FLORIDA FIRE OFFICER 1 AND 2 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Historically, how did the fire service originate in the United States? - (ANSWER)As
communities of civilian volunteers.
When Steam-powered fire engines were introduced in the 1800s, what was the reaction of many
volunteer fire fighters? - (ANSWER)Firefighters were threatened by the apparatus and resisted
their use.
What was the first building codes originally developed to prevent? - (ANSWER)Building
collaspe
Which condition could ensue if it were not for the principle of unity of command? -
(ANSWER)Firefighters could receive multiple, possibly conflicting, orders from different
officers.
With ________, the specific assignment of a task to an individual makes that person responsible @#$
for completing the task and prevents duplication of job assignments. - (ANSWER)Division of %^&*
Labor (*&^tr
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Attributes or qualities that can be described and measured during a promotional examination are lkjnb
know as ________. - (ANSWER)Dimensions
To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate's supervisory decisions should be strictly
based on _______.` - (ANSWER)policies and regulations
What does the term "data dump" mean in the context of emergency incident simulations in
assessment centers? - (ANSWER)The candidate demonstrates his or her depth of knowledge
about a particular subject.
In an assessment center role-play simulation where a candidate is dealing with a subordinate with
an issue, which of the following is a key point? - (ANSWER)Maintain control of the interview.
A(n)_________ is used to present a series of simulations exercises that are used to evaluate a
candidate's competence in performing the actual tasks associated with a job. -
(ANSWER)Assessment center
When an officer tells subordinates that he does not agree with an order but that the order has to
be enforced anyway, what is the result? - (ANSWER)The officer's authority and supervisory
ability are undermined.
, FLORIDA FIRE OFFICER 1 AND 2 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is one of the three recommended activities for fire officers to help them work effectively
with their supervisors? - (ANSWER)Keep the supervisor informed.
If fire officers have the authority to solve a given problem that has come up, what should they
do? - (ANSWER)They should go ahead and make a decision.
Fire officers should consult their supervisors if they are going to make a decision that_________.
- (ANSWER)Goes beyond their scope of authority.
Which agency enforces the federal laws establishing the civil rights of Americans in the
workplace? - (ANSWER)Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
As part of active listening, when should the listener interrupt the speaker? - (ANSWER)Never,
the speaker should be allowed to have full say.
@#$
What is one good method for keeping a conversation on the topic at hand? - (ANSWER)Directed %^&*
questioning (*&^tr
dfghjk
Using the order model of communication, assuming an order was issued from Command to lkjnb
Engine 5, what should be the last part of that communication? - (ANSWER)Confirmation from
command
Which type of documents are SOPs? - (ANSWER)Formal and permanent
How does HIPAA relate to fire department communications? - (ANSWER)It deals with
protection of individuals from the release of sensitive information.
What is the trend, if any, in the rate of fire fighter deaths while responding to calls in recent
years? - (ANSWER)The rate is increasing.
What are the most common activities being performed when fire fighters are injured? -
(ANSWER)Fire-ground operations
Which situation justifies exposing fire fighters to a high level of risk? - (ANSWER)Realistic
chance of saving a life
Who determines fitness-for-duty status after reviewing documentation of a member's exposure? -
(ANSWER)Fire department physician
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Historically, how did the fire service originate in the United States? - (ANSWER)As
communities of civilian volunteers.
When Steam-powered fire engines were introduced in the 1800s, what was the reaction of many
volunteer fire fighters? - (ANSWER)Firefighters were threatened by the apparatus and resisted
their use.
What was the first building codes originally developed to prevent? - (ANSWER)Building
collaspe
Which condition could ensue if it were not for the principle of unity of command? -
(ANSWER)Firefighters could receive multiple, possibly conflicting, orders from different
officers.
With ________, the specific assignment of a task to an individual makes that person responsible @#$
for completing the task and prevents duplication of job assignments. - (ANSWER)Division of %^&*
Labor (*&^tr
dfghjk
Attributes or qualities that can be described and measured during a promotional examination are lkjnb
know as ________. - (ANSWER)Dimensions
To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate's supervisory decisions should be strictly
based on _______.` - (ANSWER)policies and regulations
What does the term "data dump" mean in the context of emergency incident simulations in
assessment centers? - (ANSWER)The candidate demonstrates his or her depth of knowledge
about a particular subject.
In an assessment center role-play simulation where a candidate is dealing with a subordinate with
an issue, which of the following is a key point? - (ANSWER)Maintain control of the interview.
A(n)_________ is used to present a series of simulations exercises that are used to evaluate a
candidate's competence in performing the actual tasks associated with a job. -
(ANSWER)Assessment center
When an officer tells subordinates that he does not agree with an order but that the order has to
be enforced anyway, what is the result? - (ANSWER)The officer's authority and supervisory
ability are undermined.
, FLORIDA FIRE OFFICER 1 AND 2 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is one of the three recommended activities for fire officers to help them work effectively
with their supervisors? - (ANSWER)Keep the supervisor informed.
If fire officers have the authority to solve a given problem that has come up, what should they
do? - (ANSWER)They should go ahead and make a decision.
Fire officers should consult their supervisors if they are going to make a decision that_________.
- (ANSWER)Goes beyond their scope of authority.
Which agency enforces the federal laws establishing the civil rights of Americans in the
workplace? - (ANSWER)Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
As part of active listening, when should the listener interrupt the speaker? - (ANSWER)Never,
the speaker should be allowed to have full say.
@#$
What is one good method for keeping a conversation on the topic at hand? - (ANSWER)Directed %^&*
questioning (*&^tr
dfghjk
Using the order model of communication, assuming an order was issued from Command to lkjnb
Engine 5, what should be the last part of that communication? - (ANSWER)Confirmation from
command
Which type of documents are SOPs? - (ANSWER)Formal and permanent
How does HIPAA relate to fire department communications? - (ANSWER)It deals with
protection of individuals from the release of sensitive information.
What is the trend, if any, in the rate of fire fighter deaths while responding to calls in recent
years? - (ANSWER)The rate is increasing.
What are the most common activities being performed when fire fighters are injured? -
(ANSWER)Fire-ground operations
Which situation justifies exposing fire fighters to a high level of risk? - (ANSWER)Realistic
chance of saving a life
Who determines fitness-for-duty status after reviewing documentation of a member's exposure? -
(ANSWER)Fire department physician
