NFPA 1041 - Fire Service Instructor (Jones & Bartlett) Flashcards
In years past, firefighting training was often left to what means of instruction? A) Fire academy classes B) Home schooling C) On-the-job education D) Technical college classes
C) On-the-job education
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 4
Of the following, choose one attribute that is not desirable for a fire service instructor. A) Desire B) Experience in the subject matter C) Selfishness D) Flexibility
C) Selfishness
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 4
The NFPA standard that documents professional qualification standards for instructors is \_\_\_\_\_\_. A) 1500 B) 1710 C) 1001 D) 1041
D) 1041
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 5
What is the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction? A) Education B) Training C) Review D) Development
A) Education
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 6
________, which can be an individual or a group activity, is directed toward the practical
application of education to produce an action.
A) Education
B) Training
C) Review
D) Development
B) Training
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 6
As an instructor, the absence of which of the following may leave you feeling challenged? A) Credibility B) Honesty C) Authority D) Reality
C) Authority
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 7
Which of the following roles must fire instructors learn to manage? A) Leader B) Mentor C) Evaluator D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 8
How do fire service instructors with mentorship abilities enhance the fire department’s survival
and success?
A) By developing budgets
B) By evaluating and developing the talent pool
C) By writing extensive suggested operating guidelines
D) By analyzing response data
B) By evaluating and developing the talent pool
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 8
What does an instructor gain as a result of his or her knowledge of the subject? A) Honesty B) Integrity C) Credibility D) Certainty
C) Credibility
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 9
How does the fire service instructor build team skills on the drill ground? A) By developing creative evolutions B) Through practice and repetition C) By evaluating individual performance D) Through constant criticism
B) Through practice and repetition
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 9
Why is it important for an instructor to be able to accurately assess the ability of students?
A) To evaluate the thoroughness of the training
B) To determine the pace of the training program
C) To estimate the duration of the training session
D) To predict the final exam results
B) To determine the pace of the training program
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 24
Which of the following are benefits of classroom settings that allow face-to-face interaction?
A) Allow the instructor to move freely among the students
B) Improve the exchange of information
C) Increase the attentiveness of students
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Objective: 4.4.2
Page: 11
The fire service instructor walks a fine line between which two essential aspects of his or her fire department organization? A) Operations and Training B) Administration and Operations C) Inspection and Prevention D) Training and Safety
A) Operations and Training
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 12
- What are the principles used to define behavior that is not specifically governed by rules or laws
but rather in many cases by public perceptions of right or wrong?
A) Standards
B) Morals
C) Ethics
D) Quotas
C) Ethics
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 24
Why is it important to document students who fail to meet training objectives?
A) To protect the integrity of the program
B) To provide grounds for termination
C) To evaluate the training curriculum
D) To provide feedback to the program coordinator
A) To protect the integrity of the program
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Objective: 4.2.3, 4.5.4, 5.2.5, 6.5.1, 6.5.2
Page: 16
The level of success of any training program is directly proportional to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Budgetary constraints B) Staffing levels C) Planning efforts D) Apparatus and equipment
C) Planning efforts
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 17
. Good leaders are also good at identifying future \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Leaders B) Equipment C) Resources D) Training dates
A) Leaders
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 8
Education or training obtained to maintain skills, proficiency, or certification in a specific
position is known as ________________________.
A) Extracurricular
B) Andragogy
C) Refresher training
D) Continuing education
D) Continuing education
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 23
The first line of defense against lawsuits is what?
A) Remaining up to date with current trends
B) Reading current trade service periodicals
C) Attending college-level classes
D) Maintaining proper and thorough record keeping
D) Maintaining proper and thorough record keeping
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Objective: 4.2.3, 4.2.5, 5.2.5, 6.2.2, 6.2.3
Page: 30
Materials prepared for a training evolution should set forth what? A) The purpose of the training B) The equipment to be used C) The goals of the training D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Objective: 4.2.2, 4.3.2, 5.3.2, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.3.1, 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.3.6
Page: 30
When using facilities or equipment that you have not used before, it is important to get __________.
A) A hold harmless and indemnification agreement
B) A receipt proving ownership
C) Proper instruction from a qualified person
D) Current maintenance records
C) Proper instruction from a qualified person
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Objective: 4.4.6, 4.4.7, 5.2.2
Page: 30
A vital function of the fire service instructor is to minimize \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Inconvenience B) Class time C) Training costs D) Risk
D) Risk
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 39
Which of the following is not a type of adult learner? A) Activity oriented B) Goal oriented C) Learner oriented D) Performance oriented
D) Performance oriented
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.4, 4.4.5, 5.2.2, 5.3.3
Page: 52
From the following, choose the factor(s) that influence the adult learner’s success in the classroom.
A) The student’s grasp of how the material relates to the real world
B) The student’s psychological state
C) The student’s current position in the life cycle
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.4, 4.4.5, 5.3.3
Page: 53
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the primary learning component for adult learning. A) Reward B) Motivation C) Attitude D) Financial gain
B) Motivation
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.4, 4.4.5, 5.3.3
Page: 53
Most adult learners who are mandated to attend a class and forced to learn, do so poorly, simply because they are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Unmotivated B) Uncompensated C) Off-duty D) Uneducated
A) Unmotivated
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.4, 4.4.5, 5.3.3
Page: 53
Each adult learner's distinct and preferred way of perceiving, organizing, and retaining his or her experiences is known as his or her \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Point of view B) Outlook C) Attitude D) Learning style
D) Learning style
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.4, 4.4.5, 5.3.3
Page: 54
The methods of instruction chosen by an instructor must match which of the following?
A) The audience
B) The environment
C) The expectations of the training session
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.3, 5.4.2
Page: 56
Which of the following play(s) a large role in the method of instruction that is used to deliver a training session? A) Lesson plan content B) Instructor's ability C) Both A and B D) None of the above
C) Both A and B
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.3, 5.4.2
Page: 56
This is considered the key to ensuring that students learn. A) Proven curriculum B) Effective communication C) Effective training aids D) Hands-on evaluations
B) Effective communication
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II
Page: 65
The most important thing for an instructor to remember when dealing with a disruptive student is what? A) Policies can be amended as necessary. B) The instructor is in charge of the classroom. C) The disruptive student can be removed from the classroom. D) The class can be dismissed at any time.
B) The instructor is in charge of the classroom.
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.5
Page: 66
The instructor’s first priority when dealing with a behavioral issue is to do what?
A) Develop curriculum appropriate for the program
B) Create a positive learning environment for the whole class
C) Ensure the existence of a positive learning environment for the individual student
D) Establish training evaluations appropriate for the curriculum
B) Create a positive learning environment for the whole class
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.5
Page: 67