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Chapter 1 Quiz
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1.
In which role is a company officer MOST likely to make decisions that
provide motivation and satisfaction to maximize performance in the
workplace? (17)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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2.
3.
4.
As
As
As
As
a
a
a
a
supervisor
subordinate
public servant
management officer
As
As
As
As
a
a
a
a
supervisor
subordinate
public servant
management officer
Perceptions of a new company officer are: (20)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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supervisor
subordinate
public servant
private citizen
In which role is a company officer MOST likely to apply customer
service concepts to maintain a positive perception of the agency?
(18)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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a
a
a
a
In which role is a company officer MOST likely to enforce what other
perceive as unpopular or unfair policies or orders? (18)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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As
As
As
As
rejective.
objective.
subjective.
authoritative.
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Which of the following actions can help new company officers
overcome challenges in changes to group dynamics while
transitioning to the role of company officer? (20)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
its roster of employees.
its community involvement.
the services provided by local authorities.
the amount of equipment available for use.
Labor/management issues and assistance with personnel transfers
fall under which category of duties for the Level I Fire Officer? (24)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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grant compliance.
build mutual respect.
earn respect from others.
build mutual respect through relationships.
In terms of community and government relations, success of a fire
service organization is directly proportional to: (24)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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work more hours.
grow as a professional.
take advantage of unit members.
make sweeping changes to their unit.
Company officers should rarely use their rank to: (23)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Verbalize expectations and establish priorities.
Put the new position before friends and family.
Refuse to listen to subordinates’ ideas or complaints.
Act on their own accord without regard to others’ needs.
Successful company officers choose to see the transition to their new
position as an opportunity to: (22)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Administration
Emergency service delivery
Human resources management
Community and government relations
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As part of which duty may a Level I Fire Officer monitor and
document the unit’s resources so that he or she can help prepare the
organization’s budget? (25)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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apply building fire codes
monitor the cost of resources for security
notify appropriate law enforcement agencies
maintain scene security after fire investigation personnel arrive
Which of the following factors must become second nature for all
personnel in all types of emergency and nonemergency situations?
(26)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Administration
Inspection and investigation
Emergency services delivery
Community and government relations
As part of inspection and investigation duties, the company officer
should ___ when salvage and overhaul activities may involve criminal
activity. (25)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Safety
Action
Security
Supervision
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13. What are four concepts that a new officer will need to learn and apply in order to
meet the challenges of transitioning into his or her new position? (19)
14. What are the differences within a crew that a new company officer should
understand when responding to changes in group dynamics? (20)
15. List two groups of people that may have certain expectations of a new company
officer and describe what those expectations may be. (21-22)
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16. List three groups of people to which the company officer has responsibilities. (23)
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Chapter 2 Quiz
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1.
One of the features of the scalar structure is that: (32)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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2.
Which of the following is referred to as the legal ability of an
individual to make and implement decisions for which the individual
is held accountable? (34)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
3.
4.
5.
cross training.
span of control.
division of labor.
delegation of authority.
The structure of a municipal fire service organization MOST likely
reflects its: (41)
A.
B.
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asks for clarification of the commands given.
asks for additional support in completing the task.
takes a problem to a peer before the immediate supervisor.
takes a problem to a higher officer before the immediate
supervisor.
Creating work groups based on elements such as the type of task to
be performed and available resources is an example of: (39)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Authority
Responsibility
Span of control
Delegation of authority
Sidestepping can be destructive to organizational cohesiveness
because a subordinate: (36)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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no decision-making authority is delegated to lower levels.
all decision-making authority is delegated to higher levels.
no decision-making authority is delegated to higher levels.
some decision-making authority is delegated to lower levels.
state fire marshal.
private businesses.
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D.
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7.
8.
9.
Tribal
County
Fire district
State/provincial
Which type of organizational staffing in the fire service is MOST likely
to have its facilities and equipment maintained by a municipality,
county, or industry? (45)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Tribal
County
Fire district
State/provincial
Which of the following types of fire and emergency services
organizations is MOST likely organized for forest, wildland, and
urban-interface fires? (43)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Tribal
County
Municipal
Fire district
Which of the following types of fire and emergency services
organizations is MOST likely to get funding from district taxes or
special levies? (42)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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current management.
local government structure.
Which of the following is normally considered the second lowest level
of government for public fire and emergency services organizations?
(42)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Career
Volunteer
Paid-on-call
Combination
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Sharing specialized resources between neighboring jurisdictions is a
common reason for: (48)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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dissolving aid agreements.
entering into aid agreements.
converting to paid-on-call staffing.
creating volunteer fire departments.
Which of the following is an aid agreement found in fire and
emergency services in which payments are made instead of
providing reciprocal aid? (49)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Outside
Voluntary
Restricted
Discretionary
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12. List five basic principles of organizational structure followed by fire and emergency
services organizations. (32)
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13.
List four variables that affect the span of control. (37-38)
14.
List three reasons for establishing industrial fire brigades. (44)
15.
List three things that aid agreement plans should accomplish. (48-49)
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Chapter 3 Quiz
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Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.
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1.
Which of the following leadership traits is the ability to accomplish
goals and objectives with minimum supervision? (56)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
2.
Which of the following is an anonymous survey of the company
officer’s subordinates, peers, and superiors that includes responses
about the officer’s leadership traits? (57)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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3.
4.
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5.
Ethical conduct
Leadership skills
Command presence
Supervisory training
Which of the following inspires confidence from subordinates, the
administration, and the public? (58)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Personal criteria
Benchmark standard
180-degree feedback evaluation
360-degree feedback evaluation
Which of the following is the ability to identify the components of a
situation, assess the need for action, determine the necessary
intervention, initiate action, and be perceived as having the ability to
take this action? (58)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Integrity
Initiative
Intelligence
Industriousness
Preincident plans
Supervisory training
Command presence
Resource availability
Which of the following defines right and proper conduct in
relationships and activies? (59)
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B.
C.
D.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
180-degree feedback evaluation
360-degree feedback evaluation
Verbal code of ethics or ethics policy
Written code of ethics or ethics policy
Which of the following is responsible for the activities of one or more
subordinate employees? (64)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Lying
Affiliation
Short-cut mentality
Bottom-line mentality
To ensure that the organization maintains an ethical culture, the
ethics program needs to include which of the following items? (62)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Peers
Schools
Religion
Families
Which of the following is a commonly encountered variety of
unethical behavior? (61)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Ethical conduct
Political presence
Leadership training
Charitable contributions
Ethical behavior is a trait that individuals learn primarily from which
of the following? (60)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Ethics
Leadership
Command presence
Philosophical principles
Society tends to expect a higher level of which of the following from
members of the emergency services (firefighters, police, paramedics,
etc.)? (60)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Supervisor
Committee
Entire organization
Command presence
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Company officers who establish priorities for personnel and relate
those priorities to their job functions are more likely to do which of
the following? (65)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 12.
Tracking
Coaching
Evaluating
Establishing
Which of the following is used to better prepare individuals for their
roles and responsibilities within the organization under the direction
of a positive role model? (73)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Common purpose
Empowering employees
Mandatory training seminars
Requiring subordinates to work with supervision
Which of the following is the process of giving motivational direction,
positive reinforcement, and constructive feedback to employees in
order to maintain and improve their performance? (72)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Form a plan.
Recognize a potential problem.
Determine the available resources.
Identify the personnel available to assist.
Which of the following requires the supervisor to relinquish some
authority and have confidence in employees’ skills, judgement, and
abilities? (70)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Create uneasiness.
Find unmet standards.
Frame expectations clearly.
Ensure readiness of personnel.
Which of the following is the first step a company officer should
make when anticipating problems in the unit? (66)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Selecting
Mentoring
Performing
Contracting
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Which of the following is the process of controlling or directing
available resources for the purpose of achieving a goal or objective
through the use of authority or persuasion? (74)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 17.
Managing
Organizing
Responding
Establishing
Which of the following is the foundation of the management process?
(76)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Planning
Storming
Norming
Performing
Which of the following ensures the quality and completion of a task?
(77)
A.
B.
C.
D.
PERT chart
SMART chart
Alternative plan
Task management
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19. Name five leadership traits that a company officer should cultivate. (56-57)
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20. Name the three levels of priority into which a first line supervisor should
categorize activities. (65)
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Chapter 4 Quiz
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Date:
Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.
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1.
Which of the following should be documented when recommending
modifications to an existing organizational plan? (83)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
2.
Which of the following is MOST likely to be training delegated to
trained crew members during first duty assignments? (84)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
3.
4.
5.
Make a mental note of the incident’s details.
Immediately call the local police department.
Try to keep both parties away from each other.
Inform your superiors and document the incident.
What BEST describes a way that company officers can help maintain
high retention rates? (87)
A.
B.
C.
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Joke telling
Hazing rituals
Lower than average pay
An abundance of supervisors
Which of the following is the BEST way to respond to a charge of
sexual harassment between unit members? (86)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Cold water rescue
Creating preincident plans
Emergency medical services
Speaking with members of the media
Which of the following BEST describes what defines an unfavorable
work environment? (86)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
A description of the situation
Conversations with chief officers
The company officer’s professional record
The original justification for the existing plan
Keep a unit’s downtime to a minimum.
Shorten probationary periods of new employees.
Assist personnel in selecting opportunities to meet goals.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
providing initial training for new employees.
notice has been given of possible sanctions.
developing new procedures to address new concerns.
an offense has been repeated for which preventative action has
been taken.
Collective bargaining negotiations are BEST described as open
communications between: (98)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Avoiding
Negotiating
Collaborating
Accommodating
In progressive discipline, corrective action is taken when: (96)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Passive
Punitive
Assertive
Aggressive
Refusing to take a stand on the situation is MOST likely to be an
example of which method of resolving conflict? (91)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Financial difficulties
Questions about SOPs/SOGs
Scheduling conflicts within a unit
Inability to pass certification exams
Which type of conflict management style is openly emotional and
uses threatening behavior? (91)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Find new ways for unit members to compete with each other.
What type of problem is MOST likely to be effectively addressed by
referring personnel to an employee assistance program (EAP)? (88)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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union members.
union and local governing bodies.
management and local governing bodies.
public union, management, and local governing bodies.
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11. List four expectations for emergency and nonemergency situations that company
officers should outline for new employees. (85)
12. What are four signs and symptoms associated with excessive stress that company
officers should recognize within their personnel and themselves? (89)
13.
What are the six steps to conflict resolution? (94)
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Chapter 5 Quiz
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1.
Which of the following elements of communication BEST describes
anything that may prevent the receiver from completely
understanding the message? (107)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
2.
Fear of public speaking can BEST be overcome through: (113)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
3.
4.
body language
personal beliefs
mnemonic devices
written communication
Which of the following statements is MOST accurate concerning
company journals or diaries? (120)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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visual aids.
use of redundancy.
instructor training programs.
avoidance of long sentences.
Company officers should be aware that ___ can be considered public
record. (117)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Sender
Receiver
Feedback
Interference
They should only be written in hard-copy form.
They work best using gender biased, stereotyped language.
They identify public concerns that need to be forwarded to
senior staff.
They should only document external occurrences that require
further action.
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While writing reports, company officers should stick to: (124)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
6.
7.
8.
D.
9.
Sometimes referred to as a walkie-talkie
Receives a signal from a radio and boosts its power
Normally operated from a jurisdiction’s telecommunications
center
Provides user information in either voice message or text
message
___ refers to the ability of a system to work with and use the parts
or equipment of another system. (132)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 10.
policy
speech
dispatch
procedure
Which of the following MOST accurately describes the function of a
repeater system? (129)
A.
B.
C.
________
map
policy
dispatch
procedure
A ___ is a detailed plan of action that presents steps to follow. (127)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
facts.
jargon.
opinions.
fabrications.
A ___ is a guide to organizational decision-making. (127)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Proximity
Capability
Redundancy
Interoperability
Which of the following is considered one of the five Cs of radio
communication? (134)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Control
Criticism
Consistency
Confrontation
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11.
List five general purposes for interpersonal communication and provide a brief
description of each. (108)
12.
List five listening components and provide a brief description of each. (111-112)
13.
What are six generally accepted writing guidelines that assist in developing a
text? (119-120)
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14.What are five types of narrative reports? Provide a brief description of each. (126)
15.
List six examples of alternative communications methods. (130-132)
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Chapter 6 Quiz
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1.
Which type of customer is a beneficiary of services and provides the
majority of funds? (145)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
2.
Which of the following is an active method of customer service
information gathering? (146)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
3.
4.
Policy
Procedure
Action report
Performance record
Which of the following is MOST likely to be an instance in which an
organization’s policies and procedures should be revised? (150)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Conducting surveys
Waiting for information
Posting informational flyers
Dismissing to customer complaints
Which of the following is BEST defined as a guide to organizational
decision-making? (148)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Active
Passive
Internal
External
External customer puts in a request
Meeting a specific timetable for revision
Personnel changes in upper management
Policies and procedures are over a year old
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5.
Which type of budget found in public organizations details its
projected major purchases? (151)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
6.
7.
8.
9.
Inventory
Budgetary
Personnel
Activity reports
Which type of record is MOST likely to be used to document trends
that might indicate abuse of sick leave? (158)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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justifying budget requests.
reducing wear on equipment.
conducting company-level training.
corroborating on attendance records.
Which types of records, with the exception of attendance records,
are considered private and confidential? (157)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 10.
be run without oversight.
operate efficiently and effectively.
deny access to all organizational records.
keep federal agencies informed of activities.
The goal of preventive maintenance records is BEST described as:
(155)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Revision
Planning
Evaluation
Preparation
An organization’s record management system is designed to: (154)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Capital
Operating
Maintenance
Discretionary
The first step in the budget process is: (152)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Medical
Training
Performance
Haz mat exposure
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11.
What are four indications that policies and procedures may need to be revised?
(150)
12.
Describe the difference between capital and operating budgets in a public
organization. (151)
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What are three ways that a systematic management of records can help an
organization? (154)
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Chapter 7 Quiz
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1.
Identifying exposure to hazards and selecting, implementing, and
monitoring techniques to handle the exposure is a process known as:
(170)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
2.
Identifying control measures for significant risks in an organizational
risk management plan is also known as: (171)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
3.
4.
Cuts and bruises
Sprains and strains
Burns and asphyxiation
Trauma and thermal stress
The fire and emergency services health and safety initiative serving
as a blueprint for reducing deaths and injuries is known as: (173)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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risk identification.
hazard evaluation.
risk control techniques.
establishment of priorities.
Which of the following are the leading injuries among emergency
services personnel? (172)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
risk awareness.
risk management.
risk benefit analysis.
community risk assessment.
EMS Close Call Policy.
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives.
Fire/EMS Nonemergency Initiatives.
IAFC Safety Information Notification.
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5.
Which of the following BEST describes who is ultimately responsible
for providing a safe workplace for employees? (176)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
6.
7.
8.
9.
Mutual aid organizations
Safety related inspections
Health and wellness programs
Employee assistance programs
Which of the following health, wellness, and safety component
includes adequate rest and rehydration during training and
emergency operation? (183)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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asphyxiation.
cardiac arrest.
haz mat exposure.
third degree burns.
Which of the following is meant to ensure the integrity of equipment,
vehicles, facilities, and personnel qualifications? (181)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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a safe act.
an unsafe act.
a safe condition.
an unsafe condition.
The most common cause of firefighter fatalities is: (180)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Inclement weather
Poor road conditions
Lack of vehicle maintenance
Pedestrians near the roadway
Failure to maintain crew integrity at an emergency scene is an
example of: (179)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Incident safety officer
Local governing board
Firefighter’s labor union
Organization’s management
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe act while en route
to and from a scene? (178)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Rehabilitation
Decontamination
Wellness programs
Infection control techniques
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11.
Name and describe two fire and emergency services health and safety initiatives.
(173-175)
12.
What are three unsafe acts performed by personnel that may occur at a fire or
emergency service facility? (180)
13.
An accident investigation should provide four basic categories of information and
a final narrative description. What are the four basic categories? (184)
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Chapter 8 Quiz
Name:
Date:
Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.
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1.
Which of the following is MOST likely to be a consideration for
determining the training needs of an organization? (195)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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2.
The presentation step in the four-step method of instruction is MOST
likely to be used for: (195)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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3.
4.
Evaluation
Application
Preparation
Presentation
Which of the following is described as a road map that guides
instructors through a topic and is used to deliver required training of
all types? (196)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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promoting personnel who have met certification requirements.
identifying a teaching method appropriate for students’ learning
styles.
determining the training needs of personnel new to the
department.
implementing and evaluating new policies or procedures within
the organization.
What step in the four-step method of instruction includes assembling
audiovisual training aids and props? (195)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Job applicant pool
Facility inspections
Personnel evaluations
Continuation of operational procedures
Lesson plan
Skills checklist
Informal observation
Formative assessment
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5.
Which of the following situations may make it necessary to adapt a
lesson plan? (196)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
6.
7.
8.
9.
Donning and doffing SCBA
Raising and lowering ladders
Driving and parking fire apparatus
Performing urban search and rescue
National Incident Management System – Incident Command System
(NIMS-ICS) must be established and followed at: (204)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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monitored by local law enforcement.
unrelated to classroom presentations.
performed as though it is a real emergency.
used to practice hazardous materials incidents.
Which of the following is the BEST example of a complex training
evolution? (202)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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revising standard operating procedures.
emphasizing the importance of individuals.
reinforcing skills learned during formal training.
establishing a distinct line of command within an organization.
Simple training evolutions should be: (202)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Lecturing
Roleplaying
Discussions
Demonstrations
Practical training evolutions for company-level training are MOST
likely to be used for: (200)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Audiovisual aids are readily available.
Adequate time is allotted for presentation.
Environmental conditions interfere with presentation.
Students are responding well to the prescribed teaching
method.
Which method of company-level training is described as an act of
showing how to do something or how something operates? (198)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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complex training evolutions only.
multicompany training evolutions only.
every planning session for training evolutions.
single company, multiple company, and multiple agency
evolutions.
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Which of the following remote training sites would MOST likely be
used for practicing vehicle extrication operations? (203)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Parking lots
Industrial sites
Structures under demolition
Subdivisions under construction
Directions: Write a brief answer to the questions below.
12.
List the steps in the four-step method of instruction. (195-196)
13. What are two guidelines to use when planning a practical training evolution and
establishing desired learning objectives for company drills? (205-206)
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Chapter 9 Quiz
Name:
Date:
Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.
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1.
When diversity and cultural beliefs are considered in public safety
education, these programs: (213)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
2.
The us-them mentality that can separate groups of people within a
community is created by: (214)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
3.
4.
Good customer service
The acronym RECEO-VS
Proper deployment of NIMS-ICS
Keeping a manageable span of control
Which of the following BEST describes what company officers should
do when dealing with a citizen complaint that goes beyond the fire
department’s jurisdiction? (214)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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firefighters.
outside forces.
demographic surveys.
a lack of understanding.
Which of the following BEST describes what a company officer
should keep in mind while dealing with the public? (214)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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have less credibility.
have more credibility.
create challenges between service providers and customers.
eliminate challenges between service providers and customers.
Gather information for possible litigation
Focus on keeping public image at its highest level
Resolve all concerns, complaints, and inquires quickly
Prepare to respond in a friendly, courteous, professional manner
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5.
Which of the following is the BEST describes the company officer’s
role in public relations? (217)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
6.
7.
D.
8.
9.
Monthly
Once a year
As requested
Once every two years
After sufficiently preparing for inspections, at what point does a fire
inspection begin for the unit conducting the inspection? (228)
A.
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must meet all model codes.
must be inspected prior to resale.
will be required to meet OSHA standards.
may not be required to meet building code.
How often do most fire codes require each building or facility to be
inspected? (224)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Local fire departments must adopt NFPA 101®.
Firefighters must demonstrate they have acted in good faith.
Inspectors must contact law enforcement personnel
beforehand.
An ordinance that grants authority must be adopted by the local
governing body.
Unless significant renovations have been performed on an structure,
existing structures: (220)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Building rapport with public officials
Forwarding complaints to administration
Listening to citizen’s concerns, inquires, and complaints
Providing the owner/occupant with safety education and
information
Which of the following must take place in order to authorize entry
into private property at any reasonable hour to conduct fire and life
safety inspections? (218)
A.
B.
C.
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Coordinate community activities
Create and maintain a positive public image
Ensure fire and life safety inspections are completed
Provide funding commitments to community projects
Which of the following is one of the two-fold purposes of fire and life
safety inspections? (217)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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As the unit leaves their station
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B.
C.
D.
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D.
Must ensure seals and tamper indicators are intact
Must provide the mission statement of the manufacturer
Must identify resources available to fire and emergency services
responders in the workplace
Must appear on all controlled products produced in the
workplace or transferred to other containers
When inspecting or testing fire protection systems, company officers
may be required to do which of the following? (242-243)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Compile data for inspection purposes
Train employees on how to recognize hazards
Visually inspect every room, space, or compartment
Designate a representative to explain processes or activities
Which of the following are required of all Canadian Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) supplier labels?
(240)
A.
B.
C.
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smoke to escape the structure.
access from the front of the structure.
authorized entry in to private property.
people who are crawling under smoke to see them.
OSHA Hazard Communications Standard (HCS) requires employers to
do which of the following? (239)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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As the unit passes through the door
As the final building phase is completed
As the unit approaches the building or facility
Means of egress are traditionally marked over doors, although
additional signs may be placed at floor level in order to permit:
(232)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Reflect the cultural values of the community
Persuade others to use fire or life safety behaviors
Enhance the organization’s public image and generate goodwill
Witness or assist inspections and tests under supervision of a
contracted firm
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Which of the following BEST explains why stationary fire pumps may
be installed in occupancies? (244)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 16.
To conform to NFPA® 17
To allow occupants to control fire spread
May be used to decrease pressure in fire protection systems
May be impractical or impossible to maintain water storage for
fire protection
When inspecting standpipe and hose systems, water accumulation
between the connection and the first fold can indicate that a: (246)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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inlets are free of debris.
hose needs to be replaced.
water pressure is below normal.
valve is partially open or leaking.
Which of the following BEST describes a disadvantage of automatic
sprinkler dry-pipe systems? (248)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Delays application of water onto a fire
Water in the piping is subject to freezing
Can apply water onto a fire faster than wet systems
Must keep sprinkler heads at a specified temperature
Directions: Write a brief answer to the questions below.
18. Populations are categorized into groups based on physical, social, or economic
characteristics. List five of these characteristics. (212)
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19. Upon arrival to the building or facility to be inspected, the unit should be driven
around the facility or block to observe the surrounding area. List three items to be
noted or photographed during this time. (228)
20. List five types of fire extinguishing systems that a company officer may encounter
during inspection duties. (247-254)
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Chapter 10 Quiz
Name:
Date:
Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.
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1.
If building code violations are discovered during a preincident survey,
the company officer may: (264)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
2.
Which of the following NFPA® standards may be referenced as a
guide for preincident planning? (264)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
3.
4.
1021
1500
1620
1901
While it’s under construction
Once the building is occupied
Before the city issues a variance permit
One week following completion of construction
Which of the following building components BEST describes what
should be included in preincident surveys? (269)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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NFPA®
NFPA®
NFPA®
NFPA®
Which of the following BEST describes when the company officer
should survey a building? (264)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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fine the owner of the building.
immediately notify law enforcement.
report the problem to inspection division.
collect fines for the violation before completing the survey.
Awnings
Door hardware
Plumbing systems
Furniture and accessories
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5.
Which of the following is a benefit of good preparation for
preincident surveys? (269)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
6.
7.
8.
9.
Shows the details of each room
Eliminates need for photography
Eliminates need for survey drawings
Makes it easier to transfer to survey drawings
Which of the following locations should be included on a drawing of
floor plans when surveying the building’s interior? (275)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Contact the owner/occupant
Issue fines for code violations
Conduct follow-up code inspection
Create survey procedure document
What is one advantage of drawing field sketches for preincident
surveys on graph paper? (273)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
demands from the owner.
availability of required PPE.
the nature of occupancy to be surveyed.
federal mandates for preincident surveys.
Which of the following is a duty of the company officer regarding the
process of conducting preincident surveys? (272)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Ensures results will be valuable
Eliminates the need for field sketches
Ensures code violations have been corrected
Reduces the number of surveys completed per year
Facility survey equipment may vary depending on an organization’s
guidelines and: (271)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
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Desks
Chairs
Partitions
Floor coverings
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NFPA® 204 Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting recommends:
(277)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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May decrease need for system support
Prompts all alarm activated doors to close
May reduce need for interior attack hoselines
Permits use of hoselines on upper floors and remote areas
Which of the following types of facility survey drawings indicates how
buildings are situated in relation to other buildings and streets in the
area? (282)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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limiting the use of skylights as a means of ventilation.
using automatic heat-activated roof vents and draft curtains.
eliminating all automatic heat-activated roof vents and draft
curtains.
shifting the responsibility of preincident surveys to municipal
workers.
Which of the following is an advantage of a fixed fire-extinguishing
system? (280)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Plot plans
Elevations
Floor plans
Life safety drawings
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Directions: Write a brief answer to the questions below.
13. What are three main types of roofs that company officers will encounter on
surveys and inspections and what kinds of hazards do they pose? (270)
14. What are three fire fighting emergency response considerations that should be
answered in a preincident survey? (270)
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15. What are five pieces of data that may be commonly included on survey forms?
(273)
16. When examining a building’s exterior, what are four items that a company officer
should note on the plot plan? (274)
17. Name three building conditions that are hazardous to emergency responders
during a fire and should be noted during the preincident survey. (276)
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Chapter 11 Quiz
Name:
Date:
Directions: Write the correct letter on the blank before each question.
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1.
The potential for flashover in a structural fire can occur when
temperatures reach approximately: (292)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
2.
Incident scene management applies to: (295)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
3.
4.
5.
size-up plan.
command structure.
organizational policy.
initial action plan (IAP).
Lloyd Layman model is the most commonly used for: (301)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Unit
Section
General staff
Command staff
A plan of operation is another name for: (299)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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nonemergency responses.
extrication responses only.
all types of emergency responses.
neither emergency nor nonemergency responses.
Which of the following organizational levels is responsible for major
function areas such as operations and logistics? (296)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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120° F (49° C).
212° F (100° C).
500° F (260° C).
1,110° F (599° C).
size-up.
overhaul.
scene safety.
traffic control.
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6.
Which three operating control zones are typically established to
effectively control the perimeter at an incident? (304)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
7.
8.
9.
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Rollover
Overhaul
Flashover
Backdraft
In compartment fires, Class A fuel combustible materials with high
surface-to-mass ratios are: (313)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Smoke slowly exiting doors
Smoke rapidly exiting windows
Rapid change in smoke color to white
No change of temperature within compartment
Which of the following occurs when all exposed combustible surfaces
within a compartment are heated to ignition temperature and ignite
almost simultaneously? (309)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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Top
Lower
Middle
Pressurized
Which of the following is an indicator of rapid fire development?
(309)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 10.
radiation.
convection.
combustion.
environment.
In thermal layering, the hottest gases will be found in which layer?
(308)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________
Hot, warm, cold
First, second, third
Unsafe, safe, rehab
Danger, caution, safe
The spread of fire is controlled by its: (307)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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generally harder to ignite.
much more easily ignited.
more dangerous to attack with water.
much more likely to explode immediately.
High humidity and cold temperatures can slow the: (315)
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B.
C.
D.
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C.
D.
Life safety
Incident stability
Property conservation
Traffic control measures
Which of the following strategic goals from the RECEO-VS acronym is
described as the need to take action to limit the fire or emergency to
the area of origin? (324)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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no possibility to save lives or property.
little possibility to save lives or property.
a good possibility to save lives or property.
definite possibility to save lives or property.
According to Layman’s RECEO-VS model, which of the following
takes precedence over any and all other considerations in a rescue?
(323)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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opening a door will not allow air to rush in rapidly.
each new ventilation opening creates another flow path to and
from the fire.
doors should be opened following entry during Vent Enter
Search (VES).
once fire ventilation is limited, the amount of smoke forced out
of gaps is increased.
IFSTA Principles of Risk Management state that no risk to the safety
of crew members shall be acceptable when there is: (320)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 15.
heat reflectivity.
natural movement of smoke.
effects of foam extinguishment.
structural stability of engineered lumber.
According to new research about legacy and contemporary
construction, personnel should understand that: (319)
A.
B.
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Fire load
Exposures
Confinement
Extinguishment
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Ventilation at a scene can BEST help firefighters improve rescue
operations by: (326)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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tactical goals.
strategic goals.
general size-up.
initial assessments.
Which of the following command options would MOST likely be used
during a complex incident requiring strong, direct command? (332)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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begin to terminate the size-up plan.
complete forms for postincident analysis.
designate personnel to establish NIMS-ICS.
communicate plans to on-scene/responding personnel.
Overall plans for controlling the incident including broad statements
of final outcomes to be achieved are known as: (331)
A.
B.
C.
D.
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making the scene secure from rekindle.
preventing extension to uninvolved areas.
attacking the source to protect exposures.
reducing hot gases and poisonous smoke.
As part of performing size-up, the first arriving officer on the scene
must first transmit the condition/arrival report and then: (330)
A.
B.
C.
D.
________ 19.
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Defensive
Fast-Attack
Investigation
Command-post
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Directions: Write a brief answer to the questions below.
21. What are three considerations described by the Lloyd Layman model needed to
analyze any emergency situation? (301)
22.
Name five indicators of rapid fire development. (309)
23. List three questions to consider as company officers and their personnel travel to
work and begin a general size-up of that day’s situation. (328-329)
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24. What are four situations that may require priority positioning of special apparatus?
(335)
25. What are four sources that can be used in order to gather information for a
postincident analysis? (338)
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