Fire Officer One Study
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Upon arrival at a working fire in a protected commercial structure, what would be
the MOST appropriate initial tactical operation an officer would choose to control
an interior fire?
A. Perform search and rescue.
B. Utilize the built-in fire protection systems.
C. Perform trench ventilation.
D. Protect exposures. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B. Utilize the built-in fire protection
systems.
Utilizing the Hygiene Theory, the company officer should:
A. recommend subordinates for a raise.
B. break each job down into steps that can be easily accomplished.
,C. explain how it relates to the "big picture."
D. remind firefighters of how important their work is to the citizens of the
community. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. remind firefighters of how important their work
is to the citizens of the community.
Vehicle fires fall into two broad categories:
A. while driving and parked.
B. on the road and off the road.
C. suspicious and accidental.
D. in custody and stolen. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A. while driving and parked.
What NFPA standard addresses fire department occupational safety and health?
A. 1101
B. 1200
C. 1500
D. 1011 - ✔✔✔ANSWER-C. 1500
What type of construction would be at greatest risk from an exterior fire?
A. Noncombustible
B. Ordinary
C. Heavy timber
D. Wood frame - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. Wood frame
____ leadership is characterized by a low concern for production and a low
concern for people.
A. Bureaucratic
,B. Single-issue
C. Middle-of-the-road
D. Dual-issue - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A. Bureaucratic
_____ describes the variety of leader/subordinate relationships that manage the
subordinate's need for autonomy.
A. The Hygiene Theory
B. The Human Relations Theory
C. Total Quality Management
D. The Continuum of Leadership Behavior - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. The Continuum
of Leadership Behavior
_____ requires fire departments to inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles.
A. ANSI-Z88.2
B. NFPA 1531
C. NFPA 1561
D. NFPA 1500 - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. NFPA 1500
"Authority" refers to the legal ability of an individual to make and implement
decisions for which the individual is held accountable. _______ authority allows
decisions to be made at a lower level; _____ authority is characterized by decisions
being made by one person at the top of the structure.
A. Decentralized;centralized
B. Decentralized;absolute
C. Absolute; centralized
D. Higher; absolute - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A. Decentralized;centralized
, A _____ is a guide for decision making; a ____ is a detailed guide for action.
A. policy; procedure
B. procedure; policy
C. strategic plan; policy
D. strategic plan; procedure - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A. policy; procedure
A _____ should identify the skills required, the principal work expected, and the
working relationships required for each position within the organization.
A. standard
B. code
C. organizational chart
D. job description - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. job description
A building survey should begin with the:
A. lowest floor.
B. highest floor.
C. exterior.
D. roof. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-C. exterior.
A chief officer giving someone a raise or promotion is a highly visible use of
power.
A. coercive
B. identification
C. legitimate
D. reward - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. reward
Questions With Correct
Answers Latest Update
Upon arrival at a working fire in a protected commercial structure, what would be
the MOST appropriate initial tactical operation an officer would choose to control
an interior fire?
A. Perform search and rescue.
B. Utilize the built-in fire protection systems.
C. Perform trench ventilation.
D. Protect exposures. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-B. Utilize the built-in fire protection
systems.
Utilizing the Hygiene Theory, the company officer should:
A. recommend subordinates for a raise.
B. break each job down into steps that can be easily accomplished.
,C. explain how it relates to the "big picture."
D. remind firefighters of how important their work is to the citizens of the
community. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. remind firefighters of how important their work
is to the citizens of the community.
Vehicle fires fall into two broad categories:
A. while driving and parked.
B. on the road and off the road.
C. suspicious and accidental.
D. in custody and stolen. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A. while driving and parked.
What NFPA standard addresses fire department occupational safety and health?
A. 1101
B. 1200
C. 1500
D. 1011 - ✔✔✔ANSWER-C. 1500
What type of construction would be at greatest risk from an exterior fire?
A. Noncombustible
B. Ordinary
C. Heavy timber
D. Wood frame - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. Wood frame
____ leadership is characterized by a low concern for production and a low
concern for people.
A. Bureaucratic
,B. Single-issue
C. Middle-of-the-road
D. Dual-issue - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A. Bureaucratic
_____ describes the variety of leader/subordinate relationships that manage the
subordinate's need for autonomy.
A. The Hygiene Theory
B. The Human Relations Theory
C. Total Quality Management
D. The Continuum of Leadership Behavior - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. The Continuum
of Leadership Behavior
_____ requires fire departments to inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles.
A. ANSI-Z88.2
B. NFPA 1531
C. NFPA 1561
D. NFPA 1500 - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. NFPA 1500
"Authority" refers to the legal ability of an individual to make and implement
decisions for which the individual is held accountable. _______ authority allows
decisions to be made at a lower level; _____ authority is characterized by decisions
being made by one person at the top of the structure.
A. Decentralized;centralized
B. Decentralized;absolute
C. Absolute; centralized
D. Higher; absolute - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A. Decentralized;centralized
, A _____ is a guide for decision making; a ____ is a detailed guide for action.
A. policy; procedure
B. procedure; policy
C. strategic plan; policy
D. strategic plan; procedure - ✔✔✔ANSWER-A. policy; procedure
A _____ should identify the skills required, the principal work expected, and the
working relationships required for each position within the organization.
A. standard
B. code
C. organizational chart
D. job description - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. job description
A building survey should begin with the:
A. lowest floor.
B. highest floor.
C. exterior.
D. roof. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-C. exterior.
A chief officer giving someone a raise or promotion is a highly visible use of
power.
A. coercive
B. identification
C. legitimate
D. reward - ✔✔✔ANSWER-D. reward
