Study Guide #1 Flashcards
Developing a report narrative depends on providing answers to _______ questions that begin with the letter “W.”
a. 4
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
5
To keep narratives simple and concise, organize them into the following parts:
a. Heading, introduction, body, conclusion/summary
b. Heading, body, summary
c. Salutaion, body, closing, summary
d. Introduction, middle, conclusion
Heading, introduction, body, conclusion/summary
The Copyright Act allows instructors to:
a. Copy graphic materials only
b. follow the fair use doctrine
c. copy up to 50 copies free
d. prevent copying materials for use on the classroom
Follow the fair use doctrine
Program Resource materials, such as Section 21 Guidance notes, are considered:
a. resources/instruction materials
b. course generation
c. evaluation tools
d. session logistics
Resource/instructional materials
You are preparing to teach an SCBA class. For which of the following issues would you normally be responsible?
a. writing the exam questions
b. selecting the type of SCBA for your department
c. establishing a budget for the class
d. reviewing the lesson plan and assembling the audio/visual aids
Reviewing the lesson plan and assembling the audio/visual aids
The primary purpose of collecting training data and analyzing the information is to:
a. meet accreditation requirements
b. adjust evaluation techniques
c. provide information to NFIRS (national fire incident reporting system)
d. Enhance learning effectiveness
Enhance learning effectiveness
Which of the following training records reports would an instructor typically be responsible for preparing?
a. purchase requisitions
b. budget development
c. test scores report
d. personnel evaluations
Test scores report
In an educational setting, the major right that the student has is:
a. unlimited access to the instructor
b. privacy of records and test scores
c. fair and unequal treatment in the class
d. equal access to learning environment
Privacy of records and test scores
Which of the following is a reason for accurate training records?
a. inaccurate records provide justification for more instructors
b. training records are considered property of the training agency
c. training records can be used in a legal proceeding
d. employee benefits are often based on training records
Training records can be used in a legal proceeding
A factor during classroom preparation that can have an effect on the learning environment is:
a. seating arrangements
b. cost of the course
c. time of day for the course
d. prerequisites
Seating arrangements
Which of the following is an indication of a learning disability?
a. colour blindness
b. difficulty walking
c. problems at home
d. problems with time management
Problems with time management.
An important part of a lesson plan that indicates the desired learning level is the:
a. performance objectives
b. level of instruction
c. course content
d. level of the outline
Level of instruction
An effective Instructor I should have experience in:
a. student diversity
b. designing tests
c. writing test items
d. developing a lesson plan
Developing a lesson plan
The make-up of your audience based on race, gender, economics or ethnic origin is referred to as:
a. demographics
b. diversity
c. accomodations
d. profiles
Diversity
Which of the following is the most important consideration for an instructor when adapting a lesson plan?
a. Making adjustments to meet the capability of the facilities
b. making adjustments to meet the instructors needs
c. making the plan usable for your class participants
d. ensuring that the revised plan meets local SOPs
Making the plan usable for your class participants
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 there are province-wide mandatory standards on accessibility in five areas of daily life. These include the following except:
a. information and communications
b. miscellaneous learning disabilities
c. employment
d. customer service
Miscellaneous learning disabilities
The _______ method of instruction can extend beyond the limits of a single classroom and reach those at remote locations.
a. distance learning
b. demonstration
c. email
d. guided
Distance learning
The primary responsibility for controlling the learning environment belongs to the:
a. instructor
b. lead instructor
c. company officer
d. safety officer
Instructor
Training that occurs within or around the station is called:
a. special operations training
b. formal training
c. informal training
d. in-service training
In-service training
Large u-shaped arrangement, is best suited for a(n):
a. case study
b. lecture
c. discussion
d. demonstration
Discussion
A major consideration when performing a skill is to demonstrate the _________ way.
a. easiest
b. safest
c. most accurate
d. quickest
safest
An instructor must have subject matter knowledge and:
a. the ability to deviate from the lesson plan based on personal opinion
b. expertise in all specialty areas
c. be a good listener
d. be able to issue disciplnie
Be a good listener
A lesson plan is a(n):
a. outline that must be used due to legal constraints
b. series on instructor notes about a topic
c. clear path for instructor and students to follow
d. basic format which provides opportunities for instructors to ad lib at will
Clear path for instructor and students to follow
Listening and using other senses while observing the student’s body language and facial expressions is:
a. active listening
b. passive listening
c. assertive listening
d. practical listening
Active Listening
A general characteristic of a Gen-X is they:
a. speak out against social injustice
b. place a high value on fairness and hard work
c. work independently but want support and feedback from instructors
d. do exceptionally well in a virtual classroom
Work independently but want support and feedback from instructors
Which of the following purposes of communication control, directs, or manipulates behavior?
a. relating
b. influencing
c. role playing
d. helping
Influencing
A factor that affects the learner’s ability to learn in the classroom includes:
a. how the course material relates to the real world
b. the learner’s current position in his/her own development cycle
c. the learner’s attitude towards the material
d. the learner’s psychological state of mind
The learner’s attitude towards the material
When a scheduled guest speaker fails to show up, the instructor should:
a. implement the contingency plan
b. handle the topic as well as possible
c. downplay the importance of the speaker’s planned presentation
d. use the time as self-study time
Implement the contingency plan
When teaching a new skill set, the instructor, with regards to conflict resolution, should:
a. debate the new policy and question the policy decisions
b. create win-win situations
c. listen only to the side of the students
d. apply appropriate discipline
Create win-win situations
The instructor who has a timid student should:
a. continue with their normal teaching methods
b. call on them frequently
c. avoid calling on the student until they are comfortable in the class
d. stop the class periodically to allow the students to catch up with the rest of the class
Avoid calling on the student until they are comfortable in the class.
Which of the following most accurately describes the term “consistency?”
a. the methodical examination of the various parts of a project, program or incident
b. the mechanisms implemented to ensure the objectives are attained
c. the information is not contradictory and conforms to the principles that a course is attempting to teach
d. the flow of information has no interruption or change
The information is not contradictory and conforms to the principles that a course is attempting to teach
The best way to handle a failure of audio-visual equipment is to:
a. reschedule the class
b. move to the next course section
c. call the training officer
d. implement the contingency plan
implement the contingency plan.
_________ is a term that refers to the art of teaching adult learners.
a. andragogy
b. pedagogy
c. cognitive domain
d. affective domain
Andragogy
Instructors should vary their speaking speed or use pauses when:
a. talking with gifted students
b. ending a class
c. presenting new information
d. students are taking a test
Presenting new information
Instructors can redirect disruptive students by:
a. calling on them regularly
b. assigning them extra homework
c. having the person report to their supervisor
d. embarrassing them in front of their peers
Calling on them regularly
When speaking, the instructor should use voice inflections to:
a. indicate displeasure with a student
b. add emphasis
c. avoid being questioned on unfamiliar areas of the course
d. add sarcasm
Add emphasis
For new instructors to become proficient at using multiple types of media, they should:
a. experiment with them during class
b. be familiar and practice using the media
c. not use the media if they don’t know how
d. request other instructors to operate equipment
Be familiar and practice using the media
When using a PowerPoint presentation, you should:
a. keystone the display to ensure accurate information
b. turn off the lights so everyone can read the slides
c. stand off to the side of the screen when discussing the slide
d. always read from the slide to be accurate
Stand off to the side of the screen while discussing the slide
If you decide to use PowerPoint slides, which other equipment will you need to give the presentation?
a. a slide projector
b. an ipad
c. a data projector
d. an overhead projector
A data projector
For a film or videotape to be an effective learning tool, the instructor must.
a. show the film or videotape at least three times
b. preview the film or videotape before the class begins
c. turn on the television first then turn on the video
d. leave the lights on so students do not sleep
Preview the film or videotape before the class begins
Making fun of another person’s religious beliefs or allowing students in a class to harass a student due to their religion, is a violation of the:
a. civil rights act of 1964
b. age discrimination in employment act
c. united states constitution
d. Americans with disabilities act
Civil Rights Act of 1964
When providing feedback on testing materials, the instructor should:
a. post names and scores in chronological order
b. counsel the low scoring students with the class present
c. review the test with the class
d. post the grades
Review the test with the class
Which written test item is the most widely used in the fire service?
a. matching
b. fill-in the blank
c. multiple choice
d. true/false
Multiple choice
The last step in conducting a skills performance evaluation is to:
a. record the results of the exam
b. discuss the results with the instructor
c. provide results to the designated person
d. give feedback to the firefighter
Give feedback to the firefighter
Which of the following report would an Inspector I be responsible for preparing?
a. lesson outcome(grades)
b. personnel evaluations
c. facility and equipment usage
d. staff attendance
Facility and equipment usage
Which of the following statements concerning the scoring of final performance tests is true?
a. evaluators can coach the student
b. scoring performance test are highly objective
c. test evaluators should insert subjective comments about students
d. use multiple test evaluators to observe each student during the test
Use multiple test evaluators to observe each student during the test.
A test that compares a learner’s performance against a predetermined standard is known as a _________ test.
a. prescriptive
b. subjective
c. criterion-referenced
d. norm-referenced
Criterion-referenced
Usually, test results for a student are released or reported to the:
a. chief of the department
b. instructor
c. department administrator
d. immediate supervisor
Department administrator
A primary means considered to help learners with learning disabilities is:
a. teaching to the slowest learning level
b. require the exact same learning outomes
c. move them to a class for the learning disabled
d. individualize instruction
Individualize instruction
Negative feedback is:
a. relevant to the action, behavior, or knowledge
b. specific on what is correct or incorrect
c. directed at the individual and not the skill or behavior
d. focused on the action and not the student
Relevant to the action, behavior, or knowledge
