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64. On a large incident, staging reports to: A. the operations section chief. B. the division supervisor. C. the branch supervisor. D. incident command.

A

69. Structural members (including walls, columns, are made of noncombustible or limited combustible materials best describes beams, floors, and roofs) that _____________________ construction A. fire-resistive B. ordinary C. wood frame D. heavy timber

A

40. The classification for contents of such low combustibility that self- propagating fire cannot occur is a/an ____________ hazard. A. minimal B. ordinary C. special D. low

D

10. The first critical step that should be taken in problem solving is to: A. define and identify problems. B. establish goals. C. develop objectives. D. evaluate outcomes.

A

16. Employee evaluations are used to determine: A. whether an employee is functioning relative to the needs of the department. B. whether the department's mission statement provides appropriate direction. C. whether employees know department policies and procedures. D. the amount of discipline administered within the past year.

A

17. One of the purposes of performance evaluations is to: A. document work history. B. state subjective opinions about the employee. C. provide conflict resolution between the employee and the officer. D. All of the above

A

23. A(n) _______________ budget splits money into several categories for the daily operation of the fire department. A. operating B. capital C. long-term D. integrative

A

27. Which of the following guidelines should be followed regarding news and press releases? A. Use the inverted pyramid style of organization. B. List the least important facts first to the most important facts last. C. Provide discreet information as "off the record." D. Use firefighter terminology.

A

28. A(n) _________________ is usually reserved for internal communications only. A. memorandum B. report C. summary letter D. Standard Operating Procedure

A

29. Three main categories of record keeping at the company level are ___________ records. A. maintenance, activity, and personnel B. preventive, current, and corrective C. written, verbal, and electronic D. incident, activity, and hardware

A

3. In a council/manager form of government, which of the following is likely to supervise the fire and emergency services? A. The manager B. The mayor C. Council members D. An ad hoc committee of the council

A

30. A(n) _______________ should show general information about building dimensions, location of fire hydrants, streets, water tanks, and distances to nearby exposures A. field sketch B. facility survey drawing C. elevation drawing D. blueprint

A

38. Maintenance and testing of CO, systems should be performed: A. annually. B. every three years. C. every five years. D. semiannually.

A

45. ________________ occupancies include buildings and portions of buildings used for the display and sale of merchandise. A. Mercantile B. Business C. Commercial D. Retail

A

46. ________________ is the most important category to be inspected. A. Access and egress B. Fire protection C. Housekeeping D. Storage

A

47. The standard map symbol used in pre-incident planning to indicate a vertical opening is a: A. rectangle. B. circle. C. dark line. D. diamond.

A

49. According to standard map symbols, private water service is indicated by a _______________ line. A. bold, dashed B. solid C. double-dashed D. dot-dash-dot

A

5. What part of the United States Treasury Department conducts vigorous arson investigation programs? A. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF) B. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) C. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) D. Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)

A

73. The blood pathogens standard requires an employer to have a written document that identifies the tasks, procedures, and job classifications with possible exposure to blood or potentially infectious materials. This document is called the: A. Exposure Control Plan. B. Job Description. C. Exposure Risk Index. D. Hazard Communication.

A

35. The level of evacuation in board-and-care facilities anticipates that occupants can move to a point of safety in a timely manner with some assistance from staff A. impractical B. slow C. prompt D. reasonable

B

50. A fire officer may be able to determine what portions of a material or construction were exposed to the longest duration of a heat source by: A. measuring the amount of smoke. B. measuring the depth and extent of charring C. the burn adjacent to a ventilation source. D. considering only wood that has been completely destroyed.

B

51. The cause of a fire may be classified as accidental, A. suspicious, arson, or unknown. B. natural, incendiary, or undetermined. C. unnatural, arson, or unknown. D. inhibited, or suspicious.

B

53. When determining fire spread in a structure, an important factor to consider is: A. fire protection stand pipes. B. ventilation openings. C. fire detection devices. D. exposures.

B

55. A floor plan sketch or diagram of a structure consists of: A. a detailed view of the construction features of each floor of a building. B. an outline of each floor of the building showing walls. partitions. openings, etc. C. a cutaway view of a particular portion of a building. D. Showing the building and ground perspective

B

60. The _______________ is responsible for monitoring working conditions at the scene of an incident and recommending appropriate action. A. operations officer B. safety officer C. recon officer D. team leader

B

62. The individual responsible for overall management of on-scene emergency operations best describes the: A. safety officer. B. incident commander C. operations officer. D. chief of the department.

B

63. Each individual reporting to only one supervisor defines: A. unified command. B. unity of command. C. span of control. D. unified control.

B

7. In communicating with subordinates, the company officer should: A. not empathize with the employee. B. reserve judgment. C. react to the messenger. D. allow multiple conversations.

B

8. A firefighter is performing substandard work, caused by personal problems. The officer should: A. try to solve the problem himself. B. recommend the Member Assistance and Wellness Programs. C. recommend career counseling. D. Implement preventive actions.

B

1. The procedure for passage of federal legislation follows some basic steps. After the introduction of a bill, the next step is to: A. generate a committee report. B. place the bill on the calendar. C. assign it to a legislative committee. D. set up a conference committee.

C

11. If unsatisfactory behavior continues after preventive actions have been issued, the officer should inform the firefighter that ______________ is the next step. A. punitive action B. coaching C. corrective action D. counseling

C

12. One of the ways that company officers can greatly increase their effectivenes through delegation. Delegation can: A. be an effective tool to limit responsibility. B. be taken too seriously by subordinates. C. develop firefighters by expanding their capabilities. D. give the company officer more time to perform technical skills.

C

13. At the beginning of a member counseling session, an officer should: A. make it clear that the member is there to be coached, not reprimanded. B. advise the member that the officer is there to listen to the facts only. C. describe the member behavior that the officer has observed. D. All of the above

C

15. Most disciplinary actions are designed to do all of the following except: A. educate and train. B. provide direction. C. punish the individual. D. provide positive motivation.

C

18. What part of the contract negotiation could be affected by a company officer's recommended policy change? A. Management rights and perogatives B. Grievance procedures C. Conditions of employment D. Constitutional clauses

C

20. A(n) __________________ budget details the major equipment or building purchases the department plans to make. A. zero-base B. line item C. capital D. operating

C

26. Guidelines to be used in preparing the body of an effective news release or letter include: A. writing no more than two or three lines per paragraph. B. double spacing throughout the main body of text. C. limiting sentence length to a maximum of 20 words. D. single spacing throughout the main body of text.

C

37. Which of the following would not be gathered and recorded as information for occupant protection? A. Location and number of exits B. Flammable and toxic interior finishes C. Exterior building material type D. Location of areas of safe refuge

C

39. In the content of an inspection report, it is important for the writer to: A. develop a table of contents. B. choose a form. C. create a report that is complete, accurate, and readable. D. develop a conclusion.

C

14. Policies should be put in writing to: A. serve as a reference for all department personnel. B. make clear the intent of management. C. Provide for uniform, consistent practices. D. All of the above

D

2. Directions: Read the following statements, then select your answer from alternatives A-D below. 1. Company officers should monitor and participate in law-making activities. 2. Fire marshals can obtain court orders to enforce fire codes. 3. Street departments must involve the fire department in planning roads and bridges. A. Statements 1 and 2 are false; statement 3 is true. B. Statement l is false; statements 2 and 3 are true. C. All three statements are true. D. Statements1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false.

D

21. Resources for fire departments to generate some of their own income include: A. a fee for services. B. fund raising events. C. subsidies and grants. D. All of the above

D

22. One method used during an external budget review is: A. identifying fixed and recurring expenses. B. letting officials know how spending now will bring future savings. C. presenting little information and forcing officials to ask questions. D. public hearings to allow citizen input.

D

24. The phase of the budget process in which the fire chief and members of the department use budgeted funds to provide services to the community is known as: A. preparation. B. evaluation. C. monitoring. D. implementation.

D

31. Which of the following is not considered a general fire and life safety concern under the inspection categories? A. Access and egress B. Storage C. Housekeeping D. Construcuon

D

32. Code requirements for industrial occupancies are based on three subclassifications within this occupancy class. These three subclassifications are: A. general, special hazard, and multipurpose. B. special hazard, mixed occupancy, and multipurpose. C. special purpose, high hazard, and mixed occupancy D. general, special purpose, and high hazard.

D

33. Which of the following is true with respect to codes and standards? A. They allow for a variety of performance standards. B. They are mandated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). C. They are uniform throughout the United States. D. They are written as minimum standards.

D

34. The purpose of exit drills is to: A. establish a minimum evacuation time for all occupants. B. ensure occupants are familiar with all exits in the building. C. ensure safe evacuation of all occupants. D. Both B and C are correct.

D

36. It is common for an inspection of a structure to begin at the: A. highest level downward. B. interior. C. lowest level upward. D. exterior.

D

41. During a pre-incident survey, company officers must remain focused on the major considerations involved. These considerations are life safety, A. building construction, and property conservation. B. water supply., and building construction. C. Strategies tactics, and rescue D. Fire control, and property conservation

D

43. The first priority of the facility survey is to: A. identify means of access and egress for emergency vehicles. B. locate primary and secondary water supplies. C. locate hydrant, standpipe connection, sprinkler connection, and necessary valves. D. identify life safety concerns.

D

44. An assembly occupancy includes buildings or portions of buildings where _______ or more persons gather for worship, entertainment, or drinking. A. 150 B. 100 C. 75 D. 50

D

48. A major factor in a successful building inspection is: A. accuracy. B. consistency. C. professionalism. D. preparation.

D

57. Actions taken in advance of an emergency that develop operational capabilities and facilitate an effective response in the event an emergency occurs are referred to as: A. standard operating guidelines. B. size-up. C. resource inventory. D. pre-incident planning.

D

58. Under emergency conditions, decisions may have to be made with less than complete information. In those cases, the company officer should: A. obtain consensus from other fire officers. B. seek advice before making a decision. C. wait until more reliable information is available. D. rely on his/her training and experience.

D

19. True or False. The company officer should respect the company member's development of informal rules and guidelines, as long as they do not conflict with the formal rules and regulations of the department.

True

25. True or False. The public notification and soliciting of bids for equipment and services is governed by state law.

True

4. City councıl members or commissioners may be elected at large. Which of the following statements is generally applicable to an at-large election? A. Candidates must reside within a specific part of the city. B. At-large elections most commonly occur in larger cities, C. At-large elections reduce undue influence by any particular constituency or group. D. Only citizens living in a specific part of the city are eligible to vote.

C

42. Drawings used to show the number of floors in a building and the grade of the surrounding ground best describes: A. floor plans. B. surveys. C. elevations. D. field sketches.

C

52. Damage that includes charring of the underside of furniture, burning of carpet under furniture, uniform burning around the undersides of doors, burning of floor covering in corners, and holes burned through carpet and floors is a sign of: A. flame rollover. B. a backdraft condition. C. full room involvement. D. point of origin.

C

54. When the area of origin is identified, all potential ignition sources should be: A. tested for functionality B. photographed and logged numerically in the evidence log. C. located and identified. D. protected and preserved.

C

56. The preservation of the fire scene should begin with the first arriving: A. chief officer. B. fire investigator. C. firefighting unit. D. incident commander.

C

59. Life safety information is collected in two basic areas, the: A. protection and conservation of property, and the protection of occupants. B. means of egress for occupants and the occupancy type. C. protection and evacuation of occupants, and the protection of firefighters. D. occupancy type and the fire protection system features.

C

61. A(n) _________________ identifies incident priorities and objectives that dictate how tactical operations must be conducted. A. incident strategy B. size-up C. incident action plan D. pre-incident survey

C

71. While using multiple assistant safety officers on the scene, it is the responsibility of the ___________________ to coordinate their safety planning. A. assistant chief B. operations chief C. safety officer D. company officer

C

72. The company officer can have a major impact on preventing injuries. The preferred method of impacting safety is: A. making an example of a firefighter who violates safety practices. B. using progressive discipline. C. setting a positive example. D. acting as incident safety officer.

C

74. Three categories of human factors that can contribute to accidents are: A. proper attitude, proper knowledge, and physically unsuited. B. proper attitude, lack of knowledge, and physically suited. C. improper attitude, lack of knowledge, and physically unsuited. D. proper knowledge, improper attitude, and physically unsuited.

C

6. Directions: Read the following statements, then select your answer from alternatives A-D below. 1. If an employee's work performance is found to be substandard, a work improvement plan may be in order. 2. The best way to monitor substandard work performance is with an employee evaluation. 3. A work improvement plan is a form of contract between the member and the fire department. A. Statements 1 and 2 are correct: statement 3 is incorrect. B. Statement 1 is incorrect; statements 2 and 3 are correct. C. Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect; statement 3 is correct. D. Statement 1 and 3 are correct; statement 2 is incorrect.

D

65. Directions: Read the following statements, then select your answer from alternatives A-D below. 1. The longer an incident goes on, the more decisions will be required. 2. The incident commander needs to decide whether the initial deployment of resources is producing the desired results at an emergency. 3. The initial decision may be to use crew members as the command structure A. Statements I and 3 are correct; statement 2 is incorrect. B. Statement 1 and 3 are incorrect; statement 2 is correct. C. Statements I and 2 are correct; statement 3 is incorrect. D. All three statements are correct.

D

66. When developing a policy for post-incident evaluations, which one of the following is not a consideration? A. Accurate and complete records B. A follow-up process for applying lessons learned C. Time frames for each element of the process D. Penalties for improper emergency scene actions

D

67. To improve department safety procedures, a post-incident analysis should be conducted after emergency incidents. The safety officer is responsible to document: A. the use of the accountability system. B. occupational exposures. C. improper use of personal protective equipment. D. All of the above

D

68. Improperly performed post-incident evaluations can: A. be hurtful to department personnel. B. be threatening to departmental C. have little technical value or merit. command staff D. All of the above

D

70. In preparing an acquired structure for a live fire training exercise, the company officer should assure: A. that tripping hazards are removed. B. structural stability of floors, walls, and roof. C. compliance with NFPA 1403. D. All of the above

D

75. Which of the following records would be valuable to the company officer in analyzing why an accident occurred? A. Witness statements B. Photographs, slides C. Diagrams D. All of the above

D

9. Directions: Read the following statements, then select your answer from alternatives A-D below. 1. The listener is less responsible for successful communication than the speaker 2. In every attempt to communicate, there are always two elements-facts and feelings. 3. The most important communication skill for a supervisor is listening. A. Statements 1 and 3 are correct; statement 2 is incorrect. B. Statement 1 is correct; statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. C. Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect; statement 2 is correct. D. Statement 1 is incorrect; statements 2 and 3 are correct.

D