Chapter Test 1 (IFSTA 7th Edition) – Questions & Answers - 100% Correct
What is the overall mission of the fire service? (12) [4.1.1] A. Prevent arson fires by educating the public B. Eliminate the use of unsafe building practices C. Provide low-cost emergency services to the public D. Save lives and protect property and the environment ✔ Ans - D. Save lives and protect property and the environment
A(an)____concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. (12) [4.1.1] A. all hazard B. chain of command C. incident awareness D. hazard enforcement ✔ Ans - A. all hazard
A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed from the top and filtered down through the intermediate levels to the base can be described as: (13) [4.1.1] A. linear. B. scalar. C. modular. D. sequential. ✔ Ans - B. scalar.
Most fire departments are organized in a series of levels, with the intermediate levels made up of personnel assigned by: (13-14) [4.1.1] A. rank and duty. B. age and name. C. years of experience. D. geographical location. ✔ Ans - A. rank and duty.
Each employee reporting to just one supervisor, who in turn moves up the chain of command, is an example of: (14) [4.1.1] A. discipline. B. span of control. C. division of labor. D. unity of command. ✔ Ans - D. unity of command.
The division of labor refers to: (14) [4.1.1] A. each employee reporting to just one supervisor. B. an organization?s responsibility to provide leadership. C. the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization. D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more manageable. ✔ Ans - D. the process of dividing large jobs into smaller pieces to make them more manageable.
Why is the division of labor necessary in the fire service? (14) [4.1.1] A. Comply with federal law B. Prevent the duplication of effort C. Ensure fair work loads for all members D. Keep department expenses at a minimum ✔ Ans - B. Prevent the duplication of effort
Which statement describes the staffing and funding of volunteer fire departments? (15) [4.1.1] A. Continuously staffed and publicly funded B. Continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding C. Not continuously staffed and funded by state and federal level grants D. Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding ✔ Ans - D. Not continuously staffed and may rely on fundraisers for funding
Multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the operations division are called a(an): (15) [4.1.1] A. squad. B. battalion. C. operations group. D. combination department. ✔ Ans - B. battalion.
Which type of specialized fire company is assigned to a pumping apparatus and performs suppression duties at structure fires? (16) [4.1.1] A. Brush company B. Ladder company C. Engine company D. Rescue company ✔ Ans - C. Engine company
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