Fire Officer 2 Exam |245 Questions and Answers
Time-Sensitive - -Hidden within the assessment center in-basket papers are usually a few
surprises, including a few _____________ items
-Recent local history - -In preparing for examination, candidates should be familiar with
the materials on the reference reading list as well as:
-It may be the result of a offensive verbal conduct - -Which of the following is a correct
statement about sexual harassment?
-administrative fire officer - -According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs, a
person who worked as a managing fire officer for 3 to 5 years, is certified at the NFPA Fire
Officer III level, and has completed formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree is
known as a(n):
-An angry citizen - -Which of the following roles is commonly encountered in an
assessment center role-play simulation?
-Keep the supervisor informed - -What is one of the three recommended activities for fire
officers to help them work effectively with their supervisors?
-managing fire officer - -Which term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use
for a Fire Officer II?
-to ensure adequate staffing - -What is the primary purpose of having an accurate
"beginning of shift report"?
-Fire-ground operations - -What are the most common activities being performed when
fire fighters are injured?
-Fire-promotion to chief officer - -Throughout their careers, fire fighters experience four
major events that change the way they relate to the formal fire department organization.
What is one of those events?
-Firefighters are more likely to die of heart attacks - -What is the likelihood of fire fighters
dying of a heart attack versus people in other occupations?
-30% - -According to the June 2007 document published by the NFPA Fire Analysis and
Research Division, the number of fire fighters dying on duty decreased _______ during a 30-
year period from the 1970s to 2000s.
-interest statement - -A verbal presentation must include which of the following?
,-the chiefs will be available for consultation, but the fire officer will run their stations - -
Which statement best summarizes the role of the supervising fire officer in decision making
and problem solving?
-Ethical behavior - -Which kind of behavior can be described as consistent with the
department's core values, mission statement, and value statements?
-3 - -What is the lowest level of fire officer that is qualified for a chief officer position?
-Pendelton Act - -Which legislation enacted in 1883 established the civil service system in
the U.S. federal government?
-Qualified - -If a promotion eligibility list is banded, what is typically one of the group
headings?
-General Order - -Which formal document addresses a specific subject, policy, condition,
or situation?
-Completing employee performance appraisals - -Which of the following Fire Officer II
duties is a Fire Officer I NOT expected to perform?
-Sudden cardiac arrest - -What is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters?
-Prepare a formal letter for chiefs approval - -Which of the following is a popular
assessment center exercise?
-1 - -A press release should be limited to a maximum of how many pages?
-policies and regulations - -To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate's
supervisory decisions should be strictly based on:
-An angry citizen - -Which of the following roles is commonly encountered in an
assessment center role-play simulation?
-identification of the target audience - -What is one of the first considerations when
planning a news release?
-Reliability - -What is the term for the ability of a test to measure what it is intended to
measure on a consistent basis?
-Recommendation report - -A document that suggests a particular action or decision is
called a(n):
-The fire chief - -Who must take corrective action if an investigation confirms a
harassment complaint has merit?
, -Culture diversity - -Looking beyond the physical attributes of individuals and matching
each individual's strengths with the organization's needs so that the organization, the
individual, and the officer can be successful is a must for the fire officer to maintain:
-4 - -According to the NFPA, how many levels of fire officers are there?
-First- level - -In general, which level of supervisor has the longest and most diverse
reading list for its promotional multiple-choice examinations?
-Informal Communication - -Internal memos, e-mails, instant messages, and messages
transmitted via mobile data terminals are examples of:
-Procedure - -What does the "P" stand for in SOP?
-43.5% - -According to the NFPA, approximately _____ of on-duty injuries occur during fire-
ground operations.
-Pendelton Act - -Which legislation enacted in 1883 established the civil service system in
the U.S. federal government?
-Yes, Fire Officer 1 is a prerequisite for Officer 2 - -According to NFPA 1021, does a Fire
Officer II have to meet the requirements of Fire Officer I?
-Staffing - -Which type of information is included in the first part of a "beginning of shift
report"?
-The rate is increasing - -What is the trend, if any, in the rate of fire fighter deaths while
responding to calls in recent years?
-Their personal training library - -When officers are preparing to present a class that
covers a specific topic, what/whom should they consult first?
-Identifying trends - -In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of
accidents be used?
-50% - -The USFA has adopted a national goal of a __________ reduction in fatalities over a
10-year period.
-2 - -Which level of fire officer is generally associated as being the senior non-chief officer
in a department?
-Job description - -Which document is used by the human resources department to
summarize the scope of the job and provide examples of the typical tasks a person holding
that position might be expected to perform?
-A calendar - -Which item should be included in a personal study journal?
Time-Sensitive - -Hidden within the assessment center in-basket papers are usually a few
surprises, including a few _____________ items
-Recent local history - -In preparing for examination, candidates should be familiar with
the materials on the reference reading list as well as:
-It may be the result of a offensive verbal conduct - -Which of the following is a correct
statement about sexual harassment?
-administrative fire officer - -According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs, a
person who worked as a managing fire officer for 3 to 5 years, is certified at the NFPA Fire
Officer III level, and has completed formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree is
known as a(n):
-An angry citizen - -Which of the following roles is commonly encountered in an
assessment center role-play simulation?
-Keep the supervisor informed - -What is one of the three recommended activities for fire
officers to help them work effectively with their supervisors?
-managing fire officer - -Which term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use
for a Fire Officer II?
-to ensure adequate staffing - -What is the primary purpose of having an accurate
"beginning of shift report"?
-Fire-ground operations - -What are the most common activities being performed when
fire fighters are injured?
-Fire-promotion to chief officer - -Throughout their careers, fire fighters experience four
major events that change the way they relate to the formal fire department organization.
What is one of those events?
-Firefighters are more likely to die of heart attacks - -What is the likelihood of fire fighters
dying of a heart attack versus people in other occupations?
-30% - -According to the June 2007 document published by the NFPA Fire Analysis and
Research Division, the number of fire fighters dying on duty decreased _______ during a 30-
year period from the 1970s to 2000s.
-interest statement - -A verbal presentation must include which of the following?
,-the chiefs will be available for consultation, but the fire officer will run their stations - -
Which statement best summarizes the role of the supervising fire officer in decision making
and problem solving?
-Ethical behavior - -Which kind of behavior can be described as consistent with the
department's core values, mission statement, and value statements?
-3 - -What is the lowest level of fire officer that is qualified for a chief officer position?
-Pendelton Act - -Which legislation enacted in 1883 established the civil service system in
the U.S. federal government?
-Qualified - -If a promotion eligibility list is banded, what is typically one of the group
headings?
-General Order - -Which formal document addresses a specific subject, policy, condition,
or situation?
-Completing employee performance appraisals - -Which of the following Fire Officer II
duties is a Fire Officer I NOT expected to perform?
-Sudden cardiac arrest - -What is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters?
-Prepare a formal letter for chiefs approval - -Which of the following is a popular
assessment center exercise?
-1 - -A press release should be limited to a maximum of how many pages?
-policies and regulations - -To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate's
supervisory decisions should be strictly based on:
-An angry citizen - -Which of the following roles is commonly encountered in an
assessment center role-play simulation?
-identification of the target audience - -What is one of the first considerations when
planning a news release?
-Reliability - -What is the term for the ability of a test to measure what it is intended to
measure on a consistent basis?
-Recommendation report - -A document that suggests a particular action or decision is
called a(n):
-The fire chief - -Who must take corrective action if an investigation confirms a
harassment complaint has merit?
, -Culture diversity - -Looking beyond the physical attributes of individuals and matching
each individual's strengths with the organization's needs so that the organization, the
individual, and the officer can be successful is a must for the fire officer to maintain:
-4 - -According to the NFPA, how many levels of fire officers are there?
-First- level - -In general, which level of supervisor has the longest and most diverse
reading list for its promotional multiple-choice examinations?
-Informal Communication - -Internal memos, e-mails, instant messages, and messages
transmitted via mobile data terminals are examples of:
-Procedure - -What does the "P" stand for in SOP?
-43.5% - -According to the NFPA, approximately _____ of on-duty injuries occur during fire-
ground operations.
-Pendelton Act - -Which legislation enacted in 1883 established the civil service system in
the U.S. federal government?
-Yes, Fire Officer 1 is a prerequisite for Officer 2 - -According to NFPA 1021, does a Fire
Officer II have to meet the requirements of Fire Officer I?
-Staffing - -Which type of information is included in the first part of a "beginning of shift
report"?
-The rate is increasing - -What is the trend, if any, in the rate of fire fighter deaths while
responding to calls in recent years?
-Their personal training library - -When officers are preparing to present a class that
covers a specific topic, what/whom should they consult first?
-Identifying trends - -In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of
accidents be used?
-50% - -The USFA has adopted a national goal of a __________ reduction in fatalities over a
10-year period.
-2 - -Which level of fire officer is generally associated as being the senior non-chief officer
in a department?
-Job description - -Which document is used by the human resources department to
summarize the scope of the job and provide examples of the typical tasks a person holding
that position might be expected to perform?
-A calendar - -Which item should be included in a personal study journal?
