TX Fire Instructor I Exam 2023

Humor has a place in the teaching/learning situation, but it should be used: A. appropriately and cautiously. B. when the lead instructor is not present. C. in drill situations. D. in counseling sessions - Answer- A. appropriately and cautiously. At the beginning of the lesson, you realize that one of your learners is timid. To bring such learners into the group, you should: A. call upon such individuals immediately to involve them in the proceedings. B. provide such individuals with extra work to ensure that they are comfortable with the subject matter. C. ask timid individuals to help with the instruction to encourage participation. D. visit during break to put timid learners more at ease. - Answer- D. Visit during a break to put timid learners more at ease. Which of the following verbs describes an action which the instructor must take to create student desire for learning? A. Order B. Motivate C. Direct D. Assign - Answer- B. Motivate Resources often overlooked by instructors that can be used to reveal safety problems in need of corrective action are: A. records of previous accident investigations B. weak behavioral objectives. C. changes in the professional qualification standards. D. the number of emergency responses made during a given time. - Answer- A. Records of previous accident investigations. The instructional sequencing method that starts with an overview of a topic, then discusses each individual topic and finishes with a review of the main point is called: A. whole-part-whole. B. simple-to-complex C. cognitive-to-psychomotor D. known-to- unknown - Answer- A. Whole-part-whole The best way to handle a failure of audio-visual equipment is to: A. move to the next course B. call the training officer. C. implement a contingency plan. D. reschedule the class. - Answer- C. Implement a contingency plan. Incorrect answer choices to multiple-choice test questions are called: A. distractors B. keyed responses C. detractors D. alternatives. - Answer- A. Distractors ___________ties each individual lesson plan together and ________ means presenting information that confirms to other parts of the lesson. A. Consistency, continuity B. Continuity, comprehension C. consistency, continuum D. Continuity, consistency - Answer- D. Continuity, consistency When weather conditions are inclement, the instructor may assess the available options by: A. providing frequent breaks. B. moving the group inside. C. taking other steps to provide comfort. D. all of the above. - Answer- D. All of the above. All of the following are considered visual aids except: A. simulation kits. B. pictures. C. the lesson plan. D. easel pads. - Answer- C. The lesson plan. The method of evaluation used to determine a person's ability to accomplish a task is the _________ test. A. subjective B. objective C. performance D. written - Answer- C. Performance Which of the following is not considered a proper format for developing records? A. Essays B. Forms C. Simply lists D. verbal - Answer- D. Verbal Training records will do all of the following EXCEPT: A. identify area that need more attention B. document training that has been completed. C. provide justification for purchase of fire ground equipment D. be used in a legal case. - Answer- C. Provide justification for purchase of fire ground equipment. Which of the following is a good seating arrangement when instructing a class composed of small discussion groups? A. A chevron arrangement B. Small rows to prevent eye contact C. Hollow square or round tables D. Existing seating since changes detract from instruction. - Answe