IFSTA Company Officer Sixth Ed Updated
Actual Exam Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Expressing oneself clearly and effectively to others and interpreting feedback from
others who are either internal or external to the organization.
Correct Answer
Communication skills
Question 2
Because of the presence of highly toxic gases during salvage and overhaul operations,
the company officer should ensure crew members continue...
Correct Answer
... to wear appropriate PPE, including full SCBA.
Question 3
Holding an individual counseling session to correct inappropriate behavior as soon as
it is discovered and prevent it from becoming a pattern or progressing to a more
serious offense.
Correct Answer
Preventative action
Question 4
A set of principles, protocols or procedures that explain how to do something or
provide a set of minimum standards to be followed.
Correct Answer
Standard
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,Question 5
Thoroughly and efficiently completing reports and records, station maintenance and
other administrative duties are examples of...
Correct Answer
...organizational duties.
Question 1
What is the most common method used for risk management?
a. risk avoidance
b. risk reduction
c. control measures
d. risk transfer
Correct Answer
c. control measures
Question 2
When organizing a document, the briefest of outlines includes each of the
following parts EXCEPT:
a. introduction
b. body
c. statement of purpose
d. conclusion
Correct Answer
d. conclusion
Question 3
SMART objectives are an important aspect of a company officer's duty to
manage and lead a crew. The "M" in SMART stands for:
a. meaningful
b. manageable
c. measurable
d. methodical
Correct Answer
c. measurable
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,Question 4
Groups are either formal or informal. A formal group:
a. defines common goals in a written document
b. forms around common interests
c. is two or more persons who interact with the common goal of mutual respect
and interests
d. has a greater influence on the productivity and success of the formal group
more than any other factor
Correct Answer
a. defines common goals in a written document
Question 5
What is the first step to completing a successful preincident survey?
a. the company officer should obtain a copy of the facility plot plan, if possible,
from the owners/occupants or the building code department
b. company officers should inform unit members in advance, discuss the survey
process, list factors that should be considered during the survey, and assign
duties
c. the company officer must contact the owners/occupants to explain the
reason for the visit and establish a mutually acceptable time
d. building the relationship between the company officer and the business
owner/occupant
Correct Answer
d. building the relationship between the company officer and the business
owner/occupant
Question 6
The two types of budgets contained within the public sector are:
a. capital and line-item budgets
b. operating and program budgets
c. capital and operating
d. performance and zero-base budgets
Correct Answer
c. capital and operating
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, Question 7
According to NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications
(2003), the duties of a company officer may be divided into general categories
that apply to all fire officer levels. Which of the following is NOT one of those
categories?
a. health and safety
b. administration
c. inspection and investigation
d. labor/management relations
Correct Answer
d. labor/management relations
Question 8
A company officer II must be knowledgeable about budgeting. A budget
intended to fund large, one-time expenditures is a/an:
a. equipment budget
b. capital budget
c. limited budget
d. operating budget
Correct Answer
b. capital budget
Question 9
If a fire enters ventilation-limited decay:
a. it means it is in its final stage of development
b. it means it is very likely in its final stage of development
c. it means it could be in its final stage of development
d. it does not mean it is in its final stage of development
Correct Answer
d. it does not mean it is in its final stage of development
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Actual Exam Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Expressing oneself clearly and effectively to others and interpreting feedback from
others who are either internal or external to the organization.
Correct Answer
Communication skills
Question 2
Because of the presence of highly toxic gases during salvage and overhaul operations,
the company officer should ensure crew members continue...
Correct Answer
... to wear appropriate PPE, including full SCBA.
Question 3
Holding an individual counseling session to correct inappropriate behavior as soon as
it is discovered and prevent it from becoming a pattern or progressing to a more
serious offense.
Correct Answer
Preventative action
Question 4
A set of principles, protocols or procedures that explain how to do something or
provide a set of minimum standards to be followed.
Correct Answer
Standard
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,Question 5
Thoroughly and efficiently completing reports and records, station maintenance and
other administrative duties are examples of...
Correct Answer
...organizational duties.
Question 1
What is the most common method used for risk management?
a. risk avoidance
b. risk reduction
c. control measures
d. risk transfer
Correct Answer
c. control measures
Question 2
When organizing a document, the briefest of outlines includes each of the
following parts EXCEPT:
a. introduction
b. body
c. statement of purpose
d. conclusion
Correct Answer
d. conclusion
Question 3
SMART objectives are an important aspect of a company officer's duty to
manage and lead a crew. The "M" in SMART stands for:
a. meaningful
b. manageable
c. measurable
d. methodical
Correct Answer
c. measurable
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,Question 4
Groups are either formal or informal. A formal group:
a. defines common goals in a written document
b. forms around common interests
c. is two or more persons who interact with the common goal of mutual respect
and interests
d. has a greater influence on the productivity and success of the formal group
more than any other factor
Correct Answer
a. defines common goals in a written document
Question 5
What is the first step to completing a successful preincident survey?
a. the company officer should obtain a copy of the facility plot plan, if possible,
from the owners/occupants or the building code department
b. company officers should inform unit members in advance, discuss the survey
process, list factors that should be considered during the survey, and assign
duties
c. the company officer must contact the owners/occupants to explain the
reason for the visit and establish a mutually acceptable time
d. building the relationship between the company officer and the business
owner/occupant
Correct Answer
d. building the relationship between the company officer and the business
owner/occupant
Question 6
The two types of budgets contained within the public sector are:
a. capital and line-item budgets
b. operating and program budgets
c. capital and operating
d. performance and zero-base budgets
Correct Answer
c. capital and operating
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, Question 7
According to NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications
(2003), the duties of a company officer may be divided into general categories
that apply to all fire officer levels. Which of the following is NOT one of those
categories?
a. health and safety
b. administration
c. inspection and investigation
d. labor/management relations
Correct Answer
d. labor/management relations
Question 8
A company officer II must be knowledgeable about budgeting. A budget
intended to fund large, one-time expenditures is a/an:
a. equipment budget
b. capital budget
c. limited budget
d. operating budget
Correct Answer
b. capital budget
Question 9
If a fire enters ventilation-limited decay:
a. it means it is in its final stage of development
b. it means it is very likely in its final stage of development
c. it means it could be in its final stage of development
d. it does not mean it is in its final stage of development
Correct Answer
d. it does not mean it is in its final stage of development
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