FIRE OFFICER I- CH 1-11 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A company officer directly oversees the application of the agency's ____ to the
resolution of issues faced by the agency. - Correct Answers -personnel, training,
equipment, and apparatus
In the role of a supervisor, a company officer must balance: - Correct Answers -
acceptable risk while fulfilling objectives.
Which of the following BEST describes to whom company officers have a responsibility
when administering all policies and procedures? - Correct Answers -The organization
Successful company officers choose to see their transition from unit member to
company officer as an opportunity to: - Correct Answers -grow as a professional.
The success of any fire and emergency services organization's relationship with its
community and government is directly proportional to its: - Correct Answers -community
involvement.
Ensuring the health and safety of all personnel requires applying health and safety
standards: - Correct Answers -daily.
A company officer's understanding of building construction is MOST likely required for: -
Correct Answers -inspections and investigations.
The BEST approach for satisfying company officer responsibilities to the public is to: -
Correct Answers -remember that officers are stewards of provided resources.
A company officer plays three roles in an organization that include supervisor,
subordinate, and: - Correct Answers -public servant.
The task deemed MOST important to the company officer is: - Correct Answers -safety
of personnel.
Company officers have a responsibility to ____ to represent their needs to the
organization - Correct Answers -their subordinates
Company officers supervising the first-arriving unit to an incident are an example of the
company officer's duties to provide: - Correct Answers -emergency service delivery.
When unit members are promoted to company officer their peers become: - Correct
Answers -subordinates.
,Company officers have a responsibility to ____ themselves and abide by their
convictions if they expect the same from others. - Correct Answers -respect
Which of the following concepts must a new company officer learn and apply in order to
meet the challenge of providing a safe and efficient unit of operation? - Correct Answers
-Leadership
Company officers have a responsibility to ____ to provide service that is effective,
efficient, and professional. - Correct Answers -the public
Which type of leadership approach may be necessary to establish a company officer's
new relationship within his or her unit? - Correct Answers -Authoritarian
Fire cause determination belongs to the ____ category of duties for the Level I Fire
Officer. - Correct Answers -inspection and investigation
As a subordinate, company officers are expected to represent their administration by: -
Correct Answers -enforcing unpopular policies or orders.
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? - Correct
Answers -Verbalize expectations and establish priorities.
Company officers have a responsibility to ____ to communicate the expectations of their
new position. - Correct Answers -their family
Which of the following duties of the company officer include evaluating personnel
performance and administering policies and procedures efficiently and equitably? -
Correct Answers -Human resources management
Staff duties may MOST likely to be assigned to line personnel: - Correct Answers -in
volunteer organizations.
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of division of labor? - Correct
Answers -Dividing large jobs into smaller tasks for individuals
Which of the following is the BEST reason for entering into an aid agreement? - Correct
Answers -To share specialized resources
A technique used for extending budgets by implementing alternative staffing procedures
may be referred to as: - Correct Answers -call back
Division of labor is important in organizational structures because it helps: - Correct
Answers -make specific, clear-cut assignments.
,Outside aid agreements are similar to mutual aid agreements except that: - Correct
Answers -payments are made in outside aid agreements.
How are decisions and information sent from the top of the scalar structure? - Correct
Answers -Through intermediate levels
The model ratio found in the National Incident Management System-Incident Command
System (NIMS-ICS) is one supervisor to ____ subordinates or functions. - Correct
Answers -3 to 7
Which of the following BEST describes the role of a Company Officer I regarding
resource allocation? - Correct Answers -Make best possible use of available resources.
One of the features of the scalar structure is that information is ____ for decision-
making. - Correct Answers -centralized
Industrial fire brigades may be established because of: - Correct Answers -a reduction
of insurance rates.
Which public fire and emergency services jurisdiction is MOST likely to provide training
academies for local departments? - Correct Answers -State/provincial
All positions within the organization must be ____ in order for the division of labor to be
effective. - Correct Answers -clearly defined
Organizations stationed on military installations are protected by which type of public
fire and emergency services jurisdiction? - Correct Answers -Federal
Span of control refers to the number of: - Correct Answers -subordinates and/or
functions one individual can effectively supervise.
In a centralized system, decisions are made by: - Correct Answers -one person at the
top.
The principle that each subordinate must have only one supervisor describes the
concept of: - Correct Answers -unity of command.
Career (full-time) fire service organizations are MOST likely to be found in: - Correct
Answers -large cities.
Businesses that maintain their own resources such as facilities, personnel, and
equipment often enter into: - Correct Answers -mutual aid agreements.
Which of the following department types MOST likely would include full-time career and
volunteer members? - Correct Answers -Combination
, Industrial fire brigades are MOST likely to be established in accordance with NFPA®: -
Correct Answers -600 and 1081.
Inside a centralized structure, in which of the following instances would the span of
control MOST likely be exceeded unless it is delegated? - Correct Answers -Large
organizations
Which of the following is MOST likely to be a reason why authority may be
decentralized? - Correct Answers -To allow expeditious handling of most matters
One of the MOST common challenges that organizations face in resource allocation is
to: - Correct Answers -allocate available resources while staying within fiscal limitations.
Volunteer organizations are MOST likely to receive oversight from: - Correct Answers -a
governing board.
The size of municipal fire and emergency services organizations primarily depends
upon population and: - Correct Answers -geographic area served.
The primary means of categorizing a public fire and emergency services organization is
by: - Correct Answers -the jurisdiction it serves.
Which of the following concepts is BEST illustrated by the fire chief issuing general
orders that are then translated into specific assignments by supervisors? - Correct
Answers -Chain of command
The delegation of authority is BEST described as the process of providing: - Correct
Answers -subordinates with authority, direction, and resources.
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) primarily provides ____ through the National Fire
Academy (NFA). - Correct Answers -training courses
A presidential order for mutual aid is MOST likely to be issued to which organization? -
Correct Answers -U.S. Department of Defense
Which type of fire service organization may keep full-time personnel as well as a cadre
of volunteers for certain operations? - Correct Answers -Combination
Which of the following describes the BEST way to alleviate concerns over delegating
authority? - Correct Answers -Through training programs
Functional supervision is MOST often useful when the distinction between ____ is
blurred. - Correct Answers -line and staff functions
Effective supervision becomes easier within a span of control when: - Correct Answers -
tasks are simple and repetitive.
AND ANSWERS
A company officer directly oversees the application of the agency's ____ to the
resolution of issues faced by the agency. - Correct Answers -personnel, training,
equipment, and apparatus
In the role of a supervisor, a company officer must balance: - Correct Answers -
acceptable risk while fulfilling objectives.
Which of the following BEST describes to whom company officers have a responsibility
when administering all policies and procedures? - Correct Answers -The organization
Successful company officers choose to see their transition from unit member to
company officer as an opportunity to: - Correct Answers -grow as a professional.
The success of any fire and emergency services organization's relationship with its
community and government is directly proportional to its: - Correct Answers -community
involvement.
Ensuring the health and safety of all personnel requires applying health and safety
standards: - Correct Answers -daily.
A company officer's understanding of building construction is MOST likely required for: -
Correct Answers -inspections and investigations.
The BEST approach for satisfying company officer responsibilities to the public is to: -
Correct Answers -remember that officers are stewards of provided resources.
A company officer plays three roles in an organization that include supervisor,
subordinate, and: - Correct Answers -public servant.
The task deemed MOST important to the company officer is: - Correct Answers -safety
of personnel.
Company officers have a responsibility to ____ to represent their needs to the
organization - Correct Answers -their subordinates
Company officers supervising the first-arriving unit to an incident are an example of the
company officer's duties to provide: - Correct Answers -emergency service delivery.
When unit members are promoted to company officer their peers become: - Correct
Answers -subordinates.
,Company officers have a responsibility to ____ themselves and abide by their
convictions if they expect the same from others. - Correct Answers -respect
Which of the following concepts must a new company officer learn and apply in order to
meet the challenge of providing a safe and efficient unit of operation? - Correct Answers
-Leadership
Company officers have a responsibility to ____ to provide service that is effective,
efficient, and professional. - Correct Answers -the public
Which type of leadership approach may be necessary to establish a company officer's
new relationship within his or her unit? - Correct Answers -Authoritarian
Fire cause determination belongs to the ____ category of duties for the Level I Fire
Officer. - Correct Answers -inspection and investigation
As a subordinate, company officers are expected to represent their administration by: -
Correct Answers -enforcing unpopular policies or orders.
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? - Correct
Answers -Verbalize expectations and establish priorities.
Company officers have a responsibility to ____ to communicate the expectations of their
new position. - Correct Answers -their family
Which of the following duties of the company officer include evaluating personnel
performance and administering policies and procedures efficiently and equitably? -
Correct Answers -Human resources management
Staff duties may MOST likely to be assigned to line personnel: - Correct Answers -in
volunteer organizations.
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of division of labor? - Correct
Answers -Dividing large jobs into smaller tasks for individuals
Which of the following is the BEST reason for entering into an aid agreement? - Correct
Answers -To share specialized resources
A technique used for extending budgets by implementing alternative staffing procedures
may be referred to as: - Correct Answers -call back
Division of labor is important in organizational structures because it helps: - Correct
Answers -make specific, clear-cut assignments.
,Outside aid agreements are similar to mutual aid agreements except that: - Correct
Answers -payments are made in outside aid agreements.
How are decisions and information sent from the top of the scalar structure? - Correct
Answers -Through intermediate levels
The model ratio found in the National Incident Management System-Incident Command
System (NIMS-ICS) is one supervisor to ____ subordinates or functions. - Correct
Answers -3 to 7
Which of the following BEST describes the role of a Company Officer I regarding
resource allocation? - Correct Answers -Make best possible use of available resources.
One of the features of the scalar structure is that information is ____ for decision-
making. - Correct Answers -centralized
Industrial fire brigades may be established because of: - Correct Answers -a reduction
of insurance rates.
Which public fire and emergency services jurisdiction is MOST likely to provide training
academies for local departments? - Correct Answers -State/provincial
All positions within the organization must be ____ in order for the division of labor to be
effective. - Correct Answers -clearly defined
Organizations stationed on military installations are protected by which type of public
fire and emergency services jurisdiction? - Correct Answers -Federal
Span of control refers to the number of: - Correct Answers -subordinates and/or
functions one individual can effectively supervise.
In a centralized system, decisions are made by: - Correct Answers -one person at the
top.
The principle that each subordinate must have only one supervisor describes the
concept of: - Correct Answers -unity of command.
Career (full-time) fire service organizations are MOST likely to be found in: - Correct
Answers -large cities.
Businesses that maintain their own resources such as facilities, personnel, and
equipment often enter into: - Correct Answers -mutual aid agreements.
Which of the following department types MOST likely would include full-time career and
volunteer members? - Correct Answers -Combination
, Industrial fire brigades are MOST likely to be established in accordance with NFPA®: -
Correct Answers -600 and 1081.
Inside a centralized structure, in which of the following instances would the span of
control MOST likely be exceeded unless it is delegated? - Correct Answers -Large
organizations
Which of the following is MOST likely to be a reason why authority may be
decentralized? - Correct Answers -To allow expeditious handling of most matters
One of the MOST common challenges that organizations face in resource allocation is
to: - Correct Answers -allocate available resources while staying within fiscal limitations.
Volunteer organizations are MOST likely to receive oversight from: - Correct Answers -a
governing board.
The size of municipal fire and emergency services organizations primarily depends
upon population and: - Correct Answers -geographic area served.
The primary means of categorizing a public fire and emergency services organization is
by: - Correct Answers -the jurisdiction it serves.
Which of the following concepts is BEST illustrated by the fire chief issuing general
orders that are then translated into specific assignments by supervisors? - Correct
Answers -Chain of command
The delegation of authority is BEST described as the process of providing: - Correct
Answers -subordinates with authority, direction, and resources.
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) primarily provides ____ through the National Fire
Academy (NFA). - Correct Answers -training courses
A presidential order for mutual aid is MOST likely to be issued to which organization? -
Correct Answers -U.S. Department of Defense
Which type of fire service organization may keep full-time personnel as well as a cadre
of volunteers for certain operations? - Correct Answers -Combination
Which of the following describes the BEST way to alleviate concerns over delegating
authority? - Correct Answers -Through training programs
Functional supervision is MOST often useful when the distinction between ____ is
blurred. - Correct Answers -line and staff functions
Effective supervision becomes easier within a span of control when: - Correct Answers -
tasks are simple and repetitive.
