lesson 3 Flashcards
- What is the third step of the four-step method of instruction?
Evaluation
Delegation
Application
Implementation
Application
- 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)
95gpm
- 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
behavioral objective
- 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
Contrast effect
- It is necessary to research the community that the emergency response organization serves in order to determine:
the populations 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.
the population’s exact composition.
- C.Effective listening
Articulation
Public speaking
Legal interpretation
Articulation
- 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 jurisdictions legal department
Supervisors or administrative level personnel
All members of the organization
- 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 departments
know how to inspect and test private fire protection and signaling systems
- 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
Badges and official identification
- 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.
without a key or any special knowledge.
what are the four steps in the method of instruction ?
- preparation (PPAE)
- presentation
- application
- evaluation
- 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
Unconscious competence*
- Which of the following is one of the four categories of psychomotor skills?
Sequential
Unconscious
Initial
Specific
initial
What are the four categories of psychomotor skills?
- initial
- plateau
- latency
- Mastery
steps of the four-step method of instruction?
- prepare (PPAE)
- present
- apply
- evaluate
- What is the NFPA standard for live fire training? **
1001
1403
1500
1596
1403***
- Providing information about the workings of local government is an example of which form of positive discipline?
Participation
Education
Awareness
Empowerment
empowerment
- 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
fire officer*
- ________________ is an effective positive discipline strategy. ***
Reward
Empowerment
Mentoring
Conditioning
Empowerment**
- 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.
Water supply quantities must be calculated based on NFPA® 1142.
- performances.
evolutions
exposures
guidelines
instructors
evolutions
- 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
Public image
- 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
National Fire Protection Association® and International Code Council.
- 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)
8 inches
- 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
Materials and fire performance of the building elements of the structure*
- 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.
hazardous conditions that might cause fire or contribute to spread.*
- 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 organizations guidelines regarding how to gain code compliance.
Follow the organizations guidelines regarding how to gain code compliance.**
- ______________ 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
Coaching
- _______________ 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
Mentoring
- 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.
Assess the need.
- At a live fire training session, one instructor must be assigned to __________.
each division
every 10 students
every functional crew
every ICS position
every functional crew
- __________ consists of assigning an experienced member of the team to help a less experienced person.
Mentoring
Counseling
Coaching
Peer assistance
Mentoring
- 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
Annual performance evaluation
- 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
Progress in learning the district
- What are the two sides of fire service discipline?
Positive and negative
Verbal and written
Formal and informal
Preventive and corrective
Positive and negative
- 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
recognizing improved performance and rewarding excellent performance
- 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.
clarify any points not understood with the appropriate authority.
- 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
Us-them mentality
- Which of the following may require a company officer to speak on a citizens behalf to whomever is empowered to deal with the issue at hand? **
Public inquiries
Unity of command
Public relation events
Complaint resolutions
Complaint resolutions **
- 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.
level of commitment to fire and life safety.
- 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
Building and fire codes adopted by the jurisdiction
- 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.
as the unit approaches the building or facility.
- 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
don special clothing
- 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.
ensure each and every compartment within the structure is inspected.
- 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
Housekeeping
