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NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER SELECTION TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Preparing for the NFST: - ANSWER Suggestions for things to do
prior to testing to help you achieve your highest possible score
on the written exam
Preparing Yourself Physically for Testing Day - ANSWER -Avoid
ALL junk food.
- Avoid my sleep induced medication. It can cause you to feel
drowsy during your test.
- Get a good nights sleep the night before the test.
-Do not drink a lot of liquids or eat any big meals before you go
to your testing location.
- Avould alcohol several days prior to your test as well as the
day of.
About the NFST - ANSWER Information about the content of the
test, the time limits for each section of the test, and the proper
method for recording your answers.
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This test has THREE different TIMED sections. - ANSWER
Listening Comprehension, Reading Comprehension and
Mathematics. Each answer will be either multiple choice or true
or false.
Reading comprehension: - ANSWER 25 minutes.
25 questions.
Mathematics. - ANSWER 25 questions.
25 minutes.
Listening Comprehension - ANSWER 20 minutes.
20 questions.
Marking your answers.
Your test will be scored either computer based or hand scored. -
ANSWER Hand scored test booklets:
•Use a pen.
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•Make sure when you bubble in your answer it fills in the entire
bubble.
•If you want to change your answer mark an X through your
previously shaded bubble and bubble in your other answer
choice.
Computer Scored Test Booklets: - ANSWER •Use a #2 pencil.
Not ink.
••Make sure your bubble is completely shaded.
Completely erase marks you wish to change.
•Make sure you only bubble one answer because if you mark
two it counts as incorrect.
Test Taking Strategies - ANSWER Before the test beggins:
•Arrive about 45 min before the test begins. To ensure you are
ready.
•Go to the bathroom before the test is handed out.
•If you feel anxious take deep breaths
•TURN YOUR PHONE OFF
•Pay attention to the test administratior.
•Ask questions if you're unclear about anything
NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER SELECTION TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Preparing for the NFST: - ANSWER Suggestions for things to do
prior to testing to help you achieve your highest possible score
on the written exam
Preparing Yourself Physically for Testing Day - ANSWER -Avoid
ALL junk food.
- Avoid my sleep induced medication. It can cause you to feel
drowsy during your test.
- Get a good nights sleep the night before the test.
-Do not drink a lot of liquids or eat any big meals before you go
to your testing location.
- Avould alcohol several days prior to your test as well as the
day of.
About the NFST - ANSWER Information about the content of the
test, the time limits for each section of the test, and the proper
method for recording your answers.
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This test has THREE different TIMED sections. - ANSWER
Listening Comprehension, Reading Comprehension and
Mathematics. Each answer will be either multiple choice or true
or false.
Reading comprehension: - ANSWER 25 minutes.
25 questions.
Mathematics. - ANSWER 25 questions.
25 minutes.
Listening Comprehension - ANSWER 20 minutes.
20 questions.
Marking your answers.
Your test will be scored either computer based or hand scored. -
ANSWER Hand scored test booklets:
•Use a pen.
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•Make sure when you bubble in your answer it fills in the entire
bubble.
•If you want to change your answer mark an X through your
previously shaded bubble and bubble in your other answer
choice.
Computer Scored Test Booklets: - ANSWER •Use a #2 pencil.
Not ink.
••Make sure your bubble is completely shaded.
Completely erase marks you wish to change.
•Make sure you only bubble one answer because if you mark
two it counts as incorrect.
Test Taking Strategies - ANSWER Before the test beggins:
•Arrive about 45 min before the test begins. To ensure you are
ready.
•Go to the bathroom before the test is handed out.
•If you feel anxious take deep breaths
•TURN YOUR PHONE OFF
•Pay attention to the test administratior.
•Ask questions if you're unclear about anything
