Fire Officer 1 and 2 Exam |115 Questions and Answers
Historically, how did the fire serviceoriginate in the United States? - -As communities of
civilian volunteers.
-When Steam-powered fire engines were introduced in the 1800s, what was the reaction
of many volunteer fire fighters? - -Firefighters were threatened by the apparatus and
resisted their use.
-What was the first building codes originally developed to prevent? - -Building collaspe
-Which condition could ensue if it were not for the principle of unity of command? - -
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. - -
Division of Labor
-Attributes or qualities that can be described and measured during a promotional
examination are know as ________. - -Dimensions
-To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate's supervisory decisions should be
strictly based on _______.` - -policies and regulations
-What does the term "data dump" mean in the context of emergency incident simulations
in assessment centers? - -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? - -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. - -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? - -The officer's authority and supervisory
ability are undermined.
-What is one of the three recommended activities for fire officers to help them work
effectively with their supervisors? - -Keep the supervisor informed.
-If fire officers have the authority to solve a given problem that has come up, what should
they do? - -They should go ahead and make a decision.
, -Fire officers should consult their supervisors if they are going to make a decision
that_________. - -Goes beyond their scope of authority.
-Which agency enforces the federal laws establishing the civil rights of Americans in the
workplace? - -Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
-As part of active listening, when should the listener interrupt the speaker? - -Never, the
speaker should be allowed to have full say.
-What is one good method for keeping a conversation on the topic at hand? - -Directed
questioning
-Using the order model of communication, assuming an order was issued from Command
to Engine 5, what should be the last part of that communication? - -Confirmation from
command
-Which type of documents are SOPs? - -Formal and permanent
-How does HIPAA relate to fire department communications? - -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? - -The rate is increasing.
-What are the most common activities being performed when fire fighters are injured? - -
Fire-ground operations
-Which situation justifies exposing fire fighters to a high level of risk? - -Realistic chance of
saving a life
-Who determines fitness-for-duty status after reviewing documentation of a member's
exposure? - -Fire department physician
-In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of accidents be used? - -
Identifying trends
-What does a Theory X manager believe? - -People do not like to work.
-A Theory Y manager believes that people need to be ________ rather than _________. - -
encouraged/controlled
-What does the accommodating person demonstrate, according to the Blake and Mouton
Managerial Grid? - -Low concern for results, high concern for people
Historically, how did the fire serviceoriginate in the United States? - -As communities of
civilian volunteers.
-When Steam-powered fire engines were introduced in the 1800s, what was the reaction
of many volunteer fire fighters? - -Firefighters were threatened by the apparatus and
resisted their use.
-What was the first building codes originally developed to prevent? - -Building collaspe
-Which condition could ensue if it were not for the principle of unity of command? - -
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. - -
Division of Labor
-Attributes or qualities that can be described and measured during a promotional
examination are know as ________. - -Dimensions
-To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate's supervisory decisions should be
strictly based on _______.` - -policies and regulations
-What does the term "data dump" mean in the context of emergency incident simulations
in assessment centers? - -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? - -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. - -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? - -The officer's authority and supervisory
ability are undermined.
-What is one of the three recommended activities for fire officers to help them work
effectively with their supervisors? - -Keep the supervisor informed.
-If fire officers have the authority to solve a given problem that has come up, what should
they do? - -They should go ahead and make a decision.
, -Fire officers should consult their supervisors if they are going to make a decision
that_________. - -Goes beyond their scope of authority.
-Which agency enforces the federal laws establishing the civil rights of Americans in the
workplace? - -Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
-As part of active listening, when should the listener interrupt the speaker? - -Never, the
speaker should be allowed to have full say.
-What is one good method for keeping a conversation on the topic at hand? - -Directed
questioning
-Using the order model of communication, assuming an order was issued from Command
to Engine 5, what should be the last part of that communication? - -Confirmation from
command
-Which type of documents are SOPs? - -Formal and permanent
-How does HIPAA relate to fire department communications? - -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? - -The rate is increasing.
-What are the most common activities being performed when fire fighters are injured? - -
Fire-ground operations
-Which situation justifies exposing fire fighters to a high level of risk? - -Realistic chance of
saving a life
-Who determines fitness-for-duty status after reviewing documentation of a member's
exposure? - -Fire department physician
-In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of accidents be used? - -
Identifying trends
-What does a Theory X manager believe? - -People do not like to work.
-A Theory Y manager believes that people need to be ________ rather than _________. - -
encouraged/controlled
-What does the accommodating person demonstrate, according to the Blake and Mouton
Managerial Grid? - -Low concern for results, high concern for people
