Fire Instructor II Exam Study Guide 2025 – Complete Training
Review & Preparation Resource
Description:
A complete study and review guide for the Fire Instructor II
certification exam, focusing on instructional techniques,
leadership, training program development, evaluation methods,
and NFPA standards.
Keywords:
Fire Instructor II, firefighter certification, training instruction,
NFPA standards, fire service education, 2025 study guide
Fire Instructor II Exam Questions
1. According to NFPA 1041, a Fire Instructor II is qualified to:
A. Develop individual lesson plans from a set of objectives.
B. ✓ Develop a complete course and its curriculum materials.
C. Supervise other instructors during a training evolution.
D. Revise existing departmental policies and procedures.
2. The primary purpose of a Job Performance Requirement (JPR) in a lesson plan is to:
A. Satisfy NFPA standard documentation.
B. ✓ Define the measurable, observable outcome a student must perform.
C. List the tools and equipment needed for the lesson.
D. Provide the instructor's notes for teaching the skill.
3. When developing a new training curriculum, the FIRST step should be to:
A. Select the appropriate audiovisual aids.
B. ✓ Conduct a needs analysis to identify the training gap.
C. Write the final examination for the course.
D. Schedule the training facility and resources.
4. A "psychomotor" learning domain is best described as:
A. The recall of specific facts and data.
,B. ✓ The development of physical skills and coordination.
C. The growth in feelings, values, and attitudes.
D. The ability to solve problems and apply knowledge.
5. When creating a test, the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure is
called:
A. Reliability.
B. Objectivity.
C. ✓ Validity.
D. Practicality.
6. A Fire Instructor II is observing an Instructor I teach. The primary role of the Instructor II in
this scenario is to:
A. Take over the class if the Instructor I makes an error.
B. ✓ Provide constructive feedback and evaluation on the Instructor I's performance.
C. Handle all student discipline issues during the session.
D. Grade the students' practical skills.
7. During a live-fire training evolution, the most critical safety role is assigned to the:
A. Incident Commander.
B. ✓ Safety Officer.
C. Lead Instructor.
D. Ignition Officer.
8. A lesson plan component that outlines what the instructor will do, what the students will
do, and the time allotted for each segment is the:
A. Lesson outline.
B. ✓ Instructional narrative.
C. Course goals.
D. Method of evaluation.
9. Which learning theory emphasizes that adults need to understand why they need to learn
something?
A. Cognitive Theory
B. Behaviorism
C. ✓ Andragogy
D. Pedagogy
10. A visual aid that is best suited for showing the relationship between parts of a whole is a:
A. Line graph.
,B. Flow chart.
C. ✓ Pie chart.
D. Bar graph.
11. When a student is consistently underperforming in practical skills, the instructor's FIRST
action should be to:
A. Remove the student from the training program.
B. Document the failures for the training record.
C. ✓ Provide remedial training and counseling.
D. Assign the student to a different instructor.
12. Which document is essential for defining the scope, delivery, and resources for a new
course?
A. Daily lesson plan.
B. ✓ Course proposal or training plan.
C. Skills checklist.
D. Student evaluation form.
13. A comprehensive course evaluation should include feedback from:
A. Only the students.
B. Only the instructors.
C. ✓ Students, instructors, and the administration/organization.
D. Only the senior department officers.
14. The principle of "reasonable accommodation" under the ADA means an instructor must:
A. Lower the standards for all students.
B. ✓ Provide modifications that enable a qualified person with a disability to participate.
C. Exempt students with disabilities from all testing.
D. Only provide accommodations if they are inexpensive.
15. A budget for a new training program should include costs for:
A. Instructor salaries and equipment only.
B. ✓ Personnel, equipment, facilities, and materials/supplies.
C. Facilities and materials only.
D. Equipment and student travel only.
16. When delivering a lecture, which technique is most effective for maintaining student
engagement?
A. Reading directly from a prepared text.
B. ✓ Using purposeful movement and varying vocal tone.
, C. Standing rigidly behind the podium.
D. Speaking in a constant, monotone voice.
17. A student who learns best by doing and participating in hands-on activities is considered
a:
A. Visual learner.
B. Auditory learner.
C. ✓ Kinesthetic learner.
D. Read/Write learner.
18. The main advantage of a simulation-based training exercise is that it:
A. Is always less expensive than real-world training.
B. ✓ Allows for practice in a controlled, realistic environment without real risk.
C. Requires no prior planning or debriefing.
D. Completely replaces the need for live training.
19. When coordinating a multi-company training drill, the Instructor II's responsibility
typically includes:
A. Operating the pump panel.
B. ✓ Developing the scenario and ensuring all learning objectives are met.
C. Assuming the role of Incident Commander for the entire evolution.
D. Personally evaluating every firefighter's performance.
20. A criterion-referenced test is designed to measure a student's performance against:
A. The performance of other students in the class.
B. ✓ A fixed standard or set of objectives.
C. The instructor's subjective opinion.
D. National averages for that skill.
21. The "Application" level of Bloom's Taxonomy involves the student's ability to:
A. Remember previously learned material.
B. ✓ Use learned material in new and concrete situations.
C. Break down material into its component parts.
D. Put parts together to form a new whole.
22. A positive learning environment is primarily created by:
A. Having the most advanced training equipment.
B. ✓ Demonstrating respect for students and their experiences.
C. Ensuring the classroom is always completely silent.
D. Making the course extremely difficult to pass.
Review & Preparation Resource
Description:
A complete study and review guide for the Fire Instructor II
certification exam, focusing on instructional techniques,
leadership, training program development, evaluation methods,
and NFPA standards.
Keywords:
Fire Instructor II, firefighter certification, training instruction,
NFPA standards, fire service education, 2025 study guide
Fire Instructor II Exam Questions
1. According to NFPA 1041, a Fire Instructor II is qualified to:
A. Develop individual lesson plans from a set of objectives.
B. ✓ Develop a complete course and its curriculum materials.
C. Supervise other instructors during a training evolution.
D. Revise existing departmental policies and procedures.
2. The primary purpose of a Job Performance Requirement (JPR) in a lesson plan is to:
A. Satisfy NFPA standard documentation.
B. ✓ Define the measurable, observable outcome a student must perform.
C. List the tools and equipment needed for the lesson.
D. Provide the instructor's notes for teaching the skill.
3. When developing a new training curriculum, the FIRST step should be to:
A. Select the appropriate audiovisual aids.
B. ✓ Conduct a needs analysis to identify the training gap.
C. Write the final examination for the course.
D. Schedule the training facility and resources.
4. A "psychomotor" learning domain is best described as:
A. The recall of specific facts and data.
,B. ✓ The development of physical skills and coordination.
C. The growth in feelings, values, and attitudes.
D. The ability to solve problems and apply knowledge.
5. When creating a test, the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure is
called:
A. Reliability.
B. Objectivity.
C. ✓ Validity.
D. Practicality.
6. A Fire Instructor II is observing an Instructor I teach. The primary role of the Instructor II in
this scenario is to:
A. Take over the class if the Instructor I makes an error.
B. ✓ Provide constructive feedback and evaluation on the Instructor I's performance.
C. Handle all student discipline issues during the session.
D. Grade the students' practical skills.
7. During a live-fire training evolution, the most critical safety role is assigned to the:
A. Incident Commander.
B. ✓ Safety Officer.
C. Lead Instructor.
D. Ignition Officer.
8. A lesson plan component that outlines what the instructor will do, what the students will
do, and the time allotted for each segment is the:
A. Lesson outline.
B. ✓ Instructional narrative.
C. Course goals.
D. Method of evaluation.
9. Which learning theory emphasizes that adults need to understand why they need to learn
something?
A. Cognitive Theory
B. Behaviorism
C. ✓ Andragogy
D. Pedagogy
10. A visual aid that is best suited for showing the relationship between parts of a whole is a:
A. Line graph.
,B. Flow chart.
C. ✓ Pie chart.
D. Bar graph.
11. When a student is consistently underperforming in practical skills, the instructor's FIRST
action should be to:
A. Remove the student from the training program.
B. Document the failures for the training record.
C. ✓ Provide remedial training and counseling.
D. Assign the student to a different instructor.
12. Which document is essential for defining the scope, delivery, and resources for a new
course?
A. Daily lesson plan.
B. ✓ Course proposal or training plan.
C. Skills checklist.
D. Student evaluation form.
13. A comprehensive course evaluation should include feedback from:
A. Only the students.
B. Only the instructors.
C. ✓ Students, instructors, and the administration/organization.
D. Only the senior department officers.
14. The principle of "reasonable accommodation" under the ADA means an instructor must:
A. Lower the standards for all students.
B. ✓ Provide modifications that enable a qualified person with a disability to participate.
C. Exempt students with disabilities from all testing.
D. Only provide accommodations if they are inexpensive.
15. A budget for a new training program should include costs for:
A. Instructor salaries and equipment only.
B. ✓ Personnel, equipment, facilities, and materials/supplies.
C. Facilities and materials only.
D. Equipment and student travel only.
16. When delivering a lecture, which technique is most effective for maintaining student
engagement?
A. Reading directly from a prepared text.
B. ✓ Using purposeful movement and varying vocal tone.
, C. Standing rigidly behind the podium.
D. Speaking in a constant, monotone voice.
17. A student who learns best by doing and participating in hands-on activities is considered
a:
A. Visual learner.
B. Auditory learner.
C. ✓ Kinesthetic learner.
D. Read/Write learner.
18. The main advantage of a simulation-based training exercise is that it:
A. Is always less expensive than real-world training.
B. ✓ Allows for practice in a controlled, realistic environment without real risk.
C. Requires no prior planning or debriefing.
D. Completely replaces the need for live training.
19. When coordinating a multi-company training drill, the Instructor II's responsibility
typically includes:
A. Operating the pump panel.
B. ✓ Developing the scenario and ensuring all learning objectives are met.
C. Assuming the role of Incident Commander for the entire evolution.
D. Personally evaluating every firefighter's performance.
20. A criterion-referenced test is designed to measure a student's performance against:
A. The performance of other students in the class.
B. ✓ A fixed standard or set of objectives.
C. The instructor's subjective opinion.
D. National averages for that skill.
21. The "Application" level of Bloom's Taxonomy involves the student's ability to:
A. Remember previously learned material.
B. ✓ Use learned material in new and concrete situations.
C. Break down material into its component parts.
D. Put parts together to form a new whole.
22. A positive learning environment is primarily created by:
A. Having the most advanced training equipment.
B. ✓ Demonstrating respect for students and their experiences.
C. Ensuring the classroom is always completely silent.
D. Making the course extremely difficult to pass.
