Question 55

``` 3. Which of the following is one of the four possible responses to an investigation? A) Take no further action. B) Refer the issue to another officer. C) Table the issue. D) None of the above ```

Answer 55

A) Take no further action. Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 232

Question 56

1. A facility with which feature, is required to submit information to the local emergency planning council in connection with pre-incident planning? A) Elevators intended for human use B) Height of four stories or more C) Storage or handling of hazardous materials D) High terrorist target potential

Answer 56

C) Storage or handling of hazardous materials Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

Question 57

2. Which of the following is a primary goal of pre-incident planning? A) Allow for office-based code inspections B) Identify in advance suitable strategies, tactics, and actions C) Put a face on the fire department that the community can see D) Document the history of calls to that building

Answer 57

B) Identify in advance suitable strategies, tactics, and actions Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

Question 58

3. In the pre-incident plan, assessment of the roof, floor, and wall construction and their structural integrity should focus on ________________________________. A) factors that could lead to collapse B) the expected level of difficulty of making an interior breach between rooms C) the likely flow paths D) where the utility lines run within the walls and floors

Answer 58

A) factors that could lead to collapse Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

Question 59

4. A facility that has an evacuation or emergency operations plan should provide the Fire Department with __________________ as soon as command is established. A) a liaison B) access to the public-address system C) a schematic of the private fire protection system D) facility-specific protective ensembles

Answer 59

A) a liaison Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 246

Question 60

``` 5. What is the major risk factor that should be considered with assembly occupancies? A) Ceiling collapse B) Fire spread to adjacent exposures C) Multiple-fatality fires D) Combustible construction ```

Answer 60

C) Multiple-fatality fires Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 247

Question 61

``` 6. Which NFPA term means “an organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure”? A) Responsible party B) Enforcing agency C) Regulatory body D) Authority having jurisdiction ```

Answer 61

D) Authority having jurisdiction Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 247

Question 62

``` 7. Which of the following is legally enforceable? A) Fire code B) Building code C) Both A and B D) Neither A or B ```

Answer 62

C) Both A and B Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 247

Question 63

``` 8. Which NFPA standard provides information on pre-incident planning? A) NFPA 1001 B) NFPA 1500 C) NFPA 1620 D) NFPA 1981 ```

Answer 63

C) NFPA 1620 Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244

Question 64

``` 9. Properties containing agricultural equipment, electronic data processing equipment, or scientific equipment; fine arts centers; and storage or manufacturing sites are examples of ____________ properties. A) high-rise B) assemblies C) multistory D) high-value ```

Answer 64

D) high-value Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 243

Question 65

``` 10. Nuclear power plants, bulk fuel storage facilities, hospitals, and jails are examples of ____________ properties. A) high-risk B) assemblies C) multistory D) high-value ```

Answer 65

A) high-risk Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.6 Page: 244–245

Question 66

``` 11. Which type of code applies to existing buildings? A) Building B) Fire C) Construction D) Plan ```

Answer 66

B) Fire Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 248

Question 67

``` 12. What can an agency conduct to identify hazards and the probability of the hazard occurring? A) Business continuity evaluation B) Hazard analysis C) Incident probability analysis D) Risk assessment ```

Answer 67

D) Risk assessment Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.6, 5.3.1, 5.6.1 Page: 264

Question 68

``` 1. A ______________ is defined as an itemized summary of estimated or intended revenues and expenditures. A) fiscal analysis B) budget C) revenue plan D) financial plan ```

Answer 68

B) budget Answer: B Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 272

Question 69

2. What is the first step in the budget process? A) Differentiation of capital and consumable items B) Shadow analysis of prior period expenditures C) Efficiency determination of goods versus services D) Identification of needs and required resources

Answer 69

D) Identification of needs and required resources Answer: D Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 272

Question 70

``` 3. In a Career Fire Department, approximately _____ of the budget goes to personnel expenses. A) 60 percent B) 70 percent C) 80 percent D) 90 percent ```

Answer 70

D) 90 percent Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.3.1, 5.4, 5.4.2 Page: 281

Question 71

``` 4. Which of the following is a capital item? A) Gasoline B) Electricity C) SCBA D) Maintenance services ```

Answer 71

C) SCBA Answer: C Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.1.1, 5.3, 5.3.1, 5.4, 5.4.2 Page: 282

Question 72

5. One of the best ways to ensure approval of a budget proposal is to show that __________. A) it is necessary to comply with some legal requirement B) it is voluntary and would represent goodwill by the governing body C) it would be a popular action to take D) the entire fire department is behind the request

Answer 72

A) it is necessary to comply with some legal requirement Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 276

Question 73

``` 6. Uniforms are classified as which type of expense? A) Periodic B) General C) Capital D) Operating ```

Answer 73

D) Operating Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.3.1, 5.4, 5.4.2 Page: 281

Question 74

``` 7. In a bidding process, the requirements that the purchase must meet are stated in the __________. A) vendor provisions B) stated provisions C) specs D) performance requirement bond ```

Answer 74

C) specs Answer: C Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.4.3, 5.4.3 Page: 279

Question 75

``` 8. What has been used in recent years to streamline purchases and leverage greater discounts? A) Requests for proposal B) The Internet C) Adoption of military specifications D) Interagency cooperation ```

Answer 75

D) Interagency cooperation Answer: D Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.4.3, 5.4.3 Page: 279

Question 76

``` 9. Which type of expenditure is a durable item that will last more than one year? A) Capital B) Operating C) Durable D) Fixed ```

Answer 76

A) Capital Answer: A Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.3.1, 5.4, 5.4.2 Page: 282

Question 77

``` 10. Which budget covers the day-to-day costs of delivering services? A) Capital B) Operating C) Administrative D) Recurring ```

Answer 77

B) Operating Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.3.1, 5.4, 5.4.2 Page: 281

Question 78

``` 11. Which purchasing process is best suited for complex, technical items? A) Purchase order B) Requisition C) Request for proposal D) Bid by specifications ```

Answer 78

C) Request for proposal Answer: C Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.4.3, 5.4.3 Page: 279

Question 79

``` 1. One of the benefits of the ICS is to maintain ________________. A) a manageable span of control B) unity of command C) a unified command structure D) a rational risk–benefit ratio ```

Answer 79

A) a manageable span of control Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6, 4.6.2 Page: 297

Question 80

``` 2. In the ICS, which command level defines the actions necessary to achieve the strategic goals? A) Strategic B) Logical C) Tactical D) Executive ```

Answer 80

C) Tactical Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6, 4.6.2 Page: 297

Question 81

``` 3. Which of the following is one of the three strategic priorities within the ICS? A) NIMS compliance B) Incident stabilization C) Restoration of property D) Determination of cause ```

Answer 81

B) Incident stabilization Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6, 4.6.2 Page: 297

Question 82

``` 4. In the ICS, who is responsible for assigning the needed resources to perform the tactical assignments at an incident? A) Individual company officers B) Incident commander C) Chief fire official D) Division or group supervisor ```

Answer 82

B) Incident commander Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6 Page: 298

Question 83

``` 5. Which of the following is one of the three command options that the first-arriving company-level fire officer has when arriving at an incident and assuming command? A) Defensive mode B) Rescue mode C) Investigation mode D) Offensive mode ```

Answer 83

C) Investigation mode Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6 Page: 298

Question 84

``` 6. What is the preferred method of communication between two officers during transfer of command? A) Radio B) Face-to-face C) Writing D) There is no preferred method ```

Answer 84

B) Face-to-face Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6 Page: 300

Question 85

``` 7. Which of the following is one of the five components of NIMS? A) Resource management B) Programmed response C) Recovery D) Reimbursement ```

Answer 85

A) Resource management Answer: A Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 5.6.1 Page: 294

Question 86

``` 8. Which component of ICS outlines the strategic objectives and states how emergency operations will be conducted? A) Operational plan B) Standard operating procedures C) Incident action plan D) Situation status briefing ```

Answer 86

C) Incident action plan Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 303

Question 87

``` 9. Where should later-arriving units stand by while awaiting instructions? A) The nearest fire station B) Rehab C) The staging area D) The command post ```

Answer 87

C) The staging area Answer: C Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.6.1 Page: 308

Question 88

``` 10. When a fire officer observes poor performance by an individual on an incident scene, the matter should be discussed ___________. A) in private B) immediately C) with the entire crew D) during the incident critique ```

Answer 88

A) in private Answer: A Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.3, 5.6.2 Page: 295

Question 89

11. When conducting an incident review for a building fire, the process should begin with _________________. A) the initial 911 call B) a review of the building C) the first-arriving fire officer D) the first officer to enter the structure

Answer 89

B) a review of the building Answer: B Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.3, 5.6.2 Page: 295

Question 90

12. During a critique, in which order should fire officers present their descriptions of the incident? A) By order of rank, from lowest to highest B) By order of rank, from highest to lowest C) In the order they arrived on scene D) In any order

Answer 90

C) In the order they arrived on scene Answer: C Level: I/II Page: 295

Question 91

1. According to the Rules of Engagement, who makes the final decision regarding whether to proceed with an assigned objective? A) The company tasked with achieving the objective B) The Safety Officer C) The Operations Chief D) The Incident Commander

Answer 91

A) The company tasked with achieving the objective Answer: A Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 319

Question 92

2. What is the first Rule of Engagement? A) Determine the occupant survival profile. B) Establish and maintain personnel accountability at all times. C) Extend limited risk to protect savable property. D) Size up the tactical area of operation.

Answer 92

D) Size up the tactical area of operation. Answer: D Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 320

Question 93

``` 3. According to studies conducted by UL, flashover in a legacy home occurs in about _____ minutes. A) 10 B) 15 C) 25 D) 30 ```

Answer 93

D) 30 Answer: D Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 320

Question 94

``` 4. According to studies conducted by UL, flashover in a modern home occurs in about _____. A) 3 minutes and 40 seconds B) 6 minutes C) 10 minutes and 30 seconds D) 13 minutes and 20 seconds ```

Answer 94

A) 3 minutes and 40 seconds Answer: A Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 320

Question 95

5. What is Rule 2 of the Rules of Engagement? A) Determine the occupant survival profile. B) Establish and maintain personnel accountability at all times. C) Go in together, stay together, come out together. D) Determine and control the flow path.

Answer 95

A) Determine the occupant survival profile. Answer: A Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 320

Question 96

6. Which phrase best summarizes the factors to be considered when determining the occupant survivability profile? A) Fire conditions upon arrival of the fire department B) The occupants’ likelihood of surviving the search and rescue process C) The likely location of the occupants D) Available resources

Answer 96

B) The occupants’ likelihood of surviving the search and rescue process Answer: B Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 320

Question 97

``` 7. According to the Rules of Engagement, how much risk is acceptable in attempting to save property that is “savable”? A) None B) Incidental C) Limited D) Significant ```

Answer 97

C) Limited Answer: C Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 322

Question 98

8. What is Rule 4 of the Rules of Engagement? A) Observe the benchmarks of air management. B) Maintain continuous awareness of fire conditions. C) Extend limited risk to protect savable property. D) Look for and respond to changes in the situation.

Answer 98

C) Extend limited risk to protect savable property. Answer: C Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 322

Question 99

``` 9. Which term means “the level of understanding and awareness one has regarding the reality of a set of conditions”? A) Size-up B) Situational awareness C) Command presence D) Survival orientation ```

Answer 99

B) Situational awareness Answer: B Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 327

Question 100

10. What is Rule 6 of the Rules of Engagement? A) Maintain situational awareness through air management. B) Constantly monitor communications for critical information. C) Go in together, stay together, come out together. D) Situational awareness is everyone’s responsibility.

Answer 100

C) Go in together, stay together, come out together. Answer: C Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1, Page: 324

Question 101

``` 11. Which strategy is the most appropriate when a structure is fully involved in fire and the fire is threatening adjacent exposures? A) Combination B) Offensive C) Transitional D) Defensive ```

Answer 101

D) Defensive Answer: D Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 321

Question 102

``` 12. According to the Rules of Engagement, who is responsible for observing and reporting unsafe conditions? A) Everyone at the incident B) Operations Chief C) Safety Officer D) Company Officers/team leaders ```

Answer 102

A) Everyone at the incident Answer: A Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 5.6.1 Page: 328

Question 103

1. What is the key to using an authoritative style of leadership effectively? A) Projecting an overwhelming “command presence” that brooks no opposition B) Giving orders only after beginning the activity being ordered C) Developing the trust and confidence of the subordinates before the incident D) Consistent application of the “red-hot stove rule”

Answer 103

C) Developing the trust and confidence of the subordinates before the incident Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 344

Question 104

``` 2. What is a primary product of a strong emphasis on SOPs? A) Reduced reflex time B) Strong leadership C) Reduced supervisory load D) Operational efficiency ```

Answer 104

D) Operational efficiency Answer: D Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 344

Question 105

3. What allows Fire Officers to be able to predict where the fire is burning and where it will spread? A) The hot lap B) Forcible entry C) Knowledge of fire behavior D) Familiarity with the specific structure

Answer 105

C) Knowledge of fire behavior Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

Question 106

``` 4. What does churning smoke indicate? A) High organic fuel content B) Ventilation-controlled fire C) High heat-release rate D) Fuel-controlled fire ```

Answer 106

C) High heat-release rate Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

Question 107

``` 5. Fire development in modern structures is __________-limited. A) fuel B) temperature C) time D) ventilation ```

Answer 107

D) ventilation Answer: D Level: I/II

Question 108

``` 6. What is the end result of a good size-up? A) Good tactical execution B) An effective incident action plan C) Unity of command D) An incident command staff ```

Answer 108

B) An effective incident action plan Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345

Question 109

``` 7. Which strategy would an Incident Commander select when he or she believes the benefits of controlling and extinguishing the fire outweigh the risks to fire fighters? A) Transitional B) Combination C) Offensive D) Defensive ```

Answer 109

C) Offensive Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 347

Question 110

8. Compared to legacy dwellings, modern structures __________. A) have greater compartmentalization B) have a lower heat-release rate C) have a shorter time to flashover D) are less sensitive to changes in flow path

Answer 110

C) have a shorter time to flashover Answer: C Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 342

Question 111

``` 9. What are the two major components of the incident action plan? A) Risk and analysis B) Tactics and strategies C) Staffing and fire conditions D) Resources and fire flow requirements ```

Answer 111

B) Tactics and strategies Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 4.6.2 Page: 348

Question 112

``` 10. Which incident priority takes precedence over the others? A) Property conservation B) Incident stabilization C) Life safety D) Fire attack ```

Answer 112

C) Life safety Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 4.6.2 Page: 348

Question 113

11. On what basis does the Incident Commander assign resources when tasks outnumber available resources? A) Risk–benefit analysis B) Tactical priorities and available resources C) Tasks and conditions D) Strategies and tactics

Answer 113

B) Tactical priorities and available resources Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.6.1 Page: 353

Question 114

``` 12. Which resource can a Fire Officer consult to determine evacuation distances? A) Fire Protection Handbook B) NFPA Handbook C) NIOSH Handbook D) Emergency Response Guidebook ```

Answer 114

D) Emergency Response Guidebook Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.6.1 Page: 354

Question 115

``` 13. In which type of building do the majority of civilian deaths occur? A) Shopping malls B) High-rise apartments C) Multiple-family dwellings D) Single-family dwellings ```

Answer 115

D) Single-family dwellings Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.6.1 Page: 354

Question 116

14. How do cathedral ceilings affect firefighting operations? A) They make it harder to open the ceiling to check for fire extension. B) They are more prone to self-ventilation. C) They increase heat build-up. D) They are more prone to collapse.

Answer 116

A) They make it harder to open the ceiling to check for fire extension. Answer: A Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.6.1 Page: 354

Question 117

1. When is the fire cause investigation conducted? A) After the fire has been brought under control, but is not yet extinguished B) After the fire is extinguished, but before the property is turned back over to the owner C) Within the several hours immediately after the property is turned back over to the owner D) After issuance of a warrant

Answer 117

B) After the fire is extinguished, but before the property is turned back over to the owner Answer: B Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 364

Question 118

2. Who is responsible for conducting the fire cause investigation? A) Chief fire official B) Incident Commander C) Property owner (by hiring a private agency) D) Officer from the first-arriving engine company

Answer 118

B) Incident Commander Answer: B Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 364

Question 119

Page 38 of 69 3. A fire’s point of origin is usually determined by _________________________. A) interviewing owners, witnesses, and bystanders B) interpreting fire pattern evidence C) using the Iowa volume formula D) chemical sampling and analysis

Answer 119

B) interpreting fire pattern evidence Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 369

Question 120

``` 4. A U- or V-shaped fire pattern is also known as ________. A) pattern inversion B) movement pattern C) wall jet D) day-sleeper’s fire ```

Answer 120

B) movement pattern Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 369

Question 121

5. What is the relationship between char and a fire’s point of origin? A) The cracklier the char, the closer that surface was to facing 90 degrees from the direction of the point of origin. B) The deeper the char, the closer that material was to the point of origin. C) Sooty char means it was far from the point or origin. D) There is no relationship between the two.

Answer 121

B) The deeper the char, the closer that material was to the point of origin. Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 369

Question 122

``` 6. In fire cause determination, when figuring out which fuel was first ignited, both the fuel type and the fuel _______________ must be identified. A) condition B) form C) weight D) specific gravity ```

Answer 122

B) form Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 369

Question 123

``` 7. In fire cause determination, in addition to identifying and focusing on a possible cause that fits the circumstances, the investigator must __________. A) interview suspects B) take and submit samples C) consult with law enforcement D) rule out all other possibilities ```

Answer 123

D) rule out all other possibilities Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 370

Question 124

8. After all investigative possibilities have been exhausted, if two or more potential causes remain, the cause of the fire should be reported as __________. A) the most likely of the potential causes B) under investigation C) undetermined D) unreportable

Answer 124

C) undetermined Answer: C Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 370

Question 125

9. What is the usual location of the ignition source relative to the point of origin? A) Anywhere in the fire-burned area B) At the opposite end of the flow path C) In direct contact with the point of origin D) At or near the point of origin

Answer 125

D) At or near the point of origin Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 370

Question 126

10. What does “transmission” mean in the context of a competent ignition source? A) Heat energy transfer via conduction or radiation B) Sufficient heat energy being transmitted from the point of origin to the first exposure C) Actions made in preparation for the creation of the ignition source D) The act of changing a human intention into a physical fact of action

Answer 126

A) Heat energy transfer via conduction or radiation Answer: A Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 370

Question 127

11. Which of the following statements about the use of fire fighters as sources of information in fire cause determination is correct? A) Their observations are valid only if they are cross-trained and certified as fire investigators. B) They must be direct witnesses to an act or omission. C) The testimony of fire fighters is not legally valid. D) Their observations can be relevant and valuable.

Answer 127

D) Their observations can be relevant and valuable. Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 371

Question 128

``` 12. A(n) _________________ is used when an individual who is attempting to conceal information is being questioned. A) ex parte interview B) cross-examination C) corroboration D) interrogation ```

Answer 128

D) interrogation Answer: D Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 372

Question 129

13. What is suggested by a vehicle fire involving a relatively new car that had its tires removed and replaced with old, worn-out tires? A) The car may have been recently sold. B) The owner intended to keep the car. C) The fire may have been deliberately set. D) The car may have been stolen.

Answer 129

C) The fire may have been deliberately set. Answer: C Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 372

Question 130

14. What is the fire investigator’s primary responsibility when conducting a fire investigation? A) Develop a properly documented case. B) Determine the point of origin. C) Determine the identity of the arsonist. D) Complete the NFIRS documentation.

Answer 130

A) Develop a properly documented case. Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 365

Question 131

``` Page 41 of 69 15. Which of the following is one of the three components of a competent ignition source? A) Pyrolysis B) Generation C) Contact D) Transfer ```

Answer 131

B) Generation Answer: B Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 370

Question 132

``` 16. When determining which material ignited first, the _____________ tells how the material is used. A) type of material B) configuration C) form of material D) material class ```

Answer 132

C) form of material Answer: C Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5, 5.5.1 Page: 370

Question 133

``` 17. Which of the following is the most likely indicator that a fire was intentionally set? A) Multiple points of origin B) U-pattern on the wall C) Charring along a door frame D) Inverted burn pattern ```

Answer 133

A) Multiple points of origin Answer: A Level: II NFPA Line Item: 5.5.1 Page: 375

Question 134

``` 18. What is the flammable liquid of choice for most amateur arsonists? A) Oil B) Gasoline C) Lighter fluid D) Charcoal lighting fluid ```

Answer 134

B) Gasoline Answer: B Level: I/II NFPA Line Item: 4.5 Page: 366

Question 135

19. What must a Fire Officer do after he or she requests a fire investigator to respond to a suspected crime scene? A) Secure the scene. B) Notify the fire chief. C) Instruct fire fighters to perform salvage and overhaul. D) Collect evidence.

Answer 135

A) Secure the scene Answer: A Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.5.3 Page: 367

Question 136

``` 20. Incendiary devices are tangible items that are classified as _________ evidence. A) physical B) demonstrative C) documentary D) admissible ```

Answer 136

B) demonstrative Answer: B Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.5.3 Page: 367

Question 137

``` 21. Who is responsible for preventing the contamination of evidence? A) Fire investigator B) Law enforcement C) Fire crews on the scene D) Homeowners ```

Answer 137

C) Fire crews on the scene Answer: C Level: I NFPA Line Item: 4.5, 4.5.3 Page: 368