Chapter Test 1 (IFSTA 7th Edition) questions with complete solution

Chapter Test 1 (IFSTA 7th Edition) questions with complete solution What is the overall mission of the fire service? (12) [4.1.1] A. Prevent arson fires by educating the public B. Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices C. Provide low-cost emergency services to the public D. Save lives and protect property and the environment - Correct Answers D. Save lives and protect property and the environment A(an)____concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. (12) [4.1.1] A. all hazard B. chain of command C. incident awareness D. hazard enforcement - Correct Answers A. all hazard A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed from the top and filtered down through the intermediate levels to the base can be described as: (13) [4.1.1] A. linear. B. scalar. C. modular. D. sequential. - Correct Answers B. scalar. Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of personnel assigned by: (13-14) [4.1.1] A. rank and duty. B. age and name. C. years of experience. D. geographical location. - Correct Answers A. rank and duty. Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of command, is an example of: (14) [4.1.1] A. discipline. B. span of control. C. division of labor. D. unity of command. - Correct Answers D. unity of command. The division of labor refers to: (14) [4.1.1] A. each employee reporting to just one supervisor. B. an organization?s responsibility to provide leadership. C. the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization. D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more manageable. - Correct Answers D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more manageable. Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? (14) [4.1.1] A. Comply with federal law B. Prevent the duplication of effort C. Ensure fair work loads for all members D. Keep department expenses at a minimum - Correct Answers B. Prevent the duplication of effort