Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes one way the data provided by fire investigation can be used?

Accepted Answer

A)   To help firefighters prepare for threats beyond their control
B)   To help set goals for emergency response contingency plans
C)   To provide economic incentives for individuals in the community
D)   To monitor the effectiveness of the fire and life safety initiative programE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

What method of organizing a message begins with information familiar to the audience before moving to unfamiliar information?

Accepted Answer

A)   Step-by-step
B)   Whole-part-whole
C)   Simple-to-complex
D)   Known-to-unknownE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

What audience characteristic is the primary factor in presentation style when giving a fire and life safety presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Age
B)   Physical ability
C)   Cultural diversity
D)   Educational levelE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is a common cause of residential fires?

Accepted Answer

A)   Smoking materials
B)   Extension cords used correctly
C)   Well maintained electrical appliances
D)   Appropriate placement of combustiblesE) B) and D)
F) All of the above A

Question 5

Fire and life safety education is designed to inform citizens about, and provide information on how to change:

Accepted Answer

A)   building codes.
B)   natural hazards.
C)   unsafe behaviors.
D)   structural failures.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following methods would be the MOST effective way to teach preschool children about home escape?

Accepted Answer

A)   Teach the full process, then have the children repeat it several times.
B)   Make the escape into a problem-solving, decision-making exercise.
C)   Teach the process in small segments, then put together behaviors as each is mastered.
D)   Teach the children how fire is likely to behave, and let them predict the best way to respond.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes the benefit of a private dwelling fire safety survey?

Accepted Answer

A)   It allows firefighters access to locations otherwise closed to them.
B)   It allows firefighters to identify code enforcement issues to address.
C)   It allows citizens to ask questions about local permit requirements.
D)   It allows citizens to feel the department is really concerned about their welfare.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D) D

Question 8

Which type of fire and life safety hazard may arise from the design or use of a building, facility, or equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unsafe behaviors
B)   Unsafe conditions
C)   Hazardous processes
D)   Technological hazardsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

To identify threats and hazards, a community is required to_________ , determine the threat each hazard will pose, and estimate the portion of the population that may be affected.

Accepted Answer

A)   enforce regulations that may reduce hazards
B)   offer economic incentives to community participants
C)   determine the specific hazards the community may face
D)   modify and adopt model codes from consensus organizationsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following can be performed for further educational opportunity once hazards have been identified in a private dwelling fire safety survey?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reschedule for next inspection
B)   Explain fines from code violations
C)   Distribute fire and life safety literature
D)   Create new updated preincident planning reportE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

What basic presentation skill advises that firefighters should use a relaxed tone to help an audience feel at ease when delivering a fire and life safety presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Positive attitude
B)   Conversational tone
C)   Best choice of words
D)   Good development of ideasE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 12

Which of the following is a guideline firefighters should use when preparing for a fire and life safety presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not allow audience members time to ask questions
B)   Discuss the presentation with other members of the crew
C)   Read only materials readily available, there is no need to find supplemental information
D)   Prepare stories to tell at frequent intervals, even if that means the presentation is longer than agreed uponE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

What audience characteristic can impact the worldview and outlook on life of those listening to a fire and life safety presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Age
B)   Physical ability
C)   Cultural diversity
D)   Educational levelE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which fire and life safety hazard category is MOST likely found in manufacturing facilities, auto repair and painting shops, and dry cleaning operations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Open burning
B)   Unsafe behaviors
C)   Unsafe conditions
D)   Hazardous processesE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is one reason for conducting inspections of occupancies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Periodic inspections are used to gather statistics on local construction materials and methods.
B)   Periodic inspections help detect patterns that may help intervene in juvenile firesetter development.
C)   Periodic inspections can identify intentionally-set fires to assist law enforcement in apprehending arsonists.
D)   Periodic inspections are used to ensure structures are in compliance with locally adopted fire and life safety codes.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following BEST describes a guideline firefighters should follow when performing a private residential fire safety survey?

Accepted Answer

A)   Do not identify special needs of residents
B)   Conduct the survey using only one firefighter
C)   Send survey results to the occupant two weeks after completion
D)   Offer constructive suggestions for correcting or eliminating hazardous conditionsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following BEST describes a fire and life safety audience of preschool children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Preschool children are not able to grasp simple safety rules.
B)   Preschool children lead all other age groups in fire-related deaths.
C)   Preschool children need instruction on how to take care of themselves when alone.
D)   Preschool children learn by seeing and doing - what they do will last longer than what they see or hear.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

In order to be effective, communities should use a______ process to develop a fire and life safety initiative program.

Accepted Answer

A)   public
B)   systematic
C)   democratic
D)   compartmentalizedE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Safety hazards are defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)   categories of life safety messages that must be communicated to educate the public.
B)   trends in location, type of structure, and time of day when an unsafe condition is detected.
C)   conditions that would increase the likelihood of a fire starting or increase the extent or severity of a fire.
D)   unsafe behaviors or conditions that result in injury, death, or property damage not associated with fire.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Cooking equipment and a loose handrail on a stairway are possible sources of:

Accepted Answer

A)   slips and falls.
B)   unsafe behaviors.
C)   unsafe conditions.
D)   hazardous processes.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 21: Fire and Life Safety Initiatives Firefighter II

Which of the following BEST describes one way the data provided by fire investigation can be used?

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What method of organizing a message begins with information familiar to the audience before moving to unfamiliar information?

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What audience characteristic is the primary factor in presentation style when giving a fire and life safety presentation?

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Which of the following is a common cause of residential fires?

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Fire and life safety education is designed to inform citizens about, and provide information on how to change:

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Which of the following methods would be the MOST effective way to teach preschool children about home escape?

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Which of the following BEST describes the benefit of a private dwelling fire safety survey?

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Which type of fire and life safety hazard may arise from the design or use of a building, facility, or equipment?

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To identify threats and hazards, a community is required to_________ , determine the threat each hazard will pose, and estimate the portion of the population that may be affected.

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Which of the following can be performed for further educational opportunity once hazards have been identified in a private dwelling fire safety survey?

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What basic presentation skill advises that firefighters should use a relaxed tone to help an audience feel at ease when delivering a fire and life safety presentation?

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Which of the following is a guideline firefighters should use when preparing for a fire and life safety presentation?

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What audience characteristic can impact the worldview and outlook on life of those listening to a fire and life safety presentation?

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Which fire and life safety hazard category is MOST likely found in manufacturing facilities, auto repair and painting shops, and dry cleaning operations?

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Which of the following is one reason for conducting inspections of occupancies?

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Which of the following BEST describes a guideline firefighters should follow when performing a private residential fire safety survey?

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Which of the following BEST describes a fire and life safety audience of preschool children?

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In order to be effective, communities should use a______ process to develop a fire and life safety initiative program.

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Safety hazards are defined as:

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Cooking equipment and a loose handrail on a stairway are possible sources of:

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