FIRE INSTRUCTOR 1 3 KEY CONCEPTS AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ 2. Student enthusiasm is fostered and maintained by: (10)
A. guiding students through NFPA standards
B. expressing obvious love of the subject matter
C. teaching students the history of the profession
D. correcting unsuccessful attempts with criticism.
Answer: B. expressing obvious love of the subject matter.
◉ 3. Which instructor characteristic demonstrates the desire and
determination to achieve goal (11)
A. Empathy
B. Creativity
C. Motivation
D. Leadership ability.
Answer: C. Motivation
◉ 4. Instructors can motivate others by: (11)
,A. not allowing for mistakes
B. making skills difficult to learn
C. rewarding successful attempts
D. not correcting unsuccessful attempts.
Answer: C. rewarding successful attempts.
◉ 5. Which characteristic of effective instructor includes the
background knowledge and experiences to teach a skill? (11)
A. Personal integrity
B. Strong interpersonal skills
C. Preparation and organization
D. Subject and teaching competencies.
Answer: D. Subject and teaching competencies
◉ 6. Which characteristics of an effective instructor guide students
through the requirements, knowledge and skills a class? (12)
A. Desires to teach
B. Leadership abilities
C. Subject competencies
, D. Strong interpersonal skills.
Answer: B. Leadership abilities
◉ 7. Which of the following is a leadership quality of an instructor?
(12)
A. Deceit
B. Arrogance
C. Selfishness
D. Responsibility.
Answer: D. Responsibility
◉ 8. Which interpersonal skill must the instructor have in order to
precisely and clearly explain concepts and processes through a
systematic presentation of material? (12)
A. Clarity
B. Sensitivity
C. Consistency
D. Self-confidence.
Answer: A. Clarity
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ 2. Student enthusiasm is fostered and maintained by: (10)
A. guiding students through NFPA standards
B. expressing obvious love of the subject matter
C. teaching students the history of the profession
D. correcting unsuccessful attempts with criticism.
Answer: B. expressing obvious love of the subject matter.
◉ 3. Which instructor characteristic demonstrates the desire and
determination to achieve goal (11)
A. Empathy
B. Creativity
C. Motivation
D. Leadership ability.
Answer: C. Motivation
◉ 4. Instructors can motivate others by: (11)
,A. not allowing for mistakes
B. making skills difficult to learn
C. rewarding successful attempts
D. not correcting unsuccessful attempts.
Answer: C. rewarding successful attempts.
◉ 5. Which characteristic of effective instructor includes the
background knowledge and experiences to teach a skill? (11)
A. Personal integrity
B. Strong interpersonal skills
C. Preparation and organization
D. Subject and teaching competencies.
Answer: D. Subject and teaching competencies
◉ 6. Which characteristics of an effective instructor guide students
through the requirements, knowledge and skills a class? (12)
A. Desires to teach
B. Leadership abilities
C. Subject competencies
, D. Strong interpersonal skills.
Answer: B. Leadership abilities
◉ 7. Which of the following is a leadership quality of an instructor?
(12)
A. Deceit
B. Arrogance
C. Selfishness
D. Responsibility.
Answer: D. Responsibility
◉ 8. Which interpersonal skill must the instructor have in order to
precisely and clearly explain concepts and processes through a
systematic presentation of material? (12)
A. Clarity
B. Sensitivity
C. Consistency
D. Self-confidence.
Answer: A. Clarity
