Fire Officer 2
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1. Hidden within the assessment center in-basket papers are usually a few
surprises, including a few _____________ items: Time-Sensitive
2. In preparing for examination, candidates should be familiar with the materi-
als on the reference reading list as well as:: Recent local history
3. Which of the following is a correct statement about sexual harassment?: It may
be the result of a offensive verbal conduct
4. 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):: administrative fire officer
5. Which of the following roles is commonly encountered in an assessment
center role-play simulation?: An angry citizen
6. What is one of the three recommended activities for fire officers to help them
work effectively with their supervisors?: Keep the supervisor informed
7. Which term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use for a Fire
Officer II?: managing fire officer
8. What is the primary purpose of having an accurate "beginning of shift re-
port"?: to ensure adequate staffing
9. What are the most common activities being performed when fire fighters are
injured?: Fire-ground operations
10. 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?: Fire-promotion to chief officer
11. What is the likelihood of fire fighters dying of a heart attack versus people
in other occupations?: Firefighters are more likely to die of heart attacks
12. 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.: 30%
13. A verbal presentation must include which of the following?: interest statement
14. Which statement best summarizes the role of the supervising fire officer in
decision making and problem solving?: the chiefs will be available for consultation, but the fire
officer will run their stations
, Fire Officer 2
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15. Which kind of behavior can be described as consistent with the department's
core values, mission statement, and value statements?: Ethical behavior
16. What is the lowest level of fire officer that is qualified for a chief officer
position?: 3
17. Which legislation enacted in 1883 established the civil service system in the
U.S. federal government?: Pendelton Act
18. If a promotion eligibility list is banded, what is typically one of the group
headings?: Qualified
19. Which formal document addresses a specific subject, policy, condition, or
situation?: General Order
20. Which of the following Fire Officer II duties is a Fire Officer I NOT expected
to perform?: Completing employee performance appraisals
21. What is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters?: Sudden cardiac
arrest
22. Which of the following is a popular assessment center exercise?: Prepare a forma
letter for chiefs approval
23. A press release should be limited to a maximum of how many pages?: 1
24. To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate's supervisory decisions
should be strictly based on:: policies and regulations
25. What is one of the first considerations when planning a news release?: identi-
fication of the target audience
26. What is the term for the ability of a test to measure what it is intended to
measure on a consistent basis?: Reliability
27. A document that suggests a particular action or decision is called a(n):: Rec-
ommendation report
28. Who must take corrective action if an investigation confirms a harassment
complaint has merit?: The fire chief
29. 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:: Culture diversity
30. According to the NFPA, how many levels of fire officers are there?: 4
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31. In general, which level of supervisor has the longest and most diverse
reading list for its promotional multiple-choice examinations?: First- level
32. Internal memos, e-mails, instant messages, and messages transmitted via
mobile data terminals are examples of:: Informal Communication
33. What does the "P" stand for in SOP?: Procedure
34. According to the NFPA, approximately _____ of on-duty injuries occur during
fire-ground operations.: 43.5%
35. According to NFPA 1021, does a Fire Officer II have to meet the requirements
of Fire Officer I?: Yes, Fire Officer 1 is a prerequisite for Officer 2
36. Which type of information is included in the first part of a "beginning of shift
report"?: Staffing
37. What is the trend, if any, in the rate of fire fighter deaths while responding
to calls in recent years?: The rate is increasing
38. When officers are preparing to present a class that covers a specific topic,
what/whom should they consult first?: Their personal training library
39. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of acci-
dents be used?: Identifying trends
40. The USFA has adopted a national goal of a __________ reduction in fatalities
over a 10-year period.: 50%
41. Which level of fire officer is generally associated as being the senior
non-chief officer in a department?: 2
42. 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?: Job description
43. Which item should be included in a personal study journal?: A calendar
44. An assessment center candidate should be prepared to make one of two
types of simulated verbal presentations. What is one of those types?: a presentation
to civilians about a fire department practice
45. What is one of the two primary causes of death to fire fighters operating in
a burning structure?: Structural collapse
46. Which level of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS)
is the most difficult to analyze?: HFACS4
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1. Hidden within the assessment center in-basket papers are usually a few
surprises, including a few _____________ items: Time-Sensitive
2. In preparing for examination, candidates should be familiar with the materi-
als on the reference reading list as well as:: Recent local history
3. Which of the following is a correct statement about sexual harassment?: It may
be the result of a offensive verbal conduct
4. 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):: administrative fire officer
5. Which of the following roles is commonly encountered in an assessment
center role-play simulation?: An angry citizen
6. What is one of the three recommended activities for fire officers to help them
work effectively with their supervisors?: Keep the supervisor informed
7. Which term does the International Association of Fire Chiefs use for a Fire
Officer II?: managing fire officer
8. What is the primary purpose of having an accurate "beginning of shift re-
port"?: to ensure adequate staffing
9. What are the most common activities being performed when fire fighters are
injured?: Fire-ground operations
10. 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?: Fire-promotion to chief officer
11. What is the likelihood of fire fighters dying of a heart attack versus people
in other occupations?: Firefighters are more likely to die of heart attacks
12. 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.: 30%
13. A verbal presentation must include which of the following?: interest statement
14. Which statement best summarizes the role of the supervising fire officer in
decision making and problem solving?: the chiefs will be available for consultation, but the fire
officer will run their stations
, Fire Officer 2
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15. Which kind of behavior can be described as consistent with the department's
core values, mission statement, and value statements?: Ethical behavior
16. What is the lowest level of fire officer that is qualified for a chief officer
position?: 3
17. Which legislation enacted in 1883 established the civil service system in the
U.S. federal government?: Pendelton Act
18. If a promotion eligibility list is banded, what is typically one of the group
headings?: Qualified
19. Which formal document addresses a specific subject, policy, condition, or
situation?: General Order
20. Which of the following Fire Officer II duties is a Fire Officer I NOT expected
to perform?: Completing employee performance appraisals
21. What is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters?: Sudden cardiac
arrest
22. Which of the following is a popular assessment center exercise?: Prepare a forma
letter for chiefs approval
23. A press release should be limited to a maximum of how many pages?: 1
24. To be effective in a role-playing exercise, a candidate's supervisory decisions
should be strictly based on:: policies and regulations
25. What is one of the first considerations when planning a news release?: identi-
fication of the target audience
26. What is the term for the ability of a test to measure what it is intended to
measure on a consistent basis?: Reliability
27. A document that suggests a particular action or decision is called a(n):: Rec-
ommendation report
28. Who must take corrective action if an investigation confirms a harassment
complaint has merit?: The fire chief
29. 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:: Culture diversity
30. According to the NFPA, how many levels of fire officers are there?: 4
, Fire Officer 2
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31. In general, which level of supervisor has the longest and most diverse
reading list for its promotional multiple-choice examinations?: First- level
32. Internal memos, e-mails, instant messages, and messages transmitted via
mobile data terminals are examples of:: Informal Communication
33. What does the "P" stand for in SOP?: Procedure
34. According to the NFPA, approximately _____ of on-duty injuries occur during
fire-ground operations.: 43.5%
35. According to NFPA 1021, does a Fire Officer II have to meet the requirements
of Fire Officer I?: Yes, Fire Officer 1 is a prerequisite for Officer 2
36. Which type of information is included in the first part of a "beginning of shift
report"?: Staffing
37. What is the trend, if any, in the rate of fire fighter deaths while responding
to calls in recent years?: The rate is increasing
38. When officers are preparing to present a class that covers a specific topic,
what/whom should they consult first?: Their personal training library
39. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of acci-
dents be used?: Identifying trends
40. The USFA has adopted a national goal of a __________ reduction in fatalities
over a 10-year period.: 50%
41. Which level of fire officer is generally associated as being the senior
non-chief officer in a department?: 2
42. 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?: Job description
43. Which item should be included in a personal study journal?: A calendar
44. An assessment center candidate should be prepared to make one of two
types of simulated verbal presentations. What is one of those types?: a presentation
to civilians about a fire department practice
45. What is one of the two primary causes of death to fire fighters operating in
a burning structure?: Structural collapse
46. Which level of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS)
is the most difficult to analyze?: HFACS4
