NYS CIC Exam Prep 2026 | Study Set + Practice Questions
& Answers
1. What is the primary recommendation of the EMS Educational Agenda for the
Future regarding EMS accreditation?
A systems approach to EMS accreditation.
A focus solely on practical skills assessment.
Standardized testing for all EMS students.
Increased funding for EMS programs.
2. If an EMS instructor is facing disruptive behavior in the classroom, what
classroom management strategy should they implement to maintain a
positive learning environment?
Ignore the behavior and continue teaching.
Increase the difficulty of the lesson.
Establish clear expectations and consequences.
Change the classroom seating arrangement.
3. If an instructor is unable to attend a class due to an emergency, which of the
following actions would best support a substitute educator in delivering the
lesson effectively?
Instruct the substitute to only supervise the class without any
materials.
Provide the substitute with access to the course materials and
lesson objectives.
Limit the substitute's access to student information.
Ask the substitute to create their own lesson plan from scratch.
,4. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes nine types of intelligence.
Which of the following type of intelligence reflects skills regarding empathy,
interaction, and understanding with other people?
Interpersonal
Linguistic
Existential
Intrapersonal
5. In an EMS education scenario, how might an instructor utilize the highest
level of the cognitive domain to enhance student learning?
By focusing solely on practical skills without integrating theoretical
knowledge.
By encouraging students to evaluate different emergency response
strategies and justify their choices based on evidence.
By providing students with case studies to analyze without requiring
them to make judgments.
By teaching students to memorize protocols without encouraging
critical thinking.
6. All are stages of group development, EXCEPT:
norming
storming
judging.
performing.
,7. Describe why theater-style seating is considered optimal for large groups in
a theatre setting.
Theater-style seating allows all students to have a clear view of the
front, facilitating engagement and participation.
Theater-style seating encourages students to interact with each other
during presentations.
Theater-style seating is the most comfortable arrangement for long
lectures.
Theater-style seating promotes group discussions among students.
8. What is the required level of mastery in the psychomotor domain for a
student with no prior experience in a paramedic program?
Advanced proficiency
Expert-level mastery
Entry-level proficiency
Basic understanding
9. In a scenario where an EMS instructor is teaching a complex theoretical
concept, which teaching strategy would best suit the needs of Assimilators?
Conducting hands-on simulations to practice the concept.
Encouraging peer teaching to enhance practical skills.
Using lectures and discussions to explain the theoretical concept in
depth.
Implementing group projects that focus on practical applications.
10. Syllogism is defined as:
, The inclusion of material unrelated to the actual subject of a work
A speech in which a character who is alone speaks his or her thoughts
aloud
A conventional pattern, expression, character, or idea
A form of reasoning in which two statements are made and a
conclusion is drawn from them
11. Describe how simulations can enhance the learning experience for EMS
students.
Simulations are only beneficial for advanced students.
Simulations provide a safe environment for students to practice
skills and learn from their mistakes without real-world
consequences.
Simulations replace the need for instructors in the classroom.
Simulations are primarily used for theoretical knowledge and do not
involve practical application.
12. If an EMS program implements the systems approach to accreditation, what
changes might be observed in the program's evaluation process?
A stricter focus on written exams only.
An increase in the number of instructors without evaluating their
effectiveness.
A reduction in the importance of cultural awareness in the curriculum.
A more holistic evaluation that considers multiple factors affecting
EMS education.
& Answers
1. What is the primary recommendation of the EMS Educational Agenda for the
Future regarding EMS accreditation?
A systems approach to EMS accreditation.
A focus solely on practical skills assessment.
Standardized testing for all EMS students.
Increased funding for EMS programs.
2. If an EMS instructor is facing disruptive behavior in the classroom, what
classroom management strategy should they implement to maintain a
positive learning environment?
Ignore the behavior and continue teaching.
Increase the difficulty of the lesson.
Establish clear expectations and consequences.
Change the classroom seating arrangement.
3. If an instructor is unable to attend a class due to an emergency, which of the
following actions would best support a substitute educator in delivering the
lesson effectively?
Instruct the substitute to only supervise the class without any
materials.
Provide the substitute with access to the course materials and
lesson objectives.
Limit the substitute's access to student information.
Ask the substitute to create their own lesson plan from scratch.
,4. Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences includes nine types of intelligence.
Which of the following type of intelligence reflects skills regarding empathy,
interaction, and understanding with other people?
Interpersonal
Linguistic
Existential
Intrapersonal
5. In an EMS education scenario, how might an instructor utilize the highest
level of the cognitive domain to enhance student learning?
By focusing solely on practical skills without integrating theoretical
knowledge.
By encouraging students to evaluate different emergency response
strategies and justify their choices based on evidence.
By providing students with case studies to analyze without requiring
them to make judgments.
By teaching students to memorize protocols without encouraging
critical thinking.
6. All are stages of group development, EXCEPT:
norming
storming
judging.
performing.
,7. Describe why theater-style seating is considered optimal for large groups in
a theatre setting.
Theater-style seating allows all students to have a clear view of the
front, facilitating engagement and participation.
Theater-style seating encourages students to interact with each other
during presentations.
Theater-style seating is the most comfortable arrangement for long
lectures.
Theater-style seating promotes group discussions among students.
8. What is the required level of mastery in the psychomotor domain for a
student with no prior experience in a paramedic program?
Advanced proficiency
Expert-level mastery
Entry-level proficiency
Basic understanding
9. In a scenario where an EMS instructor is teaching a complex theoretical
concept, which teaching strategy would best suit the needs of Assimilators?
Conducting hands-on simulations to practice the concept.
Encouraging peer teaching to enhance practical skills.
Using lectures and discussions to explain the theoretical concept in
depth.
Implementing group projects that focus on practical applications.
10. Syllogism is defined as:
, The inclusion of material unrelated to the actual subject of a work
A speech in which a character who is alone speaks his or her thoughts
aloud
A conventional pattern, expression, character, or idea
A form of reasoning in which two statements are made and a
conclusion is drawn from them
11. Describe how simulations can enhance the learning experience for EMS
students.
Simulations are only beneficial for advanced students.
Simulations provide a safe environment for students to practice
skills and learn from their mistakes without real-world
consequences.
Simulations replace the need for instructors in the classroom.
Simulations are primarily used for theoretical knowledge and do not
involve practical application.
12. If an EMS program implements the systems approach to accreditation, what
changes might be observed in the program's evaluation process?
A stricter focus on written exams only.
An increase in the number of instructors without evaluating their
effectiveness.
A reduction in the importance of cultural awareness in the curriculum.
A more holistic evaluation that considers multiple factors affecting
EMS education.
