Fire Instructor 2- Exam practice 3

46. Using the Cone of Learning Model , what is the percent retained form what the student says or repeats ? A. 30 B. 90 C. 50 D. 70

D. 70

9. Which is used to justify preliminary budget figures ? A. Documenting budget assumptions B. Using the whole - part systems approach C. Reviewing past year's success D. Comparing agency needs against agency budget

D. Comparing agency needs against agency budget

41. Which is a component of a learning objective ? A. Audience B. Knowledge C. Attitude D. Conditions

D. Conditions

39. When creating a lesson plan , which would be performed first ? A. Divide performance outcomes into tasks . B. Determine the order for instructing the material . C. Research information to support instruction . D. Determine the performance outcomes .

D. Determine the performance outcomes .

73 . evaluation is the ongoing repeated checking during instruction to determine the most effective instructional content , methods , and testing techniques . A. Observation B. Field testing C. Summative D. Formative

D. Formative

56. Instructional documents that map out the information and skills to be taught and state the format or method to be used in delivering the instruction are called :. A. objectives . B. task analysis C. job analysis . D. lesson plans .

D. Lesson Plan

17 . ______________is a broad , comprehensive term describing a person's or organization's responsibility under the law . A. Guideline B. Standard C. Negligence D. Liability

D. Liability

11. Determining equipment compatibility is found in which step of the purchasing process ? A. Planning B. Cost / benefit analysis C. Budget justification D. Research / evaluation

D. Research / evaluation

42. Learning objectives : A. indicate what instructors should teach . B. are written for instructors . C. provide instructors with verbal requirements . D. describe what the learner will accomplish .

D. describe what the learner will accomplish .

65. The correct choice in a multiple - choice test is referred to as the answer ; the remaining choices are called : A. negatives . B. positives . C. stems . D. distracters .

D. distracters .

15. Once a budget has been determined , it is important to : A. trade supplies with other departments B. transfer funds frequently . C. develop vendor lists . D. follow purchasing procedures .

D. follow purchasing procedures

7. A needs analysis is used to : A. resolve on - the - job problems . B. analyze training in relation to firefighter desires . C. identify surplus equipment . D. identify future needs .

D. identify future needs .

34. The first step in the instructor's creation of a lesson plan is to : A. recruit and select instructors . B. prioritize training topics . C. determine resources required . D. identify the expected learning outcomes .

D. identify the expected learning outcomes .

24. You , as a supervisor , should perform instructor evaluations in order to : A. ensure that instructors earn their salaries . B. decrease student complaints . C. find ways to decrease the training budget . D. maintain consistency .

D. maintain consistency

48. Which statement is true ? A. An Instructor II can modify a lesson plan . B. An Instructor II can only adapt a lesson plan . C. To modify a lesson plan means to make fit , as for a specific use or situation . D. To adapt a lesson plan means to make basic or fundamental changes .

A. An Instructor II can modify a lesson plan .

35. Which is a component of a learning objective ? A. Behavior B. Motivation C. Attitude D. Comments

A. Behavior

30. Which statement regarding formal instructor evaluations is true ? A. Instructors may be formally evaluated annually as part of a performance review . B. Instructors may be evaluated by students for promotional purposes . C. The formal evaluation schedule precludes instructor - supervisors from providing performance feedback on an ongoing informal basis . D. Instructors may be formally evaluated by students .

A. Instructors may be formally evaluated annually as part of a performance review .

67. What type of test is used to measure skills and abilities ? A. Performance B. Prescriptive C. Oral D. Affective

A. Performance

8. Which statement regarding the purchase of training resources is true ? A. When given budgetary approval , purchase training resources . B. Solicit bids for resources costing more than $ 1,000 . C. Many departments are required to solicit bids from five competitive vendors . D. Single - source products are subjected to the bid process .

A. When given budgetary approval , purchase training resources .

5. The initial step in establishing a training schedule is to : A. determine needs . B. select materials . C. coordinate training . D. evaluate facilities .

A. determine needs .

64. A written test measuring recall of the learned facts and their presentation in a logical manner is the : A. essay . B. true - false . C. multiple choice . D. matching .

A. essay

2. Scheduling critical training is achieved by : A. performing a needs analysis . B. concentrating on minimal acceptable standards . C. requiring fewer personnel to perform more duties . D. conducting more public service programs .

A. performing a needs analysis .

58. The goal of a mentor is to : A. prepare students for advancement . B. formally evaluate the fire fighter . C. identify poor performers D. develop every individual in the department .

A. prepare students for advancement .

25. When evaluating the performance of instructors , the evaluator should note whether the instructors : A. provide appropriate classroom presentations . B. disclose personal information . C. presume learner comprehension . D. exceed protocols to enhance learning .

A. provide appropriate classroom

23. An accident investigation should : A. reveal contributing factors . B. be conducted to place blame C. be reported immediately to the fire department chief . C. be conducted hours after the accident to obtain a better perspective of the facts .

A. reveal contributing factors .

74. Students should be allowed to complete evaluation of the course / instructors if : A. the evaluation provides anonymity . B. they have been successful in completing the entire course . C. it will be read by each of the instructors from the same agency . D. information is used for discipline

A. the evaluation provides anonymity .

13. Budget expenses categorized as operating include : A. training programs . B. office remodeling . C. expensive office machines . D. apparatus refurbishment .

A. training programs .

26. The evaluation of instructors is : A. usually a requirement of the organization's formal personnel evaluation program . B. always of the formal type . C. a formal process based on the observations of students . D. required every six months .

A. usually a requirement of the organization's formal personnel evaluation program .

4 . Which training activities may require assignment of additional instructors to observer safety - related details ? A. A multimedia documentary on fireground safety B. Any training session characterized by increased hazards C. A small - company discussion of fireground tactics D. A single - company drill on water supply options

B. Any training session characterized by increased hazards

12. You determine that a new facility will be required to meet the department's training needs within the next five years . Which type of expenditure would this be considered ? A. Operational expense B. Capital expense C. Formal expense D. Recurring expense

B. Capital expense

70. Which is true when preparing multiple - choice test items ? A. Select at least two correct responses for each item . B. Construct the same number of responses for each test item . C. More than four responses for each test item is preferable . D More than four responses improve the validity of the test .

B. Construct the same number of responses for each test item .

55. When using the_______________form of questioning , the instructor asks one person to respond . A. Rhetorical B. Direct C. Overhead D. Relay

B. Direct

20. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act , an individual's_________________cannot be displayed without permission . A. attendance B. grades C. health record D. marital status .

B. Grades

22. After completion of a departmental training session on hose evolutions , a student asks you for the score of his friend because he had to leave early . What is the most compelling reason why you should avoid providing the information ? A. It isn't any of his business . B. It is illegal . C. You don't have time to do that for everyone . D. The two may not be friends .

B. It is illegal .

45. In which part of the lesson plan would you find the Job Performance Requirements ( JPRs ) listed ? A. Learning objective B. Level of instruction C. Job title or course description D. Evaluation section

B. Level of instruction

10. Which statement is correct ? A. A Requests for Proposals is the first step in the purchasing process . B. Part of the purchasing process involves requesting capital expenditures C. Operating budgets involve apparatus purchases . D. Equipment purchased with donations is exempt from the budgetary process .

B. Part of the purchasing process involves requesting capital expenditures

52 ____________ allow an instructor to evaluate the success of a presentation emphasize important points . A. Demonstrations B. Questions C. Conferences D. Evolutions

B. Questions

14. Managing funding and resources to achieve training goals can be accomplished through which non - traditional method ? A. Reducing fringe benefits B. Seeking funding through rants C. Completing a cost / benefit analysis D. Requesting loans from commercial banks

B. Seeking funding through rants

31. Which would occur during the formal instructor evaluation ? A. Review the evaluation materials , including student evaluation surveys , previous formal evaluations , and personal observations of the instructor . B. Take notes to support suggestions and give feedback to the instructor being evaluated . C. Be thoroughly familiar with organizational policies or criteria . D. Explain what the instructor did well land what areas may need improvement .

B. Take notes to support suggestions and give feedback to the instructor being evaluated .

47. There are types of learning domains . A. two B. three C. four D. six

B. There

71. A test item that measures what it is supposed to measure is : A. discriminating . B. valid . C. reliable . D. comprehensive .

B. Valid

6. When supervising training delivery by subordinate instructors : A. make allowances for inconsistency of information delivery between instructors B. allow for individual styles and experiences in the training sessions . C. make particular note of the instructor's weaknesses . D. meet with the instructor immediately following a poor job in presenting the lesson plan .

B. allow for individual styles and experiences in the training sessions .

When a weakness is identified during an evaluation you should : A. coach or counsel the instructor to find another occupation . B. assist the instructor to develop a plan to address the weakness . C. focus on the subjective data . D. focus on the positive strengths .

B. assist the instructor to develop a plan to address the weakness .

66. Guidelines for developing matching test items include : A. arranging statements and responses into four columns . B. avoiding placing group of prompts on more than one page . C. ensuring there are equal number of responses and prompts . D. using determiners like " never " and " always . "

B. avoiding placing group of prompts on more than one page .

3. When scheduling training for the upcoming year , you should prioritize and determine the needs of the department emphasizing : A requirements of mutual aid companies . B. certification , recertification or relicensing requirements . C. lessons considered fun by members of the department . D. specialty training that includes guest instructors from outside the department .

B. certification , recertification or relicensing requirements .

62. A ( n )_________________test utilizes stem , answer , and distracters . A. subjective B. multiple - choice C. true false D. essay

B. multiple - choice

53. Demonstration , discussion , and illustrated lecture are all considered : A. methods of learning . B. presentation techniques . C. supports for teaching a point . D. principles of instruction .

B. presentation techniques .

16. An acceptable method of justifying a training budget is to : A. state that training is important . B. provide documentation and supporting evidence . C. state that training is cheaper than lawsuits . D. fulfilling a citizen request .

B. provide documentation and supporting evidence .

72. If all students in one class score high , yet all students in another class score low , the test may not be : A. valid . B. reliable . C. objective . D. discriminating .

B. reliable .

18. The term that embodies the concept that an individual's records are confidential A. contractual agreements . B. rights of privacy . C. employee rights . D. civil rights .

B. rights of privacy .

61. NFPA 1403 sets the student - to - instructor ratio for live fire training at : A. 10 to 1 . B. 7 to 1 . C. 5 to 1 . D. 3 to 1 .

C. 5 to 1 .

21. Which most accurately describes the term record ? A. Wri or verbal accounting of events based on the facts surrounding an incident or response B. A detailed accounting of all pertinent activities required to control the incident C. A permanent account of known facts that is used to recall or relate past events or actions taken by an individual , unit , or organization . D. A description of events based on actions taken at an incident or response

C. A permanent account of known facts that is used to recall or relate past events or actions taken by an individual , unit , or organization .

32. At what cognitive level of learning would you be able to interpret and solve fire ground problems ? A. Remember B. Create C. Apply D. Understand

C. Apply

63. When is a summative evaluation process employed ? A. Before the course . B. Periodically during the course C. At the end of the course D. Continuously

C. At the end of the course

49. Which statement concerning the development of learning objectives to meet job performance requirements is true ? A. Matching of learning objectives to job performance requirements occurs after the lesson plan has been developed . B. The job performance requirements listed in the NFPA standards are actually learning objectives C. Learning objectives can be created based on the job performance requirements . D. The fire instructor needs to create a format to develop learning objectives to meet NFPA standards .

C. Learning objectives can be created based on the job performance requirements .

36. When duplicating materials , how can one be certain a copyright has not been infringed ? A. Charge learners for copied materials . B. Attach a copy of the Fair Use Doctrine . C. Obtain written permission from the publisher / owner . D. Have a lawyer review all duplications . Which

C. Obtain written permission from the publisher / owner .

68. Which statement is true ? A. Positive feedback loses its importance if it is given too soon . B. Positive feedback can be critical of the student . C. Positive feedback is disconnected from the action .. D. Positive feedback is focused on correcting the skill or behavior

C. Positive feedback is disconnected from the action ..

19. Which would be an acceptable method for releasing test scores from a test that you administered and graded ? A. Post the scores next to the students ' social security numbers . B. Read the names and scores to the class . C. Scores must be recorded and reported in accordance with Federal law . D. Scores should be posted in rank order .

C. Scores must be recorded and reported in accordance with Federal law .

38. In the cognitive domain , there are_____________ levels of learning that can be measured through testing . A. three B. five C. six D. four

C. Six

69. Which statement about test development is correct ? A. Learning objectives are created in hierarchal format with course outcomes at the bottom in specific terms . B. All test items must meet Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives . C. The instructor must identify and define the learning objectives that are required to achieve the test purpose . D. Program outcomes assessments are used to determine the effectiveness of an instructor's communication skills .

C. The instructor must identify and define the learning objectives that are required to achieve the test purpose .

29. Which statement regarding the use of instructor evaluation information is true ? A. Goals and objectives of the evaluation need not be stated by the evaluator . B. The subordinate instructor should never be included in the decision - making process used to apply strengths or correct weaknesses . C. The subordinate instructor must be held accountable for taking the steps necessary to overcome weaknesses . D. Records of all formal and informal evaluations may be shared with students .

C. The subordinate instructor must be held accountable for taking the steps necessary to overcome weaknesses .

37. Which characterizes the affective domain of learning ? A. Evaluation B. Adaptation C. Valuing D. Knowledge

C. Valuing

57. The process of helping firefighters become aware of their abilities , learn new skills and independently solve problems is called : A. promotion . B. evaluation . C. coaching . D. mentoring .

C. coaching .

60. A thunderstorm occurs midway through an outdoor practical drill with ground ladders you should : A. continue with the drill ; safety is secondary to skill development . B. discontinue the drill ; learners will miss this portion of the program . C. discontinue the drill until the inclement weather has passed . D. continue the drill since bad weather conditions are part of firefighting .

C. discontinue the drill until the inclement weather has passed .

When developing a training schedule , the supervisor should : A. include as much training as possible . B. schedule one session at a time . C. distribute a draft to identify conflicts . D. not include alternative dates .

C. distribute a draft to identify conflicts .

40. Condition , behavior , and standard are three parts of the : A. communications theory . B. learning process . C. learning objective . D. motivation theory .

C. learning objective

44. A lesson plan : A. provides general information about the subject . B. provides a step - by - step guide on using all audio - visual equipment . C. lists the appropriate support materials and indicates when to use them . D. lists the cost of material for the course .

C. lists the appropriate support materials and indicates when to use them .

59. The fire instructor needs to analyze the training evolution with high - hazard activities to : A. create an emergency environment . B. justify foreseeable injuries . C. recognize the potential for injury . D. maximize liability .

C. recognize the potential for injury .

33. Given a length of 2-1 / 2 inch hose and a fog nozzle , the learner will connect the zzle to the hose using the over - the - hip method completing all steps accurately . The underlined portion of the preceding statement represents the : A. condition . B. behavior . C. standard . D. application

C. standard

51. The reason for using the discussion method of instruction is to : A. limit instructor / student interaction . B. deliver new information or skills . C. stimulate thinking and active participation D. ascertain the leaders of the group .

C. stimulate thinking and active participation

43. Uniformity and consistency in teaching are accomplished by : A. having learners use reference books . B. always having the same instructor teach a particular subject . C using the same audio / visual materials each time a subject is taught . D. the use of a lesson plan .

D. the use of a lesson plan .