FIREFIGHTER APTITUDE CHARACTER CORRECT
FINALS ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔What are the key personal characteristics measured in the FACT™? - ✔✔The key
personal characteristics include interpersonal skills, teamwork, commitment, honesty,
integrity, and emotional stability.
✔✔What should candidates do to prepare for the FACT™? - ✔✔Candidates should
review basic skills in reading, math, map reading, writing, and human relations through
various preparatory publications.
✔✔What should candidates be aware of on test day regarding movement? -
✔✔Candidates should be aware that their movements may be restricted in certain areas
of the building where the test is being held.
✔✔What should candidates wear on test day? - ✔✔Candidates should wear
comfortable clothing in layers to adjust to the room temperature.
✔✔What should candidates do with their watch on test day? - ✔✔Candidates should
place their watch on the table in front of them to keep track of time during the test.
✔✔What should candidates do if they skip a question during the test? - ✔✔Candidates
should continue to put their answers next to the correct answer number on the answer
sheet.
✔✔What is the penalty for leaving answers blank on the test? - ✔✔Candidates will be
penalized for any answers left blank, as only correct answers count towards the final
score.
✔✔What should candidates do if they are uncertain about an answer? - ✔✔Candidates
should guess at the answer, trying to eliminate wrong alternatives to increase their
chances of guessing correctly.
, ✔✔What impression should candidates aim to make during the testing process? -
✔✔Candidates should aim to make a good impression, as fire command level officers
may be present at the test site.
✔✔How should candidates deal with anxiety regarding the FACT™? - ✔✔Candidates
should remember that the test measures specific skills and abilities, and past poor
performance on tests does not predict future results.
✔✔Are there trick questions on the FACT™? - ✔✔No, there are no trick questions; all
questions can be answered based on basic skills and abilities.
✔✔What is the total number of test items for Personal Characteristics? - ✔✔There are
60 total test items for Personal Characteristics.
✔✔What is explosive range? - ✔✔The mixture of flammable vapors and air, expressed
as a percent, above or below which no ignition can occur.
✔✔What is the explosive range of gasoline vapors? - ✔✔1.4% to 7.6% gasoline vapors
mixed with air.
✔✔What does 'too lean' mean in terms of explosive range? - ✔✔A mixture with less
than the lower limit of vapor, which will not ignite.
✔✔What does 'too rich' mean in terms of explosive range? - ✔✔A mixture with more
than the upper limit of vapor, which will not ignite.
✔✔What is the flash point of gasoline? - ✔✔-45 degrees Fahrenheit.
✔✔What is the fire point of acetone? - ✔✔2 degrees Fahrenheit.
✔✔What is the ignition temperature of kerosene? - ✔✔400 degrees Fahrenheit.
✔✔What is the vapor density of ethanol? - ✔✔1.59.
✔✔What is the specific gravity of gasoline? - ✔✔0.75.
✔✔What are Class A fires? - ✔✔Fires involving ordinary combustibles such as wood,
paper, fabric, solid plastics, and rubber.
✔✔What are Class B fires? - ✔✔Fires involving flammable liquids, gases, and greases.
✔✔What are Class C fires? - ✔✔Fires involving energized electrical equipment.
FINALS ANSWERS AND QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔What are the key personal characteristics measured in the FACT™? - ✔✔The key
personal characteristics include interpersonal skills, teamwork, commitment, honesty,
integrity, and emotional stability.
✔✔What should candidates do to prepare for the FACT™? - ✔✔Candidates should
review basic skills in reading, math, map reading, writing, and human relations through
various preparatory publications.
✔✔What should candidates be aware of on test day regarding movement? -
✔✔Candidates should be aware that their movements may be restricted in certain areas
of the building where the test is being held.
✔✔What should candidates wear on test day? - ✔✔Candidates should wear
comfortable clothing in layers to adjust to the room temperature.
✔✔What should candidates do with their watch on test day? - ✔✔Candidates should
place their watch on the table in front of them to keep track of time during the test.
✔✔What should candidates do if they skip a question during the test? - ✔✔Candidates
should continue to put their answers next to the correct answer number on the answer
sheet.
✔✔What is the penalty for leaving answers blank on the test? - ✔✔Candidates will be
penalized for any answers left blank, as only correct answers count towards the final
score.
✔✔What should candidates do if they are uncertain about an answer? - ✔✔Candidates
should guess at the answer, trying to eliminate wrong alternatives to increase their
chances of guessing correctly.
, ✔✔What impression should candidates aim to make during the testing process? -
✔✔Candidates should aim to make a good impression, as fire command level officers
may be present at the test site.
✔✔How should candidates deal with anxiety regarding the FACT™? - ✔✔Candidates
should remember that the test measures specific skills and abilities, and past poor
performance on tests does not predict future results.
✔✔Are there trick questions on the FACT™? - ✔✔No, there are no trick questions; all
questions can be answered based on basic skills and abilities.
✔✔What is the total number of test items for Personal Characteristics? - ✔✔There are
60 total test items for Personal Characteristics.
✔✔What is explosive range? - ✔✔The mixture of flammable vapors and air, expressed
as a percent, above or below which no ignition can occur.
✔✔What is the explosive range of gasoline vapors? - ✔✔1.4% to 7.6% gasoline vapors
mixed with air.
✔✔What does 'too lean' mean in terms of explosive range? - ✔✔A mixture with less
than the lower limit of vapor, which will not ignite.
✔✔What does 'too rich' mean in terms of explosive range? - ✔✔A mixture with more
than the upper limit of vapor, which will not ignite.
✔✔What is the flash point of gasoline? - ✔✔-45 degrees Fahrenheit.
✔✔What is the fire point of acetone? - ✔✔2 degrees Fahrenheit.
✔✔What is the ignition temperature of kerosene? - ✔✔400 degrees Fahrenheit.
✔✔What is the vapor density of ethanol? - ✔✔1.59.
✔✔What is the specific gravity of gasoline? - ✔✔0.75.
✔✔What are Class A fires? - ✔✔Fires involving ordinary combustibles such as wood,
paper, fabric, solid plastics, and rubber.
✔✔What are Class B fires? - ✔✔Fires involving flammable liquids, gases, and greases.
✔✔What are Class C fires? - ✔✔Fires involving energized electrical equipment.
