ALABAMA FIRE COLLEGE "RAPID
INTERVENTION CREW" ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ To calculate the alternative use of money.
Answer: Opportunity cost
◍ backward pass.
Answer: Refers to the calculation of late finish dates and late start dates for
the portions of schedule activities that have not been completed. Pg 117
◍ Research Strategies.
Answer: Identify topic-choose one that allows depthTurn topic into
questions to be answered ; good question does not have predefined
answerSearch for articles based on requirements of assignment Read each
article and take notes
◍ Easy to use.
Answer: The model is not difficult to learn and understand in a relatively
short time. Pg 31
◍ Real Simple Syndication (RSS).
Answer: A Family of web feed, formats used to published frequently,
updated digital Content, such as blogs, news, feeds, or podcasts
◍ Question part of PQ3R.
Answer: Turn objectives into questions, and form questions about material
◍ Aggressive communication style.
Answer: I am direct in expressing my needs, desires and opinions giving
little or no thought to other people's feelings.Often alienates and hurts others
, Examples of this: get over it, finger-pointing, eye rolling, crossing arms
◍ Linear notes.
Answer: Outlines - history, instructions, sequences
◍ Three emotional blocks.
Answer: Stress, mindset, and communication
◍ What does smart stand for?.
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
◍ Strategies to think critically.
Answer: Willingness to look at yourself, persistent evaluation, ongoing fair,
mindedness, commitment to an informed decision
◍ baseline.
Answer: documents the initial project scope that was agreed to Pg 59
◍ retrospective.
Answer: a discussion after the completion of each sprint to determine what
went well and what changes should occur in the next sprint. Pg 74
◍ closing phase.
Answer: Which phase is described: The deliverables are ready, the budget
and time requirements are met, quality is achieved, and lessons learned are
documented. Pg 47
◍ Maximize engagement and retention.
Answer: Analyze and engage with multiple sensesBuild in daily review
Build in cumulative review
◍ Non-numeric project selection models.
Answer: Sacred cow, Competitive / Operating necessity. Not based on
traditional measures (ROI, profit, revenue, etc.).
◍ Budget at Completion (BAC).
Answer: the approved total baseline budget approved for the completed
project. Pg 135
,◍ Actual Cost (AC).
Answer: The total dollar value of costs incurred to date which includes work
and invoices already paid as well as any expenses that have been incurred
but not yet invoiced or paid. Pg 135
◍ PQ3R.
Answer: preview, question, read, recite, review
◍ Which two organizations are examples of organizations with the functional
organizational structure?.
Answer: (1) The U.S. Department of State and (2) The U.S Department of
Energy
◍ After Action Review (AAR).
Answer: A military term that is also referred to as Lessons Learned Review.
Pg 141
◍ assertive communication.
Answer: communication that takes a listener's feelings and rights into
account, while asserting your own. People often misinterpret assertive as
aggression, especially with women Most likely to lead to respect and
long-term relationshipsExamples of this: makes eye contact straight posture,
relaxed gestures
◍ Physical.
Answer: Task dependency where one activity cannot happen until something
else is completed (i.e. primer applied before paint) Pg 112
◍ Quota, what does it stand for?.
Answer: Qualified, up-to-date, objective, true and applicable
◍ planning phase.
Answer: Which phase is described: Will require additional resources, to
provide input to the plan. It will document information about each activity
that will need to be completed in order for the project to achieve its intended
outcomes. Pg 45
, ◍ beta distribution.
Answer: ACTIVITY DURATION = (OPTIMISTIC ESTIMATE + [4 *
MOST LIKELY ESTIMATE] + PESSIMISTIC ESTIMATE) / 6 Pg 108
◍ slack.
Answer: The amount of time an activity, network path, or project can be
delayed from the early start without changing the completion date of the
project. Pg 117
◍ Overcoming cognitive distortions.
Answer: Focus on positives
◍ 0-100 Rule.
Answer: Every task is marked as 0% completed until it is finished, then
marked as 100%
◍ Cost Management Plan.
Answer: Explains how costs will be estimated, monitored, controlled during
the project. Pg 49
◍ Project Phases.
Answer: Defining, Planning, Executing, and Closing
◍ Misinformation.
Answer: In accurate or false information meant to deceive
◍ free float.
Answer: The amount of time an activity, network path, or project can be
delayed from the early start without changing the completion date of the
project. Pg 117
◍ Pomodoro Technique.
Answer: The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals,
traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks.
◍ Propaganda.
Answer: Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.
◍ Five ways to refine results for WGU library.
INTERVENTION CREW" ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ To calculate the alternative use of money.
Answer: Opportunity cost
◍ backward pass.
Answer: Refers to the calculation of late finish dates and late start dates for
the portions of schedule activities that have not been completed. Pg 117
◍ Research Strategies.
Answer: Identify topic-choose one that allows depthTurn topic into
questions to be answered ; good question does not have predefined
answerSearch for articles based on requirements of assignment Read each
article and take notes
◍ Easy to use.
Answer: The model is not difficult to learn and understand in a relatively
short time. Pg 31
◍ Real Simple Syndication (RSS).
Answer: A Family of web feed, formats used to published frequently,
updated digital Content, such as blogs, news, feeds, or podcasts
◍ Question part of PQ3R.
Answer: Turn objectives into questions, and form questions about material
◍ Aggressive communication style.
Answer: I am direct in expressing my needs, desires and opinions giving
little or no thought to other people's feelings.Often alienates and hurts others
, Examples of this: get over it, finger-pointing, eye rolling, crossing arms
◍ Linear notes.
Answer: Outlines - history, instructions, sequences
◍ Three emotional blocks.
Answer: Stress, mindset, and communication
◍ What does smart stand for?.
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
◍ Strategies to think critically.
Answer: Willingness to look at yourself, persistent evaluation, ongoing fair,
mindedness, commitment to an informed decision
◍ baseline.
Answer: documents the initial project scope that was agreed to Pg 59
◍ retrospective.
Answer: a discussion after the completion of each sprint to determine what
went well and what changes should occur in the next sprint. Pg 74
◍ closing phase.
Answer: Which phase is described: The deliverables are ready, the budget
and time requirements are met, quality is achieved, and lessons learned are
documented. Pg 47
◍ Maximize engagement and retention.
Answer: Analyze and engage with multiple sensesBuild in daily review
Build in cumulative review
◍ Non-numeric project selection models.
Answer: Sacred cow, Competitive / Operating necessity. Not based on
traditional measures (ROI, profit, revenue, etc.).
◍ Budget at Completion (BAC).
Answer: the approved total baseline budget approved for the completed
project. Pg 135
,◍ Actual Cost (AC).
Answer: The total dollar value of costs incurred to date which includes work
and invoices already paid as well as any expenses that have been incurred
but not yet invoiced or paid. Pg 135
◍ PQ3R.
Answer: preview, question, read, recite, review
◍ Which two organizations are examples of organizations with the functional
organizational structure?.
Answer: (1) The U.S. Department of State and (2) The U.S Department of
Energy
◍ After Action Review (AAR).
Answer: A military term that is also referred to as Lessons Learned Review.
Pg 141
◍ assertive communication.
Answer: communication that takes a listener's feelings and rights into
account, while asserting your own. People often misinterpret assertive as
aggression, especially with women Most likely to lead to respect and
long-term relationshipsExamples of this: makes eye contact straight posture,
relaxed gestures
◍ Physical.
Answer: Task dependency where one activity cannot happen until something
else is completed (i.e. primer applied before paint) Pg 112
◍ Quota, what does it stand for?.
Answer: Qualified, up-to-date, objective, true and applicable
◍ planning phase.
Answer: Which phase is described: Will require additional resources, to
provide input to the plan. It will document information about each activity
that will need to be completed in order for the project to achieve its intended
outcomes. Pg 45
, ◍ beta distribution.
Answer: ACTIVITY DURATION = (OPTIMISTIC ESTIMATE + [4 *
MOST LIKELY ESTIMATE] + PESSIMISTIC ESTIMATE) / 6 Pg 108
◍ slack.
Answer: The amount of time an activity, network path, or project can be
delayed from the early start without changing the completion date of the
project. Pg 117
◍ Overcoming cognitive distortions.
Answer: Focus on positives
◍ 0-100 Rule.
Answer: Every task is marked as 0% completed until it is finished, then
marked as 100%
◍ Cost Management Plan.
Answer: Explains how costs will be estimated, monitored, controlled during
the project. Pg 49
◍ Project Phases.
Answer: Defining, Planning, Executing, and Closing
◍ Misinformation.
Answer: In accurate or false information meant to deceive
◍ free float.
Answer: The amount of time an activity, network path, or project can be
delayed from the early start without changing the completion date of the
project. Pg 117
◍ Pomodoro Technique.
Answer: The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals,
traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks.
◍ Propaganda.
Answer: Ideas spread to influence public opinion for or against a cause.
◍ Five ways to refine results for WGU library.
