Fire Instructor III Practice Questions and
Answers
Which of the following is the BEST way for the instructor to understand what skills need to be included
and taught in a course? - CORRECT ANSWER Task analysis
Which of the following is a function of a needs analysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Identifying a method
to achieve desired levels of knowledge
Instructors and students can perform a summative evaluation at the end of each course to determine
whether the course met the: - CORRECT ANSWER educational goals of the organization.
Which of the following statements about low scores is MOST accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER Low
scores could indicate that the test was not valid.
The cost of creating a curriculum should be compared to: - CORRECT ANSWER purchasing an
existing curriculum.
What is the first step in implementing a course or curriculum? - CORRECT ANSWER Obtaining final
course approval
Which of the following is the MOST often used model to understand what skills need to be included and
taught in the course? - CORRECT ANSWER Sequential task analysis
Learning objectives are based upon information gathered during: - CORRECT ANSWER the task
analysis.
, The results of instructor evaluations may show the need for: - CORRECT ANSWER enhanced
instructor development.
Which of the following may determine the need for revisions of a course? - CORRECT ANSWER
Evaluation of training course
Most test-result analysis is currently performed using: - CORRECT ANSWER computer software.
Which of the following would be the BEST tool to use for certifying personnel and designing and
evaluating training? - CORRECT ANSWER Professional qualifications standards
Which of the following is a measure of quality? - CORRECT ANSWER Distractor analyses
Validity refers to the measurement of mastery or nonmastery by a student as compared against the: -
CORRECT ANSWER established learning objectives.
Which of the following steps determines the effectiveness of the course or curriculum in meeting the
requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER Evaluate the course or curriculum
Periodic evaluations of all courses and curricula should be scheduled to determine: - CORRECT
ANSWER whether they still meet the original needs of the organization.
What is the primary purpose of analyzing test results? - CORRECT ANSWER Improve the
teaching/learning process
What is the difference between course and curriculum goals? - CORRECT ANSWER Curriculum goals
apply to a number of courses
Which of the following should be used to create a course or curriculum? - CORRECT ANSWER
Planning model
Which of the following collectively contribute to achieving the course goal? - CORRECT ANSWER
Learning objectives
Who of the following should have input into the assessment of teaching and learning materials? -
CORRECT ANSWER Instructors and students
Which of the following is a procedure used to revise a test? - CORRECT ANSWER Teach lesson again
and retest
Before implementation of a course or curriculum, instructors: - CORRECT ANSWER perform a
detailed formative evaluation.
Lessons are placed in order so that the most basic knowledge is taught: - CORRECT ANSWER first.
When change is required, an organization must perform a needs analysis to determine: - CORRECT
ANSWER service level and capability differences in the new requirement.
Which of the following are used when instructors need to eliminate instruction that is no longer
needed? - CORRECT ANSWER Instructional design evaluations
Answers
Which of the following is the BEST way for the instructor to understand what skills need to be included
and taught in a course? - CORRECT ANSWER Task analysis
Which of the following is a function of a needs analysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Identifying a method
to achieve desired levels of knowledge
Instructors and students can perform a summative evaluation at the end of each course to determine
whether the course met the: - CORRECT ANSWER educational goals of the organization.
Which of the following statements about low scores is MOST accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER Low
scores could indicate that the test was not valid.
The cost of creating a curriculum should be compared to: - CORRECT ANSWER purchasing an
existing curriculum.
What is the first step in implementing a course or curriculum? - CORRECT ANSWER Obtaining final
course approval
Which of the following is the MOST often used model to understand what skills need to be included and
taught in the course? - CORRECT ANSWER Sequential task analysis
Learning objectives are based upon information gathered during: - CORRECT ANSWER the task
analysis.
, The results of instructor evaluations may show the need for: - CORRECT ANSWER enhanced
instructor development.
Which of the following may determine the need for revisions of a course? - CORRECT ANSWER
Evaluation of training course
Most test-result analysis is currently performed using: - CORRECT ANSWER computer software.
Which of the following would be the BEST tool to use for certifying personnel and designing and
evaluating training? - CORRECT ANSWER Professional qualifications standards
Which of the following is a measure of quality? - CORRECT ANSWER Distractor analyses
Validity refers to the measurement of mastery or nonmastery by a student as compared against the: -
CORRECT ANSWER established learning objectives.
Which of the following steps determines the effectiveness of the course or curriculum in meeting the
requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER Evaluate the course or curriculum
Periodic evaluations of all courses and curricula should be scheduled to determine: - CORRECT
ANSWER whether they still meet the original needs of the organization.
What is the primary purpose of analyzing test results? - CORRECT ANSWER Improve the
teaching/learning process
What is the difference between course and curriculum goals? - CORRECT ANSWER Curriculum goals
apply to a number of courses
Which of the following should be used to create a course or curriculum? - CORRECT ANSWER
Planning model
Which of the following collectively contribute to achieving the course goal? - CORRECT ANSWER
Learning objectives
Who of the following should have input into the assessment of teaching and learning materials? -
CORRECT ANSWER Instructors and students
Which of the following is a procedure used to revise a test? - CORRECT ANSWER Teach lesson again
and retest
Before implementation of a course or curriculum, instructors: - CORRECT ANSWER perform a
detailed formative evaluation.
Lessons are placed in order so that the most basic knowledge is taught: - CORRECT ANSWER first.
When change is required, an organization must perform a needs analysis to determine: - CORRECT
ANSWER service level and capability differences in the new requirement.
Which of the following are used when instructors need to eliminate instruction that is no longer
needed? - CORRECT ANSWER Instructional design evaluations
