Instructor 1 Exam

Outside of preparation and delivery of classroom sessions, an effective instructor has obligations to the:

student, organization, fire and emergency services profession, and themselves.

In an educational setting, equal access to the learning environment is an example of:

students' rights.

One factor that establishes the limits of the type of training that can be performed at an acquired structure is:

the instructor to student ratio.

A disadvantage of a projected teaching aid is:

the necessity of a clean environment.

As per NFPA 1142, there must be reliable _____ sources for the duration of any live-fire evolution.

water

How should an instructor respond when a student answer is only partially correct?

Positively reinforce the correct portion, then redirect the question back to the student or ask another student to complete the answer

What is the best way for a new instructor to present an organized presentation?

Practice the presentation

Which characteristic of an effective teacher involves detailed course outlines, established course objectives, and defined evaluation procedures?

Preparation and organization

Which step of the four-step method of instruction can be combined with the application step so students can participate in activities that require them to safely demonstrate skills?

Presentation

Which solution would be the BEST choice for an instructor who has students with an advanced knowledge level?

Preview the next lesson and involve students in discussions

Which instructional teaching method does an instructor use to teach physical principles?

Providing demonstration

Which teaching strategy do instructors use to help students to recognize the importance of key points through emphasis and repetition?

Reinforcing learning

What aspect of the listening process involves taking notes, repeating lesson material back to an instructor, and using mnemonic devices?

Remembering

Which question type doesn't necessarily have one correct answer and often does not call for a spoken response?

Rhetorical

Which right of privacy factor allows individuals to preview photos or recordings before they are used?

Rights of individuals

Which important trait of an effective instructor involves attitudes and responses in helping students to learn?

Sincerity

Which solution would be the BEST choice for an instructor who has students with a remedial knowledge level?

Spend more time on review or practice

Which element of controlling an evolution involves instructors presenting new or related information during the evolution, when appropriate?

Teaching

Which training site environment factor affects ladder and apparatus use, site access, and water runoff?

Terrain

Which organization provides national standards for wildland fire training?

The National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG)

Which learning theory suggests that there are certain laws or traits of adult learners that can be used to effectively instruct adult students?

Thorndike's Laws of Learning

What is required for training ground instruction?

Thorough planning

Which standards-writing organization tests and certifies fire-extinguishing agents and equipment?

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) in U.S./Underwriters Laboratories of Canada in Canada (ULC)

Which precaution should an instructor follow to protect students from training ground noise?

Use earmuffs or earplugs in environments with noise levels exceeding 90 decibels in the U.S. (85 decibels in Canada)

Which technique helps instructors reach the many individual learning styles so all students can participate in the style that enables them to learn?

Using a variety of methods and learning activities

Which part of interpersonal communication involves the message carrying most of the abstract meaning in communication?

Verbal

Which display systems allow two or more individuals or groups to communicate with each other at a distance?

Video conferencing

Which type of simulation displays fields of view as though students are part of the environment?

Virtual reality simulation

Which remote site is often used for large area search training and tactical simulations?

Warehouses and aircraft hangars

The National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) is one of two national organizations that _____ fire and emergency certifying entities.

accredit

Neglecting to take an action that could have prevented harm is known as:

an act of omission.

Students are more likely to overcome a fear of failure if they believe that:

an instructor genuinely wants them to succeed.

When a jurisdiction has strict procedures for performing a particular skill, it is even more important to ensure that lessons _____ comply with those parameters.

consistently

If you believe a training aid can increase students' understanding of the subject, an instructor should:

discuss a means of overcoming the costs with their supervisor.

Instructors should be alert for signs of student daydreaming and boredom in the learning environment, such as:

doodling

Educational research recommends that instructors evaluate student's understanding:

during the lesson.

The letter E in the L-E-A-S-T method of progressive disciplinary action used to change student behavior stands for:

eye contact.

The primary light source in a classroom is usually:

fluorescent

When students appear to not comprehend a class assignment regardless of instructions that are understood by the rest of the class it may indicate that they:

have special needs.

A person or organization can be _____ for acts they take and actions they fail to take.

held liable

Proper care and cleaning of teaching aids can:

help prevent damage.

When an instructor provides coaching, effective feedback needs to be:

immediate.

A reasonable regulation for student safety, such as wearing protective shoes in place of bare feet, may be seen as a(an) _____ of student rights.

infringement

By developing or using various training materials and supplemental materials, effective instructors can demonstrate:

ingenuity, creativity, and flexibility.

Cleaning teaching aids is an opportunity to periodically:

inspect the item and determine its maintenance needs.

An instructor should select training aids that most appropriately illustrate or demonstrate the knowledge the student must possess when the course is completed based on the:

lesson plan.

Maslow postulated that all people are capable of reaching higher levels but their progress may be disrupted by:

life circumstances.

A lead course instructor can plan to maintain class continuity by:

meeting with the substitute instructor to prepare for the class.

Generally, _____ to learning consist of external pressures and concerns that make the ability to focus on learning difficult and frustrating.

obstacles

In order to use a photo that was taken during a training exercise, the instructor must:

obtain model releases from everyone in the photo.

The training ground is sometimes referred to as the:

outdoor learning environment.

A calling or vocation that requires specialized knowledge and lengthy, intense preparation is referred to as a:

profession

When asked a challenging question, one technique an instructor can use to get wider perspective on the topic is to:

redirect the question into an open discussion.

A class member who is not a native speaker of the primary language used in the classroom may have more difficulty:

relating the terms used throughout the class.

Which part of an instructor's oral presentation is to get the attention of the students?

Opening

Which NFPA standard addresses safety requirements for increased hazard exposure training?

1041

Which NFPA standard addresses live-fire training evolution safety requirements?

1403

Which remote site is often used for driver/operator training or supply and attack hose deployment?

Parking lots

Which remote site is often used for for live-fire evolutions or ventilation training?

Acquired structures

Which domain of learning refers to why the information being taught is useful to the student?

Affective

Which emotional response may have a negative effect on learning if students perceive they are not prepared for class?

Anxiety

During which step of the four-step method of instruction does the instructor provide opportunities for students to learn through a variety of activities?

Application

During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor serve more as an evaluator and a coach than a teacher?

Associative

Which characteristic of an effective instructor is based on the individual's values and morals or personal code of ethics?

Personal integrity

Which teaching strategy combines traditional (face-to-face) and online teaching methods?

Blended or hybrid

During which phase of the development of psychomotor skills does the instructor provide a great deal of influence while demonstrating as much patience as possible to encourage the student?

Cognitive

Which domain of learning encompasses what information a student should learn?

Cognitive

Which leadership quality must an effective instructor possess to routinely make and maintain appropriate decisions, actions, and relationships?

Consistency

Which term refers to having identical types of training materials used in everyday and emergency activities?

Consistency

Which U.S. federal government agency is tasked with preventing terrorist attacks?

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

In addition to stalling class progress, which type of student may create a safety hazard by acting inappropriately in a learning environment?

Disruptive, nonparticipating

Which responsibility of instructors may pose additional challenges on a day-to-day basis with training and student records?

Documentation systems

Which term refers to interrelated areas in which learning occurs?

Domains of learning

Which interpersonal guideline should an instructor practice to be aware of the receiver's frame of reference?

Engage in dual perspective.

What is a benefit of using teaching aids or props in the classroom?

Enhances memory

Which major element of good vocal characteristics of an effective speaker involves clearly emphasizing each syllable, accent, and pause?

Enunciation

Which federal law prohibits disclosure of a student's protected information to a third party verbally, in writing, or by electronic transmission?

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Which factor should instructors pay attention to in order to modify the lesson to better serve students?

Feedback

Which basic element of interpersonal communication involves the reaction of the receiver to the message and its tone?

Feedback to the sender

Which of the more common resources for fire and emergency services instructors compiles and publishes near-miss reports on firefighting incidents for training use?

Firefighter Close Calls

What should be used, when applicable, to highlight potential hazards to help prevent tripping and falling?

Fluorescent markings

Which challenge that instructors face is not an excuse for lack of training?

Funds and resources

Which motivation technique uses activities that include discussions to develop thinking skills and provide opportunities for participation in activities that hold attention?

Generating interest and participation

Which remote site is often used for technical and rope rescue training?

Grain elevators/silos

Which common category of the whole group discussion format intends to have students gain knowledge from other group members or develop new ideas?

Guided

Instructors who are willing to admit that they do not know the answers but are willing to find the answers to questions model which characteristic of an effective instructor?

Honesty

Which consideration must be made when selecting the appropriate training aid?

How a student's knowledge will be evaluated at the end of the course

Which benefit is a result of new fire and emergency services instructors' proper organizational skills?

Increased credibility

Which general purpose for interpersonal communication refers to controlling, directing, or manipulating behavior?

Influencing

Whenever possible, the most experienced _____ available should be responsible for creating any needed lesson outlines.

Instructor I

Which is an example of a fire and emergency services professional organization that can serve as a source of safety information?

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)

Which skill enables the instructor to evaluate prepared questions so questions can be improved, if needed?

Knowing how to create effective questions of their own

Which instructional teaching method allows for interaction between the instructor and the students?

Leading class discussions

Which electrical safety feature should be evaluated by instructors prior to the start of training?

Location of the main breaker panel

Which nonprojection-type teaching aid is the easiest, most frequently used?

Marker board

Which learning theory suggests there are five stages to explain human motivation?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Which teaching aid is an excellent tool for illustrating mechanical or spatial concepts?

Model

Which U.S. federal government agency promotes standardization and measurement of various sciences and technologies?

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Which U.S. federal government agency is responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Students who find it difficult to reach a particular skill level may be experiencing:

a learning plateau.