Fire Instructor I – IFSTA-Based Certification Exam –
Complete Questions and Answers – Fully Detailed and
Verified for 2025/2026 Testing Standards
What is the difference between education and training ?
Education is generally understood as the acquisition of knowledge , usually through
academic means , while training is primarily the transfer of knowledge regarding
vocational or technical skills .
Which of the following techniques foster and maintain student interest and engagement?
Lively and varied vocal delivery
How can instructors motivate students ?
Showing students the importance of presented information.
How can an instructor BEST gain the leadership quality of self - confidence ? Through
self - examination and clear self - appraisal
Instructors must have strong interpersonal skills that include clarity ,
sensitivity and fairness
How should instructors prepare immediately before a class session
Assemble and arrange all materials , handouts , audio or visual materials , props ,
and equipment in the classroom or training area
The ability to understand another person's feelings and attitudes is known as
empathy
An effective instructor understands that a teaching or learning technique suitable for
one student or group of students
may not be suitable for another student
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,An instructor must work to create and maintain positive relationships among all
parties when resolving conflict
mutually beneficial situations
The personal quality of being open and truthful as an instructor is known as sincerity
Outside of preparation and delivery of classroom sessions , what obligations do
instructors have to themselves
To continue professional development through the acquisition of knowledge and
improvement of skills
What day - to - day challenge can instructors face involving student priorities
Instructors should be aware of time constraints and other outside influences on
students ' ability to train .
What challenge may instructors face if an organization is overwhelmed by strict
budget restrictions or lack of additional funding
Organizational apathy
What is a federal law that applies to instructors
DAmericans with Disabilities Act ( ADA )
What federal law protects the privacy of student education reports
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA )
Local or municipal law that applies to persons and things of the local jurisdiction and
may also affect instructors are known as
ordinances
Rules or directives of administrative agencies that have authorization to issue and
enforce them are known as
regulations
Legal precedent has been established that , because certain codes and standards are
developed by an instructor's peers , these codes or standards
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,should be taken under consideration even when it does not rise to the level of law
Which learning theory states there is a lifelong reliance on the five senses as the primary
tool set for learning ?
Sensory - stimulus theory
According to the sensory - stimulus evolved approach Cone of Learning , 90 percent
of information is retained of
what is said and done at the same time
The Knowles ' Assumptions of Adult Learners assumes
adults need to be self - directed while still relying on an instructor or training course
to provide the knowledge they desire .
Which theory of learning states that adult learners need to see the positive effect of what
they are learning ?
Thorndike's Laws of Learning theory
What need is associated with the highest level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ? Self -
actualization
Which domain of learning encompasses " why " the information being learned is useful ?
Affective ( Attitude )
The cognitive , psychomotor , and affective domains are the of the learning process .
what , how , and why
Which domain of learning is usually presented in the form of lectures and discussion
?
Cognitive ( Knowledge )
In the psychomotor domain , learning is developed through repeated
practice of the skill
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, Which characteristic of adult learners can an instructor use to help students
establish their own connections between their past experiences and the new
materials being taught ?
Life experiences
The consistent way a person gathers and processes information is known as a learning :
style .
The way individual students perceive , remember , and think about information and
solve problems can help instructors recognize different :
learning styles .
Why might a self - regulated learner present a challenge for an instructor ?
Self - regulated learners may require additional attention , time , and resources
compared with traditional students .
Of the five basic elements of interpersonal communication , the content that the sender
is trying to communicate is known as the
message .
Of the five basic elements of interpersonal communication , anything that may prevent
the receiver from completely understanding the message is known as
interference .
An example of interference that may occur in the classroom and distort or block the
message of the instructor is :
inappropriate use of electronic devices.
Which guideline for verbal communication involves being aware of the receiver's frame
of reference ?
Engaging in a dual perspective
What type of communication transmits the vast majority of any message ? Nonverbal
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Complete Questions and Answers – Fully Detailed and
Verified for 2025/2026 Testing Standards
What is the difference between education and training ?
Education is generally understood as the acquisition of knowledge , usually through
academic means , while training is primarily the transfer of knowledge regarding
vocational or technical skills .
Which of the following techniques foster and maintain student interest and engagement?
Lively and varied vocal delivery
How can instructors motivate students ?
Showing students the importance of presented information.
How can an instructor BEST gain the leadership quality of self - confidence ? Through
self - examination and clear self - appraisal
Instructors must have strong interpersonal skills that include clarity ,
sensitivity and fairness
How should instructors prepare immediately before a class session
Assemble and arrange all materials , handouts , audio or visual materials , props ,
and equipment in the classroom or training area
The ability to understand another person's feelings and attitudes is known as
empathy
An effective instructor understands that a teaching or learning technique suitable for
one student or group of students
may not be suitable for another student
1|Page
,An instructor must work to create and maintain positive relationships among all
parties when resolving conflict
mutually beneficial situations
The personal quality of being open and truthful as an instructor is known as sincerity
Outside of preparation and delivery of classroom sessions , what obligations do
instructors have to themselves
To continue professional development through the acquisition of knowledge and
improvement of skills
What day - to - day challenge can instructors face involving student priorities
Instructors should be aware of time constraints and other outside influences on
students ' ability to train .
What challenge may instructors face if an organization is overwhelmed by strict
budget restrictions or lack of additional funding
Organizational apathy
What is a federal law that applies to instructors
DAmericans with Disabilities Act ( ADA )
What federal law protects the privacy of student education reports
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA )
Local or municipal law that applies to persons and things of the local jurisdiction and
may also affect instructors are known as
ordinances
Rules or directives of administrative agencies that have authorization to issue and
enforce them are known as
regulations
Legal precedent has been established that , because certain codes and standards are
developed by an instructor's peers , these codes or standards
2|Page
,should be taken under consideration even when it does not rise to the level of law
Which learning theory states there is a lifelong reliance on the five senses as the primary
tool set for learning ?
Sensory - stimulus theory
According to the sensory - stimulus evolved approach Cone of Learning , 90 percent
of information is retained of
what is said and done at the same time
The Knowles ' Assumptions of Adult Learners assumes
adults need to be self - directed while still relying on an instructor or training course
to provide the knowledge they desire .
Which theory of learning states that adult learners need to see the positive effect of what
they are learning ?
Thorndike's Laws of Learning theory
What need is associated with the highest level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ? Self -
actualization
Which domain of learning encompasses " why " the information being learned is useful ?
Affective ( Attitude )
The cognitive , psychomotor , and affective domains are the of the learning process .
what , how , and why
Which domain of learning is usually presented in the form of lectures and discussion
?
Cognitive ( Knowledge )
In the psychomotor domain , learning is developed through repeated
practice of the skill
3|Page
, Which characteristic of adult learners can an instructor use to help students
establish their own connections between their past experiences and the new
materials being taught ?
Life experiences
The consistent way a person gathers and processes information is known as a learning :
style .
The way individual students perceive , remember , and think about information and
solve problems can help instructors recognize different :
learning styles .
Why might a self - regulated learner present a challenge for an instructor ?
Self - regulated learners may require additional attention , time , and resources
compared with traditional students .
Of the five basic elements of interpersonal communication , the content that the sender
is trying to communicate is known as the
message .
Of the five basic elements of interpersonal communication , anything that may prevent
the receiver from completely understanding the message is known as
interference .
An example of interference that may occur in the classroom and distort or block the
message of the instructor is :
inappropriate use of electronic devices.
Which guideline for verbal communication involves being aware of the receiver's frame
of reference ?
Engaging in a dual perspective
What type of communication transmits the vast majority of any message ? Nonverbal
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