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
The type and number of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ used to learn determine how learning occurs and what is remembered. A) Textbooks B) Instructors C) Videos D) Senses
D) Senses
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I
Page: 79
What is generally considered the most effective means of learning? A) Seeing B) Hearing C) Smelling D) Tasting
A) Seeing
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I
Page: 79
Competency-based learning is intended to create or improve professional behavior based on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Certification levels B) Content C) Attitude D) Performance
D) Performance
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I
Page: 80
Competencies can also be considered \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Job requirements B) Certification levels C) Textbook chapters D) Performance enhancers
A) Job requirements
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I
Page: 80
Ideally, competencies have been identified through a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Task study B) Risk/benefit analysis C) Job analysis D) Job description
C) Job analysis
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I
Page: 80
In order to ensure that each student masters the skills on the training ground, immediate \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ must be given. A) Praise B) Rest periods C) Feedback D) Criticism
C) Feedback
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I
Page: 80
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the most important element of the learning process. A) Motivation B) Attitude C) Communication D) Curriculum
C) Communication
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I
Objective: 4.4.3, 5.4.2
Page: 104
The key to the entire learning process is the instructor's \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Curriculum choice B) Audio-visual aids C) Communication skills D) Textbook selection
C) Communication skills
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I
Objective: 4.4.3, 5.4.2
Page: 108
_______________ is a form of instruction that involves fire fighters identifying a problem or a
situation that needs improvement and making adaptations to rectify the need.
A) Facilitation
B) Reconciliation
C) Consolation
D) Fraternization
A) Facilitation
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I
Objective: 4.4.3, 5.4.2
Page: 115
As a fire service instructor, it is also important to be an effective \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Negotiator B) Communicator C) Incident commander D) Company officer
A) Negotiator
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I
Page: 104
Which is a detailed guide used by the fire service instructor for preparing and delivering instruction to students? A) Textbook B) Course outline C) Lesson plan D) Project schedule
C) Lesson plan
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I
Objective: 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 5.3.2, 5.3.3
Page: 126
Written lesson plans ensure \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of training across the fire department. A) Elimination B) Reduction C) Accuracy D) Consistency
D) Consistency
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I
Objective: 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 5.3.2, 5.3.3
Page: 127
What is defined as a goal that is achieved through the attainment of a skill, knowledge, or both and that can be observed or measured? A) Career goal B) Learning objective C) Attitude D) Teaching style
B) Learning objective
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I
Page: 127
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are tools designed to help you present the lesson plan to your students. A) Instructional materials B) Prerequisites C) Learning objectives D) Teaching methods
A) Instructional materials
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I
Objective: 4.2.2, 4.3.2, 4.3.3
Page: 132
Choose the steps in the Four-Step Method of Instruction.
A) Preparation, presentation, application, evaluation
B) Presentation, participation, application, examination
C) Preparation, participation, activation, evaluation
D) Presentation, planning, application, execution
A) Preparation, presentation, application, evaluation
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I
Objective: 4.4.3, 5.4.2
Page: 134
Considered the most important step in the Four-Step Method of Instruction, it is when the
students apply the knowledge presented in the class.
A) Preparation
B) Presentation
C) Application
D) Evaluation
C) Application
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I
Objective: 4.4.3, 5.4.2
Page: 134
NFPA \_\_\_\_\_\_ is the standard on live fire training evolutions. A) 1001 B) 1021 C) 1403 D) 1500
C) 1403
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 5.4.3
Page: 166
The instructor's greatest concern in the outdoor classroom should be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Safety B) Communications C) Soiled equipment D) Sunburn
A) Safety
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.2, 4.4.4, 5.4.3
Page: 166
What is the term given to an informal gathering of fire fighters at the back of an engine where the company discusses various subjects? A) Running board rant B) Tailboard chat C) Apparatus floor meeting D) Turnout gathering
B) Tailboard chat
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II
Page: 163
A key element in most presentations is the use of some form of a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ tool. A) Power B) Multimedia C) Hand D) Drawing
B) Multimedia
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.2, 4.4.6, 4.4.7, 5.3.2
Page: 185
The presentation program in use by most fire departments is what? A) Keynote B) Autografix C) Macromedia D) PowerPoint
D) PowerPoint
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.2, 4.4.6, 4.4.7, 5.3.2
Page: 188
One disadvantage of PowerPoint presentations is when their creators include too much information,
too many sounds, and too many visual effects on their slides. This is known as (the)?
A) Creator’s curse
B) Overload factor
C) PowerPoint poisoning
D) Slide suicide
B) Overload factor
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.2, 4.4.6, 4.4.7, 5.3.2
Page: 189
When saving image files for use in PowerPoint presentations, it is advisable to save them at a
_________ resolution to save time and space in the presentation.
A) Lower
B) Higher
C) Wider
D) Slower
A) Lower
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.2, 4.4.6, 4.4.7, 5.3.2
Page: 193
Multimedia should be used whenever ___________________________________.
A) Its application makes it easier for students to grasp the material
B) It makes delivery of the class more cost effective
C) It makes it easier for the instructor to deliver the class
D) It takes less time to complete the class
A) Its application makes it easier for students to grasp the material
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.2, 4.4.6, 4.4.7, 5.3.2
Page: 198
Technology-based instruction tends to be a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_-centered instructional method. A) Student B) Curriculum C) Textbook D) Computer
A) Student
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.2, 5.3.2
Page: 178
The primary responsibility of the instructor during a drill or training session is to
______________________________________.
A) Ensure the safety of all students attending the drill
B) Ensure that all students are issued the correct certificate of attendance
C) Properly complete the attendance roster
D) Submit the correct hours for compensation
A) Ensure the safety of all students attending the drill
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.4.2, 5.4.3
Page: 211
The proper student-to-instructor ratio when teaching practical skills should be \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) 3:1 B) 5:1 C) 7:1 D) 9:1
B) 5:1
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II
Page: 218
Fire service instructors have an obligation to which of the following? A) The fire service profession B) Their department C) The students D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II
Page: 219
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is typically the most common form of written test. A) Multiple choice B) Short-answer essay C) Matching D) Arrangement
A) Multiple choice
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 5.5.2
Page: 231
A test in which answers are spoken either in response to an essay-type question or in conjunction
with a presentation or demonstration is known as a(n) ____________.
A) Verbal exam
B) Oral test
C) Demonstration speech
D) Speaking assessment
B) Oral test
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 5.5.2
Page: 231
Oral tests used in conjunction with performance tests should focus on which of the following? A) Critical performance elements B) Key safety factors C) Both A and B D) None of the above
C) Both A and B
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 5.5.2
Page: 231
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, also known as skills evaluations, test and measure a student's ability to perform a task. A) Execution tests B) Evaluative tests C) Practical tests D) Performance tests
D) Performance tests
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 5.5.2
Page: 231
This important tool is the fire service instructor's road map. A) Time line B) Gantt chart C) Lesson plan D) Event chain diagram
C) Lesson plan
Ans: C
Level: Instructor II
Objective: 4.2.2, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 5.3.2, 5.3.3
Page: 265
According to NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, what is the
minimum level of fire instructor certification required to become certified as a Fire Officer I?
A) Fire Instructor I
B) Fire Instructor II
C) Fire Instructor III
D) Fire Instructor IV
A) Fire Instructor I
Ans: A
Level: Instructor II
Page: 262
From the following, choose all that may contribute to fire-fighter injuries and fatalities. A) Lack of training B) Failure to train C) Inadequate training D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II
Page: 280
The quality of a training program often suffers because of poor management of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Training budget B) Instructor schedule C) Training schedule D) Curriculum choice
C) Training schedule
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 5.2.2
Page: 281
What is an alternative training schedule that is used in the event that some mitigating factor
requires a change in the original training session?
A) Supplemental training schedule
B) Supportive training master
C) Auxiliary training schedule
D) Substitute training master
A) Supplemental training schedule
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II
Objective: 5.2.2
Page: 285
The equipment and materials that are usually identified in a lesson plan and that are considered
resources include which of the following?
A) Materials that the students need to complete learning objectives
B) Materials that the instructor needs to present, apply, and evaluate the learning objectives
C) Props, aids, equipment, or other resources necessary to complete the season
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Ans: D
Level: Instructor II/III
Objective: 5.2.4, 6.2.1, 6.2.6
Page: 354
Preparing for an effective training session requires the instructor to review the availability,
usability, and ____________________ of each resource.
A) Practicality
B) Reliability
C) Viability
D) Feasibility
B) Reliability
Ans: B
Level: Instructor II/III
Objective: 5.2.4, 6.2.1, 6.2.6
Page: 354
All resources used in the delivery of training should be identified during the construction of a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Job performance requirement B) Lesson plan C) Training calendar D) Suggested operating guideline
B) Lesson plan
Ans: B
Level: Instructor II/III
Objective: 5.2.4, 6.2.1, 6.2.6
Page: 355
Before submitting a request to purchase a training resource, the instructor must evaluate the
quality, applicability, and ______________________ of the resource for the department.
A) Dependability
B) Viability
C) Feasibility
D) Compatibility
D) Compatibility
Ans: D
Level: Instructor II/III
Objective: 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 6.2.1, 6.2.6
Page: 356
Performance tests, examination score reports, and ________________________ related to training
may be some of the more confidential types of training records and reports.
A) Certification reports
B) Attendance sign-ins
C) Personnel evaluations
D) Competency evaluations
C) Personnel evaluations
Ans: C
Level: Instructor III
Objective: 6.2.2, 6.2.3
Page: 360
An important part of becoming a great fire service instructor is ___________________.
A) Having perfect attendance at training sessions
B) Attending national fire service conferences
C) Having the basic desire to improve
D) Developing department-specific operating guidelines
C) Having the basic desire to improve
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 383
According to the text, a fire department is often judged by the performance of its \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Fire chief B) Fire inspection bureau C) Fire fighters D) Advising council
C) Fire fighters
Ans: C
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 383
3. As a fire service instructor, one of the first skills you need to learn and develop is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) Time management B) Budget preparation C) Curriculum development D) Operating guideline creation
A) Time management
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 383
What is the name given to a fundamental strategy used by fire service instructors to learn from others? A) Problem solving B) Pigeonholing C) Brainstorming D) Networking
D) Networking
Ans: D
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 385
The information gleaned from this resource must be checked for accuracy before use by an instructor. A) Textbook B) Internet C) National Fire Academy D) Learning Resource Center
B) Internet
Ans: B
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 384
What is the process, usually associated with sports, of helping individuals develop skills and talents? A) Coaching B) Identifying C) Mentoring D) Sharing
A) Coaching
Ans: A
Level: Instructor I/II/III
Page: 395