FLORIDA FIRE OFFICER FINAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST EXAM 2024
ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+
Each individual reporting to only one supervisor defines:
• unified command.
• unity of command.
• Co span of control.
D. unified control. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
An organization that publishes standards is the:
• National Fire Protection Association.
• National Fire Academy.
• National Volunteer Fire Council.
• International Association of Fire Fighters. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Which step in the budget process occurs first?
• Evaluation
• Implementation
• Preparation
• Planning - CORRECT ANSWER-D
NFPA Standard addresses fire department occupational safetyand health.
A. 1501
B. 1200
,C. 1500
D. 1021 - CORRECT ANSWER-C
Which of the following is not one of the qualities of a good company officer?
• Be a role model
• Be loyal to the department
• Be committed to personnel training and education
• Be able to enforce discipline quickly - CORRECT ANSWER-D
The term that means an individual has been tested by an accredited examining body on clearly
identified material and found to meet a minimum standard is:
• testing.
• guidelines.
• consensus.
• certification. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
Utilizing the hygiene theory/motivation-hygiene theory, the companyofficer should:
• recommend subordinates for a raise.
• break each job down into steps that can be easily accomplished.
• explain how it relates to the big picture.
• remind fire fighters of how important their work is to the citizens ofthe community. -
CORRECT ANSWER-D
A theory X leader believes:
• workers are lazy and need to be watched.
• workers seek responsibility.
• only a small part of a worker's potential is used.
• workers feel work is natural. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
A chief officer giving someone a raise or promotion is a highly visible use of power.
,• coercive
• identification
• legitimate
• reward - CORRECT ANSWER-D
A company officer issuing a reprimand for not submitting a report on time is an example of
power.
• coercive/punishment
• identification/emulation
• expert/legitimate
• reward/recognition - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Within an organization, power stems from shared values or the acceptance of an
organizationalstructure.
• coercive
• identification
• legitimate
• reward - CORRECT ANSWER-C
Withholding or postponing a reward is an example of power.
• coercive/punishment
• expert/legitimate
• identification/emulation
• reward/recognition - CORRECT ANSWER-A
When first promoted to company officer, an individual should adopt one leadership style and
use this style in all situations. This statement is:
, • incorrect; the officer should apply different leadership approaches whenthey appear
appropriate.
• correct; fire fighters are more comfortable with a consistent leadership style.
• incorrect; the officer should try several different approaches before adoptingone
style.
• correct; in this way the officer will be able to develop his/her leadershipabilities faster.
- CORRECT ANSWER-A
The employee development style that is usually done before the fact to assistthe employees in
improving their skills knowledge and ability is:
• controlling.
• directing.
• coaching.
• counseling. - CORRECT ANSWER-C
When officers feel that their span of control has been exceeded, they should:
A fire department policy needs to be changed. Using a decision-making processafter defining
the problem, the officer should:
• identify several alternatives.
• solve the problem with immediate corrective action.
• implement the solution.
• select the best alternative. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
Company officers who utilize effective delegation:
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