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  1. What is the third step of the four-step method of instruction?

Evaluation

Delegation

Application

Implementation

A

Application

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  1. What is the minimum discharge volume for a handline used on a live fire training evolution?

75 gpm (283.9 lpm)

95 gpm (359.6 lpm)

125 gpm (473.1 lpm)

150 gpm (567.8 lpm)

A

95gpm

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  1. The specific behavior to perform, the conditions in which it must be performed, and the performance measure are all part of a(n) __________.

task analysis

evaluation standard

lesson plan

behavioral objective

A

behavioral objective

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  1. What is the evaluation error called in which fire officers evaluate one subordinate against another instead of against job classification standards?

Halo and horn effect

Comparison bias

Contrast effect

Reference error

A

Contrast effect

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  1. It is necessary to research the community that the emergency response organization serves in order to determine:

the population’s exact composition.

the information privately published in almanacs.

the sources for demographic data on the national level.

the appropriate method for dealing with customer concerns.

A

the population’s exact composition.

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  1. C.Effective listening

Articulation

Public speaking

Legal interpretation

A

Articulation

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  1. Whose responsibility is it to resolve all concerns, complaints, and inquires including those involving personnel acts or omissions?

The company officer

All members of the organization

The jurisdiction’s legal department

Supervisors or administrative level personnel

A

All members of the organization

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  1. public image

know how to effectively use advanced technology

determine how long the owner has occupied the structure

know how to inspect and test private fire protection and signaling systems

adhere to current professional public relations campaigns for enhancing their department’s

A

know how to inspect and test private fire protection and signaling systems

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  1. Which of the following are mandatory for all personnel conducting a fire and life safety inspection?

Clean, pressed uniforms

Well-groomed appearance

Coveralls and protective clothing

Badges and official identification

A

Badges and official identification

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  1. Exit doors must be capable of being opened from the inside with a single motion:

without a key or any special knowledge.

during a fire and life safety annual inspection.

in occupancies where 50 or more persons gather.

next to a public street or alley open to the outside air.

A

without a key or any special knowledge.

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what are the four steps in the method of instruction ?

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  1. preparation (PPAE)
  2. presentation
  3. application
  4. evaluation
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  1. According to the Conscious Competence Learning Matrix developed by Dr. Thomas Gordon in the 1970s, what is the highest level of competence a fire fighter may display? *

Unconscious competence
Practical mastery
Virtual competence
Conscious mastery

A

Unconscious competence*

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  1. Which of the following is one of the four categories of psychomotor skills?

Sequential

Unconscious

Initial

Specific

A

initial

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What are the four categories of psychomotor skills?

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  1. initial
  2. plateau
  3. latency
  4. Mastery
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steps of the four-step method of instruction?

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  1. prepare (PPAE)
  2. present
  3. apply
  4. evaluate
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  1. What is the NFPA standard for live fire training? **

1001

1403

1500

1596

A

1403***

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  1. Providing information about the workings of local government is an example of which form of positive discipline?

Participation

Education

Awareness

Empowerment

A

empowerment

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  1. During the evaluation of a new fire fighter, who determines each individuals skills, knowledge, aptitudes, strengths, and weaknesses? *

Fire officer

Individual

Training officer

Hiring authority

A

fire officer*

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  1. ________________ is an effective positive discipline strategy. ***

Reward

Empowerment

Mentoring

Conditioning

A

Empowerment**

20
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  1. Which of the following MOST accurately describes a planning factor for resources/logistics at a practical training evolution?

Adequate time must be given to invite community members.

A cost/benefit analysis must be completed and brought to site.

Water supply quantities must be calculated based on NFPA® 1142.

The plan must provide all resources needed to begin but not complete the evolution.

A

Water supply quantities must be calculated based on NFPA® 1142.

21
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  1. performances.

evolutions

exposures

guidelines

instructors

A

evolutions

22
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  1. Which of the following is determined by how company officers resolve citizen concerns, complaints, and inquiries?

Public image

Diversity of constituents

Public education programs

Emergency response protocol

A

Public image

23
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  1. Technology.
    Correct
    Performance : 1 / 1

Your choice
Expected choice
Answer
Comment

National Fire Protection Association® and International Code Council.

American Insurance Company and National Board of Fire Examiners.

Environmental Protection Agency and Housing and Urban Development.

National Association of Home Builders® and National Institute of Standards and

A

National Fire Protection Association® and International Code Council.

24
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  1. Dimensions that qualify as heavy timber in NFPA® 220 construction classifications vary but are usually at least _____ in their smallest dimension.

4 inches (100 mm)

6 inches (150 mm)

8 inches (200 mm)

10 inches (250 mm)

A

8 inches

25
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  1. Which of the following factors are defined by the International Building Code® classifications? *

Building economics and earthquake performance

Insurance ratings and occupancy use determination

Materials and fire performance of the building elements of the structure

Legal and regulatory services to owners/occupants and their insurers

A

Materials and fire performance of the building elements of the structure*

26
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  1. As part of their responsibilities while conducting fire and life safety inspections, company officers must identify: *

the history of the particular location.

the demographics of the inspection area.

all former owners/occupants of the structure being inspected.

hazardous conditions that might cause fire or contribute to spread.

A

hazardous conditions that might cause fire or contribute to spread.*

27
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  1. Which of the following actions should a company officer follow if a violation of a fire and life safety inspection has not been corrected or a halfhearted attempt was made and the hazard still exists? ***

Schedule an appointment for the next annual inspection.

Call law enforcement officials to issue necessary citations.

Thank the occupant and complete the necessary paperwork.

Follow the organization’s guidelines regarding how to gain code compliance.

A

Follow the organization’s guidelines regarding how to gain code compliance.**

28
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  1. ______________ is a method of directing, instructing, and training a person or group of people with the aim of achieving some goal or developing specific skills.

Coaching
Mentoring
Developing
Educating

A

Coaching

29
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  1. _______________ is a developmental relationship in which a more experienced person helps a less experienced person by providing a deliberate learning environment through instructing, coaching, providing experiences, modeling, and advising.

Instructing
Supervising
Coaching
Mentoring

A

Mentoring

30
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  1. What is the first step when developing a specific training program that is not already an existing program or lesson plan?

Obtain reference material.
Evaluate the impact.
Assess the need.
Establish the objectives.

A

Assess the need.

31
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  1. At a live fire training session, one instructor must be assigned to __________.

each division
every 10 students
every functional crew
every ICS position

A

every functional crew

32
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  1. __________ consists of assigning an experienced member of the team to help a less experienced person.

Mentoring
Counseling
Coaching
Peer assistance

A

Mentoring

33
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  1. Which process is defined as establishing expectations with a subordinate and examining where he or she stands relative to those expectations?

Standardized proficiency evaluation
A professional development plan
Discipline and counseling
Annual performance evaluation

A

Annual performance evaluation

34
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  1. What is one of the four areas typically evaluated in a structured probationary program monthly fire fighter assessment?
    Establishment of appropriate peer-group relationships

Physical agility
Progress in learning the district
Vehicle operation

A

Progress in learning the district

35
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  1. What are the two sides of fire service discipline?

Positive and negative
Verbal and written
Formal and informal
Preventive and corrective

A

Positive and negative

36
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  1. Positive discipline is reinforced by __________.

rewarding the desired performance each and every time it occurs

recognizing improved performance and rewarding excellent performance

informing the entire company of the recipients good work and its beneficial consequence

equally punishing any failure to maintain the desired performance that is being rewarded

A

recognizing improved performance and rewarding excellent performance

37
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  1. An instructor must be familiar with the components of a lesson plan and must:

avoid adapting the lesson plan for any reason.
use it to teach only if it has been written by the instructor.
clarify any points not understood with the appropriate authority.
explain the need for including instructional supplies in the budget.

A

clarify any points not understood with the appropriate authority.

38
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  1. A lack of understanding of community diversity can create which of the following challenges?

Us-them mentality
Short-cut mentality
Exploitive mentality
Bottom-line mentality

A

Us-them mentality

39
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  1. Which of the following may require a company officer to speak on a citizen’s behalf to whomever is empowered to deal with the issue at hand? **

Public inquiries
Unity of command
Public relation events
Complaint resolutions

A

Complaint resolutions **

40
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  1. Information about previous fire and life safety inspections may reveal noncompliance patterns of the ownership that may indicate:

a lack of insurance coverage.

level of commitment to fire and life safety.

the need for additional officers to conduct inspections.

consultation of the requirements for the type of occupancy.

A

level of commitment to fire and life safety.

41
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  1. Which of the following would be the BEST source to consult in order to become familiar with the inspection requirements for the particular occupancy class or type?

Building and fire codes adopted at the state level

Building and fire codes adopted by the jurisdiction

Records of previous inspections on similar occupancies

History of compliance or noncompliance in similar occupancies

A

Building and fire codes adopted by the jurisdiction

42
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  1. A fire and life safety inspection begins:

as the unit leaves the department.

when the company officer greets the owner.

as the unit approaches the building or facility.

when the owner/occupant unlocks the front door.

A

as the unit approaches the building or facility.

43
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  1. During a fire and life safety inspection, company personnel must _____ to avoid contaminating clean rooms or other environmentally controlled areas.

don special clothing

contact the owner/occupant

request reasonable accommodation

set a pattern for inspection requirements

A

don special clothing

44
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  1. The MOST important consideration inspectors must remember when deciding how to begin fire and life safety inspections is to:

start from the lowest level and work their way to the roof.

ensure floor plans match previous inspection documentations.

start from the roof and work their way back down to the lowest level.

ensure each and every compartment within the structure is inspected.

A

ensure each and every compartment within the structure is inspected.

45
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  1. Which of the following factors is MOST likely to be an indication of how owners/occupants feel about a safe work environment?

Storage
Processes
Housekeeping
Waste management

A

Housekeeping

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