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FIREFIGHTER SELECTION TEST: READING, MATH,
MAP READING, HUMAN RELATIONS, REASONING
ACTUAL, EXAMS OF NURSING, TOP MARK
GUARANTEED
Preparing for the NFST: - - ANS✔️--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 - - ANS✔️---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 - - ANS✔️--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. - - ANS✔️--Listening Comprehension, Reading
Comprehension and Mathematics. Each answer will be either multiple choice or true or false.
Reading comprehension: - - ANS✔️--25 minutes.
25 questions.
Mathematics. - - ANS✔️--25 questions.
25 minutes.
Listening Comprehension - - ANS✔️--20 minutes.
20 questions.
Marking your answers.
Your test will be scored either computer based or hand scored. - - ANS✔️--Hand scored test
booklets:
•Use a pen.
•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: - - ANS✔️--•Use a #2 pencil. Not ink.
••Make sure your bubble is completely shaded.
Completely erase marks you wish to change.
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•Make sure you only bubble one answer because if you mark two it counts as incorrect.
Test Taking Strategies - - ANS✔️--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
Test Taking Strategies - - ANS✔️--While taking the test:
•when taking the test, make a mental note when each section will be over. The test administrator
will tell you how long you have for each section so if you start at say 3 o'clock, make a mental
note that the section is 20 minutes long, you will end at 3:20. This helps pace yourself.
• Make sure you answer every question do not skip a question.
• if you are unsure of a question, eliminate the answer choices, eliminate first two that you feel
are absolutely not the answer. When you have the last two answer choices go with your gut. Do
you not second guess yourself.
FIREFIGHTER SELECTION TEST: READING, MATH,
MAP READING, HUMAN RELATIONS, REASONING
ACTUAL, EXAMS OF NURSING, TOP MARK
GUARANTEED
Preparing for the NFST: - - ANS✔️--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 - - ANS✔️---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 - - ANS✔️--Information about the content of the test, the time limits for each
section of the test, and the proper method for recording your answers.
,2|Page
This test has THREE different TIMED sections. - - ANS✔️--Listening Comprehension, Reading
Comprehension and Mathematics. Each answer will be either multiple choice or true or false.
Reading comprehension: - - ANS✔️--25 minutes.
25 questions.
Mathematics. - - ANS✔️--25 questions.
25 minutes.
Listening Comprehension - - ANS✔️--20 minutes.
20 questions.
Marking your answers.
Your test will be scored either computer based or hand scored. - - ANS✔️--Hand scored test
booklets:
•Use a pen.
•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: - - ANS✔️--•Use a #2 pencil. Not ink.
••Make sure your bubble is completely shaded.
Completely erase marks you wish to change.
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•Make sure you only bubble one answer because if you mark two it counts as incorrect.
Test Taking Strategies - - ANS✔️--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
Test Taking Strategies - - ANS✔️--While taking the test:
•when taking the test, make a mental note when each section will be over. The test administrator
will tell you how long you have for each section so if you start at say 3 o'clock, make a mental
note that the section is 20 minutes long, you will end at 3:20. This helps pace yourself.
• Make sure you answer every question do not skip a question.
• if you are unsure of a question, eliminate the answer choices, eliminate first two that you feel
are absolutely not the answer. When you have the last two answer choices go with your gut. Do
you not second guess yourself.
