IFSTA Fire Service Instructor Exam Prep I-2

Which statement is true regarding lesson plans? A. Reviewing and adapting a lesson plan should be an informal process. B. Adaptations of a lesson plan do not need to be documented. C. The one area that may not be readily modified is the method of instruction. D. Ensure lesson-plan adaptations meet the learning objectives.

D. Ensure lesson-plan adaptations meet the learning objectives.

Which step in the communication process is considered the completion part? A. The message B. The medium C. The environment D. Feedback

D. Feedback

The truer to life the learning situation, the greater the change in student behavior is the Law of: A. Readiness. B. Effect. C. Association. D. Intensity.

D. Intensity.

Questioning is an effective tool to achieve which objective? A. Take up extra time left at the end of class. B. Ask students for information not known by the instructor. C. Challenge the slowest student in the class. D. Motivate students to acquire information on their own.

D. Motivate students to acquire information on their own.

The Law of ________ states that practice makes perfect; therefore, the more you practice a new skill, the more competent you will become. A. Effect B. Association C. Intensity D. Recency

D. Recency

An online meeting that occurs in real time and allows participants to share documents, presentation and discuss the material is: A. distance learning room. B. teleconference. C. synchronous conference. D. Webinar/web conference.

D. Webinar/web conference.

An instructor that leads by good example is demonstrating: A. standards. B. empathy. C. intelligence. D. ethics.

D. ethics.

In extreme environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, you should: A. delay rehab to complete all skills. B. rush the exercise to finish. C. shortcut some of the skill performances. D. follow local policies

D. follow local policies

A comprehensive term describing a person's or organization's responsibility, under the law, is a: A. guideline. B. standard. C. regulation. D. liability.

D. liability.

When students use the same equipment during training and testing it: A. reduces testing time during certification. B. reduces instructional needs C. is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirement. D. makes the training more realistic.

D. makes the training more realistic.

In the four-step method of instruction, the purpose of the first step is to: A. evaluate the learning process B. communicate the content. C. apply the lessons through practical sessions. D. motivate students to learn.

D. motivate students to learn.

Listening and using other senses while observing the student's body language is: A. active listening. B. assertive listening. C. practical listening. D. passive listening.

D. passive listening

When selecting a case study, you should ensure the: A. material is complex and time-consuming to acquire information. B. exercise does not require students to communicate their suggestions. C. decisions are already identified for the students D. problem is similar to the one that students will encounter.

D. problem is similar to the one that students will encounter.

Developing psychomotor skills requires: A. students learn at the same rate. B. students should demonstrate complex advanced skills first. C. that students learn best when they skip observation. D. providing enough time for students to master each level.

D. providing enough time for students to master each level.

The primary concern during training evolutions is: A. minimum standards B. final test grades. C. compliance to NFPA 1041. D. safety.

D. safety.

Students should learn performance skills: A. prior to cognitive knowledge. B. from skill to concept. C. at the beginning of each session. D. step by step

D. step by step

An instructor focusing on student diversity should: A. simplify tests. B. create a new lesson plan. C. alter the learning objectives. D. tailor the lesson to the students' needs.

D. tailor the lesson to the students' needs.

The lesson summary component of a lesson plan refers to: A. the pace of presenting the lesson plan. B. previous requirements that must have been met. C. readings or research to be completed outside the classroom. D. the conclusion of the lesson to reinforce the main points.

D. the conclusion of the lesson to reinforce the main points.

When dealing with the cultural aspects of words, you may need to: A. encourage the use of slurs and innuendos. B. stereotype people based on their gender, ethnicity, or religion. C. use words that draw attention to classifications of people. D. understand symbolism of language and its effect.

D. understand symbolism of language and its effect.

Group discussions are beneficial since they: A. are hypothetical in nature. B. require debate and rebuttal. C. build on each successive step. D. use the collaborative efforts of the group.

D. use the collaborative efforts of the group.

Which is true about adult learners? A. Adult orientation to learning is real world problem-centered. B. Adult orientation to learning is subject centered C. Adults learn by ignoring previous experience. D. Adults have little incentives to learn.

A. Adult orientation to learning is real world problem-centered.

The Law of Learning states that no one will ever become proficient at any skill without performing which operation? A. Exercise B. Readiness C. Intensity D. Recency

A. Exercise

Which liability can be alleged in a civil case when an injury occurs that can be termed an accident? A. Negligence B. Malfeasance C. Tort liability D. Civil tort

A. Negligence

The instructor gains student attention in which step? A. Preparation B. Presentation C. Application D. Evaluation

A. Preparation

Which would usually be given attention during the session preparation phase? A. State the lesson objectives B. Administer a written test C. Scheduling classroom and facilities D. Apply research methods

A. State the lesson objectives

Adapting a lesson plan: A. allows for a specific use or situation. B. should be done for the purpose of modification. C. can significantly change the class or alter the learning objectives. D. need not include documentation of the adaptations made.

A. allows for a specific use or situation.

Safety is the highest priority when training; it is imperative that what is taught be: A. consistent written safety policies and procedures. B. regulated by the Federal Emergency Management Association standards. C. required by the National Fire Protection Association. D. emphasized with bold type in the lesson plan.

A. consistent written safety policies and procedures.

A communication style that involves experienced students and encourages them to incorporate their knowledge and experiences into the learning process is: A. discussion. B. simulation. C. modeling. D. role playing.

A. discussion.

The function of lesson plans is to: A. ensure consistency. B. promote flexibility and change. C. act as a combination of various instructor notes. D. provide a rigid procedure that must be followed for successful teaching.

A. ensure consistency.

Success during the presentation step requires thorough planning and should: A. follow an outline sequence. B. employ only the lecture mode. C. be delivered in a classroom. D. always proceed from the known to the unknown.

A. follow an outline sequence.

An instructor must be prepared to respond to interruptions by: A. having a contingency plan. B. rescheduling activities. C. showing a video. D. skipping directly to the evaluation.

A. having a contingency plan.

Live fire training in an acquired structure is: A. high-risk training. B. cognitive based training. C. skills testing D. in-service training.

A. high-risk training.

A factor that affects the adult learner's ability to learn in the classroom includes: A. how the course material relates to the real world. B. the learner's attitude toward the material. C. the learner's psychological state of mind. D. the learner's current position in his/her own development cycle.

A. how the course material relates to the real world.

An instructor should have experience in: A. instructional flexibility. B. only a few subjects. C. acquiring resources. D. supervising other instructors.

A. instructional flexibility.

The most common presentation method for any size audience is: A. lecture. B. discussion C. persuasion. D. conference.

A. lecture.

Labeling the lesson plan with terms such as beginner or advanced references the: A. level of instruction. B. lesson assignment. C. pace of the course. D. learning objective.

A. level of instruction.

The communication process starts with the: A. sender. B. message. C. medium. D. receiver.

A. sender.

The method of instruction used when you want learners to get practical experience without real life risks is: A. simulation. B. demonstration. C. role playing. D. repetition.

A. simulation.

An online tool that would allow students to interact with each other during informal discussions is: A. social networks. B. synchronous classrooms. C. courseware. D. department web pages.

A. social networks.

Handouts are designed to provide: A. supplemental information for the student. B. prerequisite cognitive and psychomotor information. C. the instructor with additional research material. D. the instructor with formal testing and evaluation tools.

A. supplemental information for the student.

Which is a type of question asked of just one person? A. Overhead B. Rhetorical C. Direct D. Redirected

C. Direct

Which is true regarding lesson plans? A. Cognitive and psychomotor topics require the same lesson plan format. B. Identify that individual lessons need not be in any specific order. C. List the appropriate support materials D. Instructors may skip over planning or objective pages.

C. List the appropriate support materials

Demonstrating that you are listening and have understood the message is: A. passive listening. B. passive communication. C. active listening. D. active communication.

C. active listening.

The part of the lesson plan that deals with out-of-class requirements that the student would need to complete is the: A. prerequisites knowledge. B. resource list. C. assignments. D. reference citations.

C. assignments.

An instructor must: A. have expertise in all specialty areas. B. be able to issue discipline. C. be a good listener. D. have the ability to deviate from the lesson plan based on personal opinion.

C. be a good listener.

You can use structured exercises such as case studies, role-playing, and simulations to teach: A. large groups such as a conference. B. effective domain of learning. C. cognitive knowledge. D. psychomotor skills.

C. cognitive knowledge.

Competency-based learning: A. is based on analysis and synthesis of data. B. includes the theory to concept as a forced practice. C. is associated with skill based learning. D. requires judgmental decisions based on previous experiences.

C. is associated with skill based learning.

When it comes to safety, you should: A. delegate safety to the safety officer. B. follow National Fire Protection Association Standards. C. lead by example. D. expect others to do as they are directed.

C. lead by example.

The effectiveness of the learning process relates directly to the: A. learner's attitude. B. curriculum. C. learning environment. D. classroom time.

C. learning environment.

A relatively permanent change in behavior potential that is traceable to experience, and practice is: A. motivation. B. Law of Exercise. C. learning. D. Law of Effect.

C. learning.

The use of gestures, proximity, and poise are examples of: A. written correspondence. B. listening skills. C. nonverbal messages D. vicarious liability.

C. nonverbal messages

The time-frame component of a lesson plans refers to: A. conclusions of the lesson to clarify uncertainties. B. readings or research to be completed outside the classroom. C. pace of presenting the lesson plan. D. previous requirements that a student must have mastered.

C. pace of presenting the lesson plan.

An important method for determining the competency of a task is: A. written examination. B. tutoring another student. C. performance testing. D. certification.

C. performance testing.

The purpose of the presentation step of the instructional process is to: A. prepare the mind of the learner. B. involve learners in the learning process. C. present new skills and concepts. D. evaluate teaching.

C. present new skills and concepts.

Cognitive objectives emphasize: A. acting. B. feeling. C. reasoning/analyzing. D. sensing.

C. reasoning/analyzing.

In the role playing session, you should ensure: A. only valid or correct responses are recorded. B. the topic is new information to the students. C. students practice under life-like conditions D. that strong personalities are allowed to emerge.

C. students practice under life-like conditions

You have the authority to: A. create lesson plans. B. prepare a budget request. C. teach from prepared lesson plans. D. perform accident investigations.

C. teach from prepared lesson plans.

The closed form of questioning is used when: A. the instructor wants just one student to answer. B. it is not the intent to only have one correct answer or necessarily an oral response. C. the instructor is looking for a specific answer. D. the instructor asks a question of the entire class, not just one student.

C. the instructor is looking for a specific answer.

In addition to delivering instructional sessions using prepared course materials, you also: A. determine test validity. B. develop class evaluation instruments. C. use prepared lesson plans. D. develop instructional materials for specific topics.

C. use prepared lesson plans.

A general characteristic of a Gen-Y is they: A. speak out against social injustice. B. are accustomed to change. C. use technology as part of their daily lives. D. place a high value on fairness and hard work.

C. use technology as part of their daily lives.

Which is the most common use of the demonstration method? A. Illustrate concepts students are not expected to perform. B. Allow students to participate in learning a skill. C. Teach the student to complete the skill as quickly as possible. D. High hazard training in large groups can be accomplished with only instructor.

B. Allow students to participate in learning a skill.

Repetition is basic to the development of adequate responses describes the Law of: A. Readiness. B. Exercise. C. Effect. D. Practice.

B. Exercise.

Performance standards for fire instructors are identified in: A. National Fire Protection Association 1021. B. National Fire Protection Association 1041. C. National Fire Protection Association 1001. D. National Fire Protection Association 1000

B. National Fire Protection Association 1041.

What is the degree/standard in the learning objective: "In full protective equipment including SCBA, two firefighters will carry a 24 foot extension ladder 100 feet and then perform a flat raise to the second floor window in less than one minute and thirty seconds." A. Two firefighters. B. One minute, thirty seconds C. Carry a 24 foot extension ladder 100 feet D. Then perform a flat raise to the second floor window

B. One minute, thirty seconds

What is continuity/consistency? A. The information is not contradictory and conforms to the principles that a course is attempting to teach. B. The flow of information has no interruption or change. C. The methodical examination of the various parts of an item, project, program or incident. D. Mechanisms that are implemented to ensure that objectives are attained.

B. The flow of information has no interruption or change.

A project that a student is expected to perform without supervision is the: A. worksheet. B. assignment sheet. C. information sheet. D. study sheet.

B. assignment sheet.

The type of learning that includes attainment of knowledge and comprehension of information is: A. affective. B. cognitive. C. psychomotor. D. repetitive.

B. cognitive.

A method of instruction that directs or facilitates group thinking toward the solution is: A. illustrated lecture. B. discussion C. free format lecture. D. demonstrative.

B. discussion

The ________ method of instruction can extend beyond the limits of a single classroom and reach those at remote locations. A. demonstration B. distance learning C. guided D. e-mail

B. distance learning

During the communication process, messages that are transmitted without words are: A. tone of voice. B. nonverbal cues. C. semantics. D. quotes.

B. nonverbal cues.

The prerequisites component of a lesson plan refers to: A. readings or research to be completed outside the classroom. B. previous requirements that a student must have met. C. the instructor skills and abilities. D. the pace of presenting the lesson plan.

B. previous requirements that a student must have met.

In the learning environment, the student is the: A. sender. B. receiver. C. medium. D. environment.

B. receiver.

The key to all simulations is to ensure that they: A. result in negative outcomes to learn worse-case scenarios. B. reflect situations that students will encounter on duty. C. require more instructors than students. D. computers and tabletops that are large enough to overwhelm the student.

B. reflect situations that students will encounter on duty.

A method of instruction used when students act out situations is: A. coaching. B. role playing. C. brainstorming. D. guided discussion.

B. role playing.

A general characteristic of a Gen-X is thev: A. place a high value on fairness and hard work. B. work independently but want support and feedback from instructors. C. speak out against social injustice. D. do exceptionally well in a virtual classroom.

B. work independently but want support and feedback from instructors.